Recipe: Quiche Lorraine

Ingredients: Use a basic pie crust or buy a frozen deep-dish 9-inch ready-made crust 1/2 lb. bacon, fried crisp, crumbled 1 c. grated Swiss cheese To make basic custard: 3 eggs beaten 1/2 c. heavy cream (or use milk) 2 T. melted butter 1 T. flour pinch of nutmeg...

Recipe: Mayonnaise

Homemade mayonnaise has a lighter flavor and texture than commercial varieties. Plan on making it when you need it as it will only keep a few days in the refrigerator. Ingredients: 3 egg yoks 2 T. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground mustard 1 T. cider...

Recipe: Compound Butters

Compound butters are a delicious accompaniment to grilled steaks or on fresh baked rolls or biscuits. Ingredients: 1 lb. butter 3 T. extra virgin olive oil 2 T. fresh chives 1 T. fresh thyme 1 T. fresh sage 1 T. fresh rosemary Directions: Cut the butter into small...

Recipe: Poached Salmon

Here’s a wonderful dish just perfect for Mother’s Day! Ingredients: 3 qt. water 1/4 c. kosher salt 2 T. white vinegar 8 whole black peppercorns 2 large fresh thyme sprigs 2 whole cloves 1 large bay leaf 1-1/2 tsp. coriander seeds 4 8 oz. 1 inch thick,...

Recipe: Champagne Mustard Vinaigrette

Donna and Leona created this dressing with ingredients sold at the store. Try it over fresh spring greens or spinach. Ingredients: 2 T. Mady’s Champagne Mustard 3 T. white wine vinegar 1/4 c. Penelope’s Champagne Wine Sauce 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 c. extra...