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Galuska (Spaetzle) Recipe

Galuska (Spaetzle) Recipe

Galuska (Spaetzle) RecipeOur friend, Don, was Chef Louis' Night Chef at The Bakery in Chicago. This recipe is adapted from The Bakery Restaurant Cookbook by Lois Szathmary (CBI Publishing, 1981)Ingredients:water...

Galuska (Spaetzle) Recipe

Galuska (Spaetzle) RecipeOur friend, Don, was Chef Louis' Night Chef at The Bakery in Chicago. This recipe is adapted from The Bakery Restaurant Cookbook by Lois Szathmary (CBI Publishing, 1981)Ingredients:water...

Hungarian Goulash or Paprikash Recipe

Hungarian Goulash or Paprikash Recipe

2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubesChef's Salt (Chef Louis's)freshly ground black pepper, to taste1/2 cup lard, duck fat, or chicken fat2-1/2 to 3 cups onions, peeled and finely...

Hungarian Goulash or Paprikash Recipe

2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubesChef's Salt (Chef Louis's)freshly ground black pepper, to taste1/2 cup lard, duck fat, or chicken fat2-1/2 to 3 cups onions, peeled and finely...

Clear Tomato Soup Recipe

Clear Tomato Soup Recipe

2 quarts veal demi glace stock3 tablespoons super fine sugar1 teaspoon butter6-ounce can tomato paste46-ounce can tomato juice1 tablespoons dried tarragon2 tablespoons dried dill weed6 tablespoons cornstarchfresh dill weed -...

Clear Tomato Soup Recipe

2 quarts veal demi glace stock3 tablespoons super fine sugar1 teaspoon butter6-ounce can tomato paste46-ounce can tomato juice1 tablespoons dried tarragon2 tablespoons dried dill weed6 tablespoons cornstarchfresh dill weed -...

Avocado & Strawberry Ceviche Recipe

Avocado & Strawberry Ceviche Recipe

Strawberry and Avocado Ceviche Recipe Avocado ceviche is a great summer dish. Originally from Latin America, it consists of raw fish which is thinly sliced or cubed, and then marinated...

Avocado & Strawberry Ceviche Recipe

Strawberry and Avocado Ceviche Recipe Avocado ceviche is a great summer dish. Originally from Latin America, it consists of raw fish which is thinly sliced or cubed, and then marinated...

Grilled Avocado with Blueberry Mango Salsa Recipe

Grilled Avocado with Blueberry Mango Salsa Recipe

4 medium Hass avocados, just turning soft, not fully ripe1/4 cup floral honey 1/4 cup Your favorite Extra virgin olive oil1 medium mango, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes1/2 pound blueberries...

Grilled Avocado with Blueberry Mango Salsa Recipe

4 medium Hass avocados, just turning soft, not fully ripe1/4 cup floral honey 1/4 cup Your favorite Extra virgin olive oil1 medium mango, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes1/2 pound blueberries...

Basic Guacamole Recipe

Basic Guacamole Recipe

Basic Guacamole RecipeA good friend of ours from Mexico used to make a simple authentic guacamole for us all the time. It was so perfect and so refreshing - every...

Basic Guacamole Recipe

Basic Guacamole RecipeA good friend of ours from Mexico used to make a simple authentic guacamole for us all the time. It was so perfect and so refreshing - every...

Chilled Avocado Soup Recipe

Chilled Avocado Soup Recipe

Chilled Avocado Soup Recipe Simple, easy and healthy. Best made about 2 hours before serving. Also best to chill the bowls in the freezer for half an hour before serving....

Chilled Avocado Soup Recipe

Chilled Avocado Soup Recipe Simple, easy and healthy. Best made about 2 hours before serving. Also best to chill the bowls in the freezer for half an hour before serving....

Avocado Orange Salad Recipe

Avocado Orange Salad Recipe

 3 navel oranges, skinned and pithed (make sure you save the juice)
 1 large Reed or two small Hass Avocadoes - pitted and cubed
 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and cut into...

Avocado Orange Salad Recipe

 3 navel oranges, skinned and pithed (make sure you save the juice)
 1 large Reed or two small Hass Avocadoes - pitted and cubed
 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and cut into...

