ARTICLES For New Year's Eve
JAMES BOND DIRTY MARTINI
WITH NO COMMENTS
Martinis are highly personal. Here is the recipe for my perfect martini. It is dirty, icy cold, includes gin and vodka and is very well garnished.
LYCHEE MARTINI
WITH NO COMMENTS
A lychee martini is a refreshing, not-too-sweet cocktail that is delicious by itself and complements a variety of Asian foods.
CRANBERRY OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE NUGGETS AND WALNUTS
WITH 2 COMMENTS
This cranberry olive oil cake is a delightful moist, spiced cake with tart cranberries and cream cheese nuggets. It is easy to make and will hold for several days. A perfect cake to make in advance or to give as a gift for the holidays.
MELTED SWEET POTATOES WITH CINNAMON AND LEMON
WITH NO COMMENTS
These caramelized-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside sweet potato disks may be the perfect way to prepare this delicious and healthy vegetable. A combination of roasting and braising is used to create the heavenly texture and flavor in these naturally sweet root vegetables.
MELTED POTATOES
WITH NO COMMENTS
This easy technique for cooking melted potatoes yields crispy edged, thick slices of potatoes with creamy soft centers. It is all done in one pan with about 10 minutes of active time. There's a good chance you may never make potatoes any other way again.
60-HOUR SOUS VIDE SHORT RIBS WITH RED WINE AND ROSEMARY GLAZE
WITH NO COMMENTS
These flavorful sous vide short ribs are cooked low and slow for 60 hours in a sous vide bath and then finished with a red wine and rosemary glaze.
SLOW BRAISED POMEGRANATE LAMB SHANKS
WITH 4 COMMENTS
These intensely flavorful lamb shanks are slow braised in orange juice and pomegranate syrup. The recipe can be made for a special dinner for two or can be expanded for a large dinner party.
SOUS VIDE SALTED CHOCOLATE POT DE CREME WITH BOURBON AND ESPRESSO
WITH 14 COMMENTS
These sous vide chocolate pots de creme may be the best thing I've ever made. Subtly flavored with espresso and bourbon, the flakey Maldon salt complements these deeply chocolate creamy pots of goodness. With only 15 minutes of active prep time, they are a great make-ahead choice for a dinner party.
THE BEST STEAK OF YOUR LIFE
WITH 2 COMMENTS
Sous vide is an easy, reliable method for cooking steaks that produces exceptional results. For me, a sous vide steak is the best steak of your life!
ROAST CHICKEN WITH PIXIES, FENNEL AND OUZO
WITH 7 COMMENTS
This roasted chicken with clementines and ouzo will fill your kitchen with fabulous aromas. Simple to prepare, delicious, this dish can be prepared ahead of time and is great for a large crowd.