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Salmon Tartare

Salmon Tartare

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove salmon skin and cut out the grey-colored bloodline so you have only the shiny pink flesh. Cut salmon into small cubes and place in a bowl.
  2. 2 Stir in shallot, parsley, chives, pickle, lemon juice, sea salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 5 minutes before serving.

By grubdaily

Vin Chaud (Spiced Wine) Cranberry Sauce

Vin Chaud (Spiced Wine) Cranberry Sauce

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cranberries, orange juice, and brown sugar in a saucepan over low heat. Bring to a simmer; cook and stir until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Add wine, cinnamon, star anise, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix well. Continue simmering until sauce starts to thicken, about 10 minutes.

By Karine Romano - Skobinsky

Salmon with Skin en Papillote in the Air Fryer

Salmon with Skin en Papillote in the Air Fryer

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Place 2 pieces parchment paper side by side; fold each piece in half. Place equal amounts zucchini and squash along the seam and sprinkle with sazonador seasoning. Lay salmon fillets on top of vegetables and sprinkle remaining seasoning on top. Dot each fillet with 1 tablespoon butter.
  3. 3 Fold up each parchment square: first fold the rectangles in half over fish. Then, starting at one corner, make a series of straight folds on the outer rim of the squares to seal the edges together.
  4. 4 Cook in the preheated air fryer until salmon easily flakes with a fork, about 10 minutes. The parchment packages should be puffed up and slightly browned when fully cooked.

By thedailygourmet

Salmon en Papillote from Frozen

Salmon en Papillote from Frozen

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place 1 salmon fillet in center of each sheet parchment paper. Season fillets with salt and black pepper and drizzle with melted butter; arrange oregano and lemon slices down length of each fillet.
  3. 3 Lift 2 opposite sides parchment paper to meet in the middle above fillets; tightly fold paper until it reaches fillets, crimping to seal. Roll and crimp ends to seal. Be sure paper is sealed snugly so steam won't escape during cooking. Secure folds with toothpicks, if desired. Place parchment packets on a rimmed baking sheet.
  4. 4 Cook in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 30 minutes. Carefully open packets; transfer fillets to serving plates.

By thedailygourmet

Tarte au Camembert (French Cheese Tart)

Tarte au Camembert (French Cheese Tart)

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Beat eggs in a medium bowl; add heavy cream, green onions, salt, and pepper and mix well. Pour into the crust.
  3. 3 Slice Camembert thinly and add to the filling. Place tart on a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden and cheese is melted and a bit crunchy, about 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

By RoseKitty8

Chicken Street Crepes

Chicken Street Crepes

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix milk, flour, eggs, melted butter, and salt together in a blender until combined. Let mixture rest for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat; lightly coat with cooking spray. Add 1/2 cup of batter and swirl the skillet so the batter completely covers the bottom. Cook until bottom is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Loosen the edges with a rubber spatula and use your fingers to quickly flip the crepe. Cook 1 minute more.
  3. 3 Slide crepe out of the skillet. Repeat with remaining batter, spraying skillet in between crepes. Stack cooked crepes directly on top of each other to maintain temperature.
  4. 4 Melt butter in a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Saute spinach and shallots until softened, about 3 minutes. Add chicken and mix to combine and heat through, 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside.
  5. 5 Spread 2 tablespoons Brie cheese onto each crepe; add chicken mixture. Fold crepe in half, return to the skillet, and heat until cheese is melted. Remove from skillet and roll into a cone shape.

By thedailygourmet

Creamy Chanterelle Mushroom Soup

Creamy Chanterelle Mushroom Soup

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse mushrooms and pat dry. Slice in half. Rinse off any bugs or dirt and chop.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir mushroom pieces into the shallots and toss in a generous pinch of salt to help draw out their juices. Add pepper. Drizzle with olive oil. Continue to cook until mushroom pieces shrink in size and brown slightly, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour chicken stock into the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, 10 to 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Ladle soup into a high-powered blender. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; blend on high until pureed, 1 to 2 minutes. Add half-and-half and blend for 1 minute more. Return blended soup to the pot. Heat until warmed through, 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.

