Ingredients CRUST: 1 1/4 c. graham cracker crumbs 2 tbs granulated sugar 1/4 c. butter, melted & cooled FILLING: 2 lbs. cream cheese, softened 1 1/4 c. granulated sugar 4 large eggs, room temp 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup seedless jam of your choice, slightly melted Preparation For Crust: combine ingredients in small bowl. Press evenly onto bottom of buttered 8 1/2" springform pan....
Ingredients 2 sticks (1/2 pound) unsalted butter, softened but still firm 1 cup light brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 3 cups rolled oats 1/4 cup ground almonds 1 cup walnut pieces Preparation Adjust oven racks to low and middle positions; heat oven to 350oF. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper....
Ingredients 1 lb. Ground Turkey 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 tsp light soy sauce 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp tabasco pepper to taste Preparation Combine turkey and next nine ingredients. Shape into patties. Broil burgers until done, about 5 minutes on each side.
Ingredients 1 eng. cucumber 4 cherry tomatoes 1/4 red onion chopped (optional) 6-8 black calamata olives pitted and chopped 3 tbs fetta cheese 3 fresh basil leave 3 tbs balsamic vinegar salt & pepper (to taste) 1/8 c olive oil Preparation cut cucumber into 1" discs remove inside with a melon baller, leaving a thin base (ends up looking like a mini bowl) set cucumber bowls aside chop tomatoes, olives, onion, feta & basil combine all in a bowl and add olive oil, vinegar, s&p....
Ingredients 1/2 lb. light pork sausage 1 T. extra virgin olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14.5 oz.) petite diced tomatoes 1 can (14.5 oz.) black beans 1 cup roasted Hubbard Squash Puree (Pumpkin can be used.) 1 T. cumin 1 T. chili powder 1 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. allspice 1/2 t. fresh ground pepper 3 cups chicken broth 1 T. red wine vinegar...
Ingredients 2 or 3 medium-sized cardamom pods, crushed 1 tablespoon of sugar 1/2 teaspoon of tamarind paste 25 ml of water 15 ml of sour mix 1 jigger of vodka 1/4 teaspoon of squid ink Fleur de Sel Ice cubes Equipment: Cocktail shaker Preparation Crush the cardamom pods in a mortal and pestle. In a cocktail shaker, combine the the crushed cardamom with sugar. Add the tamarind paste, water and the sour mix and muddle....
Ingredients 4 cups blueberries 3 1/2 cups sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Put a plate in the freezer. With a potato masher or spoon, crush 1 cup berries in a medium heavy-bottom nonreactive saucepan. Add remaining 3 cups berries and 1/2 cup water; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon to break up berries, until berries are soft, about 6 minutes....
Ingredients 8 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 4 ears fresh sweet corn, husks removed, cleaned Preparation In 5-quart saucepan, Dutch oven or stockpot, heat water and salt to boiling. Add corn; cook uncovered 5 to 7 minutes or until heated through. Serve immediately.
Ingredients 1 lb. spinach (fresh), or 1 pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1 large container plain yogurt (possibly more, depending on taste) Salt, pepper, crushed garlic 1 large white onion, chopped Butter Preparation Saute the onion in butter until it’s dark brown and dry. Remove to mixing bowl. Saute the chopped spinach in butter until it’s dry, crumbly (okay if it looks a little burnt). Stir the yogurt into the onions and spinach, add salt, pepper and crushed garlic to taste....
Ingredients 2/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon shallots, minced 1 tablespoon basil, chopped 2 teaspoons fresh thyme 1 teaspoon sugar Preparation Shake all ingredients together and chill for up to 7 days. Let stand at room temp. before using
Ingredients Tomatillos Jalapenos Cilantro Onion Garlic Salt Beef rump roast, 3 lbs? Beef bullion Flour Peanut oil Tequila Preparation Make tomatillo salsa: put tomatillos (about 1 lb) and jalapenos (to taste) in water and bring to boil to soften. Remove and place in a blender. Add chopped onion, garlic, cilantro, and salt to taste. Blend until smooth. Make chili: cut beef rump roast into bite-sized pieces and dredge in flour. Brown in peanut oil....
