RackofLambwithMintJellywithBoiledPotatoesTwo7bonerackoflamb(askbutcher)6ozstoreboughtmintjelly1lbbabyredpotatoes,quartered2tbspDijonmustard1tspgarlic,chopped1bunchasparagus,clipped2tbspbutterSaltandfreshgroundpepper

Preheatovento400°Boilpotatoesinsaltwater till forktender.Keepwarm&setaside.Salt&pepperracks.CoatfatsideofrackswithDijonmustard&choppedgarlic.Heatasaute’panonmediumheattillhot&searbothracksbonesidefirst.Thenflip&placeinoven.Baketill120°internal temperature (medium rare) Take out of oven & let rest for 15 minutes beforecutting.Inasaute’panonmediumheatputdrainedpotatoes&buttertomelt,addsalt&pepper.Addasparagus&coverfor6-8minutestillasparagusistender.ToplateCut3singlebonesfromrackoflambforeachperson,put1-2potatoesinmiddleofplate,lay4-5spearsofasparagusnexttopotatoes.Laylamboverasparagus&servewithmintjelly&Frenchbread.Servewithalightredwine

RackofLamb

ThirtyDishestoSeduceaWoman

ByChefCodyandLindaJames©LindaJJames2014

Heyguys,

ThisisChefCody.MywifeandIdecidedtowritethisbookbecausewewereboredoneday.Wellnotreally.Therealreasonwewrotethisbookisbecausewe’veheardaboutpeoplecookingfoodfortheirsignificantotheranditendsupadisaster.Wedecidedtoputthishalfofthebooktogethertogiveyouguysimpressiverecipestowowyourgirlorsignificantotherwith.RememberifyouforgettheflowersandcandyonherbirthdayorValentinesDaythisbookisalwaysready!!!Here’syourlifeline!SincerelyChefCodyIntroductionpage2Indexpage3Shrimp&CheddarQuichepage4-5GrilledSalmonpage6-7RackofLambpages8-9BelugaCaviarpages10-11TurkeySchnitzelpages12-13LobsterThermidorpage14-15ChickenCacciatorepages16-17Chicken&ShrimpPaellapages18-19DuckSatépages20-21CrabStuffedCatfishpages22-23Gazpachopages24-25SmokedTroutpages26-27SeafoodOrzopage28-29BeefCarpacciopage30-31SopadeAjopages32-33SeafoodSevichepages34-35DrunkenSweet&SourPorkpages36-37LouisianaCrabCakespages38-39TofuParmesanpages40-41BakedLentilSouppages42-43CurriedBeefpages44-45SharkorSwordfishSteakspages46-47SmokedSalmonSoufflépages48-49OrangeVinaigretteGlazedCornishHenpages50-51Shrimp&PorkSpringRollspages52-53Ham&CornFritterspages54-55TraditionalCrepeSuzettespages56-57DarkChocolateMoussepages58-59BananasFosterpages60-61ShortBreadNapoleonpages62-63

9inchPillsburypiecrust1lbcookedpopcornshrimp,thawed&drained1lbsharpcheddarcheese,shredded8eggyolks4eggs1quartofheavycream1bunchchives,chopped1/2tspeachsaltandpepper

Preheatovento350degrees

Takeallwetingredients&whiptilleggsaresmooth.Addsalt&pepper.Pourintocrust.Takecheddarcheese&pushintothebatter.Nextpushshrimpintocrust.Puthalfofchivesintobatter&saverestforgarnishafterbaking.

Bakequicheinpreheatedovenfor45minutesoruntilquichedoesn’tjiggle.Letrestfor1hr&servewithsidesalad,Frenchbread&adrywhitewine

NotesGrilledSalmonwithFetucinniPasta2lbssideofsalmon,cutinto4equalpieces1/4cupoliveoil2clovesgarlic,chopped8ozgratedparmesancheese1/2lbfetucinninoodlesSalt&crackedblackpepper1/2cupfreshbroccoliflorets1tbspchives,chopped1lemon,wedgedPreheatovenorgrillto450°Bring2quartsofsaltedwatertoaboil.Dropinpastawater,bringbacktoaboil,stir&letcookfor8minutes.Strain&shockwithcoldwater.Drainagain.Setaside.Lightlygarlic&oliveoilfleshsideofsalmonfilet.Placeinovenorgrillskinsidedown.Grillorbake till120degrees internal temperatureorapproximately20minutes.Donotflipsalmon.Setaside.In a large saute pan add 3 tbsp olive oil, heat onmedium. Add garlic, salt, pepper &broccoliflorets.Cover&allowtocookfor5minutesuntilbroccoliisbrightgreen.Add2largehandfulofpasta&tosstillallpastaiscoated.Toplate:Putpastainmiddleofplate,sprinklewithparmesancheese&placeonesalmonfiletovertopofpasta.Garnishwithlemonwedge&sprinklechivesovertop.ServewithFrenchbread&awhitewinepreferablyadryRiesling.

