Pumpkin-Pecan Buttermilk Tart with Cinnamon Whipped Cream Makes one 10 or 11-inch tart – about 10 servings Dough 1 ½ c. flour ¼ c. sugar 1 t. baking powder ½ t. salt 6 T. unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 1 T. water   Filling 1 ½ [...]

Carnitas! Serves 10-15 people 1 whole boneless pork shoulder – about 8-9 lbs. ¼ c. fresh lime juice kosher salt 4-5 bay leaves zest of an orange, removed in strips with a vegetable peeler 6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed lard (Manteca brand found at Latino specialty markets) – about 7 lbs. Cut the pork [...]

Asian-Glazed Short Ribs with Asian Pear & Celery Salad Serves 6 5 lbs. beef short ribs, flanken-cut (3/4 – 1 inch thick) kosher salt 3 T. canola oil 16 scallions, white and green parts chopped 10 cloves garlic, sliced 1 (4-inch) piece of ginger, peeled and chopped ½ c. sesame seeds 4 Asian pears, peeled, [...]

Grilled Chicken with a Blueberry Gastrique & Grilled Polenta Serves 6 6 chicken thighs or duck breasts (using dark, fatty poultry is preferable to stand up against the sauce) grapeseed oil salt and freshly cracked black pepper 4 c. dry red wine 2 c. sugar 1 c. Sherry vinegar 4 c. fresh blueberries 1 lime [...]

Serves 6-8 Ingredients Kosher salt or sea salt 4 each 1 ¼- 1 ½ lb. live lobsters 1/3-1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 lemon 8 T. unsalted butter, melted split-top hot dog buns ¼ c. celery leaves, chopped celery salt (optional) kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper Instructions Fill a large steamer or pot with 2-3 [...]

Serves 6 Pork Belly 3 lb. piece of pork belly (skinless) ¼ c. kosher salt ¼ c. sugar Corn 3 T. unsalted butter, room temperature 3 T. white miso (shiro) 6-8 ears of corn 8 slices bacon – hardwood smoked, cut crosswise into 1-inch strips 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced 2 T. canola oil [...]

Serves 6 Rub ¼ c. ancho chile powder ¼ c. finely ground espresso roast coffee beans 2 T. sweet paprika 2 T. dark brown sugar 1 T. dry mustard 1 T. kosher salt 1 T. freshly cracked black pepper 1 T. dried oregano 2 t. ground ginger 2 t. chile de arbol powder Salsa ¼ [...]