by Carolyne | Feb 1, 2017 | News
Often people overcook shrimp or are afraid to try to cook it. Overcooked anything is usually awful. Shrimp and scallops can bounce like rubber balls when overcooked in a sauté, or get terribly chewy on a barbecue or when done on a grill. Since shrimp typically is not...
by Carolyne | Jan 5, 2017 | News
You can make this topping ahead of time and heat to serve. You want to serve this topping almost hot. Core and sauté coarsely chopped firm apples, in very hot butter. I love firm Delicious apples and a more or less matching amount of chopped Spanish onion. About equal...
by Carolyne | Nov 17, 2016 | News
Using a pound of never frozen medium ground beef, mix in your favourite herbs. I mostly use just a little dried thyme and a pinch of garlic salt. Work in a whisked whole egg. Stir in two tablespoons of figgy jus from your Asbach Uralt black mission fig cognac...
by Carolyne | Oct 19, 2016 | News
Ingredients 2 medium large Bosc pears, cored and peeled 1/2 medium large Red Delicious apple, cored and peeled 1 medium large peach, peeled, pit removed 1/2 medium size, medium ripe banana Directions Chop the fruit into large pieces and put in a blender. With the...
by Carolyne | Sep 1, 2016 | News
Mix a cup of chopped Asbach brandy-marinated black mission figs with a little fresh coarse homemade breadcrumbs (sautéed in real butter), minced shallots and a sprinkle of crushed fresh thyme. Add a dollop of my tomato butter. Remove from heat. Stir in just a drop of...