by Cate Bogue | May 14, 2018
(RICH BROOKS') PERFECT PARTY STEAKS (Adapted from Pure and Simple cookbook) 8 filet mignon steaks (6-8 oz ea.) cut 1″ thick 2 garlic cloves, crushed + 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1/2 tsp seasoned salt 1/3 tsp seasoned pepper 1 TBSP + 1/2 stick unsalted butter 3 TBSP...
by Cate Bogue | May 14, 2018
CAVIAR DIP (Adapted from Silver Palate) I’ve been preparing this caviar dip every New Year’s Eve for about 15 years. It’s simple to prepare and just delicious. Yet another gem from The Silver Palate cookbook… 6 oz whipped cream cheese, room...
by Cate Bogue | May 14, 2018
TIRAMISU (roxanashomebaking.com) 3 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup milk 1 pound mascarpone cheese, room temperature 7 oz lady fingers 1 cup cold brewed coffee cocoa powder chocolate shaves Whisk the egg yolks, sugar and milk in a medium saucepan until combined. Cook...
by Cate Bogue | May 14, 2018
BIBB LETTUCE SALAD (Epicurious) I absolutely insist on having something crunchy on my plate at every meal. The thought of just eating mushy food (the creamed spinach and the soft potatoes) just doesn’t agree with me unless there is something there to break up...
by Cate Bogue | May 14, 2018
PANCETTA AND PORCINI POTATO GRATIN (Adapted from Closet Cooking) 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms 1/2 cup boiling water 1 TBSP oil 6 oz pancetta, diced 1 onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tsp thyme, chopped salt and pepper to taste 1 cup cream 1/2 cup milk 1...