Homemade Peppercorn Sauce Recipe
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter, 2 minced shallots, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp green peppercorns, 1 cup beef stock, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, salt to taste. Instructions: Melt butter in a pan, sauté shallots and garlic until soft. Add green peppercorns, beef stock, and simmer for 5 mins. Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and salt. Simmer until thickened. Serve hot over steak.
Jalapeno and Cheddar Corn Pancakes with Bacon (aka Jalapeno Popper Pancakes)
Jalapeno & Cheddar Corn Pancakes with Bacon

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Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey
Tender, caramelized roasted carrots served over creamy whipped ricotta, drizzled with hot honey, and topped with fresh herbs and crunchy pistachios for a delightful sweet and savory side dish. Ingredients: For the Roasted Carrots: 1 lb (450g) baby carrots or heirloom carrots 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp smoked paprika Salt and pepper, to taste For the Whipped Ricotta: 1 cup (225g) ricotta cheese 2 tbsp heavy cream 1 tsp lemon zest Salt, to taste For the Hot Honey: 1/4 cup (60ml) honey 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tsp apple cider vinegar For Topping: 2 tbsp chopped pistachios 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves Fresh parsley (optional) Instructions: Prepare the Roasted Carrots: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°