Ingredients 3 apples eating apples, such as Braeburns 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons sugar 8 eggs 1 3/4 quarters cup superfine sugar 3 1/4 cups ground almonds 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup flaked almonds 1 teaspoon confectioners’ sugar Preparation Peel, core and chop the apples roughly. Put them in a saucepan with one the lemon juice and sugar, and bring the pan to a boil over a medium heat....
Ingredients 2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken 1/4 cup cayenne pepper sauce (Frank’s Red Hot Sauce) 1 cup real mayonnaise 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 oz.) 2 Tbsp. finely chopped green onions (optional) 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toss chicken with cayenne pepper sauce. Stir in remaining ingredients except blue cheese. Turn into 1 1/2 quart shallow casserole, the sprinkle with blue cheese....
Ingredients 1 can of sweetened condensed milk Preparation Place a can of sweetened condensed milk (with the label removed) on its side in the bottom of a stockpot filled with water. Gently boil 2 hours, replenishing the water as necessary to keep the pot full and the can submerged. (This prevents it from bursting.) Using tongs, transfer the can to a wire rack and let cool completely before opening. Drizzle the caramel over ice cream, or use it as a filling for sandwich cookies....
Ingredients 1 quart (4 cups) canola oil 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Layers Original Biscuits (8 Count) 8 slices bacon 8 slices American cheese 8 eggs 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons warm water Preparation In shallow large saucepan or skillet, heat oil to 375°F. Heat oven to 350°F. Line plate with paper towels; set aside. Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Punch 1-inch hole in center of each biscuit....
Ingredients 3/4 cup heavy cream 5 teaspoons loose-leaf Earl Grey tea, crushed 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped, plus 3 ounces, melted 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Dutch-process cocoa powder, for rolling Preparation In a small saucepan, stir together cream and tea over medium heat. Bring just to a simmer, then let mixture continue to gently simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl....
Ingredients Crust: 4 T butter 1 1/2 c. gingersnap cookie crumbs Cheesecake: 20 oz. cream cheese 2/3 c. heavy cream 3/4 c. sugar 1/2 t nutmeg 2 t vanilla 4 large eggs 3 T rum Topping: Heavy cream (optional) Cinnamon (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Combine butter and crumbs, press into greased 10 in. springform pan. Combine cheesecake ingredients until well-mixed. Pour onto crust and bake 45 min. until set....
Ingredients 2 medium sized eggplants 1 large onion 2 red peppers 1 c. kalamata olives 1/4 c. mexican oregano 2 large cans san marzano tomatoes or about 6 large fresh fresh thyme fresh basil 1 lb. mozzarella grated parmesan 4 large garlic cloves 1T. tomato paste EVOO salt and pepper Preparation Put some EVOO in the bottom of a saucepan. In the processor, mix the olives, tomato,red pepper, garlic, oregano and chop fairly fine....
Ingredients 1 large eggplant, sliced. 2 medium red potatoes, sliced. Cooking oil. Mozzerella cheese (quantity depending on taste). Parmesan cheese (quantity depending on taste). For Sauce– 1 bell pepper, chopped (whichever hue preferred). 1 onion, chopped. 4 garlic cloves, minced. 1/2 cup peas. 1 tablespoon olive oil. 1 ‘pinch’ sea salt. Preferred red-sauce base (e.g. tomato paste, fresh tomatoes, canned/stewed tomatoes, etc.). For Batter– 1 cup flour. Salt and pepper....
Ingredients 2 cups dry white wine 2 cups water 2 bay leaves 2 sprigs flat-leaf parsley 2 lemons, unpeeled, sliced 1 (2 pound) salmon fillet with skin 1 scallion, top only, thinly sliced 1 cup Lemon Mint Tzatziki Preparation Put the wine, water, bay leaves, parsley and of the sliced lemons into a large deep skillet and bring to a simmer. Add the salmon, skin side down. Add more water, if necessary, to cover the salmon....
Ingredients 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups pearled farro 1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon, chives, basil, flat-leaf parsley, or chervil, plus small whole leaves for serving...