Basic Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe

Basic Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe

3 egg yolks 1 cup India Tree Superfine Caster Sugar1 1/2 cup whole milk 2 cups cream or milk 1/3 cup ChefShop Cocoa Powder 1 teaspoon Heilala 2x Bourbon Vanilla Extract  Basic Chocolate Ice Cream RecipeWe have...

Basic Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe

3 egg yolks 1 cup India Tree Superfine Caster Sugar1 1/2 cup whole milk 2 cups cream or milk 1/3 cup ChefShop Cocoa Powder 1 teaspoon Heilala 2x Bourbon Vanilla Extract  Basic Chocolate Ice Cream RecipeWe have...

Roasted Red Potatoes & Garlic Cloves Recipe

Roasted Red Potatoes & Garlic Cloves Recipe

3 pounds small red potatoes - quartered1/3 cup Olive Oil1 head Hardneck Garlicfine sea salt Garlic Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 2. Wash, dry and quarter potatoes....

Roasted Red Potatoes & Garlic Cloves Recipe

3 pounds small red potatoes - quartered1/3 cup Olive Oil1 head Hardneck Garlicfine sea salt Garlic Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 2. Wash, dry and quarter potatoes....

Traditional Garlic Aioli Recipe

Traditional Garlic Aioli Recipe

Traditional Homemade Garlic Aioli Sauce Recipe with no EggsThis is a homemade garlic Aioli (or Allioli) without egg. This homemade authentic aioli recipe is more typical of what you will find...

Traditional Garlic Aioli Recipe

Traditional Homemade Garlic Aioli Sauce Recipe with no EggsThis is a homemade garlic Aioli (or Allioli) without egg. This homemade authentic aioli recipe is more typical of what you will find...

Pasta with Garlic & Olive Oil Recipe

Pasta with Garlic & Olive Oil Recipe

1 pound Long Pasta3/4 cup Full flavored olive oil4 cloves hardneck Garlic - hand minced1 ts Sea Saltfreshly ground Tellicherry Peppercorns1/4 cup flat-leafed parsley - finely chopped Pasta with Garlic...

Pasta with Garlic & Olive Oil Recipe

1 pound Long Pasta3/4 cup Full flavored olive oil4 cloves hardneck Garlic - hand minced1 ts Sea Saltfreshly ground Tellicherry Peppercorns1/4 cup flat-leafed parsley - finely chopped Pasta with Garlic...

Garlic Bread - Spanish Style Recipe

Garlic Bread - Spanish Style Recipe

1 thick slice of rustic bread, toasted 1 large clove of garlic sea salt medium or flake (optional) Olive Oil  Garlic Bread - Spanish Style Recipe This is my favorite...

Garlic Bread - Spanish Style Recipe

1 thick slice of rustic bread, toasted 1 large clove of garlic sea salt medium or flake (optional) Olive Oil  Garlic Bread - Spanish Style Recipe This is my favorite...

Whole Sockeye Salmon with Garlic & Preserved Lemon Salsa Recipe

Whole Sockeye Salmon with Garlic & Preserved Le...

One whole salmon (gutted, cleaned and scales removed) - 3-5 poundsrice bran oilSalt and pepper3 sprigs rosemarySalsa Ingredients:2 whole preserved lemons - rinsed, seeds removed, coarsely chopped1 head hard-neck garlic...

Whole Sockeye Salmon with Garlic & Preserved Le...

One whole salmon (gutted, cleaned and scales removed) - 3-5 poundsrice bran oilSalt and pepper3 sprigs rosemarySalsa Ingredients:2 whole preserved lemons - rinsed, seeds removed, coarsely chopped1 head hard-neck garlic...

Fresh Sweet Cherry Clafouti Recipe

Fresh Sweet Cherry Clafouti Recipe

Fresh Sweet Cherry Clafouti Recipe It is cherry season ... finally! It is hard to resist those beautiful, round, amber-colored jewels. Although sweet cherries were really created by Mother Nature...

Fresh Sweet Cherry Clafouti Recipe

Fresh Sweet Cherry Clafouti Recipe It is cherry season ... finally! It is hard to resist those beautiful, round, amber-colored jewels. Although sweet cherries were really created by Mother Nature...

