Ingredients 2 large bunches fresh basil (2 cups packed) ¼ cup pecans 3 medium garlic cloves (unpeeled) 1 cup extra virgin olive oil (an approximate measurement) ¼ cup grated parmesan a few grinds of black pepper to taste Preparation Bring a saucepan of water to boil, and quickly immerse the basil, counting to five seconds, remove and dunk in an ice water bath. This blanching will keep the basil green and prevent your pesto from becoming black....
Ingredients Buns 3/4 to 1 cup lukewarm water 2 tablespoons butter 1 large egg 3 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon instant yeast *For best results (a smooth, slightly soft dough), use the smaller amount of water in summer (or in a humid environment), the greater amount in winter (or in a dry climate); and something in between the rest of the time....
Ingredients Sliced filet mignon Olive oil flur de sal pine nuts roasted peppers frissee baby arugola parmesan cheese white truffle vinaigrette Preparation Freeze 8 oz piece of filet mignon. Slice very thin on a slicer. Roast pinenuts. pick small frissee. slice parmesan cheese. MAKE truffle vinaigrette. truffle pieces, shallots, mustard, sherry vinegar, and olive oil
Ingredients 1.5 c coarse salt 1/2 c minced fresh herbs (rosemary, oregano, thyme, parsley etc) 2 T freshly ground pepper 2.5 c flour plus more for work surface 2 egg whites 1/2 c plus two T water 2 T grape seed or olive oil 1.5 lbs tenderloin, trimmed finishing salt and herbs for garnish Preparation Mix salt, 1/4 c herbs, pepper and flour. Mix briefly in heavy duty mixer. In a small bowl, whisk egg whites and water until slightly foamy....
Ingredients 6 cups cake or all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cornmeal 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2.5 cups sugar 4 large eggs 1/4 cups anissette 2 cups peeled and toasted whole almonds or hazelnuts Preparation preheate the oven to 350 degrees. LIne a 15X11 inch jelly-roll pan with parchment paper. Stir the flour, cornmeal, baking powerd, and salt together in a bowl. Beat the butter with a handheld electric mixer until creamy....
Ingredients 1 C canned black beans, drained 1 cup canned mild or medium salsa 1/3 C fresh chopped chives, include both the green and the white parts 2-3 T fresh parsley, chopped 2 T fresh basil, chopped 1/2 C fresh tomatoes, chopped Sour cream, optional Preparation Combine all ingredients. Chill. Serve over shredded romaine lettuce. Dollops of sour cream on top is optional.
Ingredients 2 c. black beans 2 1/2 q. cold water 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 1 1/2 lg onions, finely chopped 1 stick butter 1 1/4 tbs all-purpose flour 1/4 c. chopped parsley 1 ham hock and rind 1 1/2 scallions, thinly sliced 2 bay leaves Tony Chechere’s Original Creole Seasoning 1/2 c. Madeira wine 1 hard bolied egg, chopped Preparation In a large stock pot, place washed beans, cover with cold water and soak over night....
Ingredients 1/2 pound dried cranberry beans 1/2 pound dried pinto beans 1/4 pound dried navy beans 1/4 pound dried northern beans 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch lengths 4 medium stalks celery, cut into 1-inch lengths 2 small onions, halved 4 dried bay leaves 8 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley 4 teaspoons coarse salt 5 ounces bacon, diced 1 1/2 ounces guanciale (cured pork jowl), diced 1 medium onion, finely chopped...
Ingredients 1 c red wine 1 c balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp olive oil 3 oz. shallots 1/2 c blueberries Preparation Wilt shallots in o.o. Add wine and balsamic and bring to a boil to reduce in half. Add bluberries in the last 5 mins. Use half to marinate overnight and the other half for sauce.
Ingredients 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 pounds top sirloin 5 Tablespoons salted butter 1/4 cup Cognac or good Brandy 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 2 teaspoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon meat glaze 4 teaspoons potato flour 2 cups chicken tock 1/2 cup red burgandy wine 1/4 cup madiera wine 1/4 cup dry sherry 2 teaspoons currant jelly Freshly Cracked pepper Garnish 6 oz lean salt pork 12 baby white onions...
