Week 11: Slightly Challenging

 

I decided to step up the skill level a bit for this week’s menu. The difficulty can come in any number of ways, from extended prep/cooking times, building flavors, or multiple intricate processes, as in the ravioli. All of them are manageable within a normal schedule, either starting the night or morning before, or with a little bit of planning. However they are accomplished, the reward for a perfectly seasoned and executed dish, as in Burgundy Beef (straight out of Julia Child’s iconic cookbook) is enough to motivate anyone to take on the endeavor.


Brisket & Biscuits


Hamburgers & Buttermilk Waffles


Chicken Tikka Masala


Ravioli & Scallops


Mushroom Fried Rice


Burgundy Beef

  • 4 boneless and skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 lb wild scallops
  • 1 3.5 lb brisket
  • 6 oz bacon, solid chunks
  • 3 lbs stewing beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • Black pepper
  • 1 cup maple sugar
  • Baking soda
  • Garlic powder
  • 4 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • All-purpose flour
  • 1 recipe sourdough pasta (or store bought ravioli)
  • 1 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • 3 cups Buttermilk
  • 1 lb butter
  • 1 pint of heavy cream
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 dozen eggs
  • Sauerkraut
  • 1 ripe tomato
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 shallot
  • 2 bulbs garlic
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 head bok choy
  • 3 tbsp fresh ginger
  • 1 red onion
  • 6 scallions
  • 1 bunch green onions
  • 4 yellow onions
  • 2 pints cremini mushrooms
  • 3 pints shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 pint white mushrooms
  • 18 -24 white pearl onions
  • 6 large Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1 bottle red wine (a full bodied wine like Bordeaux, Burgundy or Chianti)
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • 1 bunch thyme
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 14 oz tomato puree
  • 1 package frozen peas
  • Olive oil
  Shopping List from Dr. Cowan’s Garden
  • Threefold Blend Spicy
  • Pepper Salt
  • Kale Powder
  • Leek Powder
  • Turmeric Powder
  • 18th Century Stone Cut Oats
  • Savannah Red Rice
 

 

 
 

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