 Ardian Gill Serves: 6
3 large bell peppers 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 large onions, sliced 6 large garlic cloves, chopped 3 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, sliced ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 10 large eggs 7 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil 6 ounces thickly sliced ham, cut crosswise into strips Country-style bread slices toasted
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 Serves: 4 to 6
1 (9-to 11-pound) goose, room temperature 2 medium onions, sliced 5 - 6 cups cored, peeled and sliced pears, (drained canned pears w/o added sugar work well) 8-10 sprigs fresh thyme, divided 1 lemon cut in half Salt & fresh ground pepper ½ cup chicken broth 1½ cups pear jam or jelly 1 cup dry white wine
- Every 25 to 30 minutes, use a baster to remove excess goose fat from the roasting pan. It will prevent your smoke alarms from alarming the neighbors. Set the goose fat aside, it can be rendered and used for many other delicious dishes. - Many food sources say to cook the goose to an internal temperature of 160° to 165°. The last time I did that I had an overdone and too chewy goose. When you remove the goose from the oven it will continue to cook. Goose, like duck, should be a little pink. - Thermal kitchen gloves are the absolute best poultry turners. You get to have your hands directly and firmly on the bird. It doesn’t tear the flesh, or slip and flip the bird flying.  Note: This is a double batch and will easily feed 35-40 people.
Ingredients Olive oil 3 Cups Chopped Onions 12-15 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped 3 Cups Chopped Carrots 3 Cups Chopped Celery 1/2 Head Green Cabbage, cut into coarse chunks 2 28 oz. cans of chopped tomatoes 2 cans stewed tomatoes 2 cans pureed tomatoes ½ can tomato paste 4 containers vegetable broth 3 cups Northern white beans, cooked 4 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 4 Tbsp. Basil 2 Tbsp. Oregano 2 Tbsp. ground Thyme 2 Tbsp. dried Rosemary 4 whole Bay Leaves Salt & Pepper to taste 1 to 2 Tbsp. Red Pepper flakes Directions
You can also add meat or shrimp to make the soup a little more robust.  Louisiana firefighter Jeremy Chauvin dedicated the recipe to his brother, Spencer. a local fire chief who died while on the job in 2016. The actual chili recipe comes from Chauvin’s mom, and adds a New Orleans twist to a classic red chili. The ground beef, spices, and tomatoes are combined with a dark roux, made from butter and flour cooked until the mixture goes a deep shade of brown. The roux is mixed with “trinity,” a mix of bell peppers, onions, and celery native to Louisiana, then added into the chili. Recipe declares as prepared below serves 8 people. That is a VERY generous serving! Ingredients: For the chili mixture 2 tablespoons cooking oil 3 pounds ground beef 1 ½ teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon white or cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon curry powder 1 tablespoon chili powder 3 tablespoons steak sauce (or soy sauce) 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 3 ½ cups diced tomatoes 1 cup ketchup 2 cups tomato sauce 1 ½ cups tomato paste 1-2 cups V-8 juice 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Hot sauce to taste. For the roux mixture 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons flour 3 stalks celery, diced 2 bell peppers, diced (this used red and yellow jarred roasted peppers) 1 white onion, diced 2 shallots, diced ( this used an additional onion instead) 3 cloves garlic, finely diced Cooking Instructions :1. In Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of oil. Brown ground beef. 2. Drain beef; return to Dutch oven. Add salt, white pepper, black pepper, curry powder, turmeric, chili powder, steak sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Add diced tomatoes, cover, and cook 15 minutes. 3. In large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. When the butter is foamy, whisk in 2 tablespoons flour until fully incorporated. Continue to whisk until the mixture reaches a dark brown color. 4. Add diced celery, bell peppers, onion, shallots, and garlic. Stir to fully combine. 5. Uncover the chili mixture, and add roux with vegetables. Add ketchup, tomato sauce, tomato paste, V-8 juice and apple cider vinegar. Bring up to a simmer and serve hot. Taste and add hot sauce to taste. 6. Enjoy with cheese, sour cream, chips, on a burger, or any other way you want!  Serves: 8
2 tablespoons olive oil 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced 1 cups carrots, sliced 1 cups celery, sliced ½ cup chopped onions 6 – 8 cups turkey or chicken broth 2 cups cooked wild rice (approximately 1½ cups uncooked) 1½ cups turkey gravy 1½ cups light cream, room temperature 4 cups cubed turkey Salt and pepper to taste 4 tablespoons fresh minced parsley
