Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, diced 4 large garlic cloves, minced 1/8 tsp hot red pepper flakes (optional - use more or less to suit your tastes) 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 3 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped finely 6 large heirloom tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or 2 (28oz) cans whole tomatoes, if you make this in any season other than summer) 2 tsp sugar 2 large slices good quality bread, torn into 1-inch pieces...
Ingredients 2/3 lb. fresh mushrooms, chopped 3/4 cup butter, divided 2 cups chicken broth 2 large leeks cleaned and chopped (whites and light green only) 2/3 cup all purpose flour 1 quart 18% cream 1 cup milk 2 oz. white wine 1 tblsp. Worchestershire sauce Salt & pepper to taste Preparation In deep saute pan, over medium heat, saute mushrooms with 1/4 c of butter until tender. Add stock & leeks....
Ingredients 1 teaspoon active dry yeast (not rapid-rise) 4 1/2 teaspoons plus a pinch of sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for bowl 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 large eggs, whisked 2 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 1 teaspoon minced garlic (from 1 clove) 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan Sweety Drop peppers, fresh mozzarella pearls, and sage and rosemary sprigs, for garnish Preparation Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine yeast, 2 tablespoons warm water (110 degrees), and pinch of sugar....
Ingredients 2 28-oz. cans diced tomatoes, drained OR 7 cups fresh tomato cubed 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup bourbon or apple cider 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper Preparation In a saucepan combine tomatoes, vinegar, bourbon, olive oil, garlic, oregano, and pepper. (I used a cast iron frying pan so the juices evaporated well) Bring to boiling; reduce heat....
Ingredients 3/4 cup white flour 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder (aluminum free) 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp sea salt 2 tbsp finely ground flax seed mixed with 6 Tbsp water (or 2 eggs) 1/2 cup raw sugar 5 tbsp melted butter or shortening 1 cup chunky applesauce 1 chopped apple Topping: 3 tbsp raw sugar 1/4 tsp cinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees....
Ingredients 4 salmon portions 1/2 cup of orange juice 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves of finely chopped garlic 1 tablespoon fresh, finely chopped rosemary 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400F Place orange juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, chopped garlic, rosemary and pepper in a large bowl and mix well. Submerge salmon in mixture and refrigerate for 30 mins to an hour....
Ingredients 3/4 cup lightly packed fresh parsley leaves 1/2 cup apricot preserves 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 3/4 lb cooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed 3/4 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup Crisco® 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3...
Ingredients 10 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 1/4 cups sugar 3/4 cup (2.4 ounces) unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably natural Rounded 1/4 tsp. salt 2 tsp. water 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 cold large eggs 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp. unbleached all-purpose flour 1 cup walnut pieces Preparation Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 325°F. Line the bottom and all 4 sides of an 8-inch square baking pan with foil and coat with nonstick vegetable spray (or use nonstick foil)....
Ingredients Chicken: 4 Pcs. Chicken Thighs with Skin (about 1.5 lbs), Cut into 1-Inch Pieces 2 T. Fresh Garlic (Minced) 2 t. Fish Sauce (can be found in Thai specialty stores) or Nuoc Nam 2 t. Brown Sugar 2 t. Ground Black Pepper 1 t. Fresh Chili Peppers (Green or Red, any variety), Chopped ½ C. Lime Juice ¾ C. Flour 1 C. Peanut Oil Coconut Gravy: 2 T. Butter...
Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup soft shortening 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp. flour 2 tsp. cinnamon 2 tbsp. butter, melted 1/2 cup chopped nuts Preparation Mix white sugar, shortening, egg and milk for the batter. Mix aside brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, butter and nuts. Put 1/2 of batter in 9" pan. Mix 1/2 batter with mixture and pour on top. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-35 minutes....
Ingredients Ingredients: 1/2 recipe Chocolate Chip Blondies, recipe follows 2 (12-ounce) bags semisweet chocolate morsels, melted over double boiler for dipping Fleur de sel, for decoration decoration: White chocolate morsels Sprinkles Chopped nuts Cocoa powder Powdered sugar Turbinado sugar Chocolate Chip Blondies: 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda...
Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips 3/4 cup cream cheese whipped ready-to-spread frosting (from 12-oz container) 2 tablespoons brandy Preparation Let dough stand at room temperature 10 minutes to soften. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Stir in cranberries and vanilla baking chips. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets....
Ingredients 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on package 4 medium baking apples, peeled, cored 2 tablespoons cream cheese 2 tablespoons sweetened dried cranberries 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups raspberry-cranberry juice drink 2/3 cup sugar Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Remove crust from pouch; place on work surface. With kitchen scissors or knife, cut crust into 8 wedges....
Ingredients 2 C flour 1 C sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 stick butter 1/4 cup apple sauce (if no apple sauce, add 2 tablespoons of butter) orange zest 1 teaspoon orange extract 2 large eggs 3/4 cup orange juice 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup cranberries 350 degrees for 1 hour 10 minutes Preparation mix dry and wet ingredients seperately and then combine....
Ingredients Entree: 7 oz black grouper 1 oz cold water lobster meat 2 each sea scallops 1 egg white 1 T basil, chopped 1 potato, peeled, steamed 15 min, then cooled and shredded salt and pepper Sauce: 4 oz olive oil 1 leek, white part only, rinsed well 3 toma tomatoes, seeded 1 shallot Preparation Puree scallops in food processor with 1 egg white, and them remove. Add lobster meat to scallop mousse, gently fold together, and add a pinch of salt and pepper....
Ingredients 2 cups elbow macaroni 1/2 stick butter 2 1/2 cups sharp cheedar 3 eggs/beaten 1/2 cup sour cream 1 10 oz can condensed cheddar cheese soup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Preparation boil macaroni. in a sauce pan melt butter and cheese together. stir until melted. combine all ingrediants in slowcooker, stir, then add macaroni and stir again. cook on low for 3 hours stirring occasionally....
Ingredients Caramelized Nuts: 1/2 C brown sugar 1/4 C butter 1 C walnut or pecan pieces Salad: 1 lb fresh baby field greens 1 C dried cranberries 2 red Bartlett pears, cored, thinly sliced, and dipped in lemon juice to preserve color 1 pomegranate, seeds removed and reserved 11 oz log chevre or montrachet cheese, crumbled (1 C stilton, blue castello, or gorgonzola may be substituted) Vinaigrette dressing Preparation In small saucepan, bring sugar and butter to bubbling and thickened....
Ingredients 2 cups half-and-half 6 large eggs 4 tablespoons honey, warmed in microwave for 20 seconds 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp cinnamon Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 16 (1/2-inch) slices day-old or stale french loaf bread 8 tablespoons butter Preparation The night before, slice your bread and put it on a cooling rack to dry out over night. This will help it absorb more of the custard....
Ingredients Makes 12 rolls For the dough: 1 pkg. active dry yeast (1/4 oz. size or 2 1/4 tsp.) 1 cup warm milk (105º to 110º F.) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled 1 tsp. salt 2 eggs 4 cups all-purpose flour For the filling: 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 1/3 cup unsalted butter at room temperature For the icing:...
Ingredients 10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, well drained 1 cup light cream cheese 1 cup light mayonnaise (do Not substitute MiracleWhip-type salad dressing) 1 pkg. dry vegetable soup mix 1 can (5-6oz.) canned baby clams, rinsed and drained* few drops Tabasco (optional) may substitute canned small shrimp Preparation In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients till well blended. Refrigerate at least one hour. Transfer to serving bowl or bread bowl (hollowed-out round pumpernickel loaf)....
