WHOLE ROAST DUCK
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Mixed Greens with Almonds, Apple, Raisins, Celery and Parmesan Shavings
Crispy Whole Roast Duck
Raspberry Port Sauce
Spaetzle with Green Peas
Mushroom Ragout
Basque Cheesecake
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Mixed Greens with Almonds, Apple, Raisins, Celery and Parmesan Shavings
Crispy Whole Roast Duck
Raspberry Port Sauce
Spaetzle with Green Peas
Mushroom Ragout
Basque Cheesecake
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Thai Crying Tiger Salmon with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Sesame Noodles with Scallions and Ginger
Chinese Avocado and Cucumber Salad
Sweet and Spicy Asian Slaw
Frozen Key Lime Pie
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Gravlax with Dill Sauce and Brown Bread Toasts
Mustard-Coated Butterflied (Grilled or Broiled) Leg of Lamb
Mixed Cheeses and Garlic Side Souffle
Truffled Spring Vegetable Ragout
Richard Sax’s Flourless Chocolate Cloud Cake with Whipped Cream
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Moroccan Lentil Soup with Baby Spinach and Feta
Special Salmon with Cumin, Coriander and Ras al Hanout, Tomato and Cilantro Topping
Green Shakshouka with Chard, Onions and Harissa topped with Baked Eggs
Baby Greens, Fennel, Endive and Mixed Citrus Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Pear Fondant Cake
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Chez Panisse Rich Carrot Soup with Cilantro-Jalapeno Salsa
Ottolenghi-adapted Pan-Roasted Marinated Salmon AND Broiled Marinated Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Mint-Cilantro Sauce
Sheekey’s Mushy Peas
Deep-Roast Butternut Squash, Red Cabbage, Onions and Whole Garlic with Ras al Hanout
Layered Mango, Pineapple and Vanilla Ice Cream Tart with Lime-Zest Graham Cracker Crust and Fresh Tropical Fruits Topping
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Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Peanut Sauced Glazed Chicken Pan Roast with Ginger, Garlic and Sesame
Super Crispy Sushi Rice
Roasted Cauliflower and Butternut Squash with Gochujang and Soy and Fresh Herbs
Extra Caramelized Rummy Bananas Foster with Vanilla Ice Cream
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Vietnamese Shrimp Summer Rolls with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Seared Fresh Tuna AND Seared Pounded Chicken Breasts with Lime, Soy, Ginger and Sesame
Asian Cucumber and Avocado Salad
Sesame Noodles
Simple but Spectacular Late Season Plum, Polenta and Ricotta Cake with Vanilla Creme Fraiche
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Vietnamese Shrimp Summer Rolls with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Seared Fresh Tuna with Lime, Soy, Ginger and Sesame
Asian Cucumber and Avocado Salad
Sesame Noodles
Quick but Spectacular Lemon Meringue Pie
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My Favorite Classic Caesar Salad
Perfectly Easy Roast Chicken
Salmon Filet
Grilled Steak
Five No-Cook Summer Sauces; Green Goddess Dressing, Garlic Aioli (with mint, tarragon and cognac variations), Old-Fashioned Thousand Island Dressing, Fresh Mango-Mint Chutney, Cucumber-Dill Sauce
Artichokes steamed & dechoked - also great with the sauces
Best Potatoes Ever - also divine with the sauces
Strawberry Shortcakes (we will make variations that can be frozen etc for scones) with Ice Cream, Whipped Cream & Fresh Strawberry Sauce
Muhamarra - Classic Red Pepper Dip with Walnuts and Pomegranate Molasses
Faux Cloumage (a fresh ricotta/Greek yogurt mix)
Pita Chips
Arugula, Fennel, Endive, Olive and Fresh Orange Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons, Dates, Ciltantro and Toasted Almonds
Black Pepper and Cinnamon Couscous
Individual Grand Marnier Souffles with Melty Ice Cream Sauce
Artichokes (steamed & de-choked)
Shallot-Chive Dipping Sauce
Caper-Anchovy Homemade Mayonnaise
Shrimp Sauté on Creamy Corn with Tomatoes, Arugula, Feta, and Fresh Herbs
Individual Chocolate Souffles with Melty Ice Cream Sauce
Individual Gruyere, Parmesan and Garlic Souffles
