New Year’s Eve Indulgence — Les Petites Gourmettes

Ingredients

• 2 cooked lobsters, (about 2 pounds)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 onion, peeled and cut into 8 pieces
• 1 celery stalk, cut into 8 pieces
• 1 large carrot, ends trimmed then cut into 8 pieces
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup cognac or brandy
• 1/4 cup Grand Marnier or Triple Sec
• 1/4 cup flour
• 4 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
• Salt and freshly ground white pepper, to taste
• 6 to 8 tablespoons dry Sherry
• Fresh minced chives, for garnish