Ah, Duck Confit. So fancy sounding, so easy to make and preserve in your fridge for, well, maybe ever. Happily you won’t have to find out how long it lasts because once you’ve got it, you’ll eat it. Start here: Duck Confit for a recipe. And then…
Duck Confit Salad
Yield: 2 large or 4 small salads
2 confit [...]
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I deviated pretty far from this recipe at today’s farmer’s market, but my new friends in Katonah-Lewisboro didn’t mind at all! The big reason for changing it was that there were no pumpkins when I arrived. A few different winter squashes took the place of the pumpkin and it was delicious.
Curried Pumpkin Soup
Serves 4
2 [...]
The waning days of summer mean plump ripe melons, tomatoes, jalepenos and more herbs than the farmers know what to do with. Cilantro was a dollar a bunch at today’s market! Here’s a sweet twist on salsa, or a savory twist on fruit salad.
Savory Melon Salsa
Serve over fish or next to a burger as a [...]
Its rare that I post twice in one day, but I must share this with you. Here’s how it started:
Pineapple-Scotch Bonnet Glaze (for grilled chicken)
3 small cans pineapple juice
1 scotch bonnet, split, seeds removed
1 clove garlic, crushed
a big pinch of kosher salt
Place all the ingredients in a saucepan. Place over low heat and reduce to [...]
So, not to brag or anything but one of the women that sampled these said these are “CRAZY GOOD!” Another said, “These are the best thing I’ve ever eaten.” Try them at home! They are super easy, the batter is kind of a cross between omelet and crepe and its a great use for zucchini [...]
After a few weeks off from the cooking demos today was my first day back. I left in summer and while technically it is still the same season, the fall bounty is starting to roll in off the fields. This is a delicious transitional soup for the change of seasons. Enjoy!
Sweet & Cheesy Corn Chowder
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I am an ICE alum. this post got me thinking of the salad we made in class with duck confit and chestnuts. But I like your take, duck confit is so rich, it needs some acidity provided by the oranges. Love what you are doing. Keep up the great work.
Hey Abby! Great to hear from you – thanks for the feedback. I’m not a huge fan of chestnuts, and I love the freshness from the oranges. What are you up to?