Gluten Free Bourbon Molasses Cookies

The old fashioned molasses cookie gets  a bit of an update with rich bourbon and fresh grated ginger.  Cornmeal adds extra sweetness and perfects this gluten free recipe.  Enjoy! INGREDIENTS: 1 Cup Packed Brown Sugar 3/4 Cup Butter, Softened 1/2 Cup Dark Molasses 1 Large Egg 2 Tablespoons of Bourbon 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 2  Cups GF Flour 1/2 Cup of Cornmeal 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon…

Asian Style Quick Pickled Slaw

This bright, refreshing dish is a cinch to make and works great with almost any crunchy vegetable! INGREDIENTS: 1⁄2 cup rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons sesame seed oil 2 tablespoons Tamari soy 1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled, minced 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon fish sauce (omit to make vegan or vegetarian) 2 cucumbers, peeled cut into matchstick-size strips or…

Braised Oxtail

INGREDIENTS ½ teaspoon ground allspice 5 pounds beef oxtails, patted dry 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil  4 shallots, peeled and sliced 1/2 a medium yellow onion, sliced 2 large celery stalks, sliced on a bias 1 large carrot, julienned 6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 bottle (750 milliliters) dry red wine 1 cup beef stock 1/4 cup chopped parsley  2 bay leaves 2 teaspoons coarse Kosher salt Fresh cracked…

Poached Pears

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…