A Cup of Sugar … A Pinch of Salt

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 20 ounces of cashews 1/2 cup bacon, approximately 6 slices, cooked and chopped, reserve drippings 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon smoked sea salt, or more to taste Directions Cook the bacon and chop it into 1/4 inch pieces. Reserve the drippings in a small bowl. You will use [...]

Ingredients for the crust 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/3 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, diced 6 tablespoons (or more) ice water for the filling 3 golden beets, boiled and thinly sliced 3 red beets, boiled [...]

Ingredients 2 medium red beets 2 medium golden beets Kosher salt 2 tablespoon olive oil 4 ounces herbed goat cheese 1/4 cup honey 2 sprigs rosemary Instructions Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Peel the beets and cut as thinly as possible, trying for a uniform thickness (I used a mandoline [...]

Ingredients 2 red beets, boiled, peeled and diced 2 golden beets, boiled, peeled and diced 2 tablespoons finely diced shallot, divided 1/2 teaspoon oregano, chopped finely 1/2 teaspoon thyme, chopped finely 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper, to taste 1 european cucumber You [...]

Ingredients 12 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and cut horizontally 1/3 cup Mayonnaise 1/3 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon minced chives (fresh or dried) 1/2 teaspoon minced dill (fresh or dried) 1/2 teaspoon paprika salt and pepper to taste 6 lardons bacon, cut into thirds [...]