By Diana71

Chicken Cordon Bleu in the Air Fryer

Chicken Cordon Bleu in the Air Fryer

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place each chicken breast on a cutting board between 2 pieces of parchment paper. Being careful not to pound all the way through, use a mallet or a foil-wrapped brick to flatten each breast to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
  2. 2 Cut ham and Swiss cheese slices in half so you have 4 pieces of each. Stack 1 piece ham and 1 piece of cheese in the middle of each flattened chicken breast. Roll up like a jelly roll, tucking the ham and cheese inside the breast as you roll. Secure the ends and sides with toothpicks so the cheese won't run out. Transfer to the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
  3. 3 Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), if recommended by the manufacturer.
  4. 4 Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Place beaten egg in second bowl. Place bread crumbs in a third bowl.
  5. 5 Dip each chicken bundle in flour mixture, then in egg, and finally in bread crumbs to coat. If you notice any spots that are just coated in flour, lightly pat with beaten egg and bread crumbs. Gently pat each bundle with melted butter and place in the air fryer basket.
  6. 6 Air-fry until crust is nicely browned and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Bibi

Chicken Bouillabaisse

Chicken Bouillabaisse

5.0

Prep
35 min
Cook
35 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine onion, celery, carrot, 1 tablespoon olive oil, chopped garlic, lemon zest, 3/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, saffron, fennel seeds, and herbes de Provence in a bowl; add chicken and turn to coat. Cover bowl and refrigerate until flavors combine, at least 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Transfer chicken mixture to a stainless steel pot; add potatoes, tomatoes, water, and white wine. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes. Add sausage and cook for 5 minutes. Stir tarragon and liqueur into pot.
  3. 3 Remove half of a cooked potato and 1/4 cup liquid from the pot and place in a food processor; add peeled garlic, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Process until smooth, about 10 seconds. Add egg yolk and keep processor running; pour in 1/2 cup olive oil slowly until incorporated and rouille is smooth. Season with salt.
  4. 4 Serve bouillabaisse in warmed soup plates with a spoonful of rouille drizzled on top.

By Jacques Pepin

Cheeseburger Wellington

Cheeseburger Wellington

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
35 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place bacon in a large cold skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Drain bacon fat and wipe the pan, but do not clean completely.
  3. 3 Shape ground beef into a patty that is about 1 inch thick by 4 1/4 inches in diameter. Season well with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Sear seasoned burger on high in the skillet for 2 minutes per side. Move the burger to a plate and transfer into a refrigerator to cool.
  4. 4 Remove a sheet of puff pastry from the freezer (I used 1/2 package of Dufour Puff Pastry). Roll the pastry to 1/8 inch thick. Cut out a 5 1/4 to 5 1/2 inch round circle of dough for the bottom. Cut out a 7 1/4 to 7 1/2-inch round circle of dough for the top. Place the dough on a sheet pan, and put in the freezer until firm.
  5. 5 Cut a small hole into the middle of the top piece (to function as a vent), and lightly score the surface of the pastry with the tip of a knife, but do not cut all the way through. Place the top piece in the fridge to keep cold.
  6. 6 Take the bottom pastry on the pan from the freezer and top with burger, bacon, and cheese. Beat egg with 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl and brush the edges with the egg wash. Place the top pastry piece over the fillings. As dough warms and softens, press the top edges into the bottom piece edges and seal tightly. The bottom edge of dough can be rolled up and over top of the pastry to finish the seal. Place in the fridge until well chilled, about 20 minutes.
  7. 7 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Crimp the edge of the pastry with a fork, and egg wash the top surface.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned, 20 to 22 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
  9. 9 Serve and enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Rustic Chicken Liver and Morel Pate

Rustic Chicken Liver and Morel Pate

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
515 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk, cognac, and morel mushrooms in a bowl; soak for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a terrine mold.
  3. 3 Combine chicken livers, ham, and garlic in a food processor. Process until mixture is smooth and well combined. Add ground pork, egg, pepper, and salt. Process again until smooth and well combined.
  4. 4 Drain morel mushrooms and and chop; stir mushrooms into the meat mixture. Tip pate mixture into the prepared terrine mould. Smooth out mixture with the back of a spoon and gently press bay leaf on top.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until pate has set, about 1 hour. Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours before serving

By stella

Colleen's Chicken Liver Pate

Colleen's Chicken Liver Pate

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
16 min
Total
521 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken livers and milk in a bowl. Let soak in the refrigerator, about 2 hours.
  2. 2 Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, garlic, red pepper flakes, and thyme; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove chicken livers from the milk with a slotted spoon; add to the saucepan with balsamic vinegar and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until chicken livers are tender and no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer chicken liver mixture to a food processor. Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns and Scotch; blend until smooth. Add remaining 6 tablespoons of butter and pulse until fully incorporated into the mixture.
  5. 5 Divide blended mixture evenly among 6 porcelain ramekins. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 6 hours.