Ingredients Ingredients For the broth: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup celery, chopped Salt and pepper 3 cloves garlic 1 bay leaf 8 peppercorns 2 sprigs thyme 1 pound fish bones Water to cover 1 cup white wine For the Bouillabaisse: Pinch of Saffron 1 cup leeks, julienned 3 cups tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped Juice and zest of one orange 1 cup fennel, julienned 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped...
Ingredients 1 quart whole or 2% milk 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup melted butter 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup grits (not quick-cooking) 1 cup whole milk ricotta, drained 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 (10 oz) box frozen green peas, thawed 1 (10 oz) box frozen lima beans (regular not baby beans) 3 tablespoons vinaigrette 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley Salt and pepper, to taste Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, bring milk to a boil....
Ingredients 2 Cans of Coke or Pepsi (you can use Diet) 2 Cups catsup 1/3 Cup Soy Sauce Minced garlic to taste Grated onion to taste Salt & Pepper to taste Preparation Combine all and slowly bring to a boil…Watch carefully as the pop can boil over very quickly…Turn down to simmer and simmer at least 1/2 hour…longer if you like a thicker sauce
Ingredients 3 Tbs. vegetable oil (if you are using lean meat.) 1 lb. ground beef 1 lb. ground lamb 1 lb. onions diced 1 lb. bell peppers diced 6 cloves garlic minced 1 lb. white mushrooms diced 3 Tbs. chili powder 2 Tbs. ground cumin 1 Tbs. paprika 1 Tbs. ground black pepper 2 Tbs. dried oregano 4 Tbs. brown sugar 2 tsp. salt 1 12oz. can chipoltle peppers in adobo sauce diced...
Ingredients 1 beef roast, cut into small cubes 3 or 4 tablespoons of butter a spoonful or two of flour some kind of stock or broth (i used seafood stock…) thyme, finely chopped (if you have it) sage, finely chopped (if you have it) cayenne pepper paprika salt and petter loads of garlic, (like 3 or 4 cloves) egg noodles or campanelle (this is what i used the second time. better for soaking up the sauce)...
Ingredients 2 40 oz. cans cut sweet potatoes in syrup 2 t fresh lemon juice 3 T butter, melted 1 egg 1/4 c heavy cream 2 t finely grated fresh orange zest 1/2 t freshly grated nutmeg 1/4 t ground cinnamon 1/4 t ground ginger 1/4 t salt, or to taste 1/4 t black pepper, or to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients until well mixed. Blend well until creamy (about an extra 2 minutes)....
Ingredients 1 oz fresh squeezed citrus ( 2/3 lime, 1/3 lemon, organic is best) 1 oz cheap triple sec 1 oz white tequila Splash of Cointreau Preparation mix! (rocks or blended)
Ingredients 12 - 15 Large golden potatoes or as desired. I like the buttery taste of the golden potatoes since I do not use butter in this recipe. 1 Large leek 1 Clove minced and sautéed garlic 1 T Garlic powder 1 Truffle Spritz of Truffle oil 1 ½ Cups non-fat cottage cheese 1 ¼ Cup non-fat sour cream Low fat milk or Soy milk to make potatoes as creamy as desired...
Ingredients 4 ovos 1+1/2 chávenas de açúcar* 2 chávenas de farinha Nacional* 2 iogurtes (sabor a gosto) 1 colher de chá de fermento. Preparation Juntar os ingredientes todos, untar uma forma e polvilhar com farinha, deitar o preparado na forma e levei ao forno a 180ºC até estar cozido, vai se fazendo o teste do palito** e polvilhei com açúcar em pó. Uma delicia!!
Ingredients 6 strips of thick cut bacon 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped 1 red bell pepper, coarsley chopped 1 jalapeño, or more or less to your taste, coarsley chopped 1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, or 1/4 pound dried red kidney beans 1 can (15 ounces) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed, or 1/4 pound dried white kidney beans 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed, or 1/4 pound dried black beans...
