Number of Servings: 12 Duck: 12 each duck legs 1/8 cup kosher salt 6 each garlic cloves, peeled 2 each Granny Smith apples, cut into wedges, seeds removed 6 each shallots, peeled 3 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 quart Read More …
Number of Servings: 12 Duck: 12 each duck legs 1/8 cup kosher salt 6 each garlic cloves, peeled 2 each Granny Smith apples, cut into wedges, seeds removed 6 each shallots, peeled 3 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 quart Read More …
Refreshing tropical flavors paired with cold-smoked Cervena – perfect for hot climates year round. Makes 6 servings Cervena: 1 pound Cervena loin or fillet 1 cup shredded coconut small handful black or jasmine tea leaves 2 handfuls wood shavings Marinade: Read More …
This recipe for Sacher Torte is really THE Chocolate Torte. The Sacher Hotel in Vienna has been serving the legendary stuff for years. The Original Sacher-Torte is the worlds most famous chocolate cake! Its recipe is a well-kept secret since Read More …
Baked 10-inch Angel Cake 1-1/2 cups cold milk 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 4 ounces package instant vanilla pudding 20 ounce can pineapple tidbits 1/4 cup drained maraschino cherries 1-1/4 cups whipping cream Shaved sweet chocolate Toasted almond halves Whole maraschino Read More …
For those who like eggnog, the holiday season is an awesome time of year. From the moment Thanksgiving starts, I start pulling out the eggnog recipes. I love making this custard pie, and sharing it when I have to! You Read More …
A great appetizer any time of the year. 3 pounds flank steak 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons green onion, sliced thinly 1 teaspoon rosemary, crushed 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon pepper 3 loaves focaccia (herbed Read More …
assorted vegetables: 1 small beet 1 cup broccoli rabe, 3 inch pieces or 1 cup broccoli florets 1 large carrot, peeled 1/2 medium zucchini, or yellow squash 1 small red sweet pepper 1 small yellow sweet pepper 12 small celery Read More …
Potato Puree 3 medium Idaho potatoes 3/4 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons butter salt and pepper to taste Place cream and butter in a small sauce pot and reduce by half. Keep warm. Peel and cut potatoes into half, place Read More …
In 1869, Ulysses S. Grant was sworn into the Presidency and the last stake was driven into the transcontinental railroad. That same year, two men - a fruit merchant named Joseph Campbell and an icebox manufacturer named Abraham Anderson – Read More …
Let’s talk about everything that is warm, cozy and comfy like this creamy butternut dauphinoise aka butternut squash au gratin. This time of the year a bit of warming up is in order and that’s how this dish came to Read More …
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, so it is time to start thinking about the all-important zakuska table. Zakuska is the Russian version of hors d’oevres, but being Russian, it’s bigger, brawnier, and way more ambitious. And no Read More …
It’s hard to imagine New Year’s dinner in Russia without it. It’s not too hard to make kholodets, but it does take a while, preparation can take up to three days. In our times, you can enjoy this kind of Read More …
3/4 cup parsley, finely chopped 1/4 cup roasted pecans, chopped 1/4 cup red pepper, finely chopped 4-ounces light cream cheese, softened 3-ounces blue cheese, crumbled 6 large hard-cooked EGGS, chopped 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped 1/2 garlic clove, minced Read More …
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 (1-ounce) package ranch dressing mix 6 large hard-cooked eggs, diced 1 cup pecan pieces 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 cup red pepper, diced In a large bowl, Read More …
It’s hard to beat a bowl of chili on a cold winter night, but this one is great any time of the year. Serve in large soup mugs or pour over wedges of cornbread and sprinkle with shredded cheese. 1/2 Read More …
2 cups dry black-eyed peas 1 hamhock 1 onion, chopped 1 pound diced cooked ham 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tablespoons lemon juice Soak dry Read More …
1-1/2 cups water 2-1/2 cups dark brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4-1/2 cups sweet rice flour* 3 dried red dates* *Available in Asian specialty markets. In a large saucepan, boil the water, add the sugar and the oil, Read More …
1-1/2 cups butter or margarine 2 cups sugar 6 eggs 3-1/2 cups cake flour 2 teaspoons soda 2 teaspoons ground allspice 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 6 Tablespoons buttermilk 2 cups strawberry jam Cream soft butter. Add sugar slowly, beating until Read More …
This delicious venison and vegetable soup is an all-year favorite with guests at Jardiniere. Chock full of vegetables and herbs, it’s light enough to enjoy in the summer, and the rich red meat from the Cervena makes it lusty enough Read More …