86 cassis blackb Recipes

sized figs , quartered at the top along half the length of the fruit, humboldt fog goat cheese, italian prosciutto , each slice cut in half lengthwise, a few tbsp blackberry honey, a few tbsp balsamic reduction, basil leaves, for garnish

extra-virgin olive oil, creme de cassis (black-currant liqueur) or grenadine, chopped shallots, minced peeled fresh ginger, sherry wine vinegar, ruby red grapefruits, head of butter lettuce, leaves separated, avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, sliced

dry red wine, sugar, orange juice, lemon peel (yellow part only ), firm but ripe medium-size pears, peeled , stems left attached, halved lengthwise, cored, cassis (black-currant-flavored liqueur; optional), triple-creme cheese (such as explorateur, saint andre, boursault or brillat-savarin), cut into 4 wedges

baskets strawberries, hulled and halved or quartered (depending on size of berries), creme de cassis liqueur, sugar, fresh lemon juice, chilled whipping cream, powdered sugar

mixed fresh fruit such as raspberries , blackberries, red or white currants (left on stems if desired), pink gooseberries (see cooks note), blueberries, strawberries, and cherries (pitted or halved if large), sugar, fresh lemon verbena, water, fresh lemon juice , or to taste, cassis sorbet

cream cheese, softened, sour cream, confectioners sugar , or to taste, vanilla, fresh lemon juice, blackberries (11 oz), granulated sugar, cassis (optional), fresh lemon juice

heavy cream, raspberry jam, fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), chopped fine, unsweetened chocolate, chopped fine, cassis , or to taste

shellfish scraps , such as lobster bodies and shrimp shells, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper, onions, chopped, carrot, chopped, stalk celery, chopped, tomato paste, white wine, vegetable stock or water, tomatoes, chopped, fresh dill, juice of 1 lemon, saffron, fresh basil, fresh parsley, clams, mussels, extra-virgin olive oil, shrimp, scallops, four 3-oz pieces fresh fish , such as a grouper and salmon, lobster tails, cut in half, diced cooked potatoes, freshly diced tomatoes, chopped fresh basil , chives and scallions, fennel, shaved, croutons, for garnish, saffron aioli, for garnish (a mixture of roasted garlic,saffron, mayonnaise, lemon juice and salt and pepper), saffron aioli, for garnish (a mixture of roasted garlic, saffron, mayonnaise, lemon juice and salt and pepper)

hard-boiled eggs , split in half lengthwise, yolk removed, reserved yolks, prepared mustard, miracle whip, worcestershire sauce, course ground pepper, paprika for garnish (optional)

baking soda, buttermilk, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, eggs, beaten

pink grapefruits (about 14 oz each), sugar, water, creme de cassis, fresh mint sprigs (optional)

purchased lemon curd, creme de cassis (black currant-flavored liqueur), plain yogurt , creme fraiche or sour cream (not low-fat or nonfat), oranges, peel and white pith removed, fruit sliced, slices quartered, basket strawberries, hulled, halved, fresh mint sprigs

unbleached all purpose flour, sugar, grated lime peel, salt, chilled unsalted butter , cut into pieces, egg yolk, cold water, sugar, whipping cream, dry white wine, eggs, egg yolks, grated lime peel, cornstarch, fresh lime juice, water, vanilla bean, sugar, egg whites, fruit-flavored liqueur , such as creme de cassis, raspberry liqueur (framboise) or grand marnier, sugar, grated lime peel, assorted fresh berries , such as blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, boysenberries and sliced, hulled strawberries, mint leaves (optional)

creme de cassis (black-currant liqueur), sugar, divided, fresh lemon juice , or to taste, mixed berries (1 1/4 lb), halved or quartered if large, chilled heavy cream, vanilla ice cream, raspberry sorbet

white peaches, halved, pitted, each half cut into 4 wedges, peach ice cream, creme de cassis (black-currant liqueur) plus additional for drizzling, chilled brut champagne or sparkling wine

mango sorbet (4 cups), vanilla ice cream (2 cups), fresh blackberries (1 1/2 cups), sugar, creme de cassis (black-currant liqueur)