By Colleen Renzullo

Chantilly Potatoes

Chantilly Potatoes

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
  2. 2 Spread mashed potatoes in the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Whip heavy cream in a bowl until stiff; fold in Swiss cheese and add salt and pepper to taste. Spread over the potatoes.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the top is delicately brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

By Lorilee Perugini

Duck à l'Orange

Duck à l'Orange

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Score duck skin almost all the way through the skin and fat each way on the diagonal in a crosshatch pattern. Generously season with salt and rub salt into each breast. Let rest, skin-side up, at room temperature, for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Whisk chicken broth, orange liqueur, sherry vinegar, orange marmalade, orange zest, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
  4. 4 Pat duck breasts dry with paper towels. Re-season skin-side of duck breasts with salt.
  5. 5 Heat duck fat in a heavy skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Place duck, skin side down, in the skillet and cook until fat renders and skin is crisp, about 6 minutes.
  6. 6 Flip duck breasts and cook until they start to firm and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 4 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Transfer breasts to a plate to rest. Pour any rendered duck fat into a glass jar.
  7. 7 Return skillet to medium heat and whisk flour into pan; cook and stir until flour is completely incorporated, about 1 minute. Pour orange mixture into skillet; bring to a boil. Cook until sauce thickens and is reduced, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low. When orange mixture stops bubbling, add butter; stir until butter is completely melted and incorporated into the sauce, about 1 minute. Season with salt to taste.
  8. 8 Slice duck breasts across the grain, arrange on a plate, and spoon orange sauce over the top. Garnish with thin strips of orange zest.
  9. 9 Serve and enjoy.

By John Mitzewich

Low-Carb Cream of Mushroom Soup

Low-Carb Cream of Mushroom Soup

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
55 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring often until tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Add salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, and cream cheese.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to a low simmer. Add sherry and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until cream cheese is incorporated, about 45 minutes.

By Karen Quinn

Chef John's Tomato Tart

Chef John's Tomato Tart

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place 2 pieces of puff pastry onto a silicone-lined baking sheet. Press the short seam of 1 piece onto the other to form the rectangular base of the tart. Cut seams off the other 2 pieces of puff pastry and press them into the edges of the base to act as the border.
  3. 3 Freeze dough until firm, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Score border with a knife, making shallow cuts 1/4-inch apart. Press the bottom of a fork onto the seam in the middle and poke holes all over the base.
  5. 5 Bake tart shell until lightly golden and partially puffed, about 10 minutes. Press down on the base using the bottom of a fork. Avoid pressing the border. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Spread mustard over the inside of the tart. Arrange tomato slices into a single layer on top and cut a few slices in half to fill in the gaps. Season with salt and pepper. Generously sprinkle herbes de Provence on top. Add Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and drizzle most of the olive oil on top.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is well browned and crispy, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool to room temperature on the baking sheet or transfer to a wire rack using 2 spatulas. Drizzle remaining olive oil over the tart and sprinkle fresh oregano, parsley, and thyme on top.

By John Mitzewich

Mom's Chicken en Cocotte

Mom's Chicken en Cocotte

4.9

Prep
25 min
Cook
60 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned all over, 8 to 10 minutes. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and bouillon, then pour in water. Stir to combine, cover, and bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Transfer the covered Dutch oven to the preheated oven and cook until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By rlt11_NMC

French-Style Mushroom Stew

French-Style Mushroom Stew

4.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
70 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine mushrooms and onions in a large bowl; toss gently to mix.
  2. 2 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a very large pot over medium-high heat. Add mushroom-onion mixture, in batches, to cover bottom of pot in a single layer; cook, without stirring too much, until begins to brown and caramelize on one side, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir and cook until other side is browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl using a slotted spoon. Add 2 tablespoons oil to the pot; repeat with another batch mushroom-onion mixture. Repeat until all mushroom-onion mixture is cooked.
  3. 3 Season mushroom-onion mixture with salt and black pepper; set aside.
  4. 4 Reduce heat to medium-low; add 1 tablespoon oil to the same pot. Add carrots and leek; cook until leek turns light golden and starts to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste; cook 1 minute. Add flour; cook and stir 1 minute more.
  5. 5 Stir in wine, vegetable broth, tamari, thyme, bay leaves, and cayenne pepper while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Carefully add mushroom-onion mixture; bring to a simmer.
  6. 6 Reduce heat to low; simmer, partly covered, until carrots and onions are tender and sauce has thickened, 30 to 40 minutes.

