~buckeyes recipe~

BUCKEYES RECIPE

1 1/2 cups peanut butter

1 cup butter softened

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

6 cups confectioners sugar 10x

4 cups semi seet chocolate

mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla and sugar till smooth

roll into 1 inch balls and place on wax paper lined tray

chill in freezer 30 minutes or till firm

melt chocolate

dip in chocolate

let dry and eat

~peppermint bark recipe~

~peppermint bark reipe~

12 ounces chocolate

5 each candy canes crushed

1/2 tsp. peppermint extract

melt chocolate

stir in peppermint extract

pour and spread chocolate onto parchment covered sheet tray

sprinkle crushed candy cane pieces over chocolate and press lightly

place in freezer for 5 minutes till hardened

pull and break into pieces

~peanut butter cup cookie recipe~

peanut butter cup cookie recipe

1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup butter softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbls milk
40 miniature chocolate covered peanut butter cups unwrapped

preheat oven to 375degrees
sift together flour, salt and baking soda
cream together butter, sugar, peanut butter and brown sugar until fluffy
beat in egg, vanilla extract and milk
mix in flour mixture
shape into 40 balls and place into ungreased mini muffin pans
bake at 375 for 8 minutes
remove from oven and place peanut butter cups in center and press in
let cool and remove from pan

~justin 'obtuse' paso robles 2008 wine~

justin 'obtuse' paso robles 2008

~nickel & nickel "martin stelling vineyard" cabernet sauvignon napa valley 2006 wine~

nickel & nickel "martin stelling vineyard" cabernet sauvignon napa valley 2006

~domaine drouhin oregon pinot noir willamette valley 2006 wine~

domaine drouhin oregon pinot noir willamette valley 2006

~hanzell chardonnay sonoma 2006 wine~

~hanzell chardonnay sonoma 2006~

~Newton's Folly Granny Smith Draft Cider~

newton's folly granny smith draft cider

~*** pierogi dough ***recipe 2~

pierogi dough recipe

3 quarts all purpose flour
1 1/2 lbs. sour cream
3/4 lbs. butter
6 eggs
2 tbls. salt

mix ingredients together, do not over mix
form into a ball and knead 2-4 min.
let rest 1/2 hour
roll out dough to 1/8" thick
punch out, fill and seal
blanch, shock and toss with oil and reserve for service
sear in hot oiled pan till golden brown on both sides

~sake 2 me~

~ithaca partly sunny beer~

~pierogi dough recipe~

~pierogi dough recipe~

3 cup flour ap
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup sour cream
1 egg
1 cup water

extra flour for kneading

mix all ingredients together and knead for 4-5 minutes
wrap dough and let rest in refrigerator for 30 min. to 1 hr.
roll dough out and cut circles
stuff with filling and seal
blanch, dry and saute
serve

~celsius fahrenheit conversion~

celsius = 5/9(.55555555)x(f-32)

fahrenheit=9/5(1.8)x celsius+32

~chateau talbot saint julien 1995~

gran cru classe

chateau talbot

saint julien

1995

product of france

~Hogue Columbia Valley Late Harvest White Riesling Washington~

~hogue columbia valley late harvest white riesling washington~

~king estate 2006 vin glace pinot gris~

~king estate vin glace pinot gris 2006~

~quince jam recipe~

~quince jam recipe~

6 cups quince grated (about 5-6 )
4 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 Tbsp. lemon zest
4 cups sugar

bring water, quince, lemon juice and zest to a boil, then simmer for 15 min.
add sugar and cook60 minutes or till consistency desired.

~turkey chili recipe~

~turkey chili recipe~

1 gallon beans ( puree half)
2 1/2 # roux
4 small onions diced
4 jalapenos minced
3 gallon chicken stock
1/4 cup cumin
1/4 cup chili powder
pinch cayenne
1 Tbls. thyme dried
white pepper
salt if needed
1 1/2 # ground turkey
2# diced turkey

cook beans separate and puree half
sweat onions and peppers and make roux
add chicken stock and seasonings let simmer
brown ground turkey and add with diced turkey to chili
add beans and let cook.

