DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

3/4 lb cooked lobster meator crabmeator shrimp , coarsely chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon chopped tarragon
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
salt , to taste
fresh ground pepper , to taste
crushed red pepper flakes , to taste (optional)
12mini brioche rollsormini parker house mini parker house rolls (about 2 1/2 inches)
snipped chives , for garnish

DIRECTIONS

In a food processor, combine the lobster with the mayonnaise, tarragon and lemon zest and pulse to a chunky paste.
Season with salt and pepper.
Using a paring knife, cut [...]

Makes 1 loaf (about 1 pound).

INGREDIENTS
3 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour

1/4 cup sugar (one-quarter)

1-1/2 teaspoons sea salt (one and a half)

3 tablespoons warm water

1 teaspoon active dry yeast

4 large eggs, beaten

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, meltedfor the egg [...]

Serves 8 to 10.

INGREDIENTS
11-pound brioche or egg bread loaf, crusts trimmed and reserved, bread cut into 1/2-inch cubes
8large eggs
2cups whipping cream
2cups whole milk
2cups sugar
1/4cup frangelico (hazelnut liqueur) or amaretto
1tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2teaspoon almond extract
DIRECTIONS
Place bread cubes in 13 x [...]

Makes 4 light main-course servings.

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

four 1-inch-thick slices brioche loaf or challah

8 large eggs

3/4 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

4 ounces sliced smoked salmon

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Melt butter. With a [...]

Makes about 30 hors d’oeuvres.

INGREDIENTS
five 3/4-inch-thick slices brioche loaf or challah

1/2 pound thinly sliced smoked salmon

5 tablespoons unsalted butter

about 2.5 ounces caviar

1/3 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
DIRECTIONS
Cut bread slices into about thirty 1-inch cubes. Cut salmon [...]