Roast Duck

Ingredients 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 (5 pound) whole duck 1/2 cup melted butter Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Rub salt, pepper, and paprika into the skin of the duck. Place in a roasting pan. Roast duck in preheated oven for 1 hour. Spoon… Continue reading Roast Duck

Coconut Flour Biscuits

Coconut Flour Biscuits Ingredients: 1/3 cup Coconut Flour 5 TBSP Butter or Coconut Oil, softened but not melted 4 eggs 2 TBSP honey (optional) dash of salt 1/2 tsp baking powder or for a single serving 11g coconut flour 1+T ghee or coconut oil 1 egg a squirt of honey dash of salt 1/8 tsp… Continue reading Coconut Flour Biscuits

Zucchini Noodles or Ribbons

2 medium-sized zucchini squash, washed, dried, and trimmed at both ends2 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juiceSalt and pepper to tasteHerbs of your choice Preparation: Using the julienne blade of a mandoline, slice zucchini lengthwise into long, thin strands; separate the strands. NOTE: If you don’t have a mandoline you can either use a vegetable peeler or a knife. Transfer zucchini… Continue reading Zucchini Noodles or Ribbons

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Chinese-Style Beef, Sweet Potato, and Bok Choy Stew

4 large garlic cloves 1 piece fresh ginger (1 in. square), cut into chunks 1 1/4 pounds beef rib-eye steaks (about 1 1/2 steaks) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder 3 cups reduced-sodium beef broth 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 deep-orange sweet potato 12 ounces baby bok choy… Continue reading Chinese-Style Beef, Sweet Potato, and Bok Choy Stew

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Brining turkey

1 turkey, about 12 poundsBrine:1 cup sugar1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups kosher salt2 1/2 gallons cold water2 bay leaves, torn into pieces1 bunch fresh thyme1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled5 whole allspice berries, crushed4 juniper berries, smashed (see Note) Roasting:2 tablespoons softened butter + butter for basting1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper1/2… Continue reading Brining turkey

Maple Bourbon with Bacon Praline Ice Cream

6 large organic egg yolks1 cup organic maple syrup2 teaspoons organic flour1 cup organic half-and-half1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract2 tablespoons bourbon1 1/2 cups organic cream1 cup Praline of Bacon In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with the maple syrup, and flour. Set aside. Bring half-and-half to a simmer in a heavy saucepan. Slowly beat… Continue reading Maple Bourbon with Bacon Praline Ice Cream

Praline of Bacon

1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon butter, melted1/8 teaspoon red pepper1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 pound cooked and diced bacon Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray sheet pan. In a mixing bowl, add the sugar, Worcestershire sauce, butter, red pepper and cinnamon. Whisk well. Pour mixture on sheet pan, and toss cooked bacon in to… Continue reading Praline of Bacon

La Pampera

recreated from Hibiscus in Oakland2 oz Pampero Anniversario Rumjuice of 1/2 lime4 tsp simple syrup~ 1/16 tsp cardamom

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