By Scott Horten

Chef John's Coq au Vin

Chef John's Coq au Vin

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
90 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Season chicken thighs all over with salt and black pepper.
  2. 2 Cook bacon in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, using a slotted spoon, leaving drippings in the skillet.
  3. 3 Increase the heat to high; place chicken thighs, skin-sides down, into the skillet. Cook until browned, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate; drain and discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings from the skillet.
  4. 4 Reduce the heat to medium-high. Add mushrooms, onion, and shallots with a pinch of salt to the skillet; cook until golden and caramelized, 7 to 12 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir flour and butter into mushroom mixture until completely incorporated, about 1 minute.
  6. 6 Pour red wine into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Stir in bacon and thyme; simmer until wine is reduced by about ⅓, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chicken broth; return chicken thighs to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
  7. 7 Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven; cook for 30 minutes. Spoon skillet juices over chicken; continue cooking until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near not but not touching the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a platter.
  8. 8 Place the skillet over high heat; reduce skillet juices, skimming fat off top as necessary, until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper; remove and discard thyme. Pour sauce over chicken to serve.

By John Mitzewich

Tomato Galette

Tomato Galette

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make the crust: Combine flour, cornmeal, salt, and frozen butter in a food processor. Pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add vinegar and ice water and pulse again until mixture comes together in clumps, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  2. 2 Wrap dough up in plastic wrap and shape into a disc. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Combine goat cheese, egg yolk, kosher salt, pepper, cayenne, and basil in a bowl. Mix using a spatula until smooth and soft.
  4. 4 Place dough on a lightly floured work surface and sprinkle top with flour. Roll out into 1/8-inch-thick circle, about 13 inches in diameter. Roll dough over the rolling pin and transfer onto a thin 12-inch round pizza pan; refrigerate until ready to use.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  6. 6 Mix tomatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and Dijon mustard together in a bowl.
  7. 7 Drop spoonfuls of the cheese mixture onto the dough and spread evenly, leaving about 1 ½-inch space on the sides. Place tomato mixture on top of cheese using a slotted spoon. Fold excess dough up and over tomatoes, creating a pleat every 3 inches or so by gently pressing and folding.
  8. 8 Combine beaten egg and water in a small bowl; brush over crust. Sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over galette.
  9. 9 Place a foil-lined pan on the rack under galette to catch any possible drips. Bake in the preheated oven until well browned on bottom and top, 30 to 35 minutes.
  10. 10 Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining olive oil and sea salt. Serve room temperature or chilled.

By John Mitzewich

Seafood Sausage

Seafood Sausage

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt 2 teaspoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute shallots until soft and sweetened, about 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
  2. 2 Combine sole, salmon, and shrimp in a food processor. Add bread crumbs. Pour in egg whites and whole egg. Season with kosher salt and cayenne pepper. Add the cooled shallots and parsley.
  3. 3 Cover processor and pulse on and off, starting with short pulses and transitioning to longer ones, until mixture is well blended and clumps together at the blade. Transfer mixture to a bowl, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
  4. 4 Transfer 1/4 of the sausage mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap. Shape into a log with dampened fingertips. Roll in the plastic, twisting the ends to seal. Lay the log onto a piece of aluminum foil and roll it up. Twist the ends in opposite directions, but not too tightly. Fold the ends back. Repeat with the remaining sausage mixture.
  5. 5 Bring a pot of water to a simmer. Add the sausages and submerge them with a plate. Cover pot and simmer on low for 20 minutes.
  6. 6 Transfer sausages into a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process. Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the water and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  7. 7 Peel foil off of the sausages over a piece of paper towel. Snip off 1 end of the plastic wrap and squeeze the sausage out through the opening. Trim off any unsightly chunks.
  8. 8 Melt remaining butter in a pan over medium heat. Cook sausages in the hot butter, turning until browned all over, 5 to 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the sausages reads 140 degrees F (60 degrees C), 5 to 6 minutes more. Repeat with remaining sausages.
  9. 9 Pour water and lemon juice into the same pan and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by 1/2, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add cold butter and parsley. Swirl pan until butter is melted; season with salt and swirl once more. Spoon sauce over the sausages.

