Ingredients 5 cups flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp baking powder 3 tsp brown sugar 2 ½ cups (1 pound) shortening ¾ cup cold water 1 tsp vinegar 1 egg slightly beaten Preparation Sift together flour, salt, baking powder and brown sugar. Mix shortening with flour mixture. Add water, vinegar and egg. Mix well. Divide into 5 or 6 balls and place in freezer bags. Place in freezer.
Ingredients 250g/.6 pounds dark chocolate (min 70% cocoa solids) 125g/.3 pounds unsalted softened butter 6 eggs, 2 whole, 4 separated 3/4 cup castor sugar 2 TBS cointreau (optional) grated zest 1 orange (optional) 23cm/9 inch springform cake tin For the cream topping: 500ml/16oz cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 TBS cointreau (optional) 1/2 tsp cocoa powder for sprinkling Preparation Preheat oven to 180 degrees C/350 F Line tin with parchment paper....
Ingredients Half a bag of egg noodles. 1/2 medium onion, cleaned and chopped fine. 1 stick of celery, cleaned and chopped fine. 1 carrot, cleaned and chopped very fine. 15 ounce can of chicken stock. 15 ounce can of tomato sauce. 2 or 3 large links of sweet Italian sausage with the casings removed, or use equivalent amount of bulk - about a cup to a cup and a half. (You could try sprinkling in Italian sausage veggie crumbles and/or regular veggie meat substitute crumbles near the end of cooking instead of using real meat, but the result will have the corresponding “artificial” meat flavor....
Ingredients Unbleached all-purpose flour, for dusting 1 pound room-temperature Quick Basic Pizza Dough 1 egg, beaten, for egg wash 1/2 cup Nutella 32 banana slices Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Dust surface lightly with flour. Divide dough into 8 balls; roll into 4-inch rounds. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Let stand, draped with plastic, in a warm place until they double in size, about 30 minutes. Lightly brush with egg....
Ingredients 2 pounds russet potatoes (4 medium), scrubbed and cut into 1-inch-thick wedges 2 fresh or dried bay leaves 1 tablespoon whole cloves 1 head garlic, halved crosswise Kosher salt Extra-virgin olive oil, for frying (about 4 cups) Test Kitchen’s Favorite Aioli, for serving Preparation Place potatoes in a large pot with 2 quarts water. Add bay leaves, cloves, garlic, and 2 tablespoons salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-high and cook until potatoes are just tender, 4 to 5 minutes....
Ingredients Sauce: 1 1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons orange juice 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/3 cup rice vinegar 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon grated orange zest 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons chopped green onion 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons water Chicken: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces...
Ingredients 1 pound orecchiette or other short pasta 1/2 cup olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 12 ounces Swiss chard or mustard greens, stemmed 12 ounces baby spinach leaves 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups small cherry or grape tomatoes 8 ounces ricotta salata cheese, crumbled 2 teaspoons lemon zest Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat....
Ingredients 1 20 oz package Oreo brand cookies 1 8 oz package cream cheese, light or regular, softened 1 20 oz package vanilla almond bark Preparation Crush the cookies fine with grinder or food processor. Add cream cheese and mix well. Roll into 1" balls and set on cookies sheet. Place in refrigerator to chill for 1 hour. Melt the almond bark in microwave safe bowl 30 seconds at a time until melted and smooth....
Ingredients 3/4 lb linguine 1 C grated pecorino cheese 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tsp coarsely ground smoked or regular peppercorns Salt Preparation In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, reserve 2/3 cup of the cooking water; return the pasta to the pot. Add the cheese, butter, pepper and cooking water and toss. Season with salt and serve.
Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 50g/2oz butter 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 400g/14oz risotto rice 150ml/5oz white wine 1.5 litres/2½ pints hot chicken stock 450g/1lb frozen peas 25g/1oz grated pecorino cheese handful fresh mint, roughly chopped salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Heat a large heavy-based saucepan and add the oil and half the butter. Heat until it is foaming then add the onion and gently cook for about 5 minutes until beginning to soften....
