Souffléd Crepes

Makes 8 servings NOTE: Crepes need to be made 2 to 8 hours ahead of time. Ingredients Crepes: 3 cups milk 3 eggs 1-1/2 cups + 3 Tbl. flour 1-1/2 Tbls. melted butter 1-1/2 tsp. salt One more stick of butter for frying crepes Filling: 1 cup mascarpone cheese 3/4 cup...

Frijoles Refritos (from The Brown Adobe Sampler)

Makes 6-8 servings as a side   Ingredients 1 lb. dried pinto beans, soaked overnight 5. cups water 2 tsp. salt 6 slices bacon, crisp and finely diced 1 Tbl. bacon drippings 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large clove of garlic, minced Instructions Rinse and pick over...

Mark’s Mom’s Cheesecake

Makes  8 servings Ingredients Crust: 1 and 1/2 cups (180g) graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full sheet graham crackers) 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted Filling: 1 lb. cream cheese (full fat version only) 3 eggs, separated 1/2...

Smoked Salmon Pate

Makes 6 servings as an appetizer Ingredients 6 oz. piece of smoked salmon or any smoked fish 2 scallions, sliced thin 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice 1-2 tsps. prepared horseradish (to taste) 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup...
Lemon Meringue Tart

Lemon Meringue Tart

Makes one 9-inch tart Skill Level: Advanced Ingredients Tart Crust 250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour 35g (1/3 cup) almond flour 105g (1/2 + 1/3 cups) powdered sugar 1 big pinch of salt 127g (9 Tbls.) cold butter, cubed 50g (1 medium) egg, beaten 1-2 Tbl. cold milk Lemon...