By John Mitzewich

Chef John's Cassoulet

Chef John's Cassoulet

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
230 min
Total
730 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour chicken stock into a large pot. Add pancetta, bones from duck confit, and drained beans. Tie bay leaves, peppercorns, thyme sprigs, and garlic cloves into a small square of cheesecloth to create a bouquet garni; add to the pot. Stir and bring to a simmer over high heat; skim off any foamy scum that forms if desired. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until beans are almost tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
  2. 2 Sprinkle pork pieces with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add pork and brown for 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add sausage to the skillet and cook until nicely browned on all sides, turning occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes. Cut sausages in half and transfer to the bowl with pork pieces.
  3. 3 Remove fat and skin from duck confit and add to the same skillet. Cook over medium heat until fat is rendered, about 3 minutes. Transfer all fat and browned pieces from the skillet to a mixing bowl. Add melted butter. Stir in bread crumbs and chopped parsley; stir until mixture looks like damp sand. Mix in about 1/4 to 1/2 cup bean cooking liquid.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. 5 Place onion, carrot, and celery in the same skillet used to brown the meats; add a pinch of salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until onion is translucent and the mixture turns golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomato paste; cook and stir until tomato paste starts to caramelize and stick to the bottom of the pan, 3 or 4 minutes. Pour in white wine; cook and stir until most of the wine evaporates, 5 or 6 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. 6 Drain beans over a large bowl to retain all the cooking liquid. Discard bones and bouquet garni.
  7. 7 Place drained beans into a large shallow baking dish or cast iron skillet (about 12 inches in diameter and 3 inches deep). Stir in cooked vegetables and about 1 cup cooking liquid. Add pork pieces and distribute evenly among the beans. Top with shredded duck confit. Nestle sausage halves into bean mixture.
  8. 8 Ladle cooking liquid into the baking dish until beans are nearly submerged. Spread bread crumb mixture evenly over the top but don't press into liquid. Use your fingertips to make gentle indentations on the crumb surface for better browning.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 2 hours. Remove from the oven and create a small well in the center of the cassoulet crust. Ladle about 1/2 cup cooking liquid (or as needed) into the well to rehydrate the mixture. Use a fork to gently poke into the cassoulet to ensure the liquid is evenly distributed, but try not to disturb the crusty surface.
  10. 10 Continue baking until surface is crispy and caramelized, meat is fork-tender, and beans are creamy and tender, about 30 to 45 more minutes.
  11. 11 Serve in large bowls with a spoonful or two of hot cooking liquid. Top with chopped fresh parsley.

By John Mitzewich

Roasted White Asparagus with Herbes de Provence

Roasted White Asparagus with Herbes de Provence

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Arrange asparagus in a casserole dish; brush with olive oil. Sprinkle herbes de Provence, salt, and black pepper over asparagus.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

By Howard

Chicken French (Rochester, NY Style)

Chicken French (Rochester, NY Style)

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Whisk beaten eggs, sugar, and Parmesan cheese in another bowl until the mixture is thoroughly blended and the sugar has dissolved.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the oil shimmers. Dip chicken breasts into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and gently lay them into the skillet. Pan-fry chicken breasts until golden brown and no longer pink in the middle, about 6 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. 3 In the same skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter, and stir in garlic. Add sherry, lemon juice, and chicken base. Bring the sauce to a simmer, and stir until smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Be sure to dissolve any brown flavor bits from the bottom of the skillet as you stir.
  4. 4 Return chicken breasts to the sauce, and gently simmer for about 15 minutes. To serve, place a chicken breast on a plate, and top with sauce.

By rocgrandma

Chef John's Steak Diane

Chef John's Steak Diane

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season steaks generously on both sides with salt. Allow steaks to come to room temperature while you make the sauce.
  2. 2 Stir together demi-glace, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a skillet over very high heat, swirling carefully to evenly cover surface. When oil reaches a smoking point, transfer steaks to oil; add a few chunks of butter. Sear meat on high heat until brown on each side, 2 to 3 minutes per side; keep them on the rare side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 125 degrees F (52 degrees C). Transfer steaks to a warm plate.
  4. 4 Stir shallots into skillet; cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; pour in Cognac. Carefully ignite with a fireplace lighter. When alcohol burns off and flames go out, return skillet to high heat and bring to a boil; cook, stirring, a few minutes to reduce slightly. Add demi-glace mixture, cream, and any accumulated juices from the steak. Cook on high heat just until sauce starts to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer steaks back to pan and reduce heat to low. Gently simmer until meat is heated through and cooked to your desired level of doneness.
  5. 5 Transfer to hot plates and serve with a generous spoonful or two of sauce. Sprinkle with chives.

