Chef Julie is thinking about chef Alice Waters’ Cranberry upside-down cake. This cake is a delicious use of the seasonal cranberry. Consider using the same recipe and substituting rhubarb for the cranberries for an interesting riff on Waters wonderful...
SAUTEED ROOT VEGETABLES
The wonderful thing about sauteed or roasted root vegetables is that you can mix and match any combination you like. If you don’t like carrots, leave them out; If you like squash, toss it in. You can use pearl...
CINNAMON ROLLS
Thinking About: Cinnamon Rolls Dough: 1 cup Warm Milk 2 Eggs (room temp) 1/3 cup Unsalted Butter 4 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour 1 teas. Salt 1/2 cup Sugar ¼ oz. Active Dry Yeast Filling: 1 cup Light...
ORIGINS OF GUMBO
Thinking about: Where the heck did Gumbo come from? The word “Gumbo” is the African term for Okra…Derived from various Bantu dialects (Southern & Central Africa). The word is one of very few African language words brought over by...
PINEAPPLE GRILLED PORK CHOPS
Thinking About: Pineapple Grilled Pork Chops Prep Time: 10 Minutes/Cook Time: 15 Minutes 8 oz. Pineapple Rings (drain/reserve juice) 1/4 cup Brown Sugar 1/4 cup Soy Sauce 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder 4 Pork Chops 1 pinch ground Black Pepper...
SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS
Thinking About: Smothered Pork Chops (6 servings) 1 Onion (julienned) 4 cloves Garlic (minced) 2 Tabs Oil 6 (3/4 inch) thick Pork Chops 1/2 cup Water Brown Roux: 1/3 cup A/P Flour 1/3 cup Oil 14.5 oz. Chicken Stock...
ARBORIO RICE
Thinking About: Basic Arborio Rice Arborio rice is a short-grained rice that is high in starch. Arborio rice is the foundation of the classic Italian dish, Risotto, but can also be prepared in a, well, more traditional way. The...
PEPPERCORN STEAK SAUCE
Thinking About: Peppercorn Steak Sauce 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter 1 cup Salt-reduced Beef Stock 3 Tablespoon Green peppercorns 2 teaspoon Cracked Black Peppercorns 1 oz. White or Red Wine 2 teaspoons Brandy, Port or Sherry (optional) 1 oz. fresh...
CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER
Thinking About: Chicken Corn Chowder. A hearty Chicken corn chowder is a perfect dish for dinner, or brunch, and can be served year round. For a twist, roast the corn first, perhaps add a bit of jalapeno pepper, go...
SOFT SHELLED CRAB SANDWICHES
Thinking About: Soft Shelled Crab Sandwiches Prep: 10 Minutes Vegetable oil (preferably one with a high smoke point) 1 large Egg (lightly beaten) 1/2 cup Milk 3/4 cup Stoneground Cornmeal 4 Soft-shell Crabs (cleaned) 1/2 cup A/P Flour Salt...
SOUR CREAM MASHED POTATOES
Thinking About: Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes (serves 4) 4 large Russet Potatoes (large dice) Salted Water 4 oz. Butter Salt & Pepper (to taste) 3-4 oz. Whole Milk 2-3 oz. Sour Cream In 3 quart pot, place diced Potatoes...
SOM TAM (VIETNAMESE GREEN PAPAYA SALAD)
Thinking About: Som Tam (Vietnamese Green Papaya Salad) This cold salad is prepared with a mortar and pestle. the ingredients are pounded to mix and release flavor, but not to create a puree. 3 oz. Green Papaya (seeds removed/...
BANANAS NAPOLEON
Thinking about: BANANAS NAPOLEON Bananas Napoleon (serves 4) 1 package Phylodough (defrosted) 4 oz. Unsalted Butter Combine: 1 cup Sugar 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Melt Butter, add Cinnamon Sugar Lay out Phyllo Dough on a sheet of parchment paper,...