Beef Curry

2 tomatoes, cut into quarters 1 small onion, cut into quarters 4 garlic cloves, peeled nad chopped 1/2 C fresh cilantro 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp Garam Masala 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper 1 tsp salt, plus more for seasoning 1 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 1 inch cubes […]

Chicken and Coconut Curry

3 Tbsp canola oil 3 lb skinless, bone-in chicken thighs 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 shallots, minced 3 Tbsp Madras-style curry powder 1 Tbsp firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 tsp red pepper flakes pepper 2 lemongrass stalks, center white part only, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 inch piece peeled fresh ginger, cut into […]

Grilled Steak with Sweet Peppers

  1/4 C soy sauce 1/4 C olive oil 2 Tbsp honey 2 large shallots, minced 2 1/2 Tbsp fresh rosemary, minced Coarse kosher salt and pepper 1 1/4 lb flank steak or top sirloin (about 1 inch thick) 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 large yellow bell pepper thinly sliced 1 large […]

Blueberry Hot Hotcakes

1 C flou 3/4 C stone-ground cornmeal (not coarse) 1/4 C sugar 3 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 large eggs 1 1/4 C well-shaken buttermilk 3 Tbsp butter, melted 1 C fresh or frozen blueberries Whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a […]

Buttermilk Pancakes

Makes 9 small pancakes 1 C flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 C well shaken buttermilk Vegetable oil for brushing griddle. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, egg and buttermilk ina  bowl until smooth.  Cook using 1/4 C measure filled halfway for each pancake. Gourmet

Triple Fudge Brownies

6 oz good bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter 1 1/2 C sugar 2 tsp vanilla 4 large eggs 3/4 tsp salt 1 C flour 1 C (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips Put a rack in middle of ovena nd preheat oven to 350.  Butter and flour a […]

Deviled Eggs

6 large eggs 1/4 C mayonnaise 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1/8 tsp cayenne Salt and pepper Optional garnishes: smoked paprika nad chopped fresh chives Put eggs in 3 quart heavy saucepan cover with cold water by 1 1/2 inches, partially cover pan and bring to a rolling boil.  REduce heat to low, cover completley and […]

Gourgeres

Active time: 20 minutes (add 15 minutes if using a spoon rather than piping) total time: 1 1/4 hours 1 C water 1 stick butter, cut into tablespoons 1/2 tsp salt 1 c flour 4-5 large eggs1 1/2 C finely grated Gruyere (about 4 oz) 2 Tbsp finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Rounded 1/4 tsp freshly grated […]

Chinese Egg Drop Soup with Noodles

Ingredients 5 cups chicken stock, or 4 cups chicken broth plus 1 cup water 1 teaspoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons medium-dry Sherry 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, smashed 1 cup dried fine egg noodles (1 oz) 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 to 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1 1/2 teaspoons […]

Asparagus Soup with Parmesan Custards

Yield Makes 6 servings Active Time 45 minutes Total Time 2 1/2 hours Ingredients For custards 2 1/2 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano, coarsely grated (1 1/4 cups) 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup whole milk 1 whole large egg 2 large egg yolks 1/8 teaspoon salt Pinch of white pepper For soup 1 large leek (white and […]