By John Mitzewich

Tilapia en Papillote (Tilapia in Parchment)

Tilapia en Papillote (Tilapia in Parchment)

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a baking sheet so that the bottoms of the packets will brown when baked.
  2. 2 Prepare 4 sheets of parchment paper by folding each sheet in half and placing a tilapia fillet centered onto one side of the fold of each sheet. Season the tilapia with salt and black pepper. Top the fillets with equal amounts of tomato, garlic, basil, and capers. Sprinkle lemon juice over the fillets. Place 1 tablespoon butter atop the fish. Drizzle white wine over the fillets.
  3. 3 Roll up the sides of the paper first, then the top, leaving 1/2-inch space along one edge; fold to seal. Grease the bottoms of the packets with 1 tablespoon butter and arrange on the baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

By Paula Hynick

How to Make Coquilles Saint-Jacques

How to Make Coquilles Saint-Jacques

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add shallots and sauté until translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, salt, and black pepper; increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring often, until mushrooms are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Pour wine into the pan and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; bring to a simmer.
  3. 3 Gently place scallops into wine and poach in the mushroom mixture until barely firm, about 2 minutes per side; transfer scallops to a bowl. Strain mushroom mixture into another bowl, reserving mushrooms and cooking liquid separately.
  4. 4 Return strained liquid to skillet, pour in any accumulated juices from scallops, and stir in cream. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring often, until cream sauce is reduced by about half, about 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let mixture cool for 1 minute.
  5. 5 Quickly whisk egg yolk into cream sauce until combined. Transfer skillet to a work surface (such as a heatproof countertop or cutting board) and stir 2 in teaspoons tarragon, lemon zest, and cayenne pepper.
  6. 6 Divide mushroom mixture into scallop shells, spreading it out to cover the bottoms of shells; place about 3 scallops onto each portion. Spoon cream sauce over scallops to coat; let sauce drizzle down into mushrooms. Sprinkle lightly with Gruyère cheese and paprika.
  7. 7 Preheat the oven's broiler. Slightly crinkle a large sheet of aluminum foil and place onto a baking sheet. Place filled shells onto foil and press lightly to help them stay level.
  8. 8 Broil in the preheated oven until bubbling and cheese is lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes.
  9. 9 Transfer to serving plates lined with napkins to prevent shells from tipping; garnish each portion with 2 crossed tarragon leaves.

By John Mitzewich

Air-Fried Ratatouille, Italian-Style

Air-Fried Ratatouille, Italian-Style

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place eggplant, zucchini, tomato, bell peppers, and onion in a bowl. Add cayenne pepper, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well to distribute everything evenly. Drizzle in oil, wine, and vinegar, mixing to coat all the vegetables.
  3. 3 Pour vegetable mixture into a baking dish and insert it into the basket of the air fryer. Cook for 8 minutes. Stir; cook for another 8 minutes. Stir again and continue cooking until tender, stirring every 5 minutes, 10 to 15 minutes more. Turn off the air fryer, leaving the dish inside. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

By Buckwheat Queen

Chef John's Salmon in Parchment

Chef John's Salmon in Parchment

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Fold two pieces of parchment paper in half; cut a half-circle starting at each crease. You should have two heart-shaped pieces of parchment when unfolded. Coat both sides of each parchment heart with olive oil.
  3. 3 Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
  4. 4 While potatoes simmering, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus, and cook uncovered until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the asparagus is cold, drain well, and set aside.
  5. 5 Place 1 salmon fillet, half the asparagus, and half the potatoes in the middle of one side of one prepared parchment paper heart. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Fold other half of paper heart over; seal parchment edge by making overlapping folds around the edge. At the end, fold the last crease in the opposite direction of the rest to ensure it seals. Repeat with the second piece of prepared parchment and remaining ingredients. Place pouches on a baking sheet.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes before cutting parchment open. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork.

By John Mitzewich