96 toasts with and port Recipes

pears - peeled, cored and sliced, port wine, shallots, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, assorted salad greens, crumbled gorgonzola cheese, chopped walnuts, toasted

dried figs, halved (1 lb), port wine, dry red wine, brown sugar, grated orange rind, whole star anise, cinnamon stick, cream, toasted slivered almonds

pitted dark sweet cherries, cherry-flavored gelatin, unflavored gelatin, boiling water, sugar, port or sweet red wine, lemon juice, cream cheese, softened, pecans, chopped and toasted, garnishes: whipped cream , fresh cranberries

racks of lamb (2 lb each), salt, divided, water, onion, finely chopped, canola oil, garlic clove, minced, cornstarch, port wine or 1/2 cup grape juice plus 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth, dried figs, halved, pepper, coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted

brown sugar , packed, butter, softened, stilton cheese, crumbled, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, chopped, bartlett pears, peeled, apple juice, port wine

stilton, crumbled (about 2 cups) and softened, cream cheese, softened, tawny port or medium-dry sherry, or to taste, chopped toasted and skinned hazelnuts plus additional for garnish if desired, melba toast as an accompaniment

walnuts, toasted and cooled, raw almonds, toasted and cooled, tightly packed (3 oz) dried apples, turkish apricots, by 1-inch wide) strips orange zest, any white pith removed, allspice, cinnamon, ruby port or medium dry concord grape wine, golden raisins (3 oz)

dried currant, tawny port (or as needed), toasted coarse breadcrumbs, lightly packed coarsely chopped fresh mint, lightly packed coarsely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts, toasted to a light golden brown, eggs, lightly beaten (the eggs won tsp be cooked hotter than 130*f, so if salmonella is a concern, use pasteurized eggs, or), rolled and tied boneless leg of lamb

worcestershire sauce, mirin, soy sauce, ginger, thinly sliced , smashed, ketchup, chopped garlic, chopped shallots, honey, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, chile paste, ground black pepper, racks lamb, trimmed and frenched, hunan style eggplant , recipe follows, miso and plum sauce, recipe follows, cilantro and mint vinaigrette, recipe follows, julienne green onions, cilantro sprigs, peeled, thinly sliced garlic, oil, for deep-frying, japanese-style soy sauce, chinese-style soy sauce, mushroom soy sauce, peanut oil, sugar, chile paste, shaoxing rice wine, rice vinegar, cornstarch, cold water, chinese eggplant, ends trimmed , cut into 1-inch roll-cut pieces, peanut oil, peeled, smashed garlic, peeled, sliced shallots, ginger, peeled, sliced , smashed, green onions , cut into 2-inch pieces, star anise, crushed, black peppercorns, crushed, plum wine, port, red wine, lamb demi-glace, chicken stock, raspberry or blackberry puree, red miso paste, neriume (japanese apricot paste), butter, salt , pepper, and sugar, mustard powder, water, cilantro leaves, mint leaves, egg yolk, peanuts, toasted, cashews, toasted, lemon juice, pickled ginger, pickled ginger vinegar, peanut oil, salt , pepper, and sugar

eggs, fine sugar, flour , sifted, rind of 1/2 lemon, milk, vanilla bean, egg yolks, lychees, raspberries, cream sherry, brandy, port, gelatin (to make raspberry jelly), raspberry juice (a little bit cold and 2 1/2 cups warm, to make raspberry jelly), strawberry jam, blanched almonds, cream, crystallized fruits (green and red cherries, angelicas, and apricots), toasted almonds

onions, mild-flavored oil , such as almond or safflower, port, chicken stock, salt and freshly ground black pepper, bouquet garni (fresh thyme, bay leaf, and celery stalk tied together), thick) slices french bread, toasted, grated gruyere

butter (3/4 stick), garlic cloves, minced, shrimp, shelled, cleaned and halved lengthwise, sliced mushrooms, whipping cream, sweet sherry or 6 tbsp port wine, dried basil, dried oregano, brandy, toast points or fettuccine

blue cheese, cream cheese, softened sweet butter, port, fresh black pepper, chopped toasted walnuts

spinach, peeled shallots, chopped, toasted pine nuts, craisins, olive oil, port wine, craisins, butter

bosc pears, halved, cored , sliced in eighths, shallots, peeled, halved, chilled butter, cut into small pieces, apple cider, honey, fresh lemon juice, garlic, minced, raspberry vinegar, basil, grapeseed oil, salt, freshly ground pepper, port wine, salad greens, crumbled blue cheese, toasted walnut pieces, dir

frozen puff pastry, thawed, egg, beaten, cold water, blue cheese, crumbled, hazelnuts, toasted, skin removed and diced, divided, shallots, chopped, butter, dried mission figs, chopped, ruby port, dried thyme

dried figs, halved (about 1 lb), port or other sweet red wine, dry red wine, brown sugar, grated orange rind, whole star anise, cinnamon stick, whipping cream, almonds, toasted

mesclun (mixed baby lettuces, like mche, frise, radicchio, baby spinach, etc.), dried cranberries, almonds, sliced and toasted, ground cinnamon, vegetable oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, crumbed stilton cheese (or blue cheese), ruby port, raspberry vinegar, sugar, water, tabasco sauce (can add a couple of more if your daring!)