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 1 largish shallot, thinly sliced 8 quail eggs (or 4 chicken eggs) 1 cup shelled green peas (fresh or frozen) 1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes 4 radishes, thinly sliced 1/2 cup asparagus spears 1 tablespoon chopped chives 2 tablespoons flat-leafed parsley 2 tablespoons torn basil salt and pepper to taste for the Vinaigrette 1 [...]

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 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 [...]