Soups

Wash leeks and pat dry. Heat butter in 3 qt heavy saucepan over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook leeks, mushrooms, garlic, salt, nutmeg and pepper, stirring occasionally, until leeks are softened and any liquid from mushrooms is evaporated, about 10 min. Transfer one half mushroom mix to blender and puree w cream until…

Soak dried mushrooms in 4 c hot water until softened, about 1 hour, then lift from water, squeezing excess liquid back into bowl, and rinse well to remove any grit. Pour soaking liquid through a sieve lined w dampened paper towels. Pat dry. Heat butter in 5-6 quart heavy pot over moderate heat until foam…

Steam lobsters for 4 min. When cooled, shell the partly cooked tail and claw meat. Refrigerate. Blanch asparagus tips until tender. Drain and refresh under cold water. Set aside. Heat butter in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add carrot, leek, and water and cook until tender. Set aside. Combine cream and half and half…

Heat heavy large pot over high 1 min. Add shells, carrot, celery, leek, turnip, onion, shallot, parsley, salt and peppercorns. Cook 5 min, stirring frequently. Add wine and bring to boil. Simmer 10 min, stirring occasionally. Add water to cover completely. Boil until liquid is reduced to 1 c. (45 min). Add cream to lobster…

Bring wine and 1 c water to simmer. Place lettuce in steamer over mix. Cover until wilted (3 min). Place leaves in blender w bread, buttermilk & garlic. Blend until smooth. Stir in green onions, herbs, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Chill. Wine, White 1 cGreens, Lettuce 4 small heads, Boston, coredBread 2…

In a large bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drain.In a large stockpot on medium heat, sauté the onions, leeks, and garlic with the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and cumin for 20 minutes, until the vegetables are translucent and very tender. Add the celery and carrots…

Cook off ham bone in 1 quart water. Drain, reserving ham broth. Brown ham meat in olive oil. Add all other ingredients except cream. Bring to a boil, turn down heat and simmer for at least 1 hour (the longer the better). Add cream and heat just before serving. Ham bone with meat attachedOlive Oil…

Heat oil in 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook ham, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 1-2 min. Add scallions, garlic, and bay leaf, and cook, stirring occasionally, until scallions are tender and lightly browned, 6-8mn. Add tomatoes, broth, water, salt and pepper and simmer, partially covered, until…

Roast tomatoes at 450, cut side up, just until softened and charred on edges, 15-20 min. Reserve 4 halves. Tie dill in bundle w twine. Spray bottom of stockpot w oil. Add garlic and onions; cook, covered, over low heat, stirring, till translucent, 7 min. Add remaining ingredients except vinegar. Boil and simmer 20 min.…

Cut 3 cucumbers, 3 zucchini and 3 scallions into large pieces. Finely dice the rest and set aside. Blend large pieces w half the onion and all the garlic. Add the bread, slivered almonds, juice and salt. Scrape mix into large bowl and stir in remaining vegetables and lemon. Refrigerate until cold. Divide among 4…