Notes & Info

Fresh Pasta

1 1/4 cups very fine semolina (6 oz.) 2 large eggs 1/2 tsp olive oil Pinch of salt OR 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour 3 large eggs 1/2 tsp olive oil 1/3 tsp kosher salt Process all ingredients in a food processor, until the dough forms a ball, then continue to process until the […]

Chicken Breasts and Mushrooms

4 to 8 skinless chicken breasts 2 tbsp olive oil 4 tbsp butter 6 green onions 2 pared carrots, sliced thinly 1/4 cup brandy 1 cup dry white wine thyme, basil, summer savory 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1 cup half & half 1 egg yolk 1 tbsp flour 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced thinly […]

Baked Ham

1 bone-in cooked ham, 6 – 7 lbs. Unwrap the ham, discarding any strings or cloth coverings. Scrub with a vegetable brush under running water. Bake ham at 325° for about 2 hours, until an internal temperature of 130° is reached. * Half ham: 18 to 25 minutes per pound.

Bouillabaisse

Soup Base 3 cups clam juice 3 cups dry vermouth 3 cups water 3 small diced onions 6 diced celery ribs parsley Cook together until reduced to 7 or 8 cups. Strain and discard vegetables. Soup 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup diced onion 4 leeks, cleaned and sliced thin 3 cloves garlic, pressed 4 […]

Mulled Cider

2 quarts apple juice or cider Stick cinnamon Whole cloves Brown sugar to taste (or omit) 1 cup orange juice Juice of 2 lemons Heat well, but do not boil, cider and spices together. Add orange and lemon juice, and brown sugar to taste. Mix until sugar is dissolved. Serve hot.