Ingredients 3 lg sweet onions (Vidalia or WallaWalla are good) 2 1/4 c flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/4 c yellow cornmeal 2 c beer 1 egg, beaten vegetable oil for frying Preparation Peel onions, cut into 3/8 thick slices and separate into rings. Soak rings in large bowl ice water for 30 min. Drain on paper towels. Combine flour, baking powder, salt & cornmeal. Mix well. Add beer and egg; stir until smooth....
Ingredients 2 pork tenderloins, about 1/2 to 3/4 pound each Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 ounces orange juice concentrate, about 3/4 cup 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme 2 tablespoons brown sugar Preparation PREPARATION: Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper; coat with the flour. Heat oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Brown the pork tenderloins for about 5 minutes, turning to brown all sides....
Ingredients 1 lb Oreo cookies (3 sleeves) 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (using different extracts allows for subtle flavour changes…I’ve used mint extract, upped to 1 tsp) (optional) 1 lb milk chocolate 1/2 lb white chocolate Preparation 1 Using a food processor, grind cookies to a fine powder. 2 With a mixer, blend cookie powder, cream cheese and vanilla extract until thoroughly mixed (there should be no white traces of cream cheese)....
Ingredients 4 large leeks 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon butter divided 1/2 teaspoon salt divided 1/2 teaspoon pepper divided 1 2-pound boneless pork loin 1/2 cup dry white wine Preparation Remove roots and upper leaves from leeks. Cut each leek in half lengthwise, cut each half in 1/2 inch thick slices rinse to remove dirt. place sliced leeks, water, 1 tsp butter,1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper in a dutch oven and saute for 10 mins until leeks are wilted, remove to a bowl....
Ingredients 1 jar Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste 1/2 t coriander seeds 1/2 t cumin seeds 1/4 t peppercorns 1 t curry powder 1 T peanuts 1 lb chicken in small cubes 1 lb mixed vegetables - green beans, carrots, baby corn 2 c coconut milk 1/4 c fish sauce 1/4 c palm sugar 1/3 c vegetable oil 8 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced Sweet basil leaves for garnish Preparation Pound curry paste together in mortar with next 5 ingredients....
Ingredients Pappardelle With Tomato and Stewed Pancetta Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 12 ounces dried egg pappardelle 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 ounces pancetta, cut into ¾-inch pieces (about 1 cup) 8 whole canned tomatoes, preferably San Marzano Kosher salt 2 dried hot chilies, crumbled 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated ½ cup heavy cream Preparation What to Do: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Melt butter in a large skillet set over medium-low heat....
Ingredients 3 pounds red new potatoes, unpeeled 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus 2 teaspoons 1 cup half and half 1/4 pound unsalted unsalted butter 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Preparation Place the potatoes and 1 tablespoon of salt in a 4-quart saucepan and add cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer covered for 30 to 45 minutes, until completely tender....
Ingredients 2 pounds small red potatoes 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1 medium onion, chopped Salt 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped Preparation Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and let cool. Peel potatoes and cut into halves or quarters so pieces are of uniform size. Melt butter in a large saute pan and cook onion over medium-low heat until transparent, about 7 minutes....
Ingredients 1 cup Bertolli Olive Oil 3 Red Bell Peppers 3 Green Bell Peppers 3 Yellow Bell Peppers 1 Lb. Angel Hair Pasta (cooked and drained) 1 Tbsp. Crushed Garlic 2 Tbsp. Garlic Pepper 2 Teas. Salt 1 Teas. Crushed Red Pepper Preparation Keep drained angel hair pasta in cooking pot. Saute peppers in olive oil until just fork tender. Add rest of ingredients and cook 2 more minutes. Pour over pasta in pot....
Ingredients 1 stick plus 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 2/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh juice 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup heavy cream 3 peaches (1 pound) 1 cup fresh blueberries Mint leaves, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 375°F. Beat butter with confectioners’ sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes....
Ingredients 500 grams ground pork 300 grams rice vermicelli, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes, drained, and cut into 2-inch pieces with a scissors 2 med. carrots, peeled and grated 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 tablespoons soy sauce 1 bunch fresh coriander, finely chopped freshly ground black pepper, to taste 40 rice paper wrappers , 16 cm round Preparation Mix the meat with green onions, carrots, garlic, coriander, and soy sauce in medium mixing bowl....
Ingredients 3 cups miniature marshmallows 2 tablespoons butter 1 bag (10.5 oz) Chex Mix™ Muddy Buddies™ peanut butter chocolate snack mix (about 3 cups) 1/3 cup rainbow candy sprinkles, plus more for garnish, if desired Preparation Line 9 regular-size muffin cups with paper baking cups or spray cups with cooking spray. In large microwavable bowl, microwave 3 cups miniature marshmallows and 2 tablespoons butter on High 1 minute. Stir; microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until butter is completely melted....
Ingredients 1 cup butter (softened) 4 eggs (room temperature) 2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Mix together flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. With a mixer on medium speed beat the butter for 30 seconds. Gradually add the sugar, beating 6 minutes or until fluffy....
Ingredients 1 pound orecchiette 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 bag frozen meatballs (cocktail preferably) 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 pints (4 cups) grape tomatoes (halved) 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup parmesan cheese basil or parsley Preparation Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, cook pasta, drain, return to pot. Meanwhile, heat oil in 12 in skillet over hight heat, add meatballs and cover, turning until browned (3 min)....
Ingredients 12 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 5 pounds) 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons paprika 4 large tomatoes 1 large red bell pepper, cut into quarters, stemmed, seeded, and ribs removed 1 large green bell pepper, cut into quarters, stemmed, seeded, and ribs removed 2 teaspoons saffron Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 cups homemade or store-bought chicken stock, warmed 1/3 cup cognac 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes...
Ingredients 1 cup butter, at room temperature (2 sticks) 2 cups confectioner’s sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon almond extract 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup finely chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 325° F. Using an electric mixer, cream together butter, ½ cup of the confectioner’s sugar, vanilla and almond extracts in a large bowl and mix for 3 minutes. Gradually add the flour and salt....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 12 soft-shell crabs, cleaned 12 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped 3 lemons, cut in half Preparation Whisk flour, salt, and pepper; place on a dinner plate. Dredge 2 soft-shell crabs in flour mixture, shaking off excess (make sure crabs are completely coated). Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat....
Ingredients 16 pieces String Cheese, Removed From Wrappers ½ cups All-purpose Flour 2 whole Eggs 3 Tablespoons Milk 2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs 1 Tablespoon Dried Parsley Flakes Canola Oil, For Frying Marinara Sauce, For Dipping Preparation Slice string cheese pieces in half, for a total of 32 pieces. Place flour in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and milk. In another separate bowl*, combine panko bread crumbs with parsley flakes....
Ingredients 12 oz. mixed mushrooms 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped Dried red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste juice of 1/2 lemon 8 oz. pappardelle 1/2 stick (2 ounces) unsalted butter a small handful of grated Parmesan cheese a handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped Preparation Brush off dirt from the mushrooms and slice thinly. In a very hot frying pan, add the olive oil, then the mushrooms....
Ingredients 3 red peppers 1 lb. spaghetti (can be whole wheat if you want to feel more virtuous) 1 c. freshly shredded or grated Parmesan 2 medium baking potatoes (also can use Yukon gold or baby potatoes) 1 handful watercress or Italian parsley 6 tablespoons olive oil Salt to taste Preparation Begin by roasting red peppers. The easiest way to do this is to slice thinly (after removing seeds and stem) and place on cookie sheet....
