Ingredients 1 pound Brussels sprouts, outer leaves removed 4 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup finely chopped onion 1 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into ½-inch cubes 1 cup vegetable stock salt and freshly ground pepper to taste ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice 12 chestnuts, peeled (see Note) Preparation Note: The best way to peel chestnuts is to take one in the palm of your hand, concave side down....
Ingredients For the Dressing: 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon white wine or champagne viniagrette 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon capers, coarsely chopped salt and pepper to taste For the Salad: 1 small baguette sliced into about 12 thick slices, then sliced in half into half moon shapes 2 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons olive oil Salad greens, enough for 2 generous servings 1/2 ripe Haas avocado, sliced...
Ingredients 3 oranges 1 thick-skinned lemon 3 c sugar 1 c water 1 c sugar for rolling OR 8 oz chocolate for dipping Preparation Remove peels and cut into 1/4" wide strips. Either 1) cut the oranges in half and juice them. Cut each half in half again and scrape out pulp with a spoon, or 2) lop off the top and bottom of each fruit. Score the peel like lines of longitude every 60 degrees....
Ingredients 1/2 c mashed watermelon or 4 pieces muddled 1 oz rum 1 oz simple sugar 1/2 oz Lychee Liquor half a lime 2 T = 1oz Preparation mash and mix
Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet or 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 1/4 cup caramel topping 4 ripe medium bananas, cut into 3/4-inch slices (about 3 cups) 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon Nutella® hazelnut spread with cocoa 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray; unroll dough sheet onto cookie sheet. Press into 12x9-inch rectangle....
Ingredients Crust: 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 7 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 tablespoons ice cold water (more if needed) Mix all together until dough consistency. Roll out to about 1/4 inch thickness and place in non-stick tart pan. Filling: 6 medium-sized onions, sliced 1/2 cup unsalted butter (I used less) 1/2 heavy cream 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Salt & pepper to taste A good size handful or chopped fresh thyme...
Ingredients 1 orange, preferably blood or Cara Cara, sliced 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur 1 teaspoon rose water 1 750-ml bottle chilled brut cava Preparation Using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon, mash first 3 ingredients in a large pitcher. Add cava; stir gently to combine. Fill wineglasses with ice. Divide sangria among glasses.
Ingredients 4 cups sifted all purpose flour 1 pkg yeast proofed in 1/4 cup warm water 1T sugar 1 cup milk heated to lukewarm. Preparation Proof yeast in water (110-115 degrees) with the sugar. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes until bubbly and doubled. Sift 4 cups flour in to large bowl. Pour in Yeast mixture and the warm milk and mix until a dough forms Or mix ingredients in Cuisinart with plastic blade until the dough leaves the side of the bowl - adjust the liquid as necessary....
Ingredients 8 pickled sweet red cherry peppers 1/3 cup soft cream cheese with pineapple (from 8-oz. tub) 3 tablespoons finely chopped dried beef 3 tablespoons sliced green onions 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or salad dressing 5 to 6 drops hot pepper sauce Preparation Cut peppers in half vertically; remove seeds. Drain on paper towel. In small bowl, combine all remaining ingredients; mix well. Spoon filling into pepper halves.
Ingredients 1 apple, peeled, chopped 0.5 mango, peeled, chopped 50g dried cranberries 100g dried dates (no stones) 50g crystallized strawberries 35g crystallized ginger 50g dried apricot 50g dried red grapes 50g walnuts 200g butter 300g light brown sugar 3 free range eggs 1 lemon - grated zest 1 orange - grated zest 200g plain flour 0.5tsp baking powder 1tsp vanillasugar Preparation Preheat oven to 150C. Sieve the flour and baking powder together....
Ingredients 8 ounces broccoli florets 8 ounces cauliflower florets 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter 1/3 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 2 eggs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano 1/2 cup dry white wine or vegetable broth salt and pepper to taste Preparation Steam broccoli and cauliflower until crisp-tender. Drain. Heat oil or butter in 12" sauté pan. Sauté onion for one minute; add garlic and vegetables....
Ingredients 2 1/4 cups bread flour 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp baking soda 2 sticks unsalted butter 1/4 cup white granulated sugar 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar (packed) 1 Tbs half and half cream (or milk) 1 Tbs freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 2 cups chocolate chips (I used a combination of Guittard and Ghiradelli semisweet chips)...
Ingredients 6 or 7 ripe plum tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 6-8 fresh basil leaves, chopped. Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 baguette French bread or similar Italian bread 1/4 cup olive oil Preparation 1 Prepare the tomatoes first. Parboil the tomatoes for one minute in boiling water that has just been removed from the burner....
Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds fresh brussel sprouts, trimmed and crosscut in base 1/4 cup butter 2 TBS white mustard seed (or 1 TBS each of white and brown) 1/4 cup French mustard 1 tsp salt pepper to taste Preparation Simmer brussel sprouts until crisp tender and drain. Stir together butter and mustard seed in heavy skillet until butter is browned Blend in mustard and brussel sprouts to butter mixture. Add salt and pepper....
Ingredients 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 pound bittersweet chocolate, chopped Preparation With an electric mixer, beat the peanut butter and butter at medium speed until creamy. Reduce the mixer speed to low and mix in the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and salt (the mixture will be crumbly). Roll tablespoonfuls of the dough into balls and place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet....
Ingredients 1 16-ounce Ribeye 2 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic salt and pepper Preparation Set the ribeye on its fatty edge over medium heat for about 5 minutes to render some of the fat. Tip the steak on one side, cook for 5 mins, turn over and cook for 3 mins more. Add the butter and garlic. Put it back on the side that cooked the least for 6 mins. While it is cooking, sprinkle with salt and baste constantly with butter....
Ingredients 4 peaches, halved, pitted, and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick wedges Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt Pinch of ground cinnamon 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 2 tablespoons bourbon or dark rum (optional) Vanilla ice cream (optional) Preparation In a medium bowl, toss together peaches, lemon juice, salt, and cinnamon; set aside. Melt butter and sugar in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add peach mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 5 minutes....
Ingredients 1(3 1/2-to 4-pound) boneless pork butt, fat cap trimmed to 1/8 inch thick, cut into 2-inch chunks Salt and ground black pepper 1teaspoon ground cumin 1small onion, peeled and halved 2 bay leaves 1teaspoon dried oregano 2tablespoons juice from 1 lime 2cups water 2 dried ancho chilis, seeded and stemmed 1 12 oz beer Preparation Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 300 degrees. Combine pork, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, cumin, onion, bay leaves, oregano, lime juice, and water in large Dutch oven (liquid should just barely cover meat)....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup splenda for baking 3/4 tsp. salt 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 cup bran 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1 1/2 cup 2% milk 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 c. safflower oil 1/2 c. raisins 2 c. shredded carrots 1 c. shredded zucchini 1 lg. apple, peeled and cored (golden delicious or granny smith) 1 1/2 tsp....
Ingredients 1 1/2 lb egg noodles (cooked and drained) 1 cup cottage cheese 1 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup chives (chopped) 1 Tablespoon butter Preparation Combine ingredients. Pour into 2 quart buttered casserole dish. Dot with butter. In a 350 degree oven, bake 30-40 minutes or until noodles begin to brown.
