Sloe Gin Vinaigrette

Yes, we stashed a bottle of sloe gin in our luggage for our flight home from London. Our gin tasting tour at City of London Distillery was so memorable. The small batch, handcrafted elixirs, produced in the middle of the city, carry a charming story. Every time we pull the bottle from the cabinet, we…

Steak and Pepper Cream Sauce

Steak and Pepper Cream Sauce – Prepare the brown sauce first. It lends deep, rich flavor to the Pepper Cream Sauce. – Brown Sauce: yellow onion (chopped finely), shallot (chopped finely), olive oil, beef broth, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, Kitchen Bouquet (optional), butter, Steak and Pepper Cream Sauce: beef (steaks, 4-6 oz. filet mignon), salt…

Bob’s Chipotle Tartar Sauce

Bob’s Chipotle Tartar Sauce – Adapted from our friend Bob P.’s recipe – mayonnaise, cornichons (chopped), cornichon juice, dill (dried), sweet pickle relish, capers, shallot (chopped), chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, Add all ingredients to a food processor. Blend until completely incorporated. Add salt and pepper to taste and blend a few more seconds to…

Crazy Good Stuffed Mushrooms

Crazy Good Stuffed Mushrooms – – mushroom (whole fresh, washed), shallot (fresh, minced), garlic (fresh, minced), olive oil, cream cheese (softened), Parmesan cheese, black pepper (ground New Mexico variety), cayenne pepper (ground), Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray the baking sheet with cooking spray. Dry the mushrooms with a paper towel and break out…

Garlic Cream Sauce

Garlic Cream Sauce – – shallot (chopped finely), garlic (chopped finely), olive oil, heavy cream, lemon zest (grated), sea salt (or to taste), cayenne pepper, Add the oil to a small saucepan and place over low heat. Add the shallot and garlic and sweat for 10 to 15 minutes so that the ingredients are tender…

Shallot Vinaigrette

Shallot Vinaigrette – – cider vinegar, shallot (minced ), salt, black pepper (freshly ground ), garlic powder, olive oil (extra virgin), In a small jar combine the vinegar, shallots, salt, pepper and granulated garlic. Set aside for 20 minutes to soften the shallots. Add the olive oil and shake until combined. ; – Shallot Vinaigrette…

Steak Diane

Steak Diane – Adapted from Julia Child’s Steak Diane – beef (top sirloin, prime ), olive oil, soy sauce, salt and pepper (to taste), butter, Pan Sauce: butter, shallot (finely chopped), Cognac, beef broth, Dijon mustard, lemon juice (just a squeeze), Trim the top sirloin of any fat, then slice into 1/2” thick pieces. Place…

Shard Cut Wedge Salad

Shard Cut Wedge Salad – – Shard Cut Wedge Salad: iceberg lettuce, bacon (cooked and crumbled), red onion (thin slices, cut in half), blue cheese (crumbled), tomato (cubed into bite-sized pieces), Shallot Vinaigrette: cider vinegar, shallot (minced), salt, black pepper (freshly ground), garlic powder (granulated), olive oil (light ), Wedge Salad: Wash the lettuce, remove…