Double Onion Soup – – butter, olive oil, onion (sliced to yield about 6 cups), salt and pepper (to taste), flour, beef broth (or 1/2 beef consommé & 1/2 beef broth), Sherry wine (to taste), crispy onion bits (canned or fried fresh), In a heavy pot, heat the butter and oil over medium heat. Add…
Ingredient: butter
Croque Madame
Croque Madame – – butter, all purpose flour, milk (heated), salt, black pepper (finely ground), nutmeg, cayenne pepper, cheese (Gruyere, grated), Parmesan cheese (grated), bread (sourdough, thinly sliced), Dijon mustard, ham (Virginia, sliced very thin), eggs, Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. ; In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, then…
Compound Butters
Compound Butters – – French Mustard and Chives: butter (softened at room temperature), Dijon mustard, dry mustard, chives (chopped finely), salt and black pepper (to taste), Fresh Herbs: butter (softened at room temperature), garlic (chopped finely), oregano (chopped), thyme (leaves only chopped), salt and black pepper (to taste), Parsley and Lemon Juice: butter (softened at…
Sriracha & Panko-Crusted Salmon
Sriracha & Panko-Crusted Salmon – – salmon (filet, with skin), salt, black pepper, butter (melted), Sriracha, Panko breadcrumbs, olive oil, Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. ; In a bowl, mix 1/4 tsp. each of the salt and pepper, melted butter and Sriracha. Reserve a 1/4 C of this mixture for serving. ; In another…
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…
Spanakopita
Spanakopita – – egg (beaten), onion (chopped finely), feta cheese, cream cheese, spinach (frozen), parsley (Fresh, chopped), oregano, garlic powder, phyllo dough (defrosted), butter (melted), Defrost the spinach, drain of excess liquid and chop; In a bowl, combine egg, onion, feta cheese, cream cheese, spinach, parsley, oregano and garlic powder. Mix completely and chill for…
Butter-Braised Asparagus with Proscuitto
Butter-Braised Asparagus with Proscuitto – – butter, asparagus (fresh, trimmed of tough ends.), chicken broth, proscuitto (sliced thin, cut long-ways into three thin strips each), Parmesan cheese, Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the trimmed asparagus and saute for a minute. ; Add the chicken broth, bring to a boil and reduce to…
Asparagus Risotto
Asparagus Risotto – – butter, onion (diced small), Aborio rice, chicken broth (14.5 oz. can, heated), white wine, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt (to taste), asparagus (butter braised and cut into 1" pieces), Melt the butter in a heavy pot (Le Crueset, for example). Saute the diced onion until tender and golden. ; Add the…
Barbecue Shrimp with Cheesy Grits
Barbecue Shrimp with Cheesy Grits – – Barbecue Shrimp: shrimp (16 – 20 count, peeled and de-veined), Barbecue Seasoning (recipe follows), garlic (chopped), Sherry wine, apple cider vinegar, tomato juice, green onion (trimmed and cut into 1" long), butter, Cheesy Grits: grits (prepared to package directions preferably with milk), cheese (sharp cheddar, grated), Place the…
Meatloaf Wellington
Meatloaf Wellington – – Sour Cream Dough: flour (pre-sifted), salt, butter (cut into small bits and kept chilled), egg, sour cream, Meatloaf: breadcrumbs, milk, butter, onion (finely chopped), beef (lean ground), parsley (finely chopped), cheese (Swiss, grated), salt and pepper (or to taste), Sour Cream Dough : Place the flour and salt into a large…