Ingredients 1 pound ground chuck 1/2 pound lean ground pork 1 Tbsp dry shery 1/4 cup minced green onion 1 tsp grated ginger root 4 quail eggs, cooked and shelled 1 navel orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped 2 Tbsp chopped water chestnuts 1 Tbsp minced crystallized ginger 2 Tbsp diced red bell pepper 2 Tbsp snipped cilantro 1 Tbsp sliced almonds 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 1 tsp sesame oil...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic 1 onicn chopped 1 carrot chopped 1 celery stalk chapped 1/2 teaspoon thyme, oregano & cumin 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon salt & pepper 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock 2 - 19 ounce cans black beans, drained 1 - 14 ounce can tomato sauce hot pepper sause (dash) 2 teaspoons lime juice (fresh is best) 3 teaspoons brown sugar Preparation Brown chopped vegetables in oil....
Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 cups scalded milk 4 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanila 1/2 cup semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate morsels For the Vanilla custard: 1 tablespoon (envelope) unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup cold water 4 egg whites (room temperature) 1/2 cup sugar 1 10" baked pie crust Preparation Prepare and bake one 10" pie shell, and let cool. Soften the gelatin in cold water, and chill until slightly thickened....
Ingredients 2 (6-ounce) chicken breasts, skinless, boneless and sliced into 1/2-inch strips 1 Tbsp blackening or Cajun spice 1 medium Yukon Gold potato Granny Smith Apple Salad: 1/2 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored & sliced 2 large handfuls of mixed baby lettuce (pre-washed) 1/2 cup mung bean sprouts 1/2 cucumber, sliced Red Grape Orange Dressing: 1 (1/2-ounce) red seedless grapes, stemmed and washed 1/4 cup orange juice 1 ounce non-fat plain yogurt...
Ingredients 1/2 cup mayo 1/4 cup well shaken buttermilk 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp sour cream 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 21/2 tsp sugar 3/4 tsp garlic 1/8 tsp black pepper 1 cup crumbled blue cheese Preparation Whisk together all ingredients except cheese until combined. Fold in cheese and chill covered, at least 8 hours and up to 2 days
Ingredients 1.5 oz White Rum .5 oz Cognac (Armagnac also works fine) .75 oz Fresh Lime Juice .75 oz Cinnamon Syrup* *To make cinnamon syrup, mak a simple syrup bringing 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water to a simmer. After well mixed, turn off heat and add 2 broken up cinnamon sticks. Let sit for 6 hours and strain. Preparation Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice....
Ingredients 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries 1 cup sugar 1 cup white-wine vinegar 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons bourbon 2 tablespoons seltzer Preparation Combine cranberries, sugar, and vinegar in a pot. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; let cool completely. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks. For each cocktail, fill a rocks glass with ice. Stir in bourbon, seltzer, and 2 tablespoons shrub liquid. Add 1 tablespoon shrub cranberries; serve immediately....
Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet 1 round (8 oz) Brie cheese 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon sugar Sliced apples, crackers or pita bread, if desired Additional honey for drizzling, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper, or spray with cooking spray. Unroll dough; cut crosswise into 2 sections....
Ingredients 2 1/2 lbs boneless top loin pork roast 1 1/2 c fresh rosemary leaves 12 cloves garlic 3 T olive oil 2 T balsamic vinegar 1 t salt 2 t black pepper 1 1/2 lbs small red potatoes, quartered Preparation preheat oven to 450 in food processor, combine rosemary, garlic, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. pulse to a coarse wet paste spread 3/4 past on all sides of roast. place fat side up in shallow roasting pan, big enough to leave about 3 inches around all sides....
