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FETTUCCINI w/CRABMEAT, PEAS & CHILI
By BobD
Cook fettuccine in a pasta pot of well-salted boiling water until al dente, about 3 minutes
- Fresh semolina fettuccine
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced spring onions or scallions
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1/2 pound lump crabmeat, picked over
- 1/3 cup fresh or thawed frozen peas
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 (3-to 4-inch) fresh red chile, such as serrano, thinly sliced, or 1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided
No-Bake Chocolate Custard
By BobD
This supersilky chocolate custard appears regularly on the dessert menu at Rubicon in San Francisco
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped, plus shaved chocolate, for serving
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
BAKED POLENTA & MUSHROOM TIMBALES
By BobD
Butter six half-cup ovenproof ramekins
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch sugar
- 2 tablespoons minced sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 6 eggs, well beaten
BRUSCHETTE w/RICOTTA & PEPERONATA
By BobD
1. Make the bruschette: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 slices country bread, 1/2-inch thick
- 1 clove garlic, halved 11/2 cups fresh ricotta, drained if necessary, at room temperature
- Kosher salt
- 2 cups peperonata (recipe follows).
SAUTEED FOIE GRAS w/APPLE-WINE SAUCE
By BobD
For the sauce, combine all ingredients except salt and pepper in a small saucepan and cook over low heat until redu...
- FOR THE SAUCE:
- Sauteed Foie Gras With Apple-Wine Sauce And Potato-Onion Latke
- 2 cups kosher red wine (the same as served with dinner)
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 1/2 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
- 1/2 cup veal, duck or chicken broth
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- FOR THE LATKE:
- 1 medium onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large baking potatoes, peeled
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- FOR THE FOIE GRAS:
- 1 fresh foie gras (about 1 pound)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
BRAISED LAMB SHANKS
By BobD
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
- 2 lb. meaty lamb shanks, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 7 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
- 1 lb. all-purpose potatoes, pared and cut in 3/4-inch chunks
- 12 oz. white turnips, pared and cut in 1/2-inch chunks
- 2 to 3 large carrots, pared and cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup of dry white wine
- 3/4 tsp. leaf rosemary, crumbled
- 1 tsp. grated lemon rind
- Dash freshly ground black pepper
POTATO & CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP
By BobD
In a large saucepan, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
- 1 1 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 3 6), 1-inch baking potatoes (about 6), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4-1/2 4-1/2 4-1/2 cups water
- 1 1 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 6 1-1/2 ounces cheddar, grated (about 1-1/2 cups)
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup chopped chives or scallion tops
CHOCOLATE CHIP MERINGUES
By BobD
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2 egg whites
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
SMOTHERED STEAK
By BobD
Cook bacon in 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until crisp
- 4 SERVINGS
- "Smothering" means braising a tough cut of meat to tenderize it. Slow simmering also concentrates the flavor of the gravy.
- 4 bacon slices
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 1/2 lb chuck eye or blade steaks
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups thinly sliced onion
- 1 cup water
FRESH GUACAMOLE
By BobD
Open the avocados, slicing them lengthwise, remove the pits and slide the meat out of the skins into a large servin...
- 3-4 ripe Hass avocados
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 bunch of cilantro or other fresh herb like mint or basil, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
- Juice of 1-2 limes, to taste
- Good-quality salt, to taste
- Pinch of cayenne