Prep Time 1 hour, 15 minutes Serves 48 Ingredients 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups crème fraîche* 1/2 cup (about 3 ounces) chopped dried plums About 1 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder 1 pound high-quality semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped Directions Place bittersweet chocolate in medium bowl; set aside. […]
Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Serves 24 Ingredients 1 cup sliced almonds 1 cup granulated sugar, divided 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 4 egg whites 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly About 24 pitted dried plums (prunes) Powdered sugar Armagnac […]
Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 0 minutes Serves 8 Ingredients No-stick cooking spray 1 1/2 cups whipping cream 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 3/4 cup (about 5 ounces) pitted dried plums (prunes) 2 tablespoons Armagnac or Cognac (optional) Raspberry Sauce (optional) Sweetened whipped cream (optional) Raspberries or sliced […]
Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Serves 12 Ingredients 1 cup (about 6 ounces) coarsely chopped dried plums (prunes) 1/4 cup Armagnac 2 cups whipping cream 2 cups milk 1 cup sugar 10 egg yolks Dried Plum Financiers (see recipe) Directions In small non-reactive bowl, combine dried plums […]
Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 0 minutes Serves 20 Ingredients 1/4 cup Dried Plum (prunes) Red Wine Vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard 3/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper Directions In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, shallots and mustard. Slowly add oil […]
Prep Time 25 minutes Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes Serves 8 Ingredients 1 loaf (1 1/2 pounds) firm white bread, crust removed, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 3/4 cups (about 11 ounces) chopped dried plums (prunes) 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups chopped onions […]
Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes Serves 8 Ingredients No-stick cooking spray 3 large unpeeled garlic cloves 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 3/4 cups half-and-half 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 cup (about 6 ounces) pitted dried plums (prunes) 3 tablespoons port wine or water 2 […]
Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 0 minutes Serves 8 Ingredients 2 bunches frisée 1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons Fennel Oil (recipe follows) or olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice Salt and pepper (optional) 16 pitted dried plums (prunes), halved 4 ounces shaved manchego or Pecorino Romano cheese […]
Prep Time 30 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients For Dressing: 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce 1/4 cup vegetable oil For Salad: 1/2 head of iceberg lettuce, washed dried and thinly sliced 12 whole, pitted […]
Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 2 hours 45 minutes Serves 10 Ingredients 1/4 cup corn oil 2 1/2 pounds lamb for stew 1 large yellow onion, chopped 3 heads garlic (cloves separated, smashed and peeled) 2 cups chopped carrots 2 cups chopped celery 8 cups chicken broth 1 can […]
