Poached Pears INGREDIENTS 1/2 bottle of white wine 3/8 a cup of brandy 2 cups simple syrup, recipe follows 1 cinnamon stick, broken in 1/2 2 tablespoons honey 1 (3/4-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled, and finely chopped 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 6 small, firm, ripe Anjou pears, peeled INSTRUCTIONS: In a saucepan large enough…
Fish En Papillote
This is fancy French for steamed fish in paper. Low calorie, healthy and chocked full of culinary bragging rights. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound of Dover Sole, skinned 1 bunch of Dill 1/2 cup of leeks, sliced 1/2 cup of carrot, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup of green onions 3 cloves of garlic, chopped 2 Tablespoons of…
Shrimp and Grits
This is not night-shade free with the inclusion of andouille but sometimes, you just gotta live a little. INGREDIENTS: 3 strips of bacon 1/2 link of Andouille (omit if NSF) 1 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 Vidalia onion, diced 3 stocks of celery 1/2 cup of chopped leek tips (in place of bell pepper)…
Butternut Squash, Sausage and Sage Pasta
Oh my goodness, I forget the simple joys of butternut squash. It is the most under celebrated fall vegetable! This dish is divinely simple and a crowd pleaser. If you are vegetarian, eliminate the sausage and enjoy the savory deliciousness of butternut and sage! INGREDIENTS: 1 box of gluten free penne 1 pound mild (or spicy if…
Cilantro Lime Butter
A wonderful addition to corn or steak! INGREDIENTS: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter substitute at room temperature 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped lime zest 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice Coarse salt and ground pepper OPTIONAL 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (night shade) INSTRUCTIONS: Let butter sit until it reaches room temperature…
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