Almond Cake with Cherry Sorbet & Sugared Cherries Recipe

Almond Cake with Cherry Sorbet & Sugared Cherri...

Almond cake 16 fresh, sweet, dark cherries - or other fruits 2 tablespoons caster sugar 6 cups fresh, pitted cherries 1/4 cup superfine sugar 1 lemon - squeeze for juice...

Almond Cake with Cherry Sorbet & Sugared Cherri...

Almond cake 16 fresh, sweet, dark cherries - or other fruits 2 tablespoons caster sugar 6 cups fresh, pitted cherries 1/4 cup superfine sugar 1 lemon - squeeze for juice...

Fresh Cherry Dessert Compote Recipe

Fresh Cherry Dessert Compote Recipe

1 pound pitted sweet dark cherries - washed and pitted1/3 cup superfine sugar ¼ cup dry red wine 1 clove 1 whole allspice 1-1/2” cinnamon stick Piece of cheesecloth 1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar Fresh Cherry Dessert...

Fresh Cherry Dessert Compote Recipe

1 pound pitted sweet dark cherries - washed and pitted1/3 cup superfine sugar ¼ cup dry red wine 1 clove 1 whole allspice 1-1/2” cinnamon stick Piece of cheesecloth 1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar Fresh Cherry Dessert...

Peach & Pecan Empanadas Recipe

Peach & Pecan Empanadas Recipe

12 oz ready-made puff pastry, thawed if frozenall-purpose flour 3 fresh peaches, blanched, pitted and sliced2/3 cup sour cream4 tablespoons Tasmanian Leatherwood Honey (or another flavorful honey)4 tablespoons pecan halves, finely chopped1 egg...

Peach & Pecan Empanadas Recipe

12 oz ready-made puff pastry, thawed if frozenall-purpose flour 3 fresh peaches, blanched, pitted and sliced2/3 cup sour cream4 tablespoons Tasmanian Leatherwood Honey (or another flavorful honey)4 tablespoons pecan halves, finely chopped1 egg...

Peach & Leatherwood Honey Ice Cream Recipe

Peach & Leatherwood Honey Ice Cream Recipe

1 cup whole milk2 fresh plump vanilla beans2 cups heavy cream - the fresher the better1/2 c. Tasmanian Leatherwood honey 4 medium peaches - halved, pitted and chopped. The riper the peaches the better....

Peach & Leatherwood Honey Ice Cream Recipe

1 cup whole milk2 fresh plump vanilla beans2 cups heavy cream - the fresher the better1/2 c. Tasmanian Leatherwood honey 4 medium peaches - halved, pitted and chopped. The riper the peaches the better....

Fresh Mango Salsa Recipe

Fresh Mango Salsa Recipe

Fresh Mango Salsa RecipeBy far one of my favorite toppers to grilled or baked Halibut -- or better yet, Halibut Cheeks. Something about the tang of the mango with the...

Fresh Mango Salsa Recipe

Fresh Mango Salsa RecipeBy far one of my favorite toppers to grilled or baked Halibut -- or better yet, Halibut Cheeks. Something about the tang of the mango with the...

Baked Halibut with Couscous & Spinach Recipe

Baked Halibut with Couscous & Spinach Recipe

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 6- to 7-ounce halibut fillets 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup Couscous 2 cups chicken stock or water...

Baked Halibut with Couscous & Spinach Recipe

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 6- to 7-ounce halibut fillets 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup Couscous 2 cups chicken stock or water...

Avocado & Grapefruit Salad Recipe

Avocado & Grapefruit Salad Recipe

2 tablespoons verjus2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or yuzu juice)2 tablespoons minced shallots1/4 cup walnut oil1/4 cup Your favorite Extra Virgin olive oil sea salt to taste, and freshly ground Tellicherry pepper 8 large butter lettuce leaves3...

Avocado & Grapefruit Salad Recipe

2 tablespoons verjus2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or yuzu juice)2 tablespoons minced shallots1/4 cup walnut oil1/4 cup Your favorite Extra Virgin olive oil sea salt to taste, and freshly ground Tellicherry pepper 8 large butter lettuce leaves3...

