For the love of Lavender
I planted a lavender bed in 2000 and waited for several years before it filled out into a brush stroke of purple buds at the entrance of the hotel. I love the smell of Lavender on a balmy night on the …
Panettone French Toast with real Maple Syrup
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 …
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Sweet Italian Sausage Patties or Baked Spiral Ham
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 …
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Fresh herb and Parmesan scrambled eggs
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 …
Bellini
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) …
Christmas Eve Dinner
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 …
Standing Rib Roast au jus
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 …
Truffled North Fork Mashed Potatoes
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 …
Yorkshire Pudding
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 …
