Fish Fumet/Stock
Fish stock, or fumet, is a fantastic way to begin a variety of soups or sauces containing seafood such as Cioppino and Bouillabaisse. It’s light and flavorful and makes a great base for risotto. It is very easy to make and simply requires high quality ingredients. We recently made a batch to use in a Cioppino that received rave reviews!
Pineapple Tarragon Caipirinha
Caipirinha is Brazil’s national cocktail, made with cachaça sugar cane hard liquor, sugar and lime. So now, imagine adding sweet juicy pineapple and fresh tarragon, with it’s aromatic property reminiscent of anise/licorice. The combination is pure delight and potent. The challenge is not drinking too many of these, or at least naming a designated driver.
Tom Yum Soup with Shrimp
The combination of ingredients in this deep and flavorful Tom Yum soup left us wishing we had served in deeper bowls. The citrusy aroma of the lemongrass along with the kaffir lime leaves offered a perfect balance to the heat from the chiles and roasted chile paste. Be careful to use both chiles sparingly to satisfy your desire for heat.
Peppermint Pattie Brownies
Rich chocolate minty brownies create the perfect combination of mouth melting goodness! Make plenty, they never last. Amazing with coffee or after dinner liqueurs. A nice touch is to bake extra and create a little to-go present for your guests, include a copy of the recipe…they will ask!
Veal Medallion Stuffed with Black Olives
We learned to make this dish in Cortona Italy and found it simple in contrast to the impact it creates when served. The medallions can be made using beef or pork as well as veal and can be stuffed with a variety of vegetables. This is an elegant dish and perfect for a special dinner or anytime during the holidays.
Bombay Shrimp Curry with Coconut Rice
Serve yourself a wonderful glass of wine and settle in and enjoy creating this delicious recipe, shared by our dear friend and fellow foodie, Lisa Hoener. Bombay Shrimp is a tantalizing, simple curry to tease your taste buds, perfectly balanced by Coconut Rice. We love serving this dish in Le Creuset Mini-Cocotte’s. Be creative on the presentation!