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Chanterelle Cream Soup
Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Ingredients: At least a pound of chanterelles 2 large leeks (white part only) 3 TSP EVOO 3 TSP butter ¼ cup flour Splash of white wine 2 cups best quality chicken stock A few sprigs of thyme 1 bay leaf 1 cup heavy cream Salt & white…
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New Style Huevos Rancheros
Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: Tortilla chips Fresh-shredded cheese Mexican chorizo (Make your own… it’s fun and easy. I will post my recipe later) 2 fried eggs Salsa Mexican crema (or substitute sour cream) Cilantro Options: Add sliced avocado or fresh guacamole for added richness Add refried or black beans for…
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Better Than French Toast
Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 4 slices bacon 2 eggs ½ cup whole milk Pinch of salt Pinch of spice (use any of cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, etc.) 6 slices day-old baguette Process: Cut bacon into half-inch dices and fry until just starting to crisp. Remove bacon bits to a plate,…
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Thoughts on French Toast
French Toast is one of those interesting dishes that can range from basic (and horrible) to gourmet. It’s easy to fall into a rut of making basic French Toast. However, it’s also super easy to get creative. Fundamentally, you will always start with a custard base of eggs and milk, soak your bread and fry.…
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Reuben 2.0
Active Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 12 minutes Ingredients: 2 Slices Good Jewish Pumpernickel Rye Bread Steakhouse Blue Cheese Dressing Deli Sliced Corned Beef Deli Sliced Pepper Jack Cheese Fermented Sour Kraut Peperoncini Butter for Frying Process: Melt some butter in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add one piece of bread to frying…
