4-6 tenderloin medallions about 1 1/2 inches thick kosher salt 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/3 cup cognac 1 cup heavy cream Evenly salt the medallions and roll in black pepper. Melt butter and olive oil over medium … [Read more...] about Steak au Poivre
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Gingered Orange Shortbread
2 sticks of butter, softened 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup candied ginger, minced 3 tablespoons orange zest 3/4 teaspoon orange extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 10 ounces white chocolate 2 tablespoons sugared candied orange rind Preheat oven to 300° F. Cream … [Read more...] about Gingered Orange Shortbread
Peppermint Truffles
10 ounces dark chocolate 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons peppermint schnapps 10 ounces milk chocolate melting pieces 2 peppermint candy canes, crushed In a small saucepan bring the cream to a boil. Pour over the dark chocolate in a stainless steel bowl, stirring … [Read more...] about Peppermint Truffles
Peppermint Twist Hot Chocolate
10 ounces dark chocolate, high quality 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons peppermint schnapps or 1 tablespoon pure peppermint extract 3 cups milk 2 generous tablespoons sugar 4 peppermint sticks marshmallows Place the heavy whipping cream in a saucepan over medium … [Read more...] about Peppermint Twist Hot Chocolate
Cream of Wild Rice Soup
3 cups chopped celery 1 large onion, chopped 1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped 2 cups mini portabella mushrooms, sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup dry white wine or white cooking wine 1/4 cup flour 12 ounces uncooked wild rice 6 cups vegetable, … [Read more...] about Cream of Wild Rice Soup
