About 1 pint curd 1 cup sugar 4 large lemons, zest grated and juiced 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter Pinch of salt 6 eggs For the mousse: 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 pint of fresh berries, washed and patted dry To prepare: In a large […]
Read more →Yield 24 mini rolls 1 package dry yeast 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon grated yellow onion 1 tablespoon dill seeds 1/4 warm water 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup lukewarm small curd cottage cheese 1 […]
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May is filled with celebrations of graduations, engagements, and bridal showers. Given that dill has been thought of as a “good luck” symbol for thousands of years, I’ve used fresh dill leaves in the soup and dill seeds in the mini rolls for such a time as […]
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Serves six For the Biscuits: 2 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2/3 cup buttermilk or more if needed 1 large egg yolk 1 teaspoon […]
Read more →Serves six 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon thyme or tarragon Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 cups short grain brown rice 5 cups good quality chicken stock, boiling Chopped fresh parsley for garnish To prepare: Preheat the […]
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Why not make dinner for the mother (or mother’s) in your life this Sunday using the local fish and fresh produce available here on the East End? Start with a champagne or Proseco toast to her with salted Marcona Almonds or cheese straws to nibble on. As […]
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Serves six to eight For the tart shell: Scant 1 cup flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Pinch of salt 5 tablespoons sugar (divided into 3 tablespoon and 2 tablespoons portions) 1/2 lb unsalted butter (2 sticks – one for crust, one for filling) 1 tablespoon milk […]
Read more →My favorite dark chocolate is Lindt, 90% supreme dark. These chocolate tarts showcase the balanced superlative flavor of dark chocolate, but if it’s too intense for your palate, substitute your favorite dark or semi-sweet chocolate to make them. On a foodie road trip in Europe, a colleague […]
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Serves four 6 medium red skinned potatoes, scrubbed Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste To prepare: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the potatoes on a cutting board and […]
Read more →Serves four Herbs: 2 tablespoons snipped chives 1/2 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley 3 cups finely chopped fresh spearmint 1/3 cup finely chopped dill Salt and spices: 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg […]
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