GrilledSalmonwithFetucinniPasta

2ozcontainerofbelugacaviarorcaviarofyourchoice2ozredonion,choppedfine2boiledeggs,yolks&whiteschoppedseparately1/2cupcremefraiche1jarbabycapers1packageofflatbreadcrackers1loafFrenchbread4tbspbutter,melted2tbspItalianseasoning2tspcrushedredpepper1/4cupparmesancheese1bottleofaffordablechampagne,chilledPreheatovento350°Slice entireFrenchbread to 1/8 inch thick slices.Place slices on sheet tray&baste onmelted butter. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper & parmesan cheeseevenly&baketillgoldenbrown.Allowtocool.Putpreparedcondimentsinsmallbowlsaroundcaviar tin.Put thecrostinis&flatbread inadecorativebasketbeside thecaviar.Servewithbottleofchilledchampagne&enjoy!

TurkeySchnitzelwithButteredNoodlesSix3ozturkeymedallionspoundedthin(askbutcher)1cupeachAPflour,eggwash,1/2cupeachbreadcrumbs&parmesanmixed1lbeggnoodles4ozeacholiveoilandbutter1tspgarlic,chopped2tbspparmesancheese1wholelemon,sliced1pkgeachfreshthymeandfreshsageSaltandpeppertotaste.Preheatovento200°Bringnoodlestoboilinsaltedwaterfor8minutes.Drain&shockwithcoldwater.Drainagain&setaside.Put salt and pepper in flour, eggwash (equal parts egg&milk)& bread crumbswithparmesanin3separatecontainers.Dredgeeachpieceofturkeyinordergiven.Preheatpanwith 1 oz each of olive oil&butter till butter ismelted&pan is hot. Saute’ pieces ofbreadedturkeyfor5minutes,flip&saute’foranother2-3minutes.Placemeatonaplatter&placeinovenat200°Repeattillallmeatisbrowned.Wipeoutsaute’pan,addrestofoliveoil,butter,garlic&1/2choppedthyme.Whenbutterismeltedaddnoodles&toss.Add2tbspparmesan.Toserveplacenoodlesonplate.Place2piecesof schnitzel beside pasta& garnishwith lemon slice& sprigs of sage. Servewith sidesalad&beerofyourchoice.

TurkeySchnitzelwithButteredNoodles

2lbscookedlobstermeat8ozheavycream8ozseafoodstock1bunchchives,chopped1pkgpuffpastrycupsfrozen4ozflour4ozbutter1tspgarlic,chopped1/4cuponions,chopped1tbsppaprikaSaltandpeppertotastePreheatovento325°Placepastrycupsonbakingsheet&bakeaccordingtodirections.Cool.

Carveouttopofeachcup.Tomakelobster:Inasaute’overmediumheatmelt4ozbutter,addonions&garlic&saute’tillsoft.Add4ozflour&stirfor3minutes.Addcream&seafoodstock.Stircontinually.Whenthickaddlobstermeat,paprika&stirwithwoodenspoon to incorporate. Stuff hot lobstermixture into pastry cups& garnishwith chives.Serveimmediatelywithsidesalad&wineofyourchoice.

NotesChickenCacciatore4legandthighpiecescutintwo8ozmushrooms,halved2mediumcarrots,sliced1bagfrozenpearlonions2tbspgarlic,minced1bunchfreshthyme,chopped2ozfreshbasil,chopped4tbspeachbutter&oliveoil128ozcantomatoes,diced4romatomatoes,chopped1tspbrownsugar8ozchickenstock1lbdriedeggnoodles1cupAPflourfordredgingSalt&peppertotaste

Inalargesaucepanovermediumheatadd2tbspeachbutter&oliveoil tillpanishot.Salt&pepper chicken&dredge in flour.Brownchicken lightly.Removechicken frompan,addcarrots,mushrooms,garlic,&pearledonions,saute’lightly.Addchickenstock&tomatoes.Placechickenbackinthepan&cover.Simmeronlowheatfor11/2hr.Bring 2 quarts of salted to a boil & add noodles. Bring back to a boil & cook for 8minutes.Drain.Shock.Drainoffcoldwater.Setaside.Add1/2 choppedbasil& thyme to chickenmixture right before serving.Overmediumheat,add2ozeachbutter&oiltillbutterismelted.Addnoodles,salt&pepper,&therestofherbs.Tosstillhot.Toplateputnoodlesonplate&topwithchicken&sauce.ServewithFrenchbread.

ChickenCacciatore

1wholechickencutinto12pieces.Cutbreastsinhalf1lb16-20rawshrimpshellon1lbchorizosausage1/2cupeachcelery&onionschopped,romatomatoesdiced,peasandcarrots(31/2cups)3clovesgarlic,chopped11/2cuplonggrainrice2pinchesofsaffron36ozchickenstock2ozOliveoilsaltandpeppertotasteBrown chicken generously salted& peppered in a large saute’ with olive oil. Removechicken.Addchorizo&brown, removefromskillet.Addvegetables&brown thenaddrice&twopinchesofsaffron.Returnchicken&sausagetopan&addshrimp.Cover&simmeronlowfor35-40minutestillriceistender,chickenis160° internal temperature& stock is evaporated.Serve inpan&haveyourguest servethemselves.ServewithFrenchbread&wineofyourchoice.

DuckSaté3largeduckbreastsskinon6ozplumjellyorjam1tbspgarlic,minced4ozsoysauce6ozwater1tbspfreshgratedginger1packagemeifunnoodles1cupfrozenAsianvegetablemedley1tbspcrackedredpepper24bambooskewersRemoveskinfromduckandsaveskinforrendering.Cutduckinto2ozstrips.Skewerduckstrips&marinatewith2ozsoy,1/2tbspgarlic,3ozwater,1/2tbspfreshgratedginger,1/2tbspcrackedredpepper.Marinateskeweredduckfor2hrs.Nowrendertheduckskinbytakinga1/4cupwaterinasmallpan.Putduckskininthewater&turnonverylowheatsimmerfor1hrs.Afteronehrthewaterwillbeevaporated&youwillhaveduckfat.Strainofftheduckfat&putaside.Takeotherhalfofmarinateingredients&placeintoasmallsaucepanalongwithplumjellyor jam&cookovermediumheat till thickened.Setaside.Preheat indoorgrill to350°Grillduck tomediumrare. Internal tempof110°Coatduckwithsauce&put inpreheated150°oven.Soakmeifunnoodlesinveryhottapwaterwithsaltfor10minutes.Drainandsetaside.Inlargesautepanovermediumheatadd2tbspofduckfat&saute’vegetablestillhotbutnotbrown.Addnoodles&2tbspofplumsauce.Toss.To serve.Putnoodles&vegetables inmiddleof servingbowl.Place three skeweron top.Servewithwarmsake.

DuckSaté

CrabFlorentineStuffedCatfish3wholecatfishfillet,approximately6ozeach8ozfrozenspinach12ozlumpcrabmeat1/4cupeachchoppedred&greenpepper,1/4cupdicedwhiteonion&celery1tspgarlic,chopped2tbspoliveoil12ozbreadcrumbs2wholeeggs1bunchofparsley1tbspand1tspPaulPrudhommeCajonSeasoning1cupmeltedbutterLightsalt&peppertotaste

Thawspinach&squeezeoutallexcessliquidinatowel.Overmediumheatsaute’inoliveoil all vegetables, garlic & 2 tbsp parsley till tender. Add dried spinach & put allingredientsintofoodprocessor.Pulsetillcoarsechop.Putintomixingbowl,add1tbspPPseasoning,eggs,breadcrumbs,&crabtomixture.Mixwellwithcleanhands.Cutcatfishfiletslengthwise.Salt&pepperfiletslightly.Make3ozballsofstuffing&wrapfilletsaroundthissecuringwithatoothpick.Placeonbakingsheet&bakeinpreheated350degreeovenfor20minutesonlyorfishwillstarttobreak.ToplatePuttwostuffedfiletsoneachplate&drizzlewith1cupmeltedbutter,incorporatedwith1/2 tsp of pp seasoning&1 tbsp chopped parsley. Servewith a side salad&preferreddressingredpepperaioli.

CrabFlorentineStuffedCatfish

2cupsRomatomatoesseeded&diced4ozgarlicgreens1Englishcucumberpeeled,seeded,&diced1bunchgreenonions1purpleonion,finelychopped2stalkscelery,chopped2tbspchoppedfreshparsley1clovegarlic,minced1/4cupoliveoil2tbspfreshlysqueezedlemonjuiceSaltandfreshgroundpeppertotaste6ormoredropsofTabascosaucetotaste

1tspWorcestershiresauce4cupsV8tomatojuiceCombineallingredients.Blendslightlytodesiredconsistency.Storeinanon-metal,non-reactivestoragecontainer,covertightly&refrigerateovernight,allowingflavorstomarryGarnishwith diced tomatoes, cucumber& onion. Servewith French bread or a grilledcheesesandwich.

NotesSmokedTroutwithPotatoPancakesandLemonTzatzikiSauceTwo6ozsmokedlaketroutfilets(buythese)4ozplainGreekyogurt1smallEnglishcucumber,peeled,seeded,&grated3ozeachfreshthyme&chivesfinelychoppedplusafewsprigsofthymeforgarnish1/2tspeachgarlic&onionpowder2tsplemonjuice11/2cupsuncookedrussetpotatoes,peeled&grated6eggs1cupflour1/2tspcreamoftartar1tspbakingsoda4ozbuttermilk1/2cupsaladoilSalt&peppertotasteTakegratedpotatoes,1/2onionpowder&garlicpowder,1ozeachchoppedchives, thyme,bakingpowder, sodaandflour.Mixwell&thenaddbuttermilk&eggs.Letbattersitfor15minutesHeatapanonlowflametillhot,add1ozoil.Whenoilishotuse2ozscoopsforeachpancake.Whenpancakesstarttobubbletheyarereadytoflip.Approximately5minutes.Cookfor2moreminutes.Placeonpapertowel.Repeattillallbatterisused.Keepwarm.

In a small bowl place yogurt, lemon, rest of garlic& onion powder, shredded cucumber, 1oz thyme& chives.Mixthoroughly.Salt&pepperlightly.Mixthoroughly.Skintrout.Slicethinlyorcrumble.Linepotatopancakesonatray.Place 1/2 oz trout on each pancake& top with tzatziki sauce& garnish with a few sprigs of thyme. Serve with asparklingwhitewine.

Smoked Trout with Potato Pancakes and Lemon TzatzikiSauce Seafood Orzo with Roasted Garlic, Cherry TomatoesandBasil1/2lbraw26-30shrimp,peeledanddeveined,1/2lbcalamari8ozcannedclams3bulbsroastedgarlic1pintcherrytomatoes,halved8ozoliveoil2ozfreshbasil,chopped1lborzopastaSalt&freshcrackedpeppertotaste.Cuttipsoffofgarlicbulbs&coatwitholiveoil.Salt& pepper lightly. Place in aluminum foil with 1 tsp water & wrap tightly. Put intopreheated350degreeovenfor45minutesuntilbulbsaresoft.Cool.Bring 2 quart of salted water to a boil, incorporate orzo. Stir & allow to boil for 10minutes. Strain. Shock. Strain. Set asideHeat 4 oz olive oil in a large saute’ pan overmediumheatadd1bulbofroastedgarlic,addallseafood&cooktillshrimparepinkAddclams with juice & orzo. Break orzo apart to make sure it doesn’t stick together. Stirthrough. Add cherry tomatoes & 2/3 basil. Salt & pepper to taste. Serve with Frenchbread,roastedgarlicforspreading,oliveoil&choppedbasil.ServewithaRieslingwine.

Seafood Orzo with roasted garlic, cherry tomatoes and basilBeefCarpacciowithFreshHorseradish,GrainMustard andPortWineReduction12ozbeeftenderloin,askbutchertosliceasthinaspossible1bunchmediumsizedasparagusspears12ozoliveoil4ozoffreshgratedseasalt12ozportwine2tbspfreshhorseradishgrated2tbspcoarsegroundmustard8ozbagmixedbabygreens1bottlesmallcapers1/4cupdicedredonionPreheatgrillto400°.Coatasparaguslightlywitholiveoil,lightlysalt&pepper.Grilltillmarked.Takeoffgrill&chillinrefrigerator.In a small saute’ pan on medium heat take port wine, coarse grain mustard, & gratedhorseradish& reduceby2/3.Addpinchof salt&pepper.Allow tocoolat room temp.Wraptwopiecesofasparaguswiththinlyslicedbeefastightlyaspossible.Addapinchofsalt&pepper.Placeongrill&searonallsides.Donotovercook.(veryrare)Setaside&restfor15minutes.Toplatetakesmallhandfulofmixedgreens&placeincenterofplate.Slicebeefonbias(diagonally)&placearoundbabygreens.Garnishwithdicedredonions&capers&drizzlesauceovertop.Thisdishshouldbeservedatroomtemp.ServewithFrenchbread&portwine.

BeefCarpacciowithFreshHorseradish,GrainMustard andPortWineReductionSopadeAjo (MexicanCreamofGarlicSoup)withTomato&CheeseEnchiladas3bulbsroastedgarlic1pintheavywhippingcream1loafsourdoughbread,sliced1pintchickenstock2largeflouttortillas1/4cupsharpcheddarcheese2smallRomatomatoessliced2tbspbutter1tspoliveoil2sprigscilantroSaltandpeppertotasteCuttipsoffofgarlicbulbs&coatwitholiveoil.Salt&pepperlightly.Placeinaluminumfoilwith1tspwater&wraptightly.Putintopreheated350°ovenfor45minutesuntilbulbsaresoft.Cool.Squeezegarlicpulpoutofbulbsleavingnoskinintoa2quartpan.Addcream.SetasideTake1/2loafofsourdoughbread&soakslicesinchickenstock.Oncebreadiscompletelysoftstrainliquidintocreammixture.Savethebread.Bringcreammixturetoaboilonmediumheatstirfrequently.Addsalt&peppertotaste.Withawhiskforcesoakedbreadthroughholesofstrainerintothesoup&continuethistillnomorebreadisleft.Incorporateallbreadintosoup.Reducesoupbyhalf&stiroftensoitdoesn’tburn.Takerestofloafofbread&cutintosmallcubes&browninoventillfirm.Preheatsaute’pan&coatwithbutter.Spreadslicedcheese&tomatoesontoflourtortilla thenfoldover tomakehalfmoons.Placeinheatedpanwithbutter&browntillcheesestartstomelt.flipover&brownsecondside.Sliceintofours&repeatforsecondtortilla.Toserveplacesoupinabowl,garnishwithcilantrosprigandcroutons.Fantortillasaroundbowl.

SopadeAjo(MexicanCreamofGarlicSoup)

SevicheoverBibbLettucewithBakedTortillaChips1/2lbrawbayshrimp1/2lbrawbayscallops1/4cupeachchoppedredonion,celery,romatomatoes&cucumberseeded1jalapeno,seeded&deveined,chopped1/4cuprawcorn1/2cuplimejuice1limezested1wholelime,quartered2ozredwinevinegar1headbabyBibblettuce1pkg8inchcorntortillasSaltandpeppertotaste

Mix shrimps, scallops, lime juice& zest, onions, celery, tomatoes, jalapeno, cucumber,vinegar,corn,pinchofsalt&pepperinaziplockbag.Mixwell&refrigerateforatleast6hrstoallowacidtocookseafood.Halfthetortillas.Placeonsheettraysinglefile.Placeinpreheated 400° oven till tortillas are crisp. Approximately 15-20 minutes. Do not flip.Cool.ToserveCutBibblettuceinhalf&fillwithSeviche.PlacetortillasaroundSeviche&garnishwithlimewedge.Servewithicedsangria

SevicheoverBibbLettuce

NotesDrunken Sweet and Sour Porkwith Steamed JasmineRice11/2lbsbonelessporkloin,1inchcubes2redpeppers,1inchcubed1mediumwhiteonion,1inchcubed4tbspsesameoil116ozbottleofSaki1bunchofcilantro2cupsjasminerice1/4cupeachsoysauce,ricevinegar2tspbrownsugar1tspeachgratedfreshgingerandgarlicSaltandpeppertotasteInaziplockbagputpork,4ozsaki,1tbspofeachsoysauce&ricevinegar,1/2tspeachgratedgarlic&ginger, 1 tbspchoppedcilantro.Mixwell&marinatemeat for2hrs inrefrigerator.Place2tbspsesameoil inasaucepan&warmonmediumheat.Addpinchofsalt thenadd2cupsjasminerice&stiruntilallofthericeiscoated.Add5cupswater,bringtoasimmer,turndown&cover.Movepanhalfoffofflame&letsimmerfor10-15minutesuntilriceisfluffy.Keepwarm.Strainallliquidoffofpork.Inalargesaute’panheat2tbspsesameoil,addmeattohotpan&saute’for3-4minutesoruntil110°internaltemperature.Nowaddvegetables,ginger,garlic&continuetoheatforanotherfewminutes.Addsoysauce,vinegar&brownsugar.Allowtosimmerfor3-5minutestillliquidisevaporated.Salt&pepperlightly.ToservePlace rice on plate& place drunken pork beside rice. Top porkwith chopped cilantro.ServewithwarmSaki.

DrunkenSweetandSourPork

LouisianaCrabCakesoverSpinach&LemonVinaigrette8ozeachbluecrab&lumpcrab1/4cupredonion,chopped2tbspcelery,chopped2wholeeggs1/2cupplainbreadcrumbs2tspPaulPrudhommeCajonSeasoning1tspgarlic,minced1/4cupeachlemonjuice,saladoil,&whitewinevinegar2tbspDijonmustard12ozbabyspinach1Romatomato,quartered1wholelemon,quartered1/4cupsaladoilforbrowningcakesSaltandpeppertotasteTakelemonjuice,saladoil,vinegar,mustard,pinchofredonioninabottle&shakewelluntilmustardisdissolved.Salt&peppertotaste.Refrigeratetillserving.Putcrabmeatsin a bowl, add onion, celery, eggs, bread crumbs&2 tspPP seasoning.Mixwell untilmixture sticks together.Heat a saute’ pan overmediumheat, heat oil till hot, add 3 ozpatties&brownonbothsides.Placeallbrownedpattiesonasheet tray&place ina250°preheatedoven till ready toserve.Donotallowtodryout.Toserve.Tossspinachin2ozsaladdressing.Placespinachinmiddleofplate.Topwith2crabcakes,garnishwithlemonwedge&tomatowedge.SprinklePPseasoningoversalad&servewithwarmFrenchbread&wineofyourchoice.

LouisianaCrabCakes

TofuandPineNutParmesanwithSpaghettiSquash1lbthinslicedtofu,cutinto4equalpieces1/2lbspinenuts,toasted,ground1/2cupwhiteonion,minced6clovesgarlic,chopped4beefsteaktomatoes,3chopped&1sliced1/2cupgratedtofucheese2tbspItalianspicemix4sprigsfreshbasil,chopped1cupbreadcrumbs1/2cupeggsubstitute1/4cupoliveoil1/2cupAPflourSaltandfreshcrackedpeppertotaste1spaghettisquashPreheatovento350°Cutspaghettisquashinhalf.Removeseeds,bakein350°oventillsoft.Allowtocool.Insmallsaute’panroastpinenutsonalowflametillgoldenbrown.Takefromheat.CoolUsingfoodprocessorpulsecooledpinenuts&breadcrumbstillfine.Breading station: 3 container to hold flour, egg substitute, bread crumb/pinenutsmixturewith1/2 tbsp ItalianSpicemixed in. Salt & pepper each cutlet then dredge in all three in the order given. Place on a sheet tray. Take dicedtomatoes,garlic,onion,1/2basil,1tbspItalianspicemix,salt&pepper,&bringtoaboilinsmallsaucepan.Turndownheat&letsimmerfor15minutes…leavechunky.Heatsaute’panwith2ozoliveoilovermediumheat.Browncutletsoneachsideforabout2minutes.Putsauce&2ozcheeseovercutlet.Placein350°ovenfor5minutestoallowcheesetobrown.Keepwarm.Scoopoutspaghettisquashwithlargespoon&trynottobreakupstrands.Inamediumsaucepan,overmedium,heat2ozoliveoil tillhot.Put2cupsspaghettisquashinpanthenplacetwoslicesofbeefsteaktomatoontopofsquashtoheat, salt&pepper.To plate: Place squash inmiddle plate, topwith tomato slice, sauce, cutlet, fresh chopped basil.Servewithasidesalad.

TofuandPineNutParmesan

BakedLentilSoupToppedwithMuensterCheese11/2cuplentils1/2lbquinoa1/4eachonions,carrots,celery,mushrooms,redpepperdiced1tspeachfreshbasil,thyme,oregano,garlic,parsley,chopped1largepuffpastrysheetcuttoshapeofbowls1lbmuenstercheeseslices24ozvegetablestock1/4cupbalsamicvinegar112ozcanslicedtomatoes2tbspoliveoilSaltandpeppertotastePut 2 tbsp olive oil in a 4 quart panwith a lid.Heat onmedium till oil is hot, add allvegetables & spices. Saute’ till tender. Add lentils & quinoa & coat with oil. Addvegetablestock,vinegar&tomatoes.Salt&peppertotaste.Bringsouptoaboil,turnheatdown,cover&simmerfor1/2hroruntillentilsaresoft.Preheatovento350°Thawoutpastrysheet&cut1/2”biggerthencircumferenceofbowl.Putsoupinto9oztallbowls,top with pastry sheet, put slit in pastry to vent. Bake till pastry sheet is brown.Approximately15minutes.Putmuenstercheeseasmuchasyoulikeontopofthepastry.Melt&browncheeseinoven.Servewithsidesalad.

BakedLentilSoup

CurriedBeefwithSweetPotatoes11/2lbscubesteak,1/2inchcubes11/2lbssweetpotato,peeled1/2inchcubed1lbsugarsnappeas1/2cupeachcelery&onion,chopped2tbspgarlic,chopped1/4cupoliveoil1quartbeefstock2tbspeachred&greencurrypowder1tspcrackedredpepperSaltandpeppertotaste

Preheatovento400degrees.Tossbeefwith1/2oliveoil,garlic,1/2curry.Placeonasheettray&putit intheoven.Bakefor1/2hr&stiroccasionally.Inalargesaucepanwithalid,heatpan,addotherhalfofoliveoil,2tbspAPflour&stirwithwhiskovermediumheattillbrown&addrestofspices&vegetables. Salt& pepper to taste. Stir.Add 2 cups beef stock, stir tomix&allow to thicken.Addmeat from oven.Deglaze panwith 1/2 cup beef stock& add tocurry.Use rest of beef stock to thinmeatmixture if needed.Simmer for30minutesoruntil meat is tender. Do not overcook or vegetables will break down. Serve in largecasseroledishwithFrenchbreadandaShiraz.

CurriedBeefwithSweetPotatoes

SharkorSwordFishSteakwithCouscousSaladTwo6ozsharkorswordfishfilets2cupcouscous1/4cupeachdicedcarrots,onions,redpepper,greenonions,craisins,peas1largelemon,zestedthenjuiced1/2cupwhitewinevinegar1/2cupoliveoil1tspsugar2tbspcilantro,choppedSalt&peppertotaste

Bring2quartsofwatertoboil.Inlargesaute’panpreheatpanonmedium,heatoliveoil,addcouscous,stir tocoatcouscous inoil.Addpinchofsalt&pepper.Ladlewater intocouscous4ozatatime,stiruntilthiswaterisevaporated.Continuetillcouscousistenderbutnotsoupy.Placecouscousonasheettray&cool.Combinevinegar,lemonjuice,oliveoil,cilantro,salt&pepper.Stirthoroughly.Usingamedium sized bowl, mix vegetables, craisins & couscous. Pour dressing over the top.Toss.Refrigerate.Preheat grill (indoor or outdoor) to 400 ° Salt & pepper swordfish filets then grill tomediumor125° internal temp.ServeovercouscoussaladwithFrenchbread&wineofyourchoice.

SharkorSwordFishSteak

SmokedSalmonSoufflé28ozramekins6ozsmokedcuredsalmon,coarselychopped8eggyolks8eggwhites1/4tspcreamoftartar1/2cupflour1/2cupmilk2tbspfreshchoppeddillZestof1/2lemon2dropslemonextract3ozclarifiedbutter2tspAPflourtocoatramekinsPreheatovento350°Useawaterbath—2inchdeeppan½fullofwaterbigenoughtoput2ramekinsineasily.Putwaterbathinovenbeforeyouheattheoven.Ontopofstovebringmilk&1tbspbuttertolightsimmer-donotboil.Whenmilkis120-130°addflour&stiruntilcompletelycombined.Add1eggyolkatatime&mixthoroughlywithawoodenspoon.Continuedoingthis tillalleggyolksare incorporated.Allowmixture tocool.Addlemonzest, lemonextract,choppeddill&salmon.Mixthoroughly.Thismixtureiscalleda‘pateachoux”Refrigerate.Whipeggwhites&creamoftartartostiffpeaks.Fold1/3eggwhitesintochilledpateachouxmixture.Thenfoldrestofeggwhiteintochouxmixture.Setaside.Usingtheclarifiedmeltedbuttercoateach8inchramekinswithbuttermakingsureyourpouritalloutthencoateachramekinwithflour.Tapexcessflourout.Fillramekinstothetopwithsoufflébatter.(Softlytapramekinsonflatsurfacetoremoveallairbubbles)Placefilledramekinsin350°waterbath&makesurewaterdoesnotgetinramekin.Bakefor20minutes.Turn oven down to 250°Allow to bake for another 20minutes.When soufflé is 2 inches above rimoframekinturnoffoven&leavesoufflésinoventosetforanother10minutes.Servewithsidesaladandchampagne.

SmokedSalmonSoufflé

OrangeVinaigretteGlazedCornishGameHen2Cornishgamehens,thawed1pkgbabyspinach1/2cupwalnuts1tbspbrownsugar1eggwhites2orangesjuiced,1zested1orangeforsections1/4cupwhitewinevinegar1/4cupsaladoil3clovesgarlic,minced1/4tspcloves1cupwildrice3cupschickenstock2tbspoliveoilSeasalt&freshgroundpeppertotastePreheatovento350°Crackthewalnuts,puteggwhites,walnuts,brownsugar,heavypinchofseasaltinabowl.Mixbyhandtillwalnutsarecompletelycoated.Placeonsheettray&bakefor5-7minutesat350°(Thesearecalledcandiedwalnuts)Cuthensinhalf.Takelargepinchseasalt&pepper,1/2cloves,1/2cuporangejuice,1/2cupwater&placeinalargeziplockbag.Marinatehenhalvesfor6hrspluspriortobaking.Canbedonethenightbefore.45minutesbeforeservicepreheatovento350°&bakehenhalvesto160°internaltemp.Heatsaute’panwithalidovermediumheatadd2tbspoliveoil,addwildrice.Stirtocoat&continuetocooktillricestartstopop.Addchickenstock,salt&pepper.Allowtocometoaboil.Turndown.Lidon.Simmerfor15-20minutestillriceopens.Saladdressing:1/4cupsaladoil,vinegar,1/2cloves,1/2cuporangejuice,generouspinchbothseasalt&pepper.Mixthoroughly.Splitinhalf.Usehalfdressingtobastehensevery10-15minuteswhilebaking.Sectionorsliceorange.Heatpantomediumheat.Addspinach&coatlightlywithrestofsaladdressing,Tosstillwilted.ToPlate:Putwiltedspinachonplate,riceacross.Henonrice&decoratewithorangeslice.Tosscandiedwalnutsontospinach.Serve.

CornishGameHen

ShrimpandPorkSpringRollsRedpeppersCarrotsRedlettuceRedonionFreshginger,gratedChoppedcilantro&ThaibasilEnglishcucumber1pkgricepaper,soakedinwarmwater1lbporkloin,cutintostrips1lb36-40cookedshrimpPeanutbutterSoysauce,Hoisinsauce,FishsauceSesameOilCrushedredpepper

Rubgarlic,freshginger,onionintoporkstrips,salt&pepper&cookporkstripsinsesameoiltillbrownandcompletelycooked.Cutallvegetablesintomatchsticks.Chopherbsfinely.Putchoiceofvegetables,spices&meat/shrimponendofricepaper&wrapperdiagram.Dothiswithallpaper.(PeanutDippingSauce)Put3ozChunkypeanutbutterinabowl,1ozeachsoy&fishsauce,3ozbottledwater.Mixwell,addpepperflakestotaste.(SoyGingerDippingSauce)MixMix2ozsoysauce,3ozhoisinsauce,2ozwater,1/2tspfreshgratedginger,mixwell.Addpepperflakestotaste