Oat Risotto with Butternut Squash & Lemon Recipe

Oat Risotto with Butternut Squash & Lemon Recipe

1 Natural Preserved Lemon - Organic 1 butternut squash (about 1-1/2 pound), peeled and seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 4 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 cup...

Oat Risotto with Butternut Squash & Lemon Recipe

1 Natural Preserved Lemon - Organic 1 butternut squash (about 1-1/2 pound), peeled and seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 4 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 cup...

Meatloaf with Pinhead Oatmeal Recipe

Meatloaf with Pinhead Oatmeal Recipe

2 extra large eggs  - or 3 eggs 3 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce 1/4 cup Hawkshead Black Garlic Ketchup or other ketchup4 garlic cloves finely minced1 teaspoon sea salt  1/2 teaspoon...

Meatloaf with Pinhead Oatmeal Recipe

2 extra large eggs  - or 3 eggs 3 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce 1/4 cup Hawkshead Black Garlic Ketchup or other ketchup4 garlic cloves finely minced1 teaspoon sea salt  1/2 teaspoon...

Walnut Oil Vinaigrette Recipe

Walnut Oil Vinaigrette Recipe

1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegarTwo shallots, finely dicedSalt and pepper1 teaspoon Dijon mustard6 tablespoons walnut oil Walnut Oil Vinaigrette Recipe 1. Put the vinegar, shallots and 1/4 teaspoon salt in...

Walnut Oil Vinaigrette Recipe

1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegarTwo shallots, finely dicedSalt and pepper1 teaspoon Dijon mustard6 tablespoons walnut oil Walnut Oil Vinaigrette Recipe 1. Put the vinegar, shallots and 1/4 teaspoon salt in...

Traditional Tempura Dipping Sauce Recipe

Traditional Tempura Dipping Sauce Recipe

Basic Tempura Dipping Sauce RecipeAlso called tentsuyu in Japan, this traditional tempura dipping sauce is really the perfect complement to a good, savory tempura. The lightness is a great balance...

Traditional Tempura Dipping Sauce Recipe

Basic Tempura Dipping Sauce RecipeAlso called tentsuyu in Japan, this traditional tempura dipping sauce is really the perfect complement to a good, savory tempura. The lightness is a great balance...

Summer Vegetable Tempura Batter Recipe

Summer Vegetable Tempura Batter Recipe

Summer Vegetable Tempura Batter RecipeTempura is a great way to enjoy Summer's bounty. We have tempuraed just about everything we can think of - carrots, beets, jicama, garlic greens, sea...

Summer Vegetable Tempura Batter Recipe

Summer Vegetable Tempura Batter RecipeTempura is a great way to enjoy Summer's bounty. We have tempuraed just about everything we can think of - carrots, beets, jicama, garlic greens, sea...

White Pepper and Walnut Oil Ice Cream Recipe

White Pepper and Walnut Oil Ice Cream Recipe

8 egg yolks 1 cup Super Fine Cane Sugar (Caster Sugar) 2 cups heavy cream, warmed 1/2 cup milk warmed 4 tbsp  Walnut Oil 2 teaspoons freshly ground Whole White...

White Pepper and Walnut Oil Ice Cream Recipe

8 egg yolks 1 cup Super Fine Cane Sugar (Caster Sugar) 2 cups heavy cream, warmed 1/2 cup milk warmed 4 tbsp  Walnut Oil 2 teaspoons freshly ground Whole White...

Walnut Mayonnaise Recipe

Walnut Mayonnaise Recipe

1 egg - fresh (or 2 egg yolks)2/3 cups mild extra virgin olive oil1/3 cup toasted Roasted Walnut oil2 tablespoons fresh lemon juiceSea Salt and freshly ground Tellicherry Peppercorns to taste Walnut Mayonnaise...

Walnut Mayonnaise Recipe

1 egg - fresh (or 2 egg yolks)2/3 cups mild extra virgin olive oil1/3 cup toasted Roasted Walnut oil2 tablespoons fresh lemon juiceSea Salt and freshly ground Tellicherry Peppercorns to taste Walnut Mayonnaise...

