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INGREDIENTS
2 lbs skinless almonds
4 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
6 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons salt , more if desired
1 teaspoon cayenne , more if desired
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
3 dashes Tabasco sauce
2egg whites
DIRECTIONS
Combine worcestshire sauce through to tobasco in food processor until garlic is completely pureed.Add egg whites and pulse just to blend.
Pour mixture over nuts in bowl and let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Drain and reserve liquid.Spread on parchment lined baking sheets and bake [...]
INGREDIENTS
1hares, jointed
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
6 ounces lardon bacon
1 large onion , diced
1 large carrot , diced
6whole garlic cloves , peeled
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 tomatoes , chopped
2 tablespoons red currant jelly
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
325 ml white wine (1/2 bottle)
2 tablespoons crushed juniper berries
2 sprigs fresh thyme
3 bay leaves
salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS
In a heavy bottomed, oven proof casserole, heat olive oil butter and bacon over medium high until the fat renders from the bacon.
Add the hare pieces and brown well on all sides.Season with salt and pepper.Add onion, [...]
Serves 8.
INGREDIENTS
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
12-14 green apples
butter
rich pastry
1 egg beaten with a little water or cream
DIRECTIONS
Blend the 4 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup of the sugar in a heavy pie tin and cook over medium heat [...]
Makes 12 4-inch chocolates.
INGREDIENTS
1 pound bittersweet, best-quality chocolate (such as valrhona), grated or coarsely chopped
1/4 cup whole almonds, lightly roasted
1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly roasted
1/4 cup shelled, unsalted pistachio nuts
1/4 cup walnut pieces, lightly roasted
1/4 cup hazelnuts, lightly [...]