 Makes: 2¼ quarts
2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced ½ cup dry white wine 3 pounds turnips, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes 1 quart reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed 1 cup half & half ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon good green olive oil 1 tablespoon of your favorite hot pepper sauce 3 cups fresh baby spinach
 Serves:4
8 chicken thighs Salt and freshly ground black pepper 5 tablespoons butter, divided 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onions, diced 2 carrots, diced 3 sprigs thyme 1 bay leaf ½ cup Calvados or Applejack 2 cup cloudy apple cider 4 large shallots, peeled and halved, but left connected at the root 3 medium apples, peeled, cored and cut into wedges 1 cup crème fraîche
 Serves: 6 to 8
½ pound thick sliced bacon, diced 3 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, well-trimmed and cut into one-inch cubes 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 2 medium onions, cut into ½ inch pieces 3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced ¾ cup white wine 2½ to 3 cups beef broth 4 medium carrots, diced 1 lb. small whole potatoes 4-5 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves minced fresh parsley 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
 Serves 4
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 cup chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Maui) 3 cups fresh corn kernels (cut from about 3 ears of corn) 2 cups low-salt chicken broth 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided 1 cup (or more) water 1 teaspoon green chilies, minced Fresh cilantro leaves, optional
 Martha Bernstein recipe Serves: 4 to 6
3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided 6 cups fresh shelled peas (from about 6 lbs in pods) or frozen and thawed ¼ cup fresh flat leaf parsley ¼ cup fresh mint leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste ¼ cup crème fraîche or sour cream 2 tablespoons heavy cream or water Chopped fresh chives
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
 Makes one 11” tart
1 prepared Lemon Pepper Pie Crust (see recipe below) 1 large onion, about 8 oz., thinly sliced 4 oz. salted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup carrots, julienned ¾ cup leeks, julienned ½ cup shitake mushroom, thinly sliced 1¼ cup zucchini, julienned 1 scant tablespoon, all purpose flour ¾ cup 2% fat milk, room temperature ½ heaping cup crème fraiĉhe 1 large egg 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon thyme leaves 7 to 7.5 oz. goat cheese, preferably in log form
LEMON PEPPER PIE CRUST Makes 1 -11” crust 1¼ cup all-purpose flour 10 tablespoons sweet butter, diced and cold 1 large egg, slightly beaten Juice of 1 lemon Zest of one lemon ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 Serves 8 to 10 INGREDIENTS BROTH Leftover beef bones 10 – 12 cups water, previously made beef broth, or store bought beef broth 2 large carrots, cut in quarters 1 large onions, sliced 2 or 3 small potatoes, unpeeled and quartered 3 or 4 sprigs of whole Italian parsley 1 whole bay leaf 8 to 10 peppercorns 2 to 3 thyme sprigs Salt & pepper to taste SOUP 10 – 12 cups broth (see above) 1 cup diced carrots ½ cup diced celery 3 medium leeks, cleaned and thinly sliced ½ lb. shitake mushrooms, chopped ½ lb. cooked beef, chopped 10 oz. Udon or other flat long noodles, cooked, rinsed in cold water. 1 cup snowpeas sliced on the diagonal PREPARATION
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 Makes 1+ quart
2 tablespoons good green olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 2 medium onions, sliced 4 medium or 2 lbs turnips, peeled and diced 3 small sprigs fresh rosemary ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon white pepper 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth Heat the oil and butter in in a large sauce pot. When the butter has melted and melded with the oil, add the onions. Cook over medium heat until the edges begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the turnips, rosemary, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Cover and cook for approximately 10 minutes, stirring once or twice. Add the broth. Increase the heat to high until the mixture comes to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 to 12 additional minutes. Puree the mixture with an immersion blender or transfer it to a regular blender for the purpose. Ladle into bowls and garnish with a fresh sprig of rosemary and serve immediately. VARIATIONS: Garnish alternatively with chives, bacon bits, pea shoots, grated carrots or radishes, or slivered sundried tomatoes. Slice and sauté a ½ lb. of shitake mushrooms in olive oil. Add to the turnip soup after it has been puréed. Mix well and let it sit for at least an hour and best overnight.  Serves: 6
