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  • Linguini with Chicken and Thinly Sliced Pears in a Poire William Cream Sauce

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    Ingredients 1 pound linguini 3 medium pears, cored and cut into thin slices (depending on ripeness) 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoons oil 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 cup cream ¼ cup Poire William Nutmeg to taste Salt and pepper to taste Fresh chives minced for garnish Instructions Heat butter; add pears and sauté until […]

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  • Linguine with White Clam Sauce

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    Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (preferably Italian) 8 garlic cloves, chopped 4 6 1/2-ounce cans chopped clams, drained, juices reserved 1/2 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon white wine Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 pound […]

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  • Linguine with Bacon and Onions

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    Ingredients 6 ounce slab of bacon in one piece 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large yellow onions sliced ½ inch 1 ½ cups hot chicken stock 1 pound linguine 3 egg yolks 1 cup parmesan Ground black pepper Instructions Bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil over high. Remove rind from the bacon […]

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  • Leg of Lamb with Figs and Lemons

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    Ingredients 1 leg of lamb five to six pounds Salt 1 teaspoon thyme leaves 4 or 5 sprigs rosemary 12 ripe black figs 2 lemons 1 cut dry red wine 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar ½ cup chicken broth ½ cup cream or crème fraiche Instructions Rinse lamb and pat dry. Sprinkle lightly […]

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  • Leek and Morel Strata

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    Ingredients 1 ½ ounces dried morels (about 2 ½ cups) 1 ounce dried shitakes 6 cups cubed baguette 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, more for the baking dish 3 medium leeks (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced into half moons Kosher salt and pepper 12 large eggs 2 ½ cups whole milk ¾ cup […]

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  • Multi-layered Smoked Salmon Terrine with Chive Crepes

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    Ingredients Crepes 1 ¼ cups milk 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon butter, melted ¾ cup flour 1/8 cup chopped chives Salt and pepper Vegetable oil Terrine 4 ounces unsalted butter 3 anchovies, rinsed and minced 2 tablespoons minced chives 1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt and pepper 1 ½ pounds sliced smoked salmon 4 ounces each […]

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  • Lamb with Shredded Peppers

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    Ingredients 1 pound boneless lamb or beef thinly sliced and marinated in the following: 1 tablespoon heavy soy sauce 1 tablespoon dry sherry 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce 2 teaspoons oil 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 red sweet pepper, shredded 1 yellow sweet pepper, shredded 1 green pepper, shredded 3 cloves of garlic minced 3 tablespoons minced […]

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  • Kung Pao Chicken

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    Ingredients Sauce 1/3 cup water 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce, or more to taste Meat and Veggies 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 green pepper, deribbed 1 red pepper, deribbed 1 fifteen ounce can baby corn 3 tablespoons oil, or as needed 4 garlic cloves, chopped 4 mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 1/3 cup […]

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  • Japanese Steak Salad

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    Ingredients Sesame Marinade and Dressing 3 tablespoons dry Sherry 3 tablespoons soy 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce ½ teaspoon granted ginger ¼ cup water 2 tablespoons chopped green onion 1 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil Salad 1 lb. beef top sirloin cut 1 inch thick 3 cups sliced Napa […]

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  • Italian Potato Cake

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    Ingredients 5 tablespoons butter plus extra for greasing the pan 5 tablespoons plain bread crumbs 3 pounds russet potatoes, about 6 medium, peeled and cubed ½ cup cream 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 3 large eggs 6 ounces Italian Fontina cheese, sliced 1/4 pound thinly sliced salami, cut into ½ inch pieces 1/3 cup […]

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