A Cup of Sugar … A Pinch of Salt

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 [...]

Ingredients 2 large cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cubed 2 shallots, diced 1 cup fresh carrots, diced 1 cup fresh celery, diced 1 quart chicken broth, divided 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves, finely chopped 1 cup heavy cream 8 ounces crab claw meat [...]

Ingredients 3/4 cup golden raisins 1 cup boiling water 1/2 cup warm water (100 to 110F) 2 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast 5 tablespoons honey, divided 1 cup Guinness, at room temperature 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 cup whole-grain rye flour 2 teaspoons salt Directions Combine raisins and 1 cup boiling water in a [...]

Ingredients 1 cup carrots, diced 1 cup leek, diced 3 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup waxy potatoes, diced 1 1/2 pounds salmon filet, 1-inch pieces 1/2 pound hot smoked salmon filet, 1-inch pieces 2 cups seafood stock 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup frozen peas salt and pepper to taste 1 puff pastry, thawed 1 [...]