DAY Recipe

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

1 lb potatoes , peeled and diced (I leave skins on)
3 cups leeks , thinly sliced (white and tender green parts only)
2 quarts water
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup watercress leaves , and tender stems
4-6 tablespoons whipping creamor
2-3 tablespoons softened butter

DIRECTIONS

When measuring the watercress leaves and stems, pack them down in the measuring cup.

Simmer leeks, potatoes, water and salt together, partially covered, 40-50 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Stir in watercress and simmer 5 minutes.

While the watercress is [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 lb potatoes , peeled and diced (I leave skins on)
3 cups leeks , thinly sliced (white and tender green parts only)
2 quarts water
1 tablespoon salt
4-6 tablespoons whipping creamor
2-3 tablespoons softened butter
2-3 tablespoons minced parsley or chives

DIRECTIONS

Simmer vegetables, water and salt together, partially covered, 40-50 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Mash the vegetables in the soup with a fork, or puree in blender.Correct seasoning.
Off heat and just before serving, stir in cream or butter by spoonfuls.Pour into a [...]

INGREDIENTS

5 cups diced butternut squash (in thumbnail sized dice)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-3 tablespoons butter (optional)
4-6 tablespoons juices from cooked meat (optional)
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh garlic
salt and pepper
2-3 tablespoons fresh minced parsley or chives

DIRECTIONS

Cut squash in half; remove seeds.Peel away all outer rind of squash several times until only the deeply yellow parts of the squash are left.
Cut into thumbnail sized dice.
Steam squash until just tender (about 10 minutes).Do not overcook.
Drain cooking water into [...]

INGREDIENTS

8 eggs (or 7 eggs and 2 egg yolks)
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons softened butter
4 teaspoons water or milk
1 1/2-2 tablespoons whipping creamorsoftened softened butter
parsley sprigs

DIRECTIONS

Place eggs, salt and pepper, and liquid in a mixing bowl and beat for 20-30 seconds.
Smear bottom and sides of pan with butter. Pour in the eggs.
Cook over moderately low heat, stirring slowly and continuously, reaching all over bottom of pan.Nothing will seem to happen for [...]