tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43475584688905278412011-11-15T20:31:11.930-08:00Cook, Create and CollaborateBen Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624634609675401707noreply@blogger.comBlogger41100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347558468890527841.post-75542098472946079182009-04-16T20:47:00.000-07:002009-04-16T20:48:51.595-07:00http://www.davidlebovitz.com/archives/2009/04/perfect_panna_cotta.html<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4347558468890527841-7554209847294607918?l=benebenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ben Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624634609675401707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347558468890527841.post-26087304397715733762009-04-10T20:06:00.000-07:002009-04-10T20:47:26.343-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rXDjnEVsdRQ/SeASejJmeXI/AAAAAAAAABg/qu8MIgpIf4s/s1600-h/P1010002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rXDjnEVsdRQ/SeASejJmeXI/AAAAAAAAABg/qu8MIgpIf4s/s400/P1010002.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323275075592812914" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rXDjnEVsdRQ/SeASG-EFPfI/AAAAAAAAABY/qWFEHI7Ct50/s1600-h/P1010005.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rXDjnEVsdRQ/SeASG-EFPfI/AAAAAAAAABY/qWFEHI7Ct50/s400/P1010005.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323274670500560370" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rXDjnEVsdRQ/SeALxnKy4uI/AAAAAAAAABQ/OzxkEIiz1g8/s1600-h/P1010008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 374px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rXDjnEVsdRQ/SeALxnKy4uI/AAAAAAAAABQ/OzxkEIiz1g8/s400/P1010008.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323267706507682530" /></a><br />Curly Escarole Salad<div><br /></div><div>This salad is great in the spring and summer when escarole, haricot vert, and tomatoes are young and vibrant.  This salad is inspired from spain.</div><div><br /></div><div>Vinaigrette</div><div>Smoked paprika            <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>2 teaspoon</div><div>Shallot, fine diced<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>1 small</div><div>Red wine vinegar<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>1 tablespoon</div><div>Dijon mustard<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>1 teaspoon</div><div>Salt <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>to taste</div><div>Pepper<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>3 cranks</div><div>Extra Virgin Olive Oil<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>3 tablespoons</div><div><br /></div><div>For the Salad</div><div>Haricot vert (Green Beans) <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>1/4 pound</div><div>Cherry Tomatoes<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>small handful</div><div>Curly Escarole <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>1 head</div><div>Almonds, chopped<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>1/4 cup</div><div>Manchego cheese<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>4 slices</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4347558468890527841-2608730439771573376?l=benebenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ben Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624634609675401707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347558468890527841.post-59942672365984866942009-04-08T21:32:00.000-07:002009-04-08T22:05:48.792-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rXDjnEVsdRQ/Sd17qpA9J0I/AAAAAAAAABI/LCiqR4yLFzg/s1600-h/P1010048.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rXDjnEVsdRQ/Sd17qpA9J0I/AAAAAAAAABI/LCiqR4yLFzg/s400/P1010048.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322546307116377922" /></a>grilling fresh spring onions and chicken<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rXDjnEVsdRQ/Sd17qVhM5mI/AAAAAAAAABA/KK3xGNwaWrk/s1600-h/P1010045.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rXDjnEVsdRQ/Sd17qVhM5mI/AAAAAAAAABA/KK3xGNwaWrk/s400/P1010045.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322546301882918498" /></a>Marinade for chicken and onions<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rXDjnEVsdRQ/Sd17qSqFW1I/AAAAAAAAAA4/PjNJDICZK7k/s1600-h/P1010044.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rXDjnEVsdRQ/Sd17qSqFW1I/AAAAAAAAAA4/PjNJDICZK7k/s400/P1010044.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322546301114866514" /></a>Sauce<br /><br /><br />Orange and Date Chicken<div><br /></div><div>cutting kumquats with a serrated knife seperating out seeds as you go.<br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rXDjnEVsdRQ/Sd17qL2CO7I/AAAAAAAAAAw/dt-_74gt7eg/s400/P1010043.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322546299285945266" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rXDjnEVsdRQ/Sd17p7CF_XI/AAAAAAAAAAo/iwSGPj7BFsI/s400/P1010038.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322546294773120370" /> Kumquat and Date Sauce</div><div>This sauce goes with chicken, duck, and even fish.</div><div>It is better when it sits for two hours because the dates soften and thicken the sauce.  </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Recipes are only a guide that need adjustment to your taste.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">10 each Kumquats, sliced</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">5 dates, diced</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">1 shallot, minced</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">1 mandarin orange juiced</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">1 clove garlic, minced<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></div><div>1 sprig rosemary, chopped</div><div>2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil</div><div>mix in a bowl and let stand for 2 hours</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Marinate Chicken Breasts and Sliced spring onions with </div><div>mandarin orange juice</div><div>rosemary, chopped</div><div>garlic, chopped</div><div>olive oil</div><div>kosher salt</div><div>black pepper</div><div><br /></div><div>Grill Chicken Breasts on medium high heat so you get nice color and texture.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4347558468890527841-5994267236598486694?l=benebenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ben Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624634609675401707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347558468890527841.post-9359770746586477532009-03-31T20:05:00.000-07:002009-03-31T20:11:03.558-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rXDjnEVsdRQ/SdLamusZebI/AAAAAAAAAAg/M3h8XgSTyVo/s1600-h/P1010027.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rXDjnEVsdRQ/SdLamusZebI/AAAAAAAAAAg/M3h8XgSTyVo/s400/P1010027.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319554468782111154" /></a>These tools are great for basic cooking.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rXDjnEVsdRQ/SdLamOCp_WI/AAAAAAAAAAY/W8UN5UbE41U/s1600-h/P1010026.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rXDjnEVsdRQ/SdLamOCp_WI/AAAAAAAAAAY/W8UN5UbE41U/s400/P1010026.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319554460017098082" /></a>Stinging nettle pizza.<br />Whats in a name?  I'm still figuring things out so give a break.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4347558468890527841-935977074658647753?l=benebenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ben Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624634609675401707noreply@blogger.com0