Wine-Marinated Butterflied Leg of Lamb (we can cook a piece of fish or chicken for anyone who wants to come but does not eat meat)
Tiny Potatoes with Homemade Fresh Mint Aioli (the aioli is also great with the lamb)
Sugar Snaps and Green Peas with Fresh Mint Vinaigrette
Baked Alaska with Coffee Ice Cream and Dark Rum
Artichokes (steamed & de-choked)
Shallot-Chive Dipping Sauce
Caper-Anchovy Homemade Mayonnaise
Shrimp Sauté on Creamy Corn with Tomatoes, Arugula, Feta, and Fresh Herbs
Pan Roast of Green Beans and Garlic
Individual Chocolate Souffles with Melty Ice Cream Sauce
Sautéed Haricots Verts and Green Peas with Shallots & Orange
Coffee Crunch Cake à la mode with Homemade Coffee Ice Cream
Caramelized Onion Tart Tatin
Jeremiah Tower’s Pork Crown Roast with Prunes, Armagnac& a Bit of Cream
Pan Roasted Polenta Squares with Crispy Parmesan & Truffle Oil
Sautéed Haricots Verts and Green Peas with Shallots & Orange
Coffee Crunch Cake à la mode with Homemade Coffee Ice Cream
Santa Fe Gazpacho with Multiple Garnishes
Mexican Short Ribs with Two Sauces - Ancho Chili Mayo & Guacamole Green Goddess
Hot Tortillas
Mexican Corn Pudding
Shredded Romaine and Cucumber Salad with Cilantro-Garic Vinaigrette
Flourless Mexican Chocolate Cake with Coffee Whipped Cream
Gravlax and Mustard-Dill Sauce with Toasts
Duck Magret or Individual Duck Breasts with Raspberry-Cognac Sauce. For those of you who would prefer, I can substitute a Berkshire Heritage thick-cut pork chop. Pork is great with this same sauce.
Truffled Green Vegetable Ragout
Double Corn Souffle
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Homemade Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Arugula, Fresh Fennel, Endive, and Baby Greens with Pear, Pomegranate Seeds, Hazelnuts and Pomegranate-Hazelnut Vinaigrette
Pan-Seared Strip Steak
Double Tarragon Bernaise Mayo
Crusted, Herby, Very Best and Easiest-of-All-Time Potato "Cakes"
Haricots Verts, Asparagus, Mushroom and Green Pea Sauté
Freeform Chocolate Meringue Tart with Whipped Cream
Heirloom Greens, Fresh Fennel, Radicchio with Pomegranate Seeds, Pear, Hazelnuts and Pomegranate-Hazelnut Vinaigrette
Lamb Tagine with saffron, dates, cilantro, & olives
Fancy Marrakesh Pilaf
Frozen Lemon Meringue Bombe
Caramelized Nut, Meringue and Ice Cream Fané — many people's favorite dessert of all time
Toasted Pearl Couscous and Arugula Salad with Avocado, Radishes, Cucumbers, Fresh Herbs and Hot Pepper
Butterflied Leg of Lamb *with the best sauce for lamb I've ever tasted (adapted from Ottolenghi and incorportaing mint, cilantro and honey). Great on all leg of lamb but also on lamb chops, lamb burgers and rack of lamb
Potato Smash with Brown Butter and Veggies
Quick Sauté of Sugar Snaps with Scallions and Mint
Caramelized Nut, Meringue and Ice Cream Fané — many people's favorite dessert of all time
Moroccan Lentil and Spinach Soup
Salmon Tartare with Pistachios, Fresh Tarragon, and Brown Butter
Fresh Corn Sauté with Dill, Parsley, Jalapeños, Red Onion, and Garlic
Pan Carmelized Haricots Verts, Asparagus and Green Peas
Carmelized Pears with Vanilla Creme Fraiche
Moroccan-Spiced Pan-Seared Salmon (Lamb optional for anyone who does not eat salmlon LMK)
Tomato Salsa with Garlic and Cilantro
Green Shakshuka (Baked Eggs with Chard and Harissa)
North African Farro Salad with Greens, Radish, Pistachios, Feta and Fresh Herbs
Frozen Lemon-Meringue Bombe
Thai Crying Tiger Steak AND/OR Thai Crying Tiger Salmon with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Sesame Noodles with Scallions and Ginger
Chinese Avocado and Cucumber Salad
Sweet and Spicy Asian Slaw
Frozen Key Lime Pie
Best Ever French Onion Soup Gratinée
Frenchified Surf & Turf Pan-Roasted Cod and Grilled Sirloin with Double Tarragon Mayonnaise
Truffled Pan-Sauté of Green Peas and Haricots Verts
Caramelized Squash, Whole Garlic, Onions, & Crispy Red Cabbage
Individual Chocolate-Espresso Souffles with Creme Anglaise Sauce
French Onion Soup Gratinée
Frenchified Surf & Turf Pan-Roasted Cod and Grilled Sirloin with Double Tarragon Bearnaise Sauce
