2       cups                    cooked lobster meat         about 2 small lobsters 3       tablespoons     butter 1/4    teaspoon           salt 1/2    teaspoon           paprika                                          dash of cayenne pepper 3       tablespoons     flour 2       cup                     half-and-half 3       tablespoons     dry sherry 4       each                    pastry shells                                 baked  In a medium saucepan over low heat, heat lobster in butter for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove lobster … Read More

10       pounds           prime rib roast 2         tablespoons  kosher salt 1          tablespoon    fresh ground black pepper 3         tablespoons  fresh rosemary                               chopped 1/4     cup                      Worcestershire Sauce 1 ½    cups                     Au Jus 12        each                   Popovers                                            see recipe Rub ribeye roast with salt, pepper and rosemary then pour Worcestershire Sauce all over the roast. Place on a rack in a roasting pan … Read More

7        each                   egg yolks  7        tablespoons    sugar          1       tablespoon      cinnamon  1/2    teaspoon          nutmeg      3        cups                   whipping cream    (scalded) 1        tablespoon      vanilla       1/2    cup                     sugar                       (for caramelizing)       Combine egg yolks and 6 tablespoons of sugar on top of a double boiler. Beat over simmering water until thickened with a whisk. Mixture should form a ribbon when your whisk … Read More

1 (6- to 7-pound) leg of lamb, trimmed, boned and trussed (tied) 6 cloves garlic sliced into slits 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon rosemary 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Lamb Stock        (see recipe) With a sharp knife, make thin slits in the leg of lamb. Insert garlic in slits. Season lamb … Read More

Shellfish Stock – Makes 1 Quart 1/8 cup peanut oil 3/4 pound shrimp shells 1 rib celery  (coarsely chopped) 1 small  onion   (coarsely chopped) 2 cloves  garlic   (chopped) 1 quart water 1/8 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 sprig parsley 1 sprig thyme 2 each black peppercorns 1 each bay leaf Heat oil in a stockpot over medium … Read More

Ingredients: 1  (3-pound) corned beef brisket (uncooked), in brine 14  cups cold water 2   cups beef stock 2   bay leaves 4   sprigs fresh thyme 2   teaspoons black peppercorns 4   whole allspice berries 2   whole cloves 2   heads green cabbage (approx 3 pounds),  cut into 8 wedges 3   chopped medium yellow onions 8   small new potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds), … Read More

 ½      teaspoon                     salt ½      teaspoon                     fresh ground black pepper 8       each                             grouper fillets                           4 ounces each 2       tablespoons               olive oil 6       tablespoons               butter                                              melted 2       tablespoons               fresh lemon juice              ¼      cup                               fresh chopped chives  Season grouper with salt and black pepper.  Heat 2 tablespoons of melted butter in a large skillet.  Working in batches to avoid overcrowding; add remaining … Read More

2 pounds  beef tenderloin    (trimmed) finely diced 1/2 cup butter            (1 stick) 1 clove garlic minced 1 medium onion  finely chopped 1 large carrot  finely chopped 4 ribs celery  finely chopped 1 cup  all-purpose flour 2 16 ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes crushed 8 cups beef stock  1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black … Read More