Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place on baking sheet lined with wax paper. Bake 12 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
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Green Beans
Bring the water and ¼ cup salt to a boil in a large pot. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice water. Add the green beans to the boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to the ice water just long enough to cool them down. Drain from the ice water and set greenContinue reading “Green Beans”
Salt Crusted Fish
Preheat the oven to 450. Add the egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment and mix on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low and fold in the salts until thoroughly combined. Spread a thin layer of the salt and egg mixtureContinue reading “Salt Crusted Fish”
Risotto
Combine stock and salt in a sauce pot over low heat. In a heavy bottom skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add shallot and sweat for 1 minute. Add rice and toss to coat, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Add white wine and turn heat up, continuing to stir, and reduce until all wine hasContinue reading “Risotto”
Pork Loin with Prunes
Preheat oven to 350. Using a paring knife, cut a slit in the top of the pork loin about 2” in length into the center of the loin, about every 2”. Using 1 bag of the prunes, fill each slit with an equal amount of prunes until they are gone. Season the outside of theContinue reading “Pork Loin with Prunes”
Pork Ribs with Polenta
Preheat oven to 300. Season the ribs with the house seasoning blend. Heat the oil in a large roasting pan over high heat. Once hot, sear the rib pieces on each side until browned. Do not overcrowd the pan. Work in small batches if necessary. Once browned, set the ribs aside and lower the heatContinue reading “Pork Ribs with Polenta”
Sweet Potato Brownies
Preheat oven to 350. In an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add remaining ingredients in order, stirring after each is added. Pour into a buttered and floured 9×12 inch baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes. Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting. Glaze Melt butter and add remainingContinue reading “Sweet Potato Brownies”
Strawberry-Filled Strawberry Tarts with Chantilly Cream
Preheat the oven to 350. Bake tart shells for 12-15 minutes, until completely done. Cool before filling with strawberry mixture. Puree the three cups sliced strawberries and sugar. Place strawberry mixture in a sauce pan, add water and boil for three minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer mixture to mixing bowl and add gelatin, mixing thoroughly. CoolContinue reading “Strawberry-Filled Strawberry Tarts with Chantilly Cream”
Peach-Pecan Ice Cream Sandwiches
Pecan Sandies for Ice Cream Sandwiches Preheat oven to 325° F. In a food processor, pulse the nuts with 1 /4 cup of the flour. Set aside. Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until creamy and smooth, approximately two minutes. Add vanilla and beat well. Sift together the remaining 1 3 /4 cupsContinue reading “Peach-Pecan Ice Cream Sandwiches”