Truffled Haricots Verts, Green Peas and Sugar Snaps
Pan-Sauté of Green Peas and Haricots Verts
Caramelized Squash, Whole Garlic, Cauliflower & Crispy Cabbage
Chocolate Meringue Tart
Homemade Gravlax with Brown Bread Toasts and Mustard-Dill Sauce
Crispy Pork Loin with Caramelized Figs and Fennel
Truffled Creamy Polenta
Pan-Sauté of Green Peas and Haricots Verts
Ginger-Caramelized Pears with Vanilla Crème Fraiche
Fusilli with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Three Cheeses and Fresh Basil
Pan-Roasted Salmon with Crushed Olive Vinaigrette (Chicken option available on request. Same sauce, equally delicious)
Garlicky Potato and Green Veggie Smash
Arugula Salad with Fennel, Orange, Endive and Citrus Vinaigrette
Coconut-Double Chocolate Brownie Tart with Homemade Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce
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Lemon Zest Risotto with Green Peas and Pink Peppercorns
Pan Roast of Vinegar Chicken with Olives, Capers, and Parsley
Creamy Garlic Polenta
Baby Salad Greens with Fresh Fennel, Celery, Parmesan, Green Apples and Toasted Almonds
Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake
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Chineasy Cucumber Salad and Soy Sauce Eggs (the eggs are optional and may or may not slip in under the two-hour wire, but they’re so delicious and easy, I really want to share them with you all)
Chinese-Lacquered Chicken AND Spicy Roast Chicken AND Five-Spice Chicken (so you’ll learn THREE-all delicious-Chinese Roast Chicken options)
Dry-Fried Green Beans with Fresh Ginger, Sambal Olek and Soy
Roasted Butternut Squash with Red Glaze and Scallions
Basic Rice or Noodles (optional additions though we may not make them in class)
Frozen Key Lime Pie (not included in the 2-hour window but this dessert is so easy, it almost slips in. Also, can be made and frozen MONTHS in advance to be pulled out and meringue-topped last minute)
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Chineasy Cucumber Salad and Soy Sauce Eggs (the eggs are optional and may or may not slip in under the two-hour wire, but they’re so delicious and easy, I really want to share them with you all)
Chinese-Lacquered Chicken AND Spicy Roast Chicken AND Five-Spice Chicken (so you’ll learn THREE-all delicious-Chinese Roast Chicken options)
Dry-Fried Green Beans with Fresh Ginger, Sambal Olek and Soy
Roasted Butternut Squash with Red Glaze and Scallions
Basic Rice or Noodles (optional additions though we may not make them in class)
Frozen Key Lime Pie (not included in the 2-hour window but this dessert is so easy, it almost slips in. Also, can be made and frozen MONTHS in advance to be pulled out and meringue-topped last minute)
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Chineasy Cucumber Salad and Soy Sauce Eggs (the eggs are optional and may or may not slip in under the two-hour wire, but they’re so delicious and easy, I really want to share them with you all)
Chinese-Lacquered Chicken AND Spicy Roast Chicken AND Five-Spice Chicken (so you’ll learn THREE-all delicious-Chinese Roast Chicken options)
Dry-Fried Green Beans with Fresh Ginger, Sambal Olek and Soy
Roasted Butternut Squash with Red Glaze and Scallions
Basic Rice or Noodles (optional additions though we may not make them in class)
Frozen Key Lime Pie (not included in the 2-hour window but this dessert is so easy, it almost slips in. Also, can be made and frozen MONTHS in advance to be pulled out and meringue-topped last minute)
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Autumn Salad Mixed Baby Greens, Belgian Endive, Celery, Toasted Almonds, and Manchego (will discuss variations)
Country Chicken with Fennel, Pernod and 40 Cloves of Creamy Roasted Garlic
Silky Polenta Crusty Toasts to Spread with the Roasted Garlic
Apple and Rum-Raisin Streusel Tart (NOT included in the 2 hours but almost….) or a store-bought dessert
RECIPES also included for the Ice Cream Tart and Liquid Center Chocolate Cakes, both make-ahead desserts. But we will not make them in class.