Ingredients Never let the good stuff go to waste! Preparation Assuming a TJ’s mustard jar: Pour about a quarter cup of olive oil and about an eight cup vinegar into the “empty” mustard jar. Add one or more whole cloves of garlic, some salt and freshly ground black pepper Put on lid and shake vigorously. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding sugar if necessary. You should end up with a deliciously mustard-y clsssic vinaigrette....
Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) or 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet 4 slices (3/4 oz each) American cheese 4 hot dogs 1 tablespoon milk 1/2 cup crushed nacho cheese-flavored tortilla chips Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet. If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough; separate dough into 4 rectangles. Firmly press perforations to seal. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; cut into 4 rectangles....
Ingredients 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and cut into 1/2" dice 6 ripe plum tomatoes or 3 ripe medium tomatoes of any variety, seeded and cut into 1/2" dice about 1/3 Cup Kalamata olives, pitted and cut in half 4-6 oz feta cheese, crumbled 1/4-1/3 Cup good EV Olive Oil 1/3-1/2 Cup Red Wine vinegar 1-2 Tbsp dried Thyme or 2-3 Tbsp fresh thyme Preparation combine all ingredients in a bowl, cover and chill for at least 1 hour....
Ingredients Cucumber Rolls 1 English cucumber, trimmed & sliced paper thin into long strips 1 cup red tip lettuce, trimmed & cleaned, torn into small pieces 1/2 cup Bibb lettuce trimmed & cleaned, torn into small pieces 1/4 cup raddichio, finely julienned 1/4 cup green onion, chopped 1/4 cup bean sprouts 1/2 cup carrots, shredded pinch of salt Black Garlic-Miso Dressing 1/2 cup black garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1/2 cup yellow miso paste...
Ingredients For Caramelized Onions: (See cooking instructions in Introduction) 5 onions sliced 4 tsp butter or margarine 5 tsp olive oil 1 tbsp flour 1 garlic clove minced Salt White granulated sugar After Onions Are Caramelized: 5 ½ cups beef broth ½ cup brandy 1lb cheese (Swiss, Mozzarella, or Gruyere) French bread or baguettes Freshly Ground Cracked Pepper (optional) Preparation Continue to cook the onions as mentioned above, allowing them to stick slightly before stirring....
Ingredients 1 (16 oz) bag of frozen spinach, thawed 3 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded italian cheese 1 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons onion powder 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon oregano 1 1/2 tablespoon salt Preparation Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Thaw spinach and squeeze out excess water. In a 1 quart microwaveable bowl, combine 1 cup cheddar, 1 cup italian, seasonings, and sour cream....
Ingredients 1&1/2 cup orange juice. 1&1/2 cup fresh lemon juice. 1 cup ketchup. 1/2 cup vodka. 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce. 1/2 cup olive oil. 2 pounds large cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined,tail on. 1 red onion thinly sliced. (about 2 cups) 1&1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro. Preparation Combine juices,ketchup,vodka and hot sauce in large bowl. Whisk in oil. Add shrimp, onion and cilantro and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 5 or more hours....
Ingredients 1 head escarole 1 fennel bulb (reserve a few sprigs) 1 large or 2-3 small carrots 1.5 c cooked or 1 can cannellini beans (cooked from dried or from a can) 1 sausage 2 tb rosemary leaves 1 tb fennel seed ½ c white wine Stale bread (at least 1 cup, you can substitute bread crumbs or toast some fresh bread) 5 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tb. red pepper flakes...
Ingredients 1/2 cup drained canned cannellini beans or other white beans 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 tablespoon apple butter 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey 8 pitted colossal green olives, cut in 3 round slices 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce with Italian herbs 1-2 small black olives, cut in 1/4-inch dice, you will need 24 pieces 12 small club rolls (about 5-inches long), split...
Ingredients 6 ounces sugar-snap peas, sliced diagonally into 1-inch lengths 2 Kirby cucumbers, sliced 2 ears fresh corn, kernels cut off cobs 12 baby Chioggia beets, scrubbed and halved lengthwise 1 lemon, halved 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine the peas, cucumbers, corn, and beets. Squeeze lemon juice over vegetables, and drizzle with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine, and serve at room temperature....
