A Cup of Sugar … A Pinch of Salt

Ingredients for the Cookies 3 egg whites 250 grams powdered sugar 6 tablespoons instant cappuccino mix (such as the International Coffees) 2 tablespoons instant coffee 400 grams blanched ground almonds (or almond meal/almond flour) for the Glaze/Drizzle 1 11.5 oz package semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon espresso powder 4 tablespoons butter Directions Preheat the oven [...]

Ingredients 3/4 cup flour 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg, separated 1 cup cold water 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed of hard ends vegetable oil for frying (enough to have 2 inch deep fry base for your pot) salt and pepper to taste For the Aioli 4 large egg yolk 6 teaspoons [...]

Ingredients 2 cups cooked wild rice, at room temperature 1/2 pound smoked trout, skinned and cut in bite-sized pieces (I exclusively use Duck Trap) 1 small can (9 oz) whole kernel corn 4 scallions, white and a little bit of green parts only, finely sliced Dressing 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 cup canola oil [...]

Ingredients 4 slices good, crusty sandwich bread, sliced to approximately 1/4-inch thickness 1 wedge of brie, sliced (approximately 8 slices) 4 slices good bacon, cooked until just crisp 2 medium pears, sliced very thin 1-2 tablespoons olive oil Directions Lay out the slices of bread and brush side of bread with olive oil, turn the [...]

Ingredients 1 pound green asparagus 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup crème fraiche 1/3 cup heavy cream A squeeze of fresh lemon juice Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions Cut tips from asparagus 1 1/2 inches from top and halve tips lengthwise if thick. Reserve for [...]