1 tablespoon fruity olive oil 1 medium sweet onion, diced 2 cups corn kernels, raw 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil plus a couple of leaves for garnish ⅓ cup fresh poblano or jalepeno chile, diced 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered 1½ tablespoons lime juice Salt to taste
ADVANCE PREP: This recipe can be made through step 5, adding the lime juice. It can then be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Add the tomatoes half an hour before serving. VARIATIONS: Try cilantro instead of the basil, a red onion or scallions instead of the sweet onions, add a mango or an apple. Recipe by Kay Carroll
5 medium turnips (about 2 lbs) 1.5 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 Tablespoon butter 1 large onion, sliced 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste) 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper (or to taste) 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth Optional topping: 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup shredded carrot 2 Tablespoons thinly sliced scallion greens 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar Soup: 1. Peel and thinly slice turnips. 2. Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. 3. Add the turnips, rosemary, salt and white pepper. Stir to combine. Cover and cook, stirring once or twice, for 10 minutes. 4. Add broth, increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until turnips are tender, 10-12 minutes more. 5. Meanwhile, if using topping, in a medium bowl toss the car5rot, scallion greens and vinegar with 1 Tablespoon olive oil. 6. Once turnips are tender, puree the soup until smooth in the pan with an immersion blender or transfer to a regular blender. 7. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with salad, if using. Recipe by Anna Gill
Makes enough to stuff a 20-22 pound bird and a full extra baking dish 1½ pounds sweet Italian sausage or ground venison 1½ to 2 baguettes French bread, cubed and left open for 4 or more hours, turned occasionally 2½ cups onion, finely chopped 1¼ cup celery, finely chopped 1 to 1½ cup peeled chestnuts, crumbled 12- to 20 fresh sage leaves 1/8 cup fresh thyme 1/8 cup fresh parsley ½ cup tart apple, salt freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon paprika 1 stick light butter, melted 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup hot chicken broth A pair of thermal kitchen gloves, like Bluettes 1. In a large skillet, squeeze the sausage meat from its casings. Sauté over medium heat until the meat is browned. Set aside. 2. In a very large bowl, mix sausage or venison (and a little of its pan juices) bread cubes, onions, celery, chestnuts, herbs, paprika, apples, salt and pepper well. 3. In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter and the beaten eggs. Add the mixture slowly to the bread cubes and other ingredients. Toss gently until all bread cubes are moistened. If necessary, add chicken broth a little at a time to increase the amount of moisture in the stuffing. 4. Place half the stuffing in a buttered baking dish, dot the surface with butter and cover with foil and refrigerate until ready to bake. 5. Microwave the remaining stuffing on full power, stirring two or three times, until very hot (120o to 130 o), 6 to 8 minutes. If you can handle the stuffing with your hands, it is not hot enough. 6. Using your thermal kitchen gloves, stuff your turkey or chicken with the micro-waved stuffing and cook according to recipe. NOTE: All sorts of vegetables, like zucchini, corn and even squash can be added to the ingredients list. Adjust the amount of bread accordingly. Recipe by Anna Gill
Makes 2 ¼ cups 2 tablespoon olive oil 1½ cup (scant) finely chopped onion 2 small garlic clove, minced 2¼ to 2½ lbs. of ripe firm tomatoes 2 tablespoon sugar ½ - ¾ teaspoon dried thyme ½ - ¾ teaspoon coarse kosher salt ¼ to ½ teaspoon black pepper 1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. 2. Using a paring knife, score the base of each tomato with an X. 3. Plunge the tomatoes into the boiling water until their skins loosen, about 30 seconds. Remove them with a slotted spoon and let cool. When cool enough to handle, slip off their skins and stem ends. Discard the water but the same saucepan can be used for the jam. 4. Halve the tomatoes at their equator and gently squeeze out the seeds and juice. Cut the tomatoes into a rough dice, about ½ -inch pieces. Set aside. 5. Heat oil in the saucepan over medium heat. 6. Add chopped onion and garlic; cook until onion is soft and translucent, stirring often, about 4 minutes. 7. Add diced tomatoes with juice, sugar, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until almost all liquid evaporates and mixture is reduced to about 2 ¼ cups, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Cool. NOTE: Refrigerated, this jam will keep for about 6 months. Recipe by Anna Gill
