Oyster Stew
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Peter G. Rose For a seasonal oyster stew recipe I turned to the handwritten cookbook of Maria Sanders Van Rensselaer (1749–1830). The daughter of Elizabeth Schuyler and Robert Sanders (mayor of
Oysters
Open-Hearth Cooking
Peter G. Rose
LIGHTING A FIRE adds a festive touch to any occasion, and cooking on that same fire adds to a general sense of relaxation, fun and well-being. The delicious aromas of
Peconic Bay Scallops With Grapefruit & Yam
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Eric Gabrynowicz, Restaurant North Serves 2 Ingredients 1 medium yam, peeled and quartered 1 grapefruit, juiced salt and aleppo pepper, to taste 4 to 6 Peconic Bay scallops 1 tablespoon
Pan-fried Oysters with Champagne Butter
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Greg McDowell, Ruby’s Oyster Bar & Bistro / Photos by Simon Feldman 1 serving Ingredients 5 fresh oysters 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour salt and pepper to taste
Warm Cotuit Oysters with Chorizo Butter & Gouda Gratin
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Glenn Vogt, RiverMarket Bar & Kitchen / Photos by Simon Feldman Serves 1 or 2 Ingredients 1 2-ounce chorizo sausage 1/2 pound butter (2 sticks), softened at room temperature 6
Oysters with Cucumbers and Osetra Caviar
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Peter Kelly, Xaviar’s Restaurant Group Ingredients Serving Platter 3 tablespoon peppercorns 10 dry bay leaves 3 tablespoons star anise 3 tablespoons coriander seeds 2 tablespoons dried Thai chili peppers rock
Apple Cider Sorbet & Oysters
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Glenn Vogt, RiverMarket Bar & Kitchen / Photos by Simon Feldmanman Serves 1 or 2 Ingredients 1 quart Thompson’s Cider Mill apple cider juice from 2 freshly squeezed lemons 1/4 cinnamon
Fried Oysters
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Don Clark, Frogmore Tavern / Photos by Jerry Novesky Serves 1 or 2 Ingredients Apple-Bacon Chutney 1 quart Thompson’s Cider Mill apple cider 1 pound bacon, small dice 2 tablespoons
Oysters Rockefeller
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Hektor Dajo, Blu Pointe / Photos by Ann Stratton Makes 16 1-ounce servings Ingredients For Riesling Migonette 1 1/2 cups Brotherhood Riesling 1 cup Champagne vinegar 1/2 cup sliced shallots
