Posted in asparagus, breakfast, gruyere, holiday, mushrooms on Dec 10th, 2010
8 large eggs 1 bunch fresh asparagus (approximately 1 pound), rinsed, trimmed and cut into 1 & 1/2-inch pieces 3-4 ounces (about 1/2 cup) sliced mushrooms 3 ounces grated Gruyere, divided 1 medium shallot, minced 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 controlled splash of dry white wine 1/4 teaspoon Herbes de Provence 1/4 teaspoon salt […]
1/2 medium butternut squash 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 pound carrots – peeled and diced 3 cloves garlic, crushed or to taste 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 4 cups water salt and pepper to taste 1 pinch ground cinnamon 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional) Directions Preheat the […]
Posted in bacon, brussel sprouts, hazelnuts, holiday on Dec 9th, 2010
1/2 cup chopped bacon (about 3 slices) 1/2 cup fat-free less sodium chicken broth 13 cups thinly sliced Brussel sprouts 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts, toasted Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven until crisp. Remove bacon and reserve 1 1/2 teaspoons drippings in pan. Set bacon […]
Posted in buttermilk, garlic, holiday, potatoes on Dec 9th, 2010
44 cloves garlic (small to medium-large, about 6 ounces, or 1 1/3 cup), from 4 medium heads garlic, skins left on 4 pounds potatoes , unpeeled and scrubbed 16 tablespoons unsalted butter (2 stick), melted 2 cup half-and-half , (warm) -OR- 1 cup buttermilk 3 teaspoons table salt Ground black pepper Toast garlic, covered, in […]
Posted in beans, comfort food, holiday on Dec 9th, 2010
Topping 4 slices white sandwich bread , each slice torn into quarters 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened 1/4 teaspoon table salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 cups homemade french fried onions (about 6 ounces) Beans and Sauce Table salt 2 pounds green beans , ends trimmed, and halved 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 […]
Posted in bacon, carrots, corn, holiday, potatoes, salmon, soup on Nov 23rd, 2010
4 strips bacon (crisply fried and chopped) 3 large garlic cloves (minced) (about 1/2 ounce) 3 large celery ribs (thinly slices on the bias) 1 large onion (chopped) 28-ounce cans chicken stock or broth 4-cups (about 1 1/2 lbs) red potatoes (diced with skin on) 4-large carrots (peeled and julienned) 3-cups whole milk One 10-ounce bag […]
Posted in holiday, pecans, sweet potatoes on Nov 23rd, 2010
2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, divided Cooking spray 2 cups miniature marshmallows Preheat oven to 375°. Place the sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven, and cover with […]
Posted in beef, cabbage, carrots, comfort food, holiday, potatoes on May 16th, 2010
Homemade Corned Beef 3-5 pounds beef brisket 5 tablespoons Penzey’s Corned Beef Spices (brown and yellow mustard seed, coriander, allspice, cracked cassia, dill seed, bay leaves, clove, ginger, juniper berries, mace, cardamom, red peppers) Salt brine (dissolve 1/2 c salt in 2 quarts water) Combine ingredients in a large freezer (or brining) bag. Brine in refrigerator […]