by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
This recipe varies according to taste, using dark chocolate, milk, or white. Always use high quality chocolate to ensure a glossy bar. You will need a silicone candy bar mold readily available at cooking or kraft stores. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 cups thinly...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
2 cups shelled pistachios 1 teaspoon olive oil Sea salt to taste Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spread nuts in an even layer on a baking sheet. Roast the pistachios for 5 to 10 minutes or until nuts are fragrant. In bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Strawberry Shortcakes with Honeysuckle Cream 1 (16-ounce) container fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 stick cold unsalted...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Charcuterie is the simple art of preparing and arranging cured meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, nuts, olives, and jams or sauces. Charcuterie itself refers to the cured meats with origins in France, but along the way, delicious accouterments to enhance the cured...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Grilled Pimento Cheese Bites ½ pound cheddar cheese, grated 1 (4-ounce) jar pimentos, drained and chopped 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons mayonnaise Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 6 slices fresh bread, crusts...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
4 to 6 smoked catfish fillets 4 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened Juice of 4 lemons 2 teaspoons hot sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon white pepper 1 (4-ounce) jar capers, rinsed and divided 1 bunch green onions,...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1 pound steamed fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined ½ cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons white soy sauce 1 minced jalapeño or serrano chili pepper, seeds and stems removed 1 seedless cucumber, peeled and chopped ½ cup minced red onion 2 radishes, thinly sliced and stems...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
4½ cup confectioners’ sugar, divided 2 teaspoons dried lavender flowers Zest of 1 lemon 1 cup butter, softened 2¼ cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt Sparkling sugar mixed with lavender leaves (optional) 3 egg whites 1 teaspoon cream of tartar In a food processor,...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 pound ground turkey 5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, caps finely chopped ½ cup onion, finely chopped 1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped 1½ teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Hot Honey Recipe 16 ounces pure honey 2 to 3 tablespoons dried cayenne, serrano, or habanero peppers Splash of vinegar In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add honey and add peppers. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, do not let honey boil. Remove from heat and taste for...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Some days, you do not feel like cooking up a storm, yet you still want something tasty and homemade. I have learned to keep frozen pastry dough as a pantry staple for such days. Frozen puff pastry dough, phyllo sheets, and phyllo cups are readily available at...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1 small loaf French bread, torn into bite-size pieces Olive oil Lemon pepper seasoning 2 blood oranges, peeled and sliced 1 large navel orange, peeled and sliced 1 grapefruit, peeled and sliced ½ cup arugula ¼ cup sliced red onion 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2...
