Archives: March 2009

A Festival of Irish Dance & Music featuring Leahy – March 26th

March 26, Portsmouth. The Music Hall has announced that the performance by Trinity Irish Dance will be replaced by the Festival of Irish Dance & Music featuring Leahy. Show date, time and ticket prices remain the same. Unfortunately, Trinity Irish Dance suspended its national tour, which is beyond The Music Hall’s control. Music Hall patrons are big fans of Leahy,…

Brandy Snaps

From the Chez Boucher Cooking School 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup dark molasses 1/2 cup butter 1 cup flour 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons brandy Pre-heat the oven to 325 degrees. Heat syrup and molasses to a boil. Remove from the heat and then add the butter, stir together. Sift together the four, sugar…

Champagne Vinaigrette

From Chez Boucher Cooking School in Hampton Serves 12 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 egg yolk, coddled 1 teaspoon salt 1 clove garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 1 teaspoon herb d’ Provence 3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar 6 tablespoons olive oil Place the mustard, egg yolk, seasonings and vinegar in a medium mixing bowl and whisk together. Rest for fifteen minutes,…

Steamed Clams with Lemon Basil Beurre Blanc and Parsley Jus

From the Chez Boucher Cooking School in HamptonServes 81 tablespoon olive oil1 carrot, peeled and grated1 leek, washed and sliced2 shallots, minced1 cup clam juice1 cup white white1 lemon, juice1 teaspoon vinegar1/2 cup heavy cream1 bunch parsley, washed and stemmed24 clams, washed1 pound butter1 bunch basil, wash and chiffonadePlace oil and vegetables in a large rondeau pot. heat covered on…

Orange Sabayon Cream

From the Chez Boucher Cooking School in Hampton 1 blood orange, juiced and zest 1 cup champagne 1 cup fish stock 1/2 cup orange juice 1 each shallot, minced 8 each egg yolks Place the blood orange juice, champagne, fish stock, orange juice, and minced shallot in a small saucier and reduce on medium high heat until a half cup…