Sunday, June 23, 2013

Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts and Cheddar Gratin

Yields 6 servings Adapted from America's Test Kitchen Ingredients: 1 Pound broccoli 1-in florets, stalks chopped1 Pound brussels sprouts, cut in quarters (small if large ones) 2 Tbls butter, unsalted 1 Medium shallots minced 2 to 4 Cloves garlic, fresh minced 1 Tbls flour, all-purpose 3/4 Cups cream, heavy 3/4 Cups stock, vegetable 1 Pinch nutmeg, fresh...

Monday, June 17, 2013

Risotto with Mushrooms and Fontina Cheese

Yields 4 servings Adapted from Bon Appétit, March 1996 Ingredients: 2 Cups mushrooms, shiitake, chopped1 Tbls butter 22 Ounce(fl)s stock, chicken, low-sodium* 1 Medium chopped onion, yellow 3 Ounce(wt)s chopped mushrooms, cremini 7/8 Cup rice, Arborio 1 Tbls oil, olive 1 Clove minced garlic, fresh 1 Tbls minced rosemary, fresh 3/8 Cup wine, white 3 Ounce(wt)s cubed...

Veal Chops with Balsamic Vinegar

Yields 3 servings Adapted from Bon Appétit, March 1996  Ingredients: 3 Each veal, loin chop  1 Tbls rosemary, fresh chopped 1 Tbls thyme, fresh chopped 2 Tbls oil, olive  1 Tbls wine, dry red  3 Cloves garlic, fresh minced 1 tsp pepper, white, ground  3/4 Cups vinegar, balsamic  1 tsp sugar, white  Tools...

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Greek 6-Layer Dip

Yield 8 servings Ingredients: 3 1/2 Pounds chick peas, fresh in the hulls* 1/2 Cup water, hot reserved cooking liquid 1 tsp salt, Kosher  3 Cloves garlic, fresh minced 1 Large lemon juiced 1/2 Cup oil, extra virgin olive  3 1/2 Tbls Tahini1 tsp cumin, ground 1 to taste salt, Kosher  1/2 Large bell pepper, red small dice 1/2 Large cucumber, English small...

Sunday, June 09, 2013

Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Brie

Yields 2 servings Ingredients: 2 8-ozs chicken breast, boneless, skinless  4 Slices bacon, uncooked  4 Slices cheese, brie  2 Tbls Silver Service Chef's Hot Red Bell Pepper Jelly 1 tsp Silver Service Chef's Bob's Poultry Seasoning Olive oil cooking spray  Directions:  Spray deep baking dish with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut...