2011

Honeyed Plantain with Fresh Whipped Cream Ingredients: 1C heavy whipping cream 3 oz. marshmallow cream 1/2t pure vanilla extract For the plantain 4 each plantains, medium size with some black on the peel 2C water 2C piloncillo (if unavailable, substitute dark brown sugar) 1 each 3″ piece cinnamon stick Getting it done: In a chilled […]

2C Napa cabbage, shredded 2C red cabbage, shredded 2C green cabbage shredded 2C jicama, peeled and cut into fine julienne 1/4 C chopped green onion 4 oz. olive oil 1 C seasoned rice vinegar Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Mix oil and vinegar and season to taste. Toss together with cabbages and

3 lbs. Red Bliss potatoes cut in 3 oz. olive oil 1T kosher salt 2t fresh ground pepper large onion, diced small 3 tomatillos, washed, peeled and diced 2 fresh poblano peppers, roasted, peeled and seeded Toss potatoes with 2 oz. of oil, salt and pepper. Roast at 375°F till just tender. Remove from oven

Niman Ranch Rib Eye 8 ea. 7-8 oz. rib eye steaks 1- 1 ” thick 2 oz. olive oil Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper Chile Demi-glace 2 ea. dry chile Pasilla 2 ea. dry chile Ancho 2 ea. dry New Mexico chile 1 C water 2C demi-glace Remove stems and seeds from dry chilies.

1 lb. dry black beans, cleaned and rinsed 1 piece smoked ham hock 2 bay leaves 5C vegetable stock 1t salt Place first 5 ingredients on sauce pot. Bring to a boil. Skim the scum that rises to the surface. Add salt and reduce heat to a brisk simmer. Cook till beans are tender, about