Ingredients 1 package brownie mix 1 package of mini marshmallows 1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 tbsp margarine 1 1/2 cups rice crispy cereal Preparation Preheat the oven to 350. grease the bottom of the 13 x 9 pan. prepare and bake brownies following the package directions. remove from the oven. sprinkle the marshmallows over the hot brownies. return to the oven for 3 minutes....
Ingredients 2 Thinly sliced cucumbers 1 tablespoon of salt 2 lemons juiced 2-3 tablespoons of sugar 2 teaspoons mirin 3 ounces fish cakes, shredded into thin strands Preparation Place cucumber slices in a medium bowl; sprinkle with salt, working the salt into the cucumbers with your hands. Taking handfuls of the cucumbers at a time, squeeze them into the sink to extract some of the water; repeat until all cucumbers have been squeezed....
Ingredients Graham cracker crumb recipe 2 eight ounce pkg cream cheese 1/2 cup sugar 1/8 tsp Cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp grated lemon rind 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2 eggs separated Topping 1 cup sour cream 1 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp vanilla Preparation Prepare graham cracker crust in spring form pan or use premade crusts Blend softended cheese and sugar in mixer Add cinnamon, vanilla, lemon rind, and juice mixing well Add egg yolks one at a time beating well...
Ingredients 1-lb boneless New York strip steak, 1-in thick 1/4 tsp each salt and black pepper 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion 1/2 tsp dried marjoram, thyme, or oregano (based on preferences) 1 tsp minced fresh garlic 1 (10-oz package) sliced baby Portabella mushrooms 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar Preparation Remove excess liquid with paper towels. Tenderize both sides with a meat mallet until you reached desired level of tenderness....
Ingredients 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 1 teaspoon sugar 12 oz (from two 8-oz packages) cream cheese with 1/3 less fat (Neufchâtel), softened 2 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Original yogurt orange crème 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 can (6 oz) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 1 box (4-serving size) cheesecake-flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix...
Ingredients 6oz (150gms) S.R. Flour. 5oz (150gms) Margarine. 5oz (150gms) Caster Sugar. 1 orange 3 eggs Preparation 1)Switch oven on to No 5 or 190C. Grease and line cake tins 2)Cream margarine, flour, eggs, sugar, orange rind and 1 tblsp of orange juice together until light and fluffy. 3)Place mixture into the two lined 7" sandwich tins. 4)Cook for approximately 25-30 minutes until golden brown and well risen. 5)Take cakes out of tins and allow to cool on a cooling rack....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet or 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese, the chives and pepper. Unroll dough onto work surface....
Ingredients 1 pound of Pasta (ziti, rigatoni, fusilli, or shells) 1/4 cup of Olive oil 4 slices of Cloves garlic, peeled and thinly diced 2 tablespoons of Anchovy paste 4 cups of Cooked broccoli florets (removed from large stalks) Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 C Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving Preparation Bring a large amount of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until tender, about 7 to 10 minutes....
Ingredients 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups Israeli couscous Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling 1 pound fingerling potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 bunch small carrots, preferably heirloom in a mix of colors, scrubbed or peeled and trimmed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt 2 pork tenderloins (2 1/4 pounds total) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon safflower oil 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil...
Ingredients 2 c. flour 1½ c. sugar 1 t. cinnamon 2 t. baking soda ¾ c. buttermilk 8½ oz pineapple, crushed, drained ½ c. oil 3 eggs ½ t. salt 2 t. vanilla extract 1 c. coconut, shredded 1 c. walnuts, chopped 2 c. carrots, grated ½ c. margarine 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 lb powdered sugar 2 t. vanilla extract Preparation Cake Preparation: Combine flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon and baking soda in large mixing bowl; blend in eggs, buttermilk and oil....
