Ingredients:
2 cups drained well-cooked or canned chickpeas, reserve liquid
1/4 cup tahini with some of its oil
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus oil for drizzling
2 cloves garlic, peeled
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon paprika, plus a sprinkling for garnish
Juice of 1 lemon, more as needed
Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish
Asian food covers a spectrum of endless possibilities – the myriad of spices procured and the combination of ingredients used to create recipes are so diverse and complex and rooted in culinary tradition. We tend to think of Asian food as Chinese, Vietnamese or Thai, but the largest country in Asia is Russia and the smallest independent state is an archipelago of islands known as The Maldives - two extreme examples of how the cuisines within Asia are vastly different. When we think “Russian”, we think borscht, caviar and beef Stroganoff, whereas in The Maldives, coconuts, fish and cassava are the staples. The geographical make-up of Asia dictates that we add in China, India, Japan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey and about forty-six other countries whose cultures are ancient, which means the culinary traditions are deeply embedded in the palate.
Ingredients:
Ribs:
(2) 8oz pc bone in short rib
1 cup red wine
1cup veal demi glace
1 charred poblano peeled and seeded
Salt and pepper
Recipe by Carrie Hirsch
Serves 8 as a soup course, 4 as a main course
8 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into
1/2” rounds 1/2 red or yellow onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups hot chicken or vegetable broth
2/3 cup half and half
Salt and pepper to taste
Simplicity in Italian cuisine is the sign of perfection.
The beautiful red color of the pears is perfect for the holidays. Brightened by the red wine and reminiscent of winter, it makes an elegant presentation.
It’s traditional with a regional flair, great for entertaining and not too hard to prepare — plus it has a presentation that will impress!
Rustic flavor of this roasted chestnut soup pairs well with a festive salad course ov wintergreens
Serves 8
Ingredients:
Crust:
6 graham crackers, broken into pieces
¼ cup granulated sugar
4 tablespoons butter, melted
½ teaspoon butter (to coat spring form pan)
