TFC Christmas Squab

TMG domino sugar pecan cookie

This used up the last of my 1001 cookie mix that I prepared for the Christmas season. I substituted Greek yogurt for the cream cheese. 

All they need is a dusting of confectioner's sugar. 

Lentils for prosperity in the New Year

Italian remedy: add bay leaf to your soups and stews to aid digestion. We often drink homemade bay leaf tincture with sugar to help tummy ailments. These  leaves are from my cousins' land in Cefalù, Sicily. 

Helpful hint: always pick through your lentils because you never know what you'll find in your bag. Tonight's bag was the most contaminated with foreign objects that I've ever opened in my life. 

Sweat mirepoix in fat. Deglaze. Add cleaned lentils and water or stock. Simmer an hour or so. Season and add liquid if necessary as it cooks. 

Finish with olive oil. 

TFC bumped them up with roasted chestnuts and cream. 

Leg of lamb

Happy 2014

A new set of ovens and what I've been makung since their arrival in 'silver and black' Friday

Coffee cake/kuchen(Joy of Cooking)

Blondies(King Arthur Flour packaging)

Quiche Lorraine, crust from scratch(mastering the art if French Cooking)

Rabbit sausage, apples, green beans and shallot

Pollo, funghi e farro

Another tasty meal by le chef-alier sans peur

TFC Duck tomato Ragout with linguine

Pomì, rilletes and spices. 

TMG Middle Eastern Eggplant Dip & TFC Tuna Rice Delightful Salad

Serve with Authentic Pita!

Secret to excellent tuna salad is Bonito del Norte. 

TMG Cream Scone with Maple Glaze

Cream scone recipe from Joy of Cooking needed to cook longer than recipe states in our convection oven. Glaze is one cup powdered sugar with enough maple syrup to have the right consistency. Serve with your favorite tea. 

The chefs have the night off.

TFC Fettucine with mushroom sauce

Add tomato paste to leftover mushroom soup and bring to simmer. Season. Serve on pasta with Parmesan and smoked chicken breast chunks. 

TMG Mushroom Soup with Parmesan

TMG Potage Parmentier & TFC Foie Gras

I bought this immersion blender in high school and it's still going strong. 

Kitchen Debut:

Salt and pepper liberally and sear for just a few seconds per side. 

Top with traditional Port and Balsamic vinegar reduction. 

Bon Appétit

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TMG: Zucchini and tomato casserole

Layer zucchini, tomatoes, salt and pepper, cheese. Top with buttered breadcrumbs. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until browned at 375•F

The Blue Pig(Cape May NJ). Best breakfast!

Leg of Lamb, Pasta with Cream Sauce, a proper tea

TFC Roast Leg of Lamb with Horseradish Rub

TFC Lamb Chops with Garlic Shallot Wine Sauce

TMG Potted Eggs