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Seared Duck Breast with Pinot Noir Reduction

Seared Duck Breast with Pinot Noir Reduction

The acidic, fruity flavor of Pinot Noir perfectly matches the fatty, slightly gamey taste of the duck. Ingredients 4 ea. (28 oz) boneless duck breasts Salt Freshly-ground black pepper 1 ½ cups Pinot Noir wine 1 shallot, very finely minced…

Seared Chicken Breast with Brandy Cream Sauce

Seared Chicken Breast with Brandy Cream Sauce

Ingredients 2 ea. (12–16 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts ⅓ cup brandy 1 cup heavy cream Salt Freshly-ground black pepper Olive oil Procedure Brush chicken with olive oil on both sides. Season both sides liberally with salt and freshly ground…

Seafood Risotto

Seafood Risotto

Risotto is an Italian rice dish, most popular in the north of Italy. Historically, risotto is the name given to all recipes that use rice as the main component and are served as first dish in a traditional Italian lunch…

Seafood Gumbo

Seafood Gumbo

Ingredients Procedure Heat oil in a 6–8 quart pot, then gradually whisk in the flour. Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes until very dark reddish brown. Stir constantly, especially towards the end. The best roux is quite dark, but…

Sayadeya (Egyptian Fish with Rice)

Sayadeya (Egyptian Fish with Rice)

Sayadeya is a delicious and aromatic Egyptian dish that features fish cooked with rice in a flavorful tomato-based sauce. It is a popular dish along the coastal regions of Egypt, where fresh fish is readily available. Sayadeya showcases the rich…

Sauce Gombo (Okra Stew)

Sauce Gombo (Okra Stew)

Sauce gombo is a West African stew made with okra as the main ingredient. It is typically prepared with a combination of meat or seafood, tomatoes, onions, and various spices. The okra gives the stew a thick and slightly slippery…

Sauce Feuilles (Greens Stew)

Sauce Feuilles (Greens Stew)

Sauce feuilles is a delicious West African dish made with a variety of greens and typically served with a side of rice or fufu. It is a popular dish in West African cuisine. The stew is often cooked with palm…

Sancocho (Dominican Meat and Vegetable Soup)

Sancocho (Dominican Meat and Vegetable Soup)

Sancocho is popular in the Dominican Republic and called by many its national dish. Ingredients Chicken 1 large orange, juiced 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ¼ bunch curly parsley, large stems removed ¼ bunch cilantro, large stems removed 2 tablespoons…

San Francisco Sourdough Bread

San Francisco Sourdough Bread

Ingredients Sourdough starter 1 lb (450 g) grapes, stemmed 12 oz (340 g) bread flour Water, as needed Bread 8½ oz (225 ml) water, warm (120°F / 49°C) ½ oz (15 g) active dry yeast 1 cup (225 ml) sourdough…

Salt Cod and Potato Casserole (Bacalhau à Zé do Pipo)

Salt Cod and Potato Casserole (Bacalhau à Zé do Pipo)

Bacalhau à zé do pipo is a traditional Portuguese cod dish. It can be confused with various other Portuguese dried/salted codfish recipes. Ingredients Mashed potatoes 500 g (18 oz / 1.1 lbs) white or golden potatoes Milk (optional) Black pepper…