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Frisee Salad with Winter Spiced Poached Pears

Recipe and photo courtesy of Liz Harris (Floating Kitchen) Serves 4 (or 8 as a starter) INGREDIENTS For the pears 2 firm pears, peeled, halved and cored (Bosc or similar) 3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed 1/4 cup (60 ml) maple syrup (Grade B, if you can find it) 1 tablespoon (15 ml) brandy 1/2 fresh vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped For the dressing and salad 3 tablespoons (45 ml) champagne or white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon (15 ml) reserved poaching liquid 1/8 teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt 1/8 teaspoon (1.25 ml) pepper 2 … Read More

Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Courtesy of Liz Harris (Floating Kitchen) Makes about 1 quart (0.9 liter) INGREDIENTS For the Ice Cream Base 6 egg yolks 1/4 cup (48 g) white sugar 1/4 cup brown (50 g) sugar 1/8 teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream 5 cinnamon sticks Ground cinnamon, for garnish, if desired For the Caramel Sauce 1/2 cup (96 g)sugar 1/4 cup (60 ml) water 3 tablespoons (43 g) salted butter, cubed and at room temperature 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy whipping cream 1 pinch sea salt … Read More

Rack of Lamb with Pomegranate-Coffee Sauce

Recipe and photo courtesy of Liz Harris (Floating Kitchen) Serves 4 to 6 INGREDIENTS For the lamb 1 cup (240 ml) warm coffee 1/4 cup (150 g) brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup (120 ml) balsamic vinegar 2 cups (480 ml) pomegranate juice 2 racks (about 1 pound/0.9 kg each) of lamb, frenched Salt and pepper 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter DIRECTIONS At least 4 hours or up to overnight in advance, marinate the lamb. In a medium bowl combine the warm coffee and the brown sugar, stirring until the brown sugar is dissolved. Stir in the … Read More

Cranberry-BBQ Salmon Sous Vide

Recipe and photographs courtesy of Liz Harris (Floating Kitchen) Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 2 ( 5-ounces/145 g each) boneless salmon fillets (skin on or off) Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish For the marinade 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cranberry sauce (pureed if chunky) 2 tablespoons (30 ml) BBQ sauce 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cranberry juice 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh lime juice 1/8 teaspoon (0.6 ml) salt DIRECTIONS In a wide, shallow bowl, stir together marinade ingredients. Remove about 1½ tablespoons (20 ml) of the marinade and reserve it for step 8. Add the salmon … Read More