Serves 8 1 4-pound rack of venison, trimmed Salt and freshly ground black pepper Olive oil 1 1/2 cups maple syrup 2 1/2 cups veal stock (see note) 6 to 10 sprigs thyme 1 bay leaf 8 peppercorns 2 cloves garlic, peeled 2 tablespoons butter 5 large carrots, peeled and chopped 20 small boiler onions, peeled 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 2. Season venison generously with salt and pepper, rub with a little olive oil and let rest at room temperature. 3. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the maple syrup, veal stock, thyme, bay leaf, peppercorns and garlic. Gently boil until reduced by half. 4. Set a roasting pan over medium-high heat and add the butter. When hot, brown the venison rack on all sides, transfer to a plate. 5. Pour the maple-stock reduction into the roasting pan, scraping the brown bits on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Return the rack to the pan, meat-side up. 6. Add the carrots and onions and season them with salt. Cook in the oven for 10 minutes, basting venison with sauce every 5 minutes. 7. Continue roasting until a thermometer inserted in the center registers 130 degrees, 10 to 20 minutes more (start checking the internal temperature after 10 minutes). 8. Transfer rack to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes. 9. If vegetables are fork-tender, transfer them to a serving platter. If not, put them in a saucepan. 10. Strain the sauce into the saucepan and simmer until reduced to desired thickness or until the vegetables are tender. Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper. 11. Slice the venison and serve with vegetables and sauce.  Recipe by Anna Gill
Serves: 4 4 small pork shanks ½ to 1 pound each 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 clove of garlic, pressed 1 onion, peeled and diced 1 carrot, peeled and diced 1 celery rib, diced 1 cup dry white wine, divided ½ cup beef or chicken broth 1 6-inch sprig of fresh rosemary 1 sprig fresh sage 1 sprig of fresh thyme Salt and pepper to taste A few sprigs parsley, plus 2 tablespoons minced for garnish 1. Preheat your oven to 375◦. 2. Trim any extra fat or skin from the shanks. Season them generously with salt and fresh pepper. 3. On the stovetop, melt the butter in an ovenproof casserole or Dutch oven and brown the shanks on all sides. Remove shanks to a plate and cover with foil. 4. Add the onions, garlic, carrots and celery to the casserole and sauté until the onions are translucent. 5. Return the shanks to the casserole. Add half of the wine and all of the broth to the shanks. 6. Using a length of unflavored dental floss, tie the rosemary, sage, thyme and parsley sprigs together tightly. Add the herb bundle to the casserole and cover it. 7. Roast in the oven for 1 hour. Test the shanks, if they are not yet tender, return them to the oven for another 15 to 30 minutes. 8. Remove the casserole from the oven and the shanks from the casserole to a serving dish. Cover the shanks with foil and keep warm. 9. Remove the herb bundle and dispose of it. Add the remaining wine to the casserole, degrease the pan drippings over a medium heat until they begin to thicken. 10. Carefully place the drippings, vegetables and broth in a blender or processor and puree. 11. Spoon the gravy over the shanks and serve. Recipe by Kay Carroll
Yield: 8 cups (12 Servings) • 1/2 pound sausage (this used mild Italian chicken sausage) • 2 celery ribs, chopped • 1 large onion, chopped • 7 cups seasoned stuffing cubes* • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth • 1 medium tart apple, chopped • 1/3 cup chopped pecans • 2 tablespoons butter, melted (reduced fat version works fine) • Additional ground sage to taste • Additional pepper to taste *This recipe used homemade stuffing made with Wave Hill Bread. 1. In a large nonstick skillet, cook the sausage, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. 2. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the remaining ingredients. 3. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker coated lightly with oil. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated through and apple is tender, stirring once. Recipe by Anna Gill
