Blue Cheese Tartlets Source: Williams-Sonoma 8 oz tart pastry dough (or frozen puff pastry)3 oz spinach or Swiss Chard1 egg2/3 cups heavy cream¾ cup freshly grated Emmenthaler Cheese¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmegsalt and pepper3 oz Blue Cheese (Roquefort, Gorgonzola, etc.)2 Tablespoons pine nuts If using tart pastry, prepare the dough and refrigeratate 30 minutes before…

Black Olive Tapenade 2 large garlic cloves1 ¾ cups pitted Kalamata olives4 anchovy fillets1 ½ tablespoons drained capers2 to 4 Tablespoons fresh basil1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice¼ cup olive oilsalt/pepper to taste Finely chop the garlic cloves in a food processor. Add olives, anchovies, capers, basil . Process until almost smooth. Add lemon juice. With…

Asparagus Ravioli ¾ lb. Asparagus ¼ cup butter 1 green onion 1 clove garlic Salt and Pepper 3 Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil or 1 tbsp dried basil ¼ cup water 1 tbsp. All purpose flour 10 egg roll wrappers or won ton wrappers 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Cut asparagus stalks into 2…

Asparagus – Cream Of Asparagus Soup 1 pound of fresh asparagus, cut into ½ pieces. Reserve Tips.1 small minced garlic clove4 cups chicken broth1 cup heavy cream3 to 4 tablespoons butter/margarine3 to 4 tablespoons floursalt and pepperOptional:  Add some fresh Thyme.Garnish with garlic, parmesan croutons. Melt butter or margarine and add flour making a roux….

Asian chicken lettuce cups==========================Use this as an outline. Measurements are just approximate. I don’t measure anything. 1 or 2 tablespoons peanut oil1 pound of chicken breasts ground, or lean ground pork1 minced garlic clove1 or 2 teaspoons minced ginger1/2 cup chopped  onionchicken brothsalt 3 green onions choppedBean sproutsfresh chopped cilantroLettuce Leaves Heat oil and saute…

Basic Leek and Potato Soup Julia’s and Jacque Pepin Note: I always add fresh thyme and garlic when I make this soup. Serve hot or cold. Julia’s 2 Tablespoons butter3 cups sliced leeks, white and palest green, trimmed and rinsed.1 ½ cups slicked onions about 6 ounces or 2 medium.2 tablespoons flour6 cups water4 cups…