140912 salad sweet pecans gorgonzola shallot vinaigrette dave lieberman Recipes

london broil, olive oil, recipe dave s rub , recipe follows, chili powder, dried oregano, sweet paprika, garlic powder, salt, grinds black pepper

store bought bone-in spiral ham, water, maple syrup, dark brown sugar, whole-grain dijon mustard, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, pumpernickel bread, assorted mustards, pickled shallots, cornichons, assorted cheeses

beets, olive oil, shallot, finely chopped, juice of 1 lemon, leaves from about 10 sprigs thyme, good pinches salt, grinds fresh black pepper, watercress, cold goat cheese

beets, ruby red grapefruit, alfalfa sprouts, trimmed, extra-virgin olive oil, shallot, minced, salt, grinds black pepper, red wine vinegar, thyme leaves from 10 delicate sprigs

yukon or baby white potatoes, green beans, trimmed, mayonnaise, whole grain dijon mustard, shallot minced, red wine vinegar, grinds black pepper, chopped flat-leaf parsley

beets, olive oil, kosher salt, ground black pepper, baby arugula, granny smith apple (thin sliced ), anjou pears (thin sliced ), red onion (small cut in half and thin sliced ), chopped pecans , not too fine rough chopped (1/4 for a garnish), gorgonzola, duck breasts, olive oil, kosher salt, ground black pepper, anjou pear (ripe, peeled and mashed with a fork), shallot, diced fine, rice wine vinegar (apple cider vinegar will work, the rice wine is a much better taste), apple cider (apple juice will work), olive oil, garlic, minced, dijon mustard, fresh thyme, kosher salt, ground black pepper

whole wheat pasta (cooked ), head cauliflower (core removed and broken into small florets), olive oil, shallots (minced ), chicken stock, parmesan cheese (grated , plus more for garnish), salt and black pepper (to taste)

head iceberg lettuce, cut in wedges, bacon, slices (chopped and cooked ), red onion, diced fine, black olives, diced fine, seedless cucumber, fine chopped, italian vinaigrette (your favorite store bought will work fine), tomatoes, cut in half and roasted, olive oil, salt for the tomato, black pepper for the tomato, shallots, finely chopped, butter, gorgonzola, heavy cream, pepper (for the sauce)

rigatoni, olive oil, butter, shallot, minced, garlic, pressed, all-purpose flour, white wine, milk, ground nutmeg, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed of excess water, ricotta cheese, eggs, lightly beaten, smoked or fresh mozzarella, grated

carrots, peeled, ends trimmed and sliced, ginger, peeled and roughly chopped, shallots, peeled and sliced, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, water, superfine sugar, vegetable oil, salt, head iceberg lettuce, quartered and cored, freshly chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish, red thai chile, seeded, deveined and thinly sliced, for garnish

vegetable oil, brussels sprouts, trimmed, salt, butter, chopped shallots, chicken broth

baguette, white meat tuna packed in water, drained, capers, drained, shallot, minced, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley leaves, grinds of black pepper

golden delicious apples (about 3 lb), granulated sugar, juice of 1 lemon, brandy, ground cinnamon, walnuts or pecans, chopped, all-purpose flour, rolled oats, dark brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, cold butter, cut into small pieces, vanilla ice cream , as an accompaniment

golden raisins, red raisins, orange, rind finely chopped, brandy, butter, softened, light brown sugar, eggs, at room temperature, all-purpose flour, allspice, ground cinnamon, salt, chopped dried pineapple, chopped raw pecans

canola or safflower oil, star anise, whole, few dashes red chili flakes, garlic, crushed with skins still on, wild sea bass, skin on and scored, salt and freshly ground black pepper, corn salad with figs and peaches, recipe follows

boneless skinless chicken breasts, whole milk plain yogurt, garlic, pressed, ginger, grated, cardamom pods, cracked with the back of a chef s knife, curry powder, dried red chili flakes, ground coriander, sweet paprika, honey, salt, grinds black pepper, vegetable oil, onion, cut into medium dice, tomato paste, half-and-half, basmati rice , for serving

bone-in leg of lamb, salt, pepper, vegetable oil, garlic, onions, rosemary, whole cinnamon sticks, a few whole cloves, sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, pitted prunes, good pale ale

mixed greens or romaine lettuce (no iceberg), pear (any variety), apple (slightly tart ones best, like granny smith), dried cherries (sulfite and sugar free) or cranberries, crumbled feta or gorgonzola (feta for sweeter, gorgonzola for more contrast), raspberry vinaigrette (i use store-bought , cherry vinaigrette also works), crumbled walnuts (optional)