Blueberry-Basil Vinegar

Place all ingredients in bowl of food processor and pulse, then puree. Pour into an aging container with a tight lid. Store in cool, dark place for 4 weeks. Strain through layers of cheesecloth, bottle and label. Vinegar 1qt whiteBerries 2 lb fresh or frozen blueBasil 1 bunch, leaves and stems (I use lime)

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Beurre Blanc, Rosemary

In small heavy saucepan, simmer wine, vinegar, shallot, garlic, and rosemary until reduced to about 2T. Add cream and simmer until liquid is reduced by about half. Add butter all at once and cook over moderately low heat, swirling pan constantly, just until creamy and butter is incorporated. (Sauce must not get hot enough to…

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Béchamel Sauce

Cook onions in butter. Add flour and cook without browning. Slowly add boiling milk and simmer 45 minutes. Makes 1 qt. Onion 2 choppedButter 0.25cFlour 0.25cMilk 5c

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Bearnaise Sauce

Put vinegar, shallots, black pepper and 1T tarragon leaves into small saucepan and set over med heat. Bring just to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer until there are only a few tablespoons of liquid left, approximately 5 min. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. Fill small saucepan with an…

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Balsamic-Tarragon Granita Makes 2 cups

In medium saucepan, heat water and sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Add tarragon and bring to simmer. Remove from heat, cover and steep 20 min, taste for flavor. Remove tarragon and let mix cool completely. Stir in vinegar, then freeze in ice cube trays till solid. When ready to serve, process until…

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Zucchini Salad, Minted Serves 4

In small bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil, s&p. In food processor, finely chop herbs. Replace chopping blade w shredding disk and shred zucchini over herbs. Transfer to large bowl. Drizzle 3/4 vinaigrette over and toss with s&p. Pour off any juices from tomato and toss w remaining vinaigrette. Divide zucchini among 4 plates, mounding it,…

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Zucchini Pasta w Hazelnuts & Mint

Shave zucchini into thin strips, stopping when you hit the seeds. Combine w remaining ingredients. Sprinkle w salt and pepper and serve immediately. Zucchini 2 largeParmesan 3 oz shavedSalami 2 oz choppedMint 1/3 c choppedHazelnuts ½ c toastedOlive oil 3 TVinegar 3 T white wine

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Wild Rice & Pecan Salad w Grilled Game Sausage Serves 4

Bring 3 qts of water to boil in heavy saucepan. Add rice and 1/2 tsp salt. When water boils, cover and simmer 20 min or until rice is tender. Toast pecan pieces in peanut oil over med low heat, stirring constantly until lightly browned, about 5 min. Transfer, w any oil remaining in pan, to…

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Watermelon Salad w Yogurt, Poppy Seeds & Fried Rosemary

Heat oil in a small skillet over medium. Fry rosemary until crisp, about 20 seconds. Transfer to a paper towel to drain; set rosemary oil aside.Mix yogurt and honey in a small bowl; season with kosher salt. Toss watermelon and grapefruit juice in a large bowl; season with flaky sea salt.Spread yogurt on a large…

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