5 ounces semisweet chocolate 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened 3/4 cup white sugar 3 eggs, separated 3/4 cup ground almonds 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 5 ounces almond paste 7 ounces semisweet chocolate 12-16 almonds 1 shortbread cookie Grease an 8" springform … [Read more...] about Chocolate Gâteau Alice
Archives for September 2009
Grilled Sweet Corn
12 ears fresh sweet corn 1 large vessel of water Remove the outer leaves and silk from the corn. Soak them in water for 10-15 minutes. Place on a medium hot grill. Turn every three minutes. Corn is done when the kernels have turned from light yellow to gold. … [Read more...] about Grilled Sweet Corn
Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin
1 beef tenderloin (3-5 lbs trimmed) 1-½ to 2 tbsp fresh black pepper 1 tbsp kosher salt ½ to 1 tbsp each of the following (minced) Thyme Rosemary Parsley Basil Corriander Plus anything else you might like - add some garlic if you want, I didn’t this time Mix all … [Read more...] about Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin
BBQ Ribs
2 racks of baby back ribs 1/2 cup rib rub 1/2 cup bbq sauce (optional) Rinse the ribs and remove the membrane. Rub the ribs liberally with the rub mixture of your choice. Place in racks (if you have them) and smoke in a 220 degree smoker for 4 hours or until the meat … [Read more...] about BBQ Ribs
Longer-Lasting Fresh Herbs in a Cup
The leaves are turning on the trees here, signaling the end of summer and the return of brisk nights and even shorter days, as if school starting and the Halloween and Christmas decorations in stores weren't enough. Yes. Christmas decorations. Keep your pants on, Mr. Retail … [Read more...] about Longer-Lasting Fresh Herbs in a Cup