Recipes

Heat oven to 475. In 10″ ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over med-hi. Fry garlic until lightly golden about 1 min. Stir in tomato paste, paprika, red-pepper flakes an cumin, and fry 30 seconds, reducing heat as needed. Add beans, water and s&p, and stir to combine. Sprinkle cheese evenly over top and bake until…

Place asparagus in single layer in large nonstick skillet and drizzle w 1T oil. Shake the pan to coat the asparagus w oil and place over medium heat. Cook, shaking the pan every few minutes to brown evenly. Lower heat and continue cooking until asparagus is tender, 10-15 min. Transfer to serving dish. Season to…

Cook asparagus in salted boiling water just until tender (5 min). Plunge into a bowl of ice water. Drain. In a small bowl, whisk together horseradish, shallot, vinegar and s&p. Whisk in the oil. Divide asparagus among 4 plates and dress w vinaigrette. Sprinkle herbs and chopped egg over. Asparagus 1.5 lb very thinHorseradish 2…

Prepare grill. Divide asparagus into 4 bunches. Align each in a flat row and thread 2 wooden skewers crosswise through each bunch. Brush w oil and season w salt. Grill on an oiled rack set 5-6 inches above coals until tender, 3-5 min per side. Asparagus 1.5 lb trimmedOlive Oil 2 TSalt Kosher

Make flan: Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 325. Butter an 8×2″ round cake pan and line bottom with a round of wax paper, then butter paper. Steam asparagus in steamer over boiling water, covered, until very tender, 6-8 min. Puree asparagus in a food processor until smooth, 1 to 2…

Preheat oven to 350. Spread almonds in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until golden brown and fragrant, 10-15 minutes. Let cool completely. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add asparagus, return to a boil and cook, uncovered, until bright green and tender, 2-3 minutes. Drain. Run…

For each serving place one cooked artichoke in center of large square of heavy duty aluminum foil. Top w remaining ingredients. Seal. Roast directly on hot coals or in a 500 degree oven for 3 min. Turn. Roast 3-5 min more. Serve w vinaigrette for dipping. Artichoke 1Olive Oil 1 TVinegar 1 TBrown Sugar 1…

Fill a large bowl w 6 c cold water and squeeze juice from 1 lemon into bowl. Cut stems of artichokes flush w base. Bend back outer leaves of 1 artichoke until they snap off close to base, then discard several more layers of leaves until exposed leaves are pale green at top and yellow…

To Béchamel, add yolks and cream. Stir in applesauce and rum (or use apple brandy). Fold in whites. Pour into buttered 2 qt soufflé dish. Place in pan of hot water and bake 35 min at 375. Béchamel Sauce 1 c, hot, unsaltedEgg Yolks 4Heavy Cream 1 TApplesauce 2 c, drainedRum 2 TEgg White 5…