Morrocan Leg of Lamb with Mint Dressing

March 31st, 2012 - Posted in Recipes

recipe: NewYorkTimes.com PRINT Time: 2 hours, plus 4 hours for marinating 1 9-to-11-pound bone-in leg of lamb, trimmed of fat and membrane 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup fruity-tasting olive oil 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon harissa (Moroccan chili paste),… Continue Reading

Asparagus With Morels & Tarragon

March 31st, 2012 - Posted in Recipes

recipe: NewYorkTimes.com   1/4 to 1/2 ounce dried morels or porcinis, or a combination 1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) butter 1/2 cup chopped shallots 1 pound fresh shiitake or white button mushrooms or a combination, cleaned, trimmed and sliced 1 to 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2 -inch lengths 1/4 cup heavy cream… Continue Reading

Swiss Easter Rice Torte

March 31st, 2012 - Posted in Recipes

PRINT Adapted from nickmalgieri.com Time: 2 hours   1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour and more for dusting 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 11 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, in 11 slices 1/2 cup long-grain rice 3 cups milk 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 1/2 cup blanched almonds,… Continue Reading

Lemon Souffle Pancakes

March 31st, 2012 - Posted in Recipes

from Bill Granger’s Bills Sydney Food Recipe : 3/4 cup                   Buttermilk (I used normal milk) 2                             Egg yolks 3 tsp                       Grated Lemon… Continue Reading

Asparagus Frittata

March 31st, 2012 - Posted in Recipes

A frittata manages to be easy yet impressive at the same time. And it’s designed to feed a crowd. The other great thing about this dish? You can customize it to what you have on hand. Mix up the cheese, throw in a few onions…make it your own.   Ingredients:   6 large eggs 2… Continue Reading

Chicken a l’Orange…”Paradise Chicken”

March 24th, 2012 - Posted in Recipes

Four Paradise Valley Organic Oranges 4-6 chicken breasts, bone in, organic and free range if possible – (Da-Le Ranch is where I buy) basmati and wild rice mix Slice the oranges thinly, and layer them in a roaster.  We used a glazed porcelain oval roaster. Arrange the chicken breasts on top; salt and pepper the… Continue Reading

Fresh Blueberry Coffee Cake

March 17th, 2012 - Posted in Recipes

Adapted heavily from The Eating Well Dessert Cookbook Cake 1 egg – Paradise Valley Ranch 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour (alternatively, you could use all-purpose) 1 tablespoon baking powder Pinch of salt 1 1/2 cup fresh blueberries… Continue Reading

Almond, Olive Oil and Orange Biscotti

March 17th, 2012 - Posted in Recipes

Inspired by Country Living, December-January 2012 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup whole almonds (with skins on) – Hopkins AG Almonds 2 large eggs – Da-Le Ranch;   Paradise Valley Ranch 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil – Thyme of Essence zest from… Continue Reading

Thomas Keller’s Brioche

March 17th, 2012 - Posted in Recipes

Difficulty: Moderate Prep time: 1 hour Rest time: about 3 hours + overnight + 3 hours Cook time: 35-40 minutes Ingredients: 1/3 cup of very warm water (80 ml) 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 4 ½ cups all purpose flour (580 g) 1/3 cup granulated sugar (67 g) 2 ½ teaspoons fleur de sel… Continue Reading

Andrea Drexelius’ Lemon Meringue Tarte

March 17th, 2012 - Posted in Recipes

Crust One stick butter 1 tablespoon oil 3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon sugar Generous pinch of sea salt Put all of these ingredients in a bowl and bake at 400 until the edges brown. Add: 1 rounded cup of flour 1/2 cup almond meal or almond flour – Hopkins AG Almonds (use to make flour… Continue Reading