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  • Brie Stuffed with Amaretto Infused Apricots and Toasted Almonds

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    Ingredients: 8 ounces sliced almonds, toasted until golden in 350 oven 6 ounces dried apricots, soaked in amaretto until soft (takes about 1 week), chopped One 2.2 pound wheel of Brie 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed but still cold (about 12 ounces) 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon cream Instructions: Slice Brie in half horizontally […]

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  • Brandied Toffee Lace Cookies

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    Ingredients: 1 cup butter or margarine 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup packed brown sugar 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons cream 6 tablespoons cream 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons brandy Instructions: Melt the butter, remove from the heat and stir in the oats, brown sugar, flour and 4 tablespoons of the cream.  […]

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  • Braised Short Ribs with Rosemary

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    Ingredients: ¼ cup diced pancetta or bacon 6 pounds bone in short ribs 1 ½ cups finely chopped onion ¼ cup finely chopped shallots 1 cup finely chopped celery 1 cup finely chopped carrots 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups dry red wine 3 cups chicken or beef broth or a mixture 2 cups chopped […]

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  • Braised Chicken Maharaja

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    Ingredients: ¼ teaspoon black peppercorns ½ teaspoon cumin seeds 1 one inch piece cinnamon stick 8 whole cloves 5 green cardamom pods, husked 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 2 large bay leaves Whole chicken cut into 8 pieces 1/8 teaspoon turmeric ¼ teaspoon […]

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  • Blueberry Hill Cupcakes

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    Ingredients: CUPCAKES 3 ¼ cups flour 1 ¼ cups sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted ¼ cup oil 2 large eggs 1 cup buttermilk or low fat yogurt 1 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 ¼ cups […]

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  • Blue Lake Beans, Slow-Roasted Chioggia Beets, Crème Fraiche Vinaigrette

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    Ingredients 1 lb. Chioggia beets 4 cloves garlic, divided 1 Tbsp. Herbs de Provence 1/2 cup olive oil, divided 1 lb. Blue Lake beans, stems removed 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/2 cup crème fraiche 1 shallot, peeled and minced 3 Tbsp. white vinegar 1 lemon, zested Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions […]

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  • Blue Cheese and Pecan Stuffed Chicken Roulade with Port Sauce

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    Ingredients: 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped fine ½ cup panko bread crumbs 3 to 4 ounces chopped Gorgonzola Large pinch minced thyme 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 6-8 ounces each Kosher salt and pepper to taste Olive oil 1 cup fine tawny Port 1 tablespoons brown sugar 1 small thyme sprig 1 ½ tablespoons […]

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  • Blackberry-Peach Brandy Ice Cream

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    Ingredients: 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blackberry 2 cups diced peaches 2 eggs ½ cup sugar 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow cream 2 cups cream 1 cup half and half ¼ cup brandy Instructions: Puree blackberries and peaches.  Press puree mixture through fine strainer and discard seeds. Beat eggs well in bowl of electric […]

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  • Black and White Creme Brulee

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    Ingredients: 8 large egg yolks 1/3 cup plus 8 teaspoons sugar 3 cups whipping cream 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 4 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, very finely chopped Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk egg yolks and 1/3 cup sugar in large bowl to blend. Pour cream into heavy medium saucepan. Scrape […]

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  • Beurre Blanc Sauce

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    Ingredients: ½ cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons minced shallots ¼ cup cream 1 ½ sticks butter Salt, pepper and lemon juice Instructions: Combine wine and shallots in sauce pan over high heat.  Reduce by half. Add cream and reduce until bubbles are thick and shiny.  Reduce by half again. Remove from heat and whisk […]

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