~original sin hard cider~

~original sin hard cider~

~original sin hard cider~

~original sin hard cider~

~original sin hard cider~

~original sin hard cider~

~original sin hard cider~

~original sin hard cider~

~original sin hard cider~

~original sin hard cider~

~original sin hard cider~

~original sin hard cider~

~original sin hard cider~

~original sin hard cider~

~original sin hard cider~

~original sin hard cider~

~focaccia bread recipe~

~focaccia bread recipe~

yield = 1 sheet tray

Sponge
1 1/2 oz. dry yeast
1 1/2 cup 80 degree water
2 Tbls. sugar
1 lb. bread flour

Straight mix, put into oiled bowl, cover and let rise and then punch down

Dough
4 cup 80 degree water
6 oz. sugar
2 Tbls. salt
3 1/2 lb. bread flour

dissolve sugar, salt and water. then add flour. mix for 2 minutes
add the sponge and mix with dough hook for 4-6 minutes
roll out dough
place on greased sheet pan and let rise for 1/2 hour
press the top of the dough with your fingertips,
pour 1/2 cup olive oil over the bread and season
with kosher salt, cracked pepper, finely chopped rosemary and minced garlic.
bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

~louisiana marinade~

~louisiana marinade~

1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp. black pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp. salt
2 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 tsp. thyme
1 1/2 Tbsp. rosemary
3/4 Tbsp. oregano
2 Tbsp. fresh minced garlic
1/4 c. worchestershire sauce
1 qt. beer

mix all ingredients together and refrigerate

~pasta dough recipe~

~pasta dough recipe~

1 3/4 cup flour 8oz.

6 large egg yolks

1 large egg

1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 tbls. whole milk

flour circle

other ingredients in middle

finger mix and finish working by hand

cover and let rest

~pickled radishes recipe~

~pickled radishes recipe~

radishes cleaned

1 quart champagne vinegar

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup pickling spice

2 cloves garlic

2 tablespoon dried fennel

heat all ingredients except radishes to a boil then reduce to simmer for 5 min.

pour liquid over radishes and let steep for 24 hrs.

serve

~thirsty dog barktoberfest akron ohio~

~thirsty dog barktoberfest akron ohio~

~2006 Ridge Zinfandel Paso Robles~

2006 Ridge Zinfandel Paso Robles

~Harpoon Cider~

Harpoon Cider

~Gonzo Imperial Porter. Flying Dog Ales Beer~

~Gonzo Imperial Porter. Flying Dog Ales Beer~

~gougere recipe~

~gougere recipe (gruyere cheese puffs)~

16 fl oz milk
16 fl oz water
1 # butter
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1# 8 oz bread flour
2# 4 oz eggs

1/4 tsp cayenne
1# grated gruyere

bring milk, water, butter, sugar, and salt to boil over med. heat stirring constantly
remove from heat and add flour all at once and stir till combined
return pan to heat and stir constantly till mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan
about 3 minutes
transfer mixture to mixer and beat on medium with paddle attachment
add eggs two at a time beating each time till smooth
mix in 1/4 tsp cayenne and 1# grated gruyere cheese to dough and mix for one minute
pate a choux is ready to be piped and baked at 350 degrees till dried out

~pate a choux recipe~

~pate a choux recipe~

16 fl oz milk
16 fl oz water
1 # butter
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1# 8 oz bread flour
2# 4 oz eggs

bring milk, water, butter, sugar, and salt to boil over med. heat stirring constantly
remove from heat and add flour all at once and stir till combined
return pan to heat and stir constantly till mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan
about 3 minutes
transfer mixture to mixer and beat on medium with paddle attachment
add eggs two at a time beating each time till smooth
pate a choux is ready to be piped and baked at 350 degrees till dried out

~new fall menu ideas~

*pan roasted sea scallops
yellow hominy, hen of the woods and arugula
lime pepper butter

