Homemade Granola

Homemade Granola Inspired by Sarah Chase's Open House Cookbook. 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats2 cups sweetened shredded coconut2 cups sliced almonds3/4 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup good honey1 1/2 cups small diced dried apricots1 cup small diced dried figs1 cup...

Layered Vegetable Omelet Gratin

Layered Vegetable Omelet Gratin From Michael Fennely of Mecca Restaurant. On the show, he fried the frittata and then broiled it to cook the top. 4 garlic cloves (chopped)4 tablespoons cooked spinach (squeezed dry)12 artichoke hearts (quartered)12 eggs4 tablespoons...

Maine Blueberry Gateau

Maine Blueberry Gateau You may use frozen wild blueberries or fresh blueberries, or a combination of blueberries and raspberries. 1 cup plus 1 teaspoon flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon kosher salt4 ounces (1 sticunsalted butter (softened)1 cup sugar1/4...

Shrimp Bisque

Shrimp Bisque A simple and satisfying version of a typically time-consuming restaurant classic. 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter1 pound uncooked shrimp (peeled, deveined)2 celery stalks (diced)1 small onion (chopped)1 carrot (diced)2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh...

Grilled Shrimp with Warm Rice Noodle Salad

Grilled Shrimp with Warm Rice Noodle Salad A light, tropical meal. 30 large shrimp (cleaned and deveined)1 1- lb. box rice noodles6 oz. bean sprouts1 cup scallions (thinly sliced)8 oz. spinach leaves (cleaned and thinly sliced)4 large cucumbers (thinly sliced)1 each...