Fresh garbanzos star in this delicious recipe as we marry winter and spring with fresh chives clipped from our garden and crispy shavings of pancetta… Ingredients… 2 cups fresh garbanzos, shucked ½ inch slice of pancetta, shaved 1 medium shallot, peeled and sliced ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ½ cup Pecorino, grated finely +…
Winter
Winter Comfort Pot Roast
We wouldn’t get through winter without this “warm you up, stick to you bones” pot roast dinner. So flavorful and so good… be sure to make enough for leftover sandwiches the next day or for hungry eaters that might stop by. Always source pure, well marbled, air chilled beef chuck like Wagshal’s pictured here… Equipment……
Winter Bruschetta…
Our “Winter Bruschetta” is a take on NYC’s Union Square Cafe’s lunch menu “Broccoli Melt”. We use grilled Rosemary Bread with melted NY Cheddar in place of Union’s Ciabatta with Manchego. Either way… it’s an easy-to-make delicious lunch, supper or appetizer on a cold winter’s day. To Make… In our Lodge Cast Iron skillet over…
Potato, Gruyere, Bacon, Rosemary Pizza
Winter wouldn’t be winter without our apprentice Kate’s pizza recipe she brought back with her from Umbria. We add a pinch or two of cayenne to spice it up and some crisp bacon to give the full fat effect and warm our bones. Scissors are our mainstay to cut our pizza hot out of the…
Crilley’s Almond Cake
This recipe comes to us via our good friend and garden partner’s family favorites. Simply delicious and easy to make… Crilley’s Almond Cake is best served hot resting on a smear of melted Bon Maman Cherry Preserves. Leftovers turn to a cookie for next day snacking… YUM!!! Preheat oven to 350° Butter an 8”x8” baking…
Roasted Carrots and Kale
Carrots and orange glaze cut the bitterness of the kale while toasted sliced almonds and finely grated Ricotta Salata add texture and taste. Don’t forget to finish with Maldon just before serving. Ingredients… Extra virgin olive oil 8 large carrots, peeled, dried, cut in half, then each half cut in half lengthwise 8 large leaves…
Roast Stuffed Rack of Pork
Have your butcher trim a 4+pound, 6-7 ribs, center-cut, bone-in pork loin. Cut deep, wide pockets into the meat… one pocket between each rib. Remove your air-chilled pork loin from the fridge about a half hour before cooking. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Make the Stuffing… In a medium bowl, mix together… 1 cup toasted…
Chocolate Bread Pudding
Ingredients… Croissants, Challah or Brioche cut into bite-size pieces and enough to fill a 13 X 9 inch glass casserole dish… about 6 croissants or half a loaf of Challah or Brioche. 12 ounces chocolate pieces, dark, semi sweet, 3 cups half and half 1/2 vanilla bean 6 egg yolks 1/2 cup granulated sugar Whipped…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Bacon and Kale with Apple Cider Glaze
Ingredients… 2 quarts Brussels Sprouts, cleaned, dried, trimmed, cut in half with loose leaves reserved 6 slices of thick, center cut bacon, cut into lardons ¼ small onion, thinly sliced 2 leaves of Tuscan kale, rib removed, and sliced into thin strips 1 cup apple cider ¼ cup maple syrup Maldon Sea Salt Flakes Freshly…
Caramelized Onion and Sweet Potato Soup
If soup is on your Thanksgiving menu… this one’s a winner. So easy… so good. Ingredients… 1 very large sweet potato, diced small or sliced thinly 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced Pinch of red pepper flakes 1 sage sprig ¼ cup maple syrup ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1½ quarts…
Sumptuous Celery Soup
Ingredients… 1 extra large head of celery, chopped coarsely 1 medium potato, peeled and chopped coarsely 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped coarsely 1 medium apple, preferable a Granny Smith or Golden Delicious, peeled and chopped coarsely 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter Maldon Sea Salt Flakes White and black peppercorn mix, freshly ground 4 cups chicken…
Sweet Potato, Goat Cheese, Sage Pizza
Ingredients… Pizza dough, room temperature, we use Vace’s 1 large sweet potato or yam, peeled and thinly sliced 3 sprigs of sage, stems removed and rubbed in olive oil 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese + more for serving Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cayenne Maldon Sea Salt Flakes To Make… Preheat grill or oven…