What is green garlic? Green garlic shoots are the immature garlic “thinnings” from garlic plantings that farmers begin to remove in March and are plentiful at the farmers’ market through most of the spring. Green garlic resembles an overgrown scallion or green onion. Stir Green Garlic Pesto into hot pasta (linguine works great for this...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup buttermilk, well shaken 1 cup fresh orange juice 1/2 very ripe banana 1 tablespoon honey or sugar (more or less, depending on your personal taste) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract A handful of ice cubes METHOD: Place all ingredients in a blender. Process until smooth and frothy. VARIATIONS: Add other fresh or...Read More
When you need to cook for a crowd, marinated lamb roast makes an easy, yet exceptional, main course. Serve with Roasted Garlic Bordelaise and red potatoes. INGREDIENTS: 12 lbs. boneless butterflied leg of lamb 1 cup white wine vinegar 2 cups olive oil 2 cups red wine 5 tablespoons fresh rosemary 3 tablespoons fresh oregano...Read More
INGREDIENTS: COOKIES 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter (Plugra is best), cut into cubes 3/4 cup unblanched almonds, ground finely 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Chopped pistachio nuts, for garnish FROSTING 6 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup half-and-half 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/2...Read More
Here’s a way to jazz up the usual bacon served at breakfast. INGREDIENTS: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 cup packed light brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 pound Corralitos thick sliced bacon METHOD: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cover a broiler rack with aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet. Lightly coat...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons grated orange zest 2 tablespoons orange liqueur (Grand Marnier) 1 tablespoon butter Vanilla ice cream, if desired 8 cooked crêpes (see recipe here) METHOD: Place orange juice in a large skillet over high heat and bring to a boil. Add the sugar...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 2 ounces butter (1/2 stick) 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla 1 teaspoon cinnamon 6 to 8 large bananas, sliced 6 ounces light rum 4 ounces banana liqueur 1/2 cup pecans, toasted lightly and chopped 3/4 cup water or milk, if you’d like a richer sauce Whipping cream 2 ounces chocolate syrup,...Read More
Be sure to save the leftover ham bone and meat scraps from a ham dinner. INGREDIENTS: 1 (1 lb) ham bone 3 1/2 cup water 2 1/2 cups chicken broth 2 cups split peas 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil 2/3 cup finely chopped leeks or green onions 1/3 cup finely chopped carrots 1/3 cup...Read More
Don’t be intimidated about making crêpes — they are as easy as making pancakes! Be sure to watch the Joy of Baking crêpe video first. Crêpes can be filled with sweet or savory fillings — the possibilities are almost endless. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar* 2 large...Read More
