 Serves 6
Ingredients 1 large onion, sliced 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped celery 2 Tablespoons minced garlic 1 Tablespoon olive or grapeseed oil 6 medium to large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes 6 cups vegetable broth 2 cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (optional) 1 cup kale 3 Tablespoons lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste Preparation
*This soup is great as prepared or with additions such as ham, chicken or sausage.
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 Serves: 4
1 large whole cinnamon stick 2 bay leaves 2 whole star anise 4 whole allspice berries 5 whole black peppercorns 3 tablespoon butter, divided 2 tablespoons canola oil 4 to 4½ lbs. beef short ribs (8) 1 to 1½ large onions, sliced (about 3 cups) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 12-ounce bottles brown ale 1 12-ounce bottle cream stout 2 cups beef broth 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 16 packaged pitted prunes ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed Salt and pepper to taste Chopped fresh Italian parsley 4 cups cooked wide egg noodles Cheesecloth, spice sock o bag
 Serves 4
3 cups milk 2 to 2½ cups fresh corn kernels 1 medium onion, chopped 2 medium potatoes, cooked and cubed I teaspoon lemon juice ¼ teaspoon chili paste or Tabasco sauce 1 cup light cream, room temperature Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste Garnish options: ¼ cup crumbled bacon ¼ cup shredded basil ¼ cup shredded dill ¼ cup chervil ¼ cup marjoram
 Makes 2 cups
2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons light vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons brown sugar 4 lbs. onions (Spanish are best if you can find them. Yellow are good.) 2 tablespoons water Freshly ground black pepper
 Serves 4
Crust:* 1¼ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting and rolling out ¼ teaspoon salt 8 tablespoons very cold butter, (1 stick), cut into ¼ “ small pieces 2 to 4 tablespoons ice water Caramelized Onions: large Spanish or yellow onions, sliced stem to root in ¼ inch thick 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon good green olive oil 1 tablespoon brown sugar ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon of water Tart: 1 egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon cold water ½ to ¾ cup soft goat cheese, room temperature 2½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 to 3 lbs heirloom tomatoes, sliced ½ inch thick, if using cherries, halve. 12 large and 24 small fresh basil leaves, whole 9 inch tart pan with removable rim Caramelized Onions:
 16 servings
Ingredients 5 medium Vidalia onions, cut into 8 pieces (about 6.5 cups) 3 tablespoons olive oil, or just enough to sauté 6 large garlic cloves, minced ½ cup dry white wine (careful of choice of sweetness depending on peppers and onions) 9 lbs. red bell peppers, cut into 1“ pieces (about 17.5 cups) 4 cups chicken broth or water Garnish optional: dollop of sour cream or yogurt and chopped fresh chives or other herb Directions
 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
 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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SOUP:
 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. |