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…
Seafood Paella
INGREDIENTS 3 cups clam stock 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled and then loosely measured 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 yellow onion, finely chopped 1/4 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 pound squid 1.5 cups short-grain rice, such as Spanish Bomba rice or Italian Arborio 3 ounces tomato…
Roasted Chicken
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Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Chicken Shawarma
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Parmesan Stock for Risotto
Ingredients 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 Shallot 1 Cup Dry White Wine 3/4 Pound Parmigiano-Reggiano Rinds 1/4 Cup Parsley Leaves stems are OK 1/4 Cup Rosemary Sprigs stems are OK 2 Bay Leaves 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda 7 Cups Water Instructions Add the Olive Oil to your cooking vessel over medium heat and sauté the shallot for about 2-3 minute. Take care not to brown the shallot as that will make the stock…
Apple Crisp
Ingredients: 6 apples, peeled and chopped 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 1 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon, divided 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice 3/4 cup light brown sugar 3/4 cup old fashioned oats 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 stick cold unsalted butter, diced into small cubes pinch of kosher salt Directions: Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Butter an 8×8 baking dish, or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. In…
Lamb Chop with Chimichurri
Ingredients: 2 lb Lamb chop 1/2 cup zahtar 3 tbp aleppo pepper Salt 1/2 cup parsley 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice Directions: Rub lamb chop with 1/4 cup zahtar and 1 tbsp aleppo pepper Marinate for 1-6 hours in fridge Remove from fridge and let rest for 30 minutes…
Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
Ingredients: For the Bread Pudding: 3 cups brioche (or challah or french bread, cut into 1-inch cube) 2 large eggs (lightly beaten) 1 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup sugar 1 bananas (diced) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1/8 nutmeg (preferably freshly grated) For the Rum Sauce: 2 oz dark rum 1 oz banana liqueur 2 tbsp butter (unsalted)…
Pan Seared Ribeye
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless ribeye (1 1/2 inches thick) 2 tbsp butter, softened 1/2 shallot, chopped 1/2 clove garlic, chopped 1 tbsp fresh parsley 1 tsp chives 1/2 tsp sage 2 tbsp rosemary Vegetable oil Salt Directions Sprinkle ribeye with salt and let rest until it reaches room temperature (approx. 30 minutes) Heat oven to…
Grilled Peaches with Ricotta, Honey and Pistachios
Ingredients: 3 peaches, halved (make sure to slice peach horizontally so the hole in the middle is deeper after it’s pitted) 3/4 cup of ricotta Crushed pistachios 1/4 cup honey Directions Grill peaches for 2 minutes on each side (or until grill marks appear) Whip ricotta and 1 tsp honey together with a hand mixer…