Episode 1404
10 Day Limoncello
Recipe courtesy of Chef Kathryn Kelly Makes one 750-ML bottle of Limoncello Hands on preparation time: 30 minutes Total preparation time: 10 days 5 fresh, unwaxed lemons 1 (750-ml) bottle of good vodka 2 cups sugar 1 cup water DAY ONE: Wash the lemons well. Using a vegetable peeler, remove…
Pumpkin Fritters
1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 ½ lb pumpkin, grated the green part of two scallions, finely chopped ¼ cup finely chopped parsley ¼ cup finely chopped dill ½ cup crumbled feta cheese 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 Tbsp unbleached white flour Salt & pepper…
Simit Kebabs
1/3 cup bulgur 1 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon oregano ¼ cup chopped pistachio 1 white onion, grated 2 small garlic cloves, minced 4 ounces ground lamb 4 ounces ground veal Salt, pepper Pear Salsa (recipe below) as an accompaniment If using wooden skewers, soak…
Quince Liqueur
This flavored after dinner liqueur can be made with any other fruit such as apricots, figs, peaches and pears. 3 quinces (about 2 pounds), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces 300 grams sugar (about 1 ½ cups) 4 to 5 whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick 2 cups unflavored vodka…
Braised Lamb Shanks with Eggplant, Tomatoes and Orzo
Serves 2 -4 2 lamb shanks 2 green apples peeled and coarsely grated Zest of 1 large lemon Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Flour for coating the lamb 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3/4 cup dry red wine 1 sprig fresh bay leaves 1 sprig fresh rosemary 2…