Steak Au Poivre, A Second Look
Serves 2. Time requirement: 15-20 minutes. Plus, time to soak the green peppercorns in cognac. At the risk of repeating myself, a avoid...
Shrimp and Grits with Sauce Américaine
Serves 2 Sauce américaine is a misnomer. It translates from French to American sauce. It is a “classic” preparation in which the lobster...
Steak Au Poivre
Serves 2. Time requirement: 15-20 minutes. Plus, the day before soak the green peppercorns in cognac. Generally, Steak Au Poivre is a...
The Second Easiest Way to Cook Fish?
Rockfish (or Flounder, Sole, or other thin fish fillets) with Dill, Shallots, and Vinegar Serves 1. Time requirement: 30 minutes. What...
The Easiest Way to Cook Fish? Rockfish with Lemon, Wine, Caper, and Butter Sauce
The easiest way to cook a fish fillet and make a nice sauce to accompany it. Serves 2. Time requirement: 15-20 minutes. What you will...
Chicken in Sherry Cream Sauce with Wild Mushrooms
Serves 2. Time requirement, about 45 minutes plus an hour to rehydrate the dried wild mushrooms. The rehydration can be done in advance....
Ballotine of Rabbit with Herb Stuffing
Serves 2. Time requirement: It is a commitment. Preparation takes about an hour. Plus, another 1½ hour to cook. You must be near the...
Scallops in a Provencal Style
Serves 2 as a first course. Double the recipe to serve 2 as a main course. Also, use a 12-inch fry pan if you double the recipe. Time...
Blackened Scallops with Ginger-Lime Butter Sauce
Serves 2. Time requirement: 10-15 minutes. What you will need: 8-10 large scallops. ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. ¼ teaspoon freshly ground...
