A Cup of Sugar … A Pinch of Salt

Mango-Pineapple Salsa with Homemade Tortilla Chips Ingredients 2 ripe mango, peeled, cored and diced small (about 2 cups) 2 cups diced pineapple 1/2 cup minced red onion 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 3 tablespoons lime juice 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro Salt, to taste Directions Mix together all of the ingredients and season with salt, [...]

Ingredients 6 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and cut vertically 2 tablespoons butter 6 to 8 ounces fresh cooked lobster meat, finely diced, claw meat reserved to garnish 1/4 cup Mayonnaise 1 tablespoons dijon mustard 5 tablespoons clarified butter salt and pepper to taste Paprika 2 tablespoons fresh chopped tarragon (for garnish) Directions In a small saute [...]

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 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup chopped asparagus [...]

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 2 cups organic all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 stick (8 tablespoons) very cold butter 3/4 cup cold buttermilk 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup fresh ramps, finely chopped (can substitute scallions or spring onions) Directions Preheat the oven to 450 [...]