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INGREDIENTS
3egg yolks
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice , if needed (or more)
6-8 ounces very soft unsalted butter
1 dash cayenne pepper
salt , to taste
fresh ground white pepper , to taste
DIRECTIONS
Whisk the yolks, water, and lemon juice in the saucepan for a few moments, until thick and pale (this prepares them for what is to come).
Set the pan over moderately low heat and continue to whisk at reasonable speed, [...]
INGREDIENTS
2 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar
2 tablespoons light cream
salt, cayenne pepper
1/4 pound sweet butter, frozen and cut into 8 pieces
2 drops lemon juice
DIRECTIONS
Put egg yolks in glass heatproof bowl (or top of double boiler) and beat in the vinegar and cream. Season with salt and a little cayenne.
Stand [...]
INGREDIENTS
SANDWICHES
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion , finely chopped
4 slices Canadian bacon , cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup sliced pitted kalamata olives or pitted black olives
2pickled jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
1 tomato , diced
6 large eggs , lightly beaten
1 cup shredded gruyere cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4split English muffins , toasted
CLASSIC HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon cold water
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter , melted
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (not that bottled stuff!)
1 dash hot sauce
1 dash worcestershire sauce
GARNISH
1 tablespoon snipped chives
DIRECTIONS
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil.
Add the onion and cook over [...]
INGREDIENTS
For the fish
4 sheets aluminum foil (12in x 18in)
4 (150g) salmon fillets
4 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 kg asparagus
2 fresh lemon
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
fish seasoning, blend (to taste)
Sauce
1/2 cup butter
3 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 dash cayenne pepper or hot pepper sauce (or to taste)
2 tablespoons hot water
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 230 degrees celsius (450 fahrenheit).
Cut off ends of asparagus spears and devide into 4 portions.
mince garlic, seperate into 4 portions.
Place one of tablespoon butter in center of each foil [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 (8ounce)package cream cheese , softened
1/2 cup flour
1 dozen eggs
1 red onion
5 garlic cloves
3 zucchini
4chanterelle mushrooms
1 yellow sweet pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves , chopped and loosely packed
1/4 lb swiss cheese , grated
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
DIJON-HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
3egg yolks
1/2lemon, juice of
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 dashes cayenne pepper
1/4 cup unsalted butter , softened
2 tablespoons coarse-grain Dijon mustard
DIRECTIONS
Greast 12" tart pan with removable bottom.
Preheat oven to 300.
Whip together cream cheese, flour and eggs.Set aside.
Chop finely, process, or grate: red onion, garlic, zucchini, chanterelle mushrooms, yellow sweet pepper, and [...]