Waldorf-esque Salad with Walnut Oil Recipe

Waldorf-esque Salad with Walnut Oil Recipe

2 spring onions - diced1 small bulb fennel - diced1 apple - cored and sliced thinly 2 tablespoon walnut oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 tsp each salt and sugar  Waldorf-esque Salad...

Waldorf-esque Salad with Walnut Oil Recipe

2 spring onions - diced1 small bulb fennel - diced1 apple - cored and sliced thinly 2 tablespoon walnut oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 tsp each salt and sugar  Waldorf-esque Salad...

Cold Israeli Couscous Salad with Walnut Oil Recipe

Cold Israeli Couscous Salad with Walnut Oil Recipe

2 cups Israeli couscous 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 cups boiling water 2 cloves garlic - finely chopped3 tablespoons toasted walnut oil 1-1/2 tbsp a bright vinegar salt and freshly ground pepper to taste1...

Cold Israeli Couscous Salad with Walnut Oil Recipe

2 cups Israeli couscous 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 cups boiling water 2 cloves garlic - finely chopped3 tablespoons toasted walnut oil 1-1/2 tbsp a bright vinegar salt and freshly ground pepper to taste1...

Green Beans with Walnuts & Walnut Oil Recipe

Green Beans with Walnuts & Walnut Oil Recipe

1-1/2 pounds green beans - washed and trimmed1/3 cup chopped walnuts1 tablespoon Katz Apple Cider Vinegar2 tablespoons La Tourangelle Roasted Walnut Oil1/3 cup fresh parsley - loosely packed and washedNoirmoutier Fine Gray...

Green Beans with Walnuts & Walnut Oil Recipe

1-1/2 pounds green beans - washed and trimmed1/3 cup chopped walnuts1 tablespoon Katz Apple Cider Vinegar2 tablespoons La Tourangelle Roasted Walnut Oil1/3 cup fresh parsley - loosely packed and washedNoirmoutier Fine Gray...

Grilled Peaches with Honey Creme Fraiche Recipe

Grilled Peaches with Honey Creme Fraiche Recipe

6 fresh, freestone peaches Rice Bran Oil 2 cups creme fraiche - or sour cream if not available 2 tablespoons raw honey - lavender works, but any herbaceous honey like...

Grilled Peaches with Honey Creme Fraiche Recipe

6 fresh, freestone peaches Rice Bran Oil 2 cups creme fraiche - or sour cream if not available 2 tablespoons raw honey - lavender works, but any herbaceous honey like...

Plumped Ginger-Caramel Shrimp Recipe

Plumped Ginger-Caramel Shrimp Recipe

Brine Ingredients:1/2 cup Trapani Fine Sea Salt1/3 cup India Tree Caster sugar1/3 cup Dark Ancho Chili Powder2 quarts warm water1-1/2 pounds large frozen shrimp (if you use fresh shrimp, use iced water instead...

Plumped Ginger-Caramel Shrimp Recipe

Brine Ingredients:1/2 cup Trapani Fine Sea Salt1/3 cup India Tree Caster sugar1/3 cup Dark Ancho Chili Powder2 quarts warm water1-1/2 pounds large frozen shrimp (if you use fresh shrimp, use iced water instead...

Hazelnut Pesto with Trofie Recipe

Hazelnut Pesto with Trofie Recipe

1 cup hazelnuts (about 4 1/2 ounces), toasted lightly and skinned 2 cups packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves (about 1 large bunch), washed and dried 2 large garlic cloves 3/4...

Hazelnut Pesto with Trofie Recipe

1 cup hazelnuts (about 4 1/2 ounces), toasted lightly and skinned 2 cups packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves (about 1 large bunch), washed and dried 2 large garlic cloves 3/4...

Penne Pasta with Borlotti Beans & Kale Recipe

Penne Pasta with Borlotti Beans & Kale Recipe

2 tablespoon Authentic Italian Pinoli (pine nuts)2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1-1/2 large bunch (12 oz.) Italian black kale, stems...

Penne Pasta with Borlotti Beans & Kale Recipe

2 tablespoon Authentic Italian Pinoli (pine nuts)2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1-1/2 large bunch (12 oz.) Italian black kale, stems...