CornFritters,CountryHamwithTomatoRelish1lbcountryham,sliced1pintcherrytomatoes,quartered1tspoliveoil2tspredwinevinegar2tbspchoppedgreenchives1/2tspseasaltCornfromonelargeear1cupflour2eggs1/2tspbakingpowder1/2cupbuttermilkSaltandfreshgroundpepper1/2cupsaladoiltofryFritters:combineflour,bakingpowder,pinchsalt&pepper,addbuttermilk&eggs,beattillsmooth.Thenfoldinrawsweetcorn&1tbspchives.Letrestfor15minutes.Relish:Takequarteredtomatoes,1tbspchives,oliveoil,redwinevinegar,1/2tspseasalt,peppertotaste.Mixwell&setaside.Inmediumnon stick saute’ pan, add saladoil till oil is hot but not smoking.Add3ozfritterbatter.Put3or4frittersinpan&cookfor4minutes.Flip.Frittersshouldbegoldenbrownonbothsides.Putonpapertowelstillserving.Usingsamepancookhamfor5minutesoneachsidetillitstartstobrown.Toserveplace2hamslicesonplatewith3fritters&tomatorelishormaplesyrup

CornFritters&CountryHam

NotesTraditionalCrepeSuzettes2orangeszested&sectioned.Savejuicefromsectioning.1cupAPflour3eggs1/2cupmilk4ozclarifiedbutter4ozsolidbutter1/2cupeachorange&lemonjuice1cupwhitesugar1tspbakingpowderPinchofsaltDashofvanilla3ozGrandMarnierCrepesTakeeggs&4ozclarifiedbutter&whisktogether,addmilk&vanilla&mixtogether.Inaseparatebowladdflour,bakingpowder,1 tbspwhite sugar&apinchof salt,mix thoroughly&add towet ingredients.Let rest for15 to20minutes.Inasmallnonstickomeletpanheattolow-mediumheat.Add½tspclarifiedbutter.Add1-1½ozcrepebatter.Removefromheat&tiltpantocoatpanevenly.Putonheatfor10seconds.Flip&heatfor10moreseconds&slideoutofpan.Dothisfor12crepes.SauceforcrepesInasautépanput4ozcoldbutter,addsugar&allowsugartomelt,addzestofoneorangethenadd½cuplemonjuice,½cuporangejuice,addGrandMarnier&flametocookoffalcohol.Addorangessections.ToserveUsing2largeservingplatesfold3crepesintoquarters.Liftupcrepes&putafeworangeslicebetweenthelayersthenput ¼ orange sauce over crepes on each plate. Garnish with either vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Serveimmediately.

TraditionalCrepeSuzettes

DarkChocolateMousse8ozdarkchocolate,melted1cupsAPflour4ozmilk4ozbutter1cupssugar4eggyolks4eggwhites6ozwhippingcream½tspcreamoftartar1/4cuppowderedsugar2dashesvanilla1pinchesofsaltcocoatodust

MousseInamediumsaucepantakebutter&milkbringtoasimmerdonotboil,addflour&pinchofsaltthenbeatwithwoodenspoontillcompletelymixed.Add4eggyolksbeatinginoneatatimetill thoroughlymixed.YouhavemadeaPateaChoux(butter,flourandeggmixtureabove)Adddarkchocolate&mixthoroughly.Nowadd2tbspsugartochocolatemixture.Mixthoroughly.Take4ozwhippingcream,2tbsppowderedsugarplusdashofvanilla&beattostiffpeaks.Fold intomousse.Take4 eggwhites,½ tsp creamof tartar, 2 tbspwhite sugarbeat to stiffpeaks.Fold intomoussemixture.Refrigerate.

Whiplastofwhippingcream,using¼cuppowderedsugar&dashofvanillatostiffpeaks.ToassembleUsing2wineglassPutdarkchocolatemousseintoglass.Topwithwhippedcreamanddustwithcocoa

DarkChocolateMousse

2underripebananas1/4cupbrownsugar1tspcinnamon1tbspbutter1/4cuplemonjuice1pinchofsalt2dropsvanilla1shotbrandyorcognac1/4cupcoarsechoppedpecansVanillabeanicecreamScoopvanillaicecreamontoaplate&putintofreezertohardenforanhourortwo.Inacoldsautepanovermediumheat,placebutter,brownsugar,cinnamon&apinchofsalt&allow butter to melt & sugar to start to dissolve. Peel & cut bananas into slices &incorporate.Allowsugartomeltcompletely.Addlemonjuice.Addbrandyorcognacand(Standback)lightwithatorch.Flametillallalcoholiscookedout.Addcoarsechoppedpecans&serveovericecream.Servewithsnifterofwarmcognacorwarmbrandy.

Storeboughtloafpanshortbread1cupwhippingcream1/2cuppowderedsugar1ozpowderedgelatin1dashvanilla2pintsofyourchoiceoffreshstrawberries,blackberries,raspberriesetcCutendsoffshortbreadloaf.Splitintothreeequalsectionslengthwise.Whipcream,powderedsugar,powderedgelatin&vanillatillstiffpeaks.Refrigerate.Wash&sliceberries.To assemble. Put down piece of cake,whipped cream, berries, piece of cake,whippedcream, berries, cake, 3 dabs ofwhipped cream& topwith berries. Servewith a fruitywine.

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