Strawberry Arugula Salad A Note from the Chef: This is one of my favorite recipes, particularly when the lady selling strawberries sets up shop around the corner from my home. It only has four ingredients. Each one is a star and sings in harmony with the others. I make my own balsamic syrup by heating 2 cups of balsamic vinegar in a stainless-steel pot to about 1/4 cup. Instead, you can buy it now in almost any supermarket INGREDIENTS 1 box (1 pound) arugula, precleaned (Buy wild baby...
Eggs Goldenrod Recipe courtesy of Betty Crocker. Thanks to the Sellers Family for sharing this wonderful dish with me! This was the first dish my wife ever cooked for me. I was hesitant to try it but, it is deceptively delicious. A simple recipe, you surely have the ingredients in your kitchen. My wife served it for dinner but, it is also a marvelous brunch dish. I had never heard of Eggs Goldenrod and thought it was something her midwestern parents had come up with. However, I couldn't be more...
New England-Style Corned Beef and Cabbage Serves 8 to10 A Note from the Chef: I suppose I should first mention the beef itself. Brisket is a very large meat area, one of eight "Primal Beef Cuts". There are eight initial cuts made when the steer begins the butchering process. These cuts are then separated into "Sub-Primal Cuts", like steaks and roasts. The brisket is located on the lower chest of the steer, with large amounts of connective tissue. This requires it being cooked for a long time...
Fromage Blanc (Farmer's Cheese) I have used this recipe in my cooking classes for years. It's easy to make and a fun addition to an appetizer party. Yields 2 4oz. Ramekins Ingredients 1 quart whole milk 1 cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon white vinegar (or fresh lemon juice) ¾ teaspoon salt (fresh herbs) if desired Directions Heat milk to 175 degrees Add vinegar or lemon juice Turn heat OFF. Gently stir for about 3 minutes. If curds are not forming, add...
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Makes about 24 cookies Ingredients: 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons (10 ½ ounces) all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1½ sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 cup packed (7 ounces) light brown sugar ½ cup (3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 egg yolk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1½ cups (9 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions: Adjust oven rack to the lower-middle...