Chocolate Lava Cake

INGREDIENTS: 3/4 stick unsalted butter  1 cup bittersweet chocolate 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 1/4 cup sugar 1 pinch salt 3 tbs flour INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 450F. Oil four 6 oz ramekins with vegetable oil and line the bottom with parchment paper (this keeps the cake from sticking) Melt the butter with the chocolate on low heat in a double boiler continuously whisking…

Caramelized Onion Jam

Ingredients: 1 large red onion 1/4 cup sugar Salt 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp canola oil 2 tbsp water Directions: In a large pot, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onions and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until they start to brown. Add water to pan and let simmer until water…

Butternut Squash Risotto

Ingredients 1 pound butternut squash, peels and seeds removed, roughly chunked 1/4 cup olive oil 1 pound mixed wild mushrooms, especially oyster, shiitake, and chanterelles 1 pinch salt and pepper, plus more to taste 2 shallots 2 cloves garlic 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Teaspoon dried thyme, plus more for garnish Teaspoon rosemary plus sprig to garnish 2 cups arborio rice 1/2 cup white wine 6 to 8 cups chicken stock, heated 2 tbsp…