Chateaubriand for Two
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Season tenderloin with Essence. Heat a large saute pan over high heat, add the oil and sear meat well on all sides. Transfer meat to a roasting rack set in a roasting pan and roast 15 minutes for medium-rare. ... [... more]
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Stuffed Rack of Lamb for Two
To make the Marinade: Zest the lemon with a fine grater, taking care to only remove the yellow peel—the white pith beneath it is bitter. Use the lemon juice for cocktails, or splash a bit into the marinade if you really love citrus. Mix all the ... [... more]
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Creme Fraiche and Herb Sauce:
For the sauce: In a small bowl combine the creme fraiche, herbs, lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper. Assemble the canapes: Dab a teaspoon or of creme fraiche sauce on 1 side of the pumpernickel slices. Place 1 or 2 large flakes or chunks of ... [... more]
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Omelet for Two
Cut the bacon crosswise in 1-inch slices. Cook the bacon in an 8-inch ovenproof saute pan over medium-low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Drain the bacon on paper towels and discard the fat from the pan. Add the ... [... more]
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Mushroom Veloute:
Mix milk, flour, 5 whole eggs, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of salt and freshly ground pepper and minced garlic until the dough forms. Allow to rest for 30 minutes. Over a pot of salted boiling water, pass the dough through a perforated pan or spaetzle ... [... more]
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The Life Span of Rice
Combine the rice and vegetables in a large bowl. Combine with your favorite vinaigrette, season with salt and pepper, and toss well. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add the onions, garlic, and cabbage and ... [... more]
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Roasted Bone-in Rib-Eye for Two
Set a 10-inch saute pan over medium-high heat. Season the steak with the salt and pepper. Add the oil to the pan, and, once hot, place the steak, fat side down, in the hot pan. Sear the steak until well caramelized and most of the fat has ... [... more]
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Lemon Scented Creme Brulee for Two
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of the sugar and the lemon zest. In a small saucepan heat the cream over medium heat until warm. Do not allow cream to boil. Whisk in the sugar-zest mixture, remove the pan from the heat and allow mixture ... [... more]
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Crabmeat-Stuffed Lobster for Two
Fill a large stockpot 3/4 full with salted water and bring to a boil. Plunge the lobster headfirst into the boiling water and cook, covered, until firm and almost cooked through, about 7 minutes. Drain and transfer with tongs to a large bowl ... [... more]
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Chicken Valdostana for Two
Coat chicken breast in flour, then saute chicken in butter for about 4 minutes on each side. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover chicken with prosciutto and cheese. Pour vermouth over chicken and reduce until vermouth evaporates. Add tomato sauce ... [... more]
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Perfect Porterhouse Steak for Two
Heat a grill pan over moderately-high heat. Pat the steak dry with paper towels, then rub it with the oil and sprinkle it generously with salt and pepper. Place the steak on the grill pan and cook until well seared on 1 side, 6 to 8 minutes. Turn ... [... more]
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Mixed Garden Salad for Two
Salad dressing of your choice, such as blue cheese, miso-sesame, poppy seed, and thousand island In a large serving bowl, toss together the lettuce leaves, bell peppers, sugar snaps, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, radish, scallion, and carrot ... [... more]
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