Makes about 1½ cups ¾ cup dry red wine ¾ cup red wine vinegar ¾ cup honey 2 bay leaves 1½ teaspoons fennel seeds 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 small to medium red onions, thinly sliced Salt 1. In a small saucepan, combine the red wine with the vinegar, honey, bay leaves, fennel seeds, mustard seeds and crushed red pepper and bring to a boil over moderately high heat. Cover the saucepan and remove from the heat. Let the brine stand for 10 minutes. 2. In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the red onion slices, season with salt and sauté over moderate heat, stirring the onion occasionally, until the onions are softened and vaguely translucent, about 6 minutes. 3. Scrape the onions into a large sealable jar. Strain the brine over the onion and let cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate overnight. 4. Bring to room temperature and serve in the brine. NOTE: The pickled onion can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.  Recipe by Anna Gill
Serves: 4 as a main course 2 tablespoons extra lite olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, pressed 1 large leek, cleaned, trimmed and thinly slices 6 to 8 leaves of sage, minced, plus another 5 for garnish ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 to 2 cups of vegetable broth 10 to 12 small red cipollini onions, paper and ends removed and kept whole 1 -14.8 oz. jar roasted, peeled whole chestnuts 2 cups butternut squash in 2 inch cubes 5 to 7 fingerling potatoes, washed and chunked, (approximately 2 inch pieces) 2 carrots, washed and chunked, (approximately 2 inch pieces) 2½ cups oyster mushroom, torn into 1½ inch florets 2 cups baby Portobello or white button mushrooms, sliced thickly Salt & freshly ground pepper 1. Preheat oven to 375o. 2. Heat the olive oil in a medium sized saucepan. 3. Add the garlic and leeks and sauté until the leeks are wilted and slightly translucent. 4. Add the minced sage, thyme leaves and the tomato paste. Stir and cook gently for about 2 minutes. 5. Remove the vegetables and herbs with a slotted spoon to a bowl, leaving as much of the cooking fluid as possible. Set the vegetables aside. 6. Coat the bottom of a 14 inch baking pan with the reserved liquid and add ¼ cup of the vegetable broth. Add the cipollini, squash and the chestnuts to the baking dish and place in the oven for about 15 minutes. 7. Add the potatoes, carrots and both types of mushrooms to the baking dish and sprinkle the reserved sautéed vegetables over them. Add a ¼ cup of vegetable broth as needed. (While this dish needs the broth, like risotto, it should added in small quantities, a little at a time.) Toss all the vegetables together and return the baking dish in the oven. 8. Lower the temperature to 350o and cook for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, adding broth as it is absorbed. When ready, the vegetables should be easily pierced but should not crumble. 9. Remove the baking dish, season with salt and pepper, garnish with the remaining sage leaves and serve. VARIATIONS: Depending on the season there are an infinite number of alternative vegetables that can be used here. The trick is to give the denser veggies, like the whole cipollini and the chestnuts a longer cooking time than those that cook more quickly.  Recipe by Anna Gill
Serves: 6 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 8 cups sliced yellow onions 6 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed 6 cups low-salt chicken broth 15 sprigs thyme, tied into a bundle 1½ cups cubed crust-less day-old bread 3 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp, chopped or crumbled ½ cup minced chives 1. Pour the oil in a large wide pot or a Dutch oven and heat over a medium high burner. 2. Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes until transparent. 3. Add the garlic and continue to cook and stir until the onions are golden brown and caramelized. 4. Add the chicken broth and the thyme bundle. Bring the whole to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. 5. Remove from the heat and add the bread cubes. Allow the bread to be saturated with the soup and let stand for about 10 additional minutes. 6. Remove the thyme bundle and discard. Let the soup cool to room temperature. 7. Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender. Return the soup to the pot and bring to a low steady simmer. If it is too thick, you can add additional chicken broth. 8. Ladle into serving bowls. Top each bowl with bacon pieces and chives and serve. In looking for a recipe to use all those hardboiled eggs from the weekend, we came across this, an old Pennsylvania Dutch recipe. Even though it's a cold soup, the weather forecast is for warm weather Saturday so we thought we'd give it a try. Let us know how you like it!
Makes 5 quarts (can be halved) 16 oz. pickled beets in strips, including the juice 1 large chopped onion 2 large diced cucumbers 10 cups of water 10 hard boiled eggs, chopped 3 bunches fresh dill, or equivalent dry 3 cups sour cream Mix all ingredients together and chill for at least an hour. The flavors blend even better if left overnight. Serve chilled or at room temperature. |