A Cup of Sugar … A Pinch of Salt

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds large dry sea scallop (about 4-6 per person), small side muscles removed salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Lemon wedges for serving Directions Place scallops on rimmed baking sheet lined with clean kitchen towel. Place second clean kitchen towel on top of [...]

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 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 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 [...]