* buttery thyme sous vide lamb loin
red pepper polenta & succotash

*broke arrow ranch venison stew
poached baby ground apple and dandelions

*calvados sous vide pork chop
prosciutto and fennel gratin, quince and apple chutney
pork jus

*braised briarwood farms rabbit
bitter chocolate gnocchi, blood orange & mache salad
huckleberry gastrique

*truffle seared veal sweetbreads
sweet corn &wild mushroom ragu, watercress
applewood bacon sherry pan gravy & corn dust

*roasted duck breast
fall squash risotto, boursin spinach
blackberry jus lie

*cioppino

*lobster risotto
baby zucchini, fresh ear corn, chanterelles

*chicken vineyard
organic chicken breast, grapes & grape jus
brie en croute and brown sugar walnuts

*vera cruz style red snapper
poblano fingerling hash

*pistachio tapioca creme brulee
raspberry mint crush

~lemon curd recipe 2~

~lemon curd recipe 2~

3 large whole eggs
1/3 cup lemon juice
lemon zest
3/4 cup sugar
4 tablespoons butter

mix lemon juice, lemon zest and sugar
add eggs and whisk is sauce pan over heat till thick
remove from heat and whisk in butter
push though chinois and place plastic wrap on top loosely to prevent skin.
refrigerate for service or use.

~desserts~

persimmons creme brulee
honeycomb and crystalized ginger

zucchini bread
candied apples and bacon brown sugar ice cream

chocolate mousse bomb
tangerine sherbet
chocolate macadamia nut tuille and orange mint

meyer's lemon panna cotta
frosted concord grapes and jus

burbon pecan tart
pumpkin ice cream and butterscotch sabayon

marscapone cheesecake
balsamic fig compote and strawberry ice cream

~creme fraiche recipe~

~creme fraiche recipe~

1 cup heavy cream

1 tbls. buttermilk

heat heavy cream to 105 degrees

remove from heat and whisk into bowl with buttermilk

wrap loosely and hold at room temp for 24 to 36 hrs.

whisk and refigerate for service when set

~green tea ice cream recipe~

~green tea ice cream recipe~

16 ounces milk

16 ounces heavy cream

1 vanilla bean split and scrapped

7 ounces sugar (split 1/2 and 1/2)

1 ounce karo syrup

1/4 tsp salt

15 yolks

15 bags green tea (strong flavor name brand)

*simmer milk, heavy cream, vanilla bean, karo syrup, 1/2 the sugar(3 1/2 ounces)and salt, on medium heat stirring 7-10 minutes.

*remove from heat and cover, let steep 5 minutes.

*whisk egg yolks and 1/2 sugar(3 1/2 ounces) till ribbons appear.

*temper the two together.

*place back on heat and stir constantly till thick.

*pour over green tea bags and let soak over night.

*strain liquid from tea bags and place liquid in ice cream maker.

*put in freezer 24 hours and then serve

~tandoori recipe~

~tandoori recipe~



1 cup plain yogurt
4 tsp curry powder
3 tsp coriander
3 tsp cumin
2 tsp garam masala
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger
1 tbls chopped cilantro
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
pinch of cayenne pepper
2 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice

place all ingredients in blender and mix till smooth
reserve in frig till needed

~gnocchi recipe~

gnocchi recipe

1/2 # potato

3/4 cup a.p. flour

1 egg yolk

salt and pepper ( to taste )

1 tsp. white wine

1 tbls. flavoring ( optional )

roast potatoes in oven 350degrees till fork tender

remove and peel while hot

slightly smash and return to oven for 5 min. till dry

put in mixer with paddle attachment and mixer on meium speed 45 seconds

add egg yolk while mixer is on

stop mixer and add salt and pepper and 3/4 of flour

mix on medium till flour is incorporated

add rest of flour and flavoring ( optional )

add white wine and finish mixing

do not over mix

roll, cut and shape on textured board

leave on parchment covered sheet tray to dry

boil salted water in pan

drop gnocchi in boiling water and cook till gnocchi float to the top

remove from water; drain

saute in clarified butter and season to order

serve