Basics

5 pound chicken, parts, (backs, necks, carcasses, and giblets), (no livers)2 lg onions, coarsely chopped2 md carrots, peeled, trimmed and coarsely chopped2 lg celery, stalks, with leaves, trimmed, coarsely chopped2…

2 tb Butter, unsalted8 md Shallots, roughly chopped1 Garlic, clove, roughly-- chopped 1 Bouquet garni***750 ml Wine, red, dry3 oz Marrow, veal, OR3 oz Marrow, beef2 tb Flour, all-purpose3 c…

1 1/2 lb Asparagus, medium/small2 oz Butter, unsalted2 c Cream, heavySalt (to taste) Pepper (to taste) Wash the asparagus and snap off the white ends. Set aside all tops and…

1 c Jam, apricot1/2 c Sugar1/4 c WaterCombine jam, sugar and water in a heavy saucepan. Mix well, bring to a boil, then simmer until clear. Source: Great Chefs of…

6 Egg whites, at room temp.2 1/2 tb Sugar2 1/2 c Sugar, powdered, sifted,-- plus more as needed 3/4 c Almonds, ground, blanchedPreheat the oven to 325 F. Cut out…

4 tb Paprika2 tb Onion powder or flakes2 tb Garlic powder or flakes1 tb Gumbo file1 tb Ground cumin (or whole seeds-toasted and ground) 1 tb Ground coriander ( or…

1 c Sugar1/2 c Water8 lg Egg whites6 lg Egg yolks1 tb Rum, white1 lb Chocolate, white, meltedCreme fraiche Raspberry puree In a saucepan, heat the sugar and water until…

2 tb Oil, vegetable6 lb Bones, veal, meaty, OR-- combination of veal -- and beef bones 2 md Onions, trimmed, quartered-- don't peel 2 lg Carrots, peeled, trimmed-- coarsely chopped…

1 c Salmon, filet (@ 8 oz per-- stuffed fish) 1 lg Egg white3/4 c Cream, heavy1 ts Pernod1 ts Cognac1 tb CaviarPuree salmon filet in a food processor. Put…

4 md Beets, with greens, stems-- trimmed, (save greens) 1/2 ts Oregano, dried1/2 ts Thyme, dried1/4 ts Fennel seed1/4 ts Coriander, ground1/4 ts Rosemary, dried4 Bay leaves10 Peppercorns2 tb Oil,…