Nut Butter

Makes approx. 2 cups1 C crispy almonds2 c crispy walnuts1/2 c ghee (room temp) or coconut oil (barely melted)1 T raw honey1t sea salt (finely ground Celtic or Himalayan) Grind nuts and sea salt in food processor to fine powder (like flour). Add honey and coconut oil or ghee and process until smooth. Store in… Continue reading Nut Butter

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Spaghetti Carbonara with Carmelized Onions

Traditionally, carbonara doesn’t contain onions, but caramelized ones add another level of flavor. Separating the eggs before adding them to the hot pasta is a method borrowed from Mario Batali that produces a creamy mouthfeel. 1/2 pound pancetta, bacon or guanciale, diced 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced — Freshly ground black pepper —… Continue reading Spaghetti Carbonara with Carmelized Onions

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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Grenadine

Equal parts pomegranate juice and sugar. Put in a mason jar and shake like hell. Keep in freezer, won’t actually freeze.