Seasoned Fork

Serves 8 to 10 people
This is a beautiful late-morning option for all of those hungry and recovering from the morning after-effect of drinking too much egg-nogg at your party the night before.
Menu
Fresh Fruit salad
Panettone French toast with real maple syrup
Meat selection of Italian sausage patties or Baked spiral ham
Fresh herb-Parmesan Scrambled eggs
Bellini’s, coffee and tea

Fresh [...]

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Have you ever received that festive package of sweet Italian brioche-type bread during the holidays and hadn’t a clue what to do with it?  Try this recipe for a festive Christmas day brunch that the family can prepare and enjoy together.

Cut a 1 lb. Panettone into 1-inch slices. In medium bowl beat together 3 cups [...]

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Sweet Italian sausage patties 
Preheat oven at 500 or on broil. Buy package of fresh sweet Italian sausage or links if not available.  Form into 5-inch patties and lay on cookie sheet.  Meat can be pushed out of casing to form patties. Place in oven for 10 minutes removing once to turn over. Have a dish [...]

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15 eggs
Half cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
Fresh pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Two tablespoons olive oil
Two tablespoons butter
Tablespoon of chopped Italian Parsley, and chopped chives
Two tablespoons of good quality Parmesan cheese
Mix together eggs, heavy cream, milk, fresh pepper and salt with a blender.

Then add chopped herbs to the mixture. Heat large non-stick pan with butter and [...]

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6 oz (chilled) Champagne
2 oz Peach Schnapps
(crushed) Ice
2 tsp (fresh) Lemon Juice
4 oz Peach Nectar
Mix the peach nectar, lemon juice and schnapps in a chilled glass. Add half a cup (or more) of crushed ice, stir, and add the champagne. Serves 4

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This is a festive holiday dinner in the spirit of English culture.  It is perfect for a Holiday buffet table for Christmas Eve or New Year’s eve.
The Menu
Standing Rib roast au jus
Truffled North Fork mashed potatoes
Yorkshire pudding
English Trifle
Cognac-Laced Eggnog

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Start with plenty of kosher salt and cracked black pepper, garlic and some thyme. This roast always makes an impression on guests yet it is easy to cook.

8 to 10 pound rib eye roast, (bone in optional)
1 head garlic
2 teaspoons of fresh chopped herbs, such as thyme or rosemary
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tbs [...]

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4 pounds North Fork, Route 48 (Sound Ave) chef potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup of half and half 

¼ cup of chicken breast
1/2 to 1/3 cup butter, room temperature 

1 tablespoon white truffle oil 

Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 

1 teaspoon shaved black truffle (optional)
Simmer potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water (enough cold water [...]

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Yorkshire pudding is a favorite solution for “bread” when serving a Rib roast.  It is the perfect vehicle to absorb the collection of the “jus” at the bottom of your plate and is the best “bread” for the lovely roast beef sandwiches you’ll make the next day slathered with a sharp Dijon mustard.

3 eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 tsp. [...]

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4 egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
1 pint whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
3 ounces high quality cognac
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (too much nutmeg can overwhelm any recipe)
4 egg whites*
Cinnamon sticks for garnish
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add the 1/3 cup sugar and continue to [...]

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