Author Archives: Eliyah Samoun

Leek Bread Pudding

Leek Bread Pudding

Ingredients:2 cups ½-inch-thick slices leeks (white and light green parts only)Kosher salt4 tablespoons unsalted butterFreshly ground black pepper12 cups 1-inch cubes crustless Brioche or Pullman sandwich loaf (I just used whole slice1 tablespoon finely chopped chives1 teaspoon thyme leaves (used parsley)3 large eggs3 cups whole milk3 cups heavy creamFreshly grated nutmeg1 cup shredded Comté or…

Tarragon Lobster Cocktails

Tarragon Lobster Cocktails

Ingredients:1 stalk finely chopped celery1 tablespoon finely chopped chives as garnish1 large egg1 tablespoon of fresh tarragon, chopped1 lemon, juiced3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon lemon zestLobster, cooked (about 1 pound lobster meat), chilled and chopped1/2 cup neutral flavored oil (grape seed, canola, vegetable, etc.)1/2 cup olive oil1/2 teaspoon saltSalt and…

Buckwheat Crepes

Buckwheat Crepes

Ingredients:3/4 cup kefir, cultured buttermilk or water minus 2 Tbsp & add 22 teaspoons coconut oil (or your choice of oil)1/2 cup buckwheat flour or 1/3 cup whole buckwheat1 egg1/8 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons honey (for sweet crepes)1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (for sweet crepes)Course: dessert,morning meal,brunch,breakfastCuisine: Mediterranean,French,European

Home made organic maple granola with fresh fruit

Home made organic maple granola with fresh fruit

Ingredients:¼ cup + 2 T dark brown sugar1 cup cashew pieces1 cup dried cranberries or other dried fruit – ie; chopped figs, chopped prunes or chopped dates1 cup raisins or other dried fruit – ie; chopped figs, chopped prunes or chopped datesfresh fruit¼ cup + 2 T maple syrup¼ cup vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred3…