8 table side Recipes

fish and shell marinade, shell-on shrimp (small) (41/45), peeled and shells reserved for fish stock, sea scallops , side muscles removed and each scallop halved, fish fillets , cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes (see note or related tasting for suggestions), sea salt or table salt, red pepper flakes, garlic , minced or pressed through garlic press, saffron threads, shredded fresh basil leaves, olive oil, pernod, fish stock, fennel , chopped medium (about 2 cups), carrot , chopped medium (about 1 cup), onions , chopped medium (about 2 cups), olive oil, garlic heads , outer papery skin removed, but heads intact, dry white wine (750ml) (preferably white cotes de provence), diced tomatoes with juice, leeks (white and green parts included), split lengthwise, then chopped, washed thoroughly, and drained (about 4 cups), fish frames , gills removed and discarded, frames rinsed and cut into 6-inch pieces, reserved shrimp shells, fresh parsley leaves , stems only, fresh thyme, bay leaves, whole black peppercorns, sea salt or table salt, orange zest from two oranges, removed in large strips with vegetable peeler, saffron threads, stew, mussels , shells scrubbed and beards removed

lamb shanks, water, celery top (leaves and tender side stems), parsley (i use italian flat leaf ), ground thyme, bay leaf, garlic clove, peeled and halved, salt, pepper, flour, seasoned with salt and pepper, dried tarragon, dried summer savory, red table wine, canola oil

cake, butter, flour, unsweetened chocolate, unsalted butter, softened, sugar, eggs, separated, salt, all-purpose flour, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. butter and flour an inch jellyroll pan. tap the edge of the pan on a table to knock out the excess flour. melt the chocolate over low heat in a heavy 1-quart saucepan or in the top of a double boiler placed over simmering water. set the chocolate aside to cool to lukewarm. cream the unsalted butter and 1/4 cup of sugar by beating them against the side of a mixing bowl with a wooden spoon, continuing to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy. add the melted chocolate and beat in the egg yolks, 1 at a time., beat the egg whites and a pinch of salt in another mixing bowl, preferably of unlined copper, with a wire whisk or rotary beater, add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and beat until the whites form stiff, unwavering peaks. with a rubber spatula, stir about 1/3 of the whites into the chocolate base, then pour the chocolate mixture over the rest of the whites. sprinkle the flour lightly on top. gently fold the flour into the mixture until no white streaks are visible., pour the batter into the prepared jellyroll pan , spreading it evenly with a rubber spatula. bake in the middle of the oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the cake shrinks slightly away from the sides of the pan and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. remove the cake from the oven, loosen it from the pan by running a sharp knife around the sides, and turn it out on a rack to cool.

frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, milk, water, salt and pepper

chicken stock, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shallots, chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, butter, flour, dry white wine, heavy cream, ground nutmeg or the equivalent of freshly grated, salt and pepper, broccoli spears, gruyere, shredded to 2 cups, butter, mushrooms, sliced, wide egg noodles, cooked to al dente and hot, bread crumbs, a couple of handfuls ) grated parmigiano, almonds, toasted, bay baby salad greens, white wine vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil, for dressing, salt and pepper, bread and butter, for the table, suggested side for chicken tetrazzini: mixed greens with vegetable streamers and confetti, bay baby salad greens, baby zucchini or 1/4 cucumber, seedless, carrott, peeled, red bell pepper, scallions, fresh herbs , mix from what you have on hand, red wine vinegar, turns around the bowl) extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, bread and butter, for the table