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  • Gratin de Poireaux au Reblochon

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    Ingredients 4 leeks 2 shallots 1 little Reblochon 2 tablespoons of fresh cream Salt, pepper Butter Instructions Cut the leeks into slices and cook for 10 minutes in a saucepan of salted water. Drain well. Sauté the minced shallots in hot butter and add the leeks. Pour in the cream. Mix well. Arrange the leek […]

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  • Lamb Belly alla Piastra with Pan-Roasted Pumpkin and Poached Yukon Potatoes

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    Ingredients 1 5-pound lamb belly, breastbone removed and rib bones trimmed to 2 inches. 1 yellow onion, cut in half and sliced into ¼-inch thick slices 1 quart chicken stock Extra-virgin olive oil, about 3 cups total 1 bunch fresh mint, three springs reserved 3 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 lemons, zested and juiced 1 small […]

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  • Petit salé aux lentilles / Lentils and Salted Pork

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    Ingredients 1 large pork knuckle 450 g / 1 lb salted pork loin or unsmoked ham 675 g / 1 1/2 lbs green lentils, preferably from Puy 1 large onion, peeled 3 cloves 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced in small pieces 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled 1 bouquet garni 10 black peppercorns 120 g / […]

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  • Tartiflette – potatoes, bacon and Reblochon

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    Ingredients 1kg / 2lb 4oz Charlotte potatoes, peeled 250g / 8oz bacon lardons 1 onion, thinly sliced 80ml / 1/3 cup white wine 125ml / 1/2 cup heavy cream Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 whole Reblochon cheese, rind grated and sliced (450g / 1lb) Instructions Preheat the oven to 220 C / 440 […]

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  • Hearty Chicken Chowder

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    Ingredients 250 g / 9 oz cooked chicken, off the bone 30 g / 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, diced 5g / 1 teaspoon curry powder 5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 1 celery stick, cut finely 1 cup peas or corn (from a can, frozen or cooked […]

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  • Linguine with Mussels and Fresh Herbs

    30 minutes
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    Cook your mussels in one pot with garlic, fennel seeds, and white wine while your linguine cooks in another pot. Combine the two and then toss them with your favorite herbs from the garden and some grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. Now make believe you’re vacationing on the Italian coast. – Ian Knauer Gourmet Magazine JULY 2009 Ingredients […]

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  • Perfect Roast Chicken

    2 hours 10 minutes
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    Ingredients 1 (5 to 6 pound) roasting chicken Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 large bunch fresh thyme, plus 20 sprigs 1 lemon, halved 1 head garlic, cut in half crosswise 2 tablespoons (¼ stick) butter, melted 1 large yellow onion, thickly sliced 4 carrots cut into 2-inch chunks 1 bulb of fennel, tops removed, […]

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  • One-Pot French Onion Soup With Garlic-Gruyère Croutons

    5 hours
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    Author’s Note I don’t make onion soup at home partly because I lack the flameproof bowls that chefs run under the broiler to melt the cheese. And what’s the point of making onion soup without the elastic cap of gooey Gruyère? The more I pondered this, the more I wondered if I could skip those […]

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  • Chili For a Crowd – Silver Palate Cookbook

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    Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound yellow onions coarsely chopped 1 pound sweet Italian sausage removed from casings 4 pounds beef chuck ground 1 can tomato paste – (12 oz) 1½ tablespoons minced garlic ⅓ cup ground cumin ½ cup chili powder ¼ cup Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons dried basil 2 tablespoons dried […]

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  • Foolproof Spaghetti Carbonara

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    Ingredients 8 slices bacon ½ cup water 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 ½ ounces Pecorino Romano, grated (1 ¼ cups) 3 large eggs, plus 1 large yolk 1 teaspoon pepper 1 pound spaghetti (or if you would like a thicker pasta you can use fettuccini or 1 teaspoon salt Instructions Bring bacon and water to simmer […]

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