Author: The Rake

My Sausage Sister & Me was founded by the Gasper sisters. It was their intent to make plump, juicy, flavorful sausages with some surprising and memorable twists in taste. To date, they have Italian, Asian, Southwest, and one they call Minnesota Nice with pork, wild rice, grated carrot, onion and seasonings. INGREDIENTS 2 packages Sausage…

Ingredients 1 fryer chicken, cut into 8 pieces 10 guajillo chiles, stems removed 2 chipotle chiles, stems removed 1/2 yellow onion, rough chopped 4 tablespoons garlic, minced 2 tablespoons oregano, dry 2 tablespoons cumin, ground 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons black pepper, course ground   Method Heat saute pan and toast chiles until they…

  This recipe comes from an area just outside of Benevento. Pasta is typically the “primo piatto” (first course) served, but because this recipe includes lamb it can be used as first and second courses. Suggested wine pairing: Taurasi or Aglianico del Vulture Ingredients: 1 3/4 pounds lamb, deboned 4 eggs 1/2 cup (50 grams)…

Ingredients: 4 squabs (dove or pigeon) 1/2 pound whole unsalted butter 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil 5 peaches (white freestone if possible) 2 cups chicken stock (preferably homemade) 2 shallots, peeled 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1 bouquet garni (10 black peppercorns, 2 thyme springs, 2 bay leaves and 1 slice of fresh ginger) 1 teaspoon fine…

A sophisticated twist on a family favorite, Mediterranean Tuna Salad is delicious on a crusty baguette, mounded on organic field greens, or tossed with cold cooked pasta. Ingredients: 4 6-ounce cans albacore tuna, drained well 4-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and cut in quarters 3/4 cup diced red bell pepper 1 cup sliced pitted kalamata…

  Ingredients for Gnocchi:  2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled 2 cups flour 1/2 ounce garlic, chopped 2 whole eggs salt and pepper to taste 1 pound lobster meat, cooked Ingredients for Sauce: 2 1/2 cups white wine 1 1/2 shallot, chopped 1 bay leaf 2 peppercorns 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 pound cold…