Salad of Arugula, Roasted Pumpkin, Bacon and Pine Nuts
Ingredients Approx. 1 lb. arugula, washed and air-dried 2 small pumpkins 1/3 cup olive oil 1 lb. thick-cut bacon 1 cup pine nuts ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup Vinaigre du Banyuls or your favorite artisanal...
View ArticleSalad of Fennel, Oranges and Capers
I first had this salad during a trip to Southwest France. I fell in love with the combination of the citrus and the fennel. And the capers were icing on the cake. Ingredients 6 oranges 2 medium...
View ArticlePotatoes Truffade
Ingredients 4 T. olive oil or goose or duck fat 2 large cloves garlic, minced 2 1/2 pounds yellow (waxy) potatoes, peeled and sliced to 1/4″ thickness 10 oz. Raclette or Gouda cheeses, cut into 1/2″...
View ArticleRatatouille
Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil 2 or more garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 2 cups (1 large) sliced onions 3 cups (2 medium) sliced zucchini 4 cups (1 small) cubed, cubed, peeled eggplant 2 green...
View ArticleSwiss Chard with Vinegar Reduction Sauce
Ingredients ½ cup dried currants 1 ½ cup vinaigre de Banyuls or other favorite red-wine vinegar 2 T. butter 4-6 bunches Swiss chard 1/3 cup olive oil 2 small shallots, peeled and chopped 1 clove...
View ArticleLentils with Port-Glazed Shallots
Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil 2 small shallots, peeled and chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 3 cups dried lentils, rinsed and drained 2 clove garlic, chopped 6 cups vegetable stock 3 cups ruby Port...
View ArticleEscalivade
Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 2 aubergines (eggplants), sliced lengthwise into 1/4″ thick strips 4 red peppers, cut into quarters lengthwise, seeds removed 2 fresh onions, sliced into 1/4″ thick slices...
View ArticleRosti Potatoes
Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds peeled and grated yellow (waxy) potatoes 3 ounces (6 T) melted butter Salt and pepper Chopped parsley, for garnish You will also need: Skillet Grater Knife Instructions Peel...
View ArticleRoasted Pork Loin with Mushroom-Hazelnut Stuffing
Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large shallot, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup celery, peeled and chopped 1/2 lb. assorted mushrooms, cleaned and chopped 1 1/2 c. country bread, cubed and toasted 1 – 1 1/2...
View ArticleFresh Tomato Tart with Roasted Red Peppers
Ingredients 3 eggs 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup half-and-half ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper 3 tomatoes, cut into ½” thick slices and de-seeded (or use tomato confit) 2 roasted red peppers, peeled and...
View ArticleMushroom and Leek Tart
Ingredients ½ recipe pate brisee or flaky pie dough, chilled 2 large leeks, cleaned and chopped 1/3 cup olive oil 2 cups mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 3 eggs 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup half-and-half ½ tsp...
View ArticleDaube de Boeuf (Provencal Beef Stew)
Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 2 pounds beef chuck cubes Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons flour 2 carrots, peeled and diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 onion, diced 2 cups wild...
View ArticleRoasted Racks of Spring Lamb
Ingredients 3 racks of Spring lamb, trimmed ½ cup finely chopped fresh mint ½ cup finely chopped fresh rosemary 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 1/3 cup olive oil 2 T. balsamic vinegar 2-3 T. grey...
View ArticleRoasted Tenderloin of Beef
Ingredients 4-5 lb. beef tenderloin roast 2 cloves garlic Several sprigs of English thyme 1½ cups water 1 cup red wine 2Tablespoon olive oil Sea salt and pepper You will also need: Roasting pan Paring...
View ArticleChocolate Amaretto Pots de Creme
These rich, luscious pots of chocolate creme can be made ahead and refrigerated. Just take them out a few minutes before serving. Garnish with amaretto-laced whipped cream and candied violets....
View ArticleBruschetta with Strawberries, Yogurt and Lemon Verbena
This recipe is quick and easy and healthy, too! Ingredients 4 slices of thick country bread Good quality extra virgin olive oil 1 cup fresh, seasonal strawberries, coarsely chopped About 6 medium...
View ArticleBalsamic Strawberries with Cracked Pepper and Creme Fraiche
First of the season strawberries are in our local Bay Area farmers markets. Not only do they taste great, but they are so nutritional, as well – packed with Vitamin C, magnesium, Vitamin A, potassium...
View ArticleEasy Citrus-Olive Oil Muffins
These muffins are delicious and easy to make. They contain no butter or milk but use low-fat yogurt and olive oil instead. I have made these muffins with a number of different citrus fruits – Meyer...
View ArticleCornmeal Breakfast Waffles
These cornmeal waffles are high on our breakfast-favorites list – especially this time of year when there is so much amazing fruit in season. They are made with yogurt, low-fat milk, honey and olive...
View ArticleOld-fashioned Strawberry Shortcakes
I loved this dessert as a child. We made it often in the summertime to feature the wild strawberries that grew near my grandmother’s farm. We used whipped cream for the topping then, but I have...
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