Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 2 cups raw long grain rice 1 quart hot beef or chicken broth Salt and freshly ground white pepper Preparation Melt butter in heavy skillet or saucepan. Sauté the rice, stirring the rice for 5 min or until browned. Add the broth,salt and pepper. Cover the pan with a cloth,then with a lid and simmer without stirring until the rice has absorbed all of the liquid.
Ingredients 1 pkg Yeast 1/4 cup Warm Water 3/4 cup Warm Water 1 Tbsp Honey 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Tsp Salt 3 Cups Flour Corn Meal Preparation Preheat oven to 400° Mix 1 package yeast with 1/4 cup warm water, let stand 5 minutes Mix together 3/4 cup warm water, honey, olive oil, salt Add to yeast mixture, then stir in flour Knead dough for about 10 minutes, set aside in oiled bowl....
Ingredients 2 to 3 pound side of salmon or trout, pin bones and skin removed. Seasoned pine plank. Marinade: 1/2 cup grainy Dijon mustard 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 Tablespoon finely minced garlic 1 Tablespoon freshly ground pepper 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh chives 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup minced raw bacon 1 cup mayonnaise...
Ingredients 4 pork chops 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 cup flour 2 eggs (beaten 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs (Japanese bread Crumbs) canola oil for frying Preparation Trim the fatty part of porks, if there is any (for a healthier option). Sprinkle salt and pepper on the porks. Roll porks lightly on flour until coated. Dip the pork sin beaten egg. Roll porks sonto the bread crumbs. Fry the porks in heated oiluntil it turns brown (make sure oil is hot) Turn over the porks and fry them a few more minutes....
Ingredients 2 potatoes - boiled and diced into cubes 1/4 cup chopped carrots 1/4 cup chopped onion 3-4 green chilies - slit at the end 1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1 cup boiled milk asofoetida - a pinch salt to taste 1 tsp mustard seeds 4 cloves 1/2 cinnamon stick 1 star anise 1 tbsp chopped coriander Preparation Pressure cook potatoes with 1 cup water for 3-4 whistles....
Ingredients Gnocchi: 450 g, White Potatoes 120 g, Flour 1 Egg yolk Salt, White Pepper Sauce: 60 ml, Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 cup sliced Button Mushrooms 1 bag Spinach 1/2 cup Sundried Tomatoes 2 tbsp Pesto 1 large Red Pepper 50 g, Grated Parmesan Cheese 50 g, Feta Cheese Salt, Cracked Black Pepper Preparation Gently boil sundried tomatoes for 3 minutes until softened. Remove and slice julienne. Set aside. Remove stems from spinach and wash, then slice into julienne....
Ingredients 200g raw prawns, peeled and deveined 2 Tbsp olive oil Pinch of cayenne pepper Sea Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 kg ripe seedless watermelon 120g feta cheese 50g wild rocket leaves, washed 1 Tbsp toasted mixed sees such as pumpkin and sunflower seeds Dressing: 1 Tbsp lime juice 2 Tbsp balsamic viengar 1/2 tsp caster sugar 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Preparation Marinate the prawns by tossing them together with 1 Tbsp of the olive oil, a pinch of cayenne and some salt and pepper in a bowl....
Ingredients 1/4 cup dry red wine 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 1 (5 to 5 1/2-lb.) boneless beef rib-eye roast, small end Preparation In large resealable food storage plastic bag or 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish, combine all marinade ingredients; mix well. Add roast, turning to coat all sides. Seal bag or cover dish with plastic wrap....
Ingredients 12 fresh figs 6 ounces Gorgonzola 2 tb of finely chopped walnuts 2 bunches italian parsley finely chopped (1/2 cup) 8 ounces prosciuto Preparation Preheat oven to 450F Quarter figs from stem leaving base and place on baking sheet Mix ingredients in mixing bowl and with a tablespoon stuff the figs Bake figs 8-10mins Place 3 slices prosciuto with 3 figs in a plate and serve!
Ingredients 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 2 cups shredded Provolone cheese (8 oz) 3 tablespoons refrigerated pesto 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 5 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Make pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie using 9-inch glass pie plate....
Ingredients 1 20-ounce loaf challah or brioche, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; makes 12 cups (may substitute brioche) 3 Bosc pears, 2 1/2 of them peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks; makes 3 cups (1/2 pear wrapped thightly in plastic wrap to prevent oxidation, reserved for garnish) 12 ounces white chocolate, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (1/2 cup reserved for garnish) 1/2 vanilla bean, split with seeds scraped...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small diced onion 1 cup chopped parsley 12 shiitake mushrooms, trimmed & sliced 4 diced turnips 1 pound cubed butternut squash 1 pound cubed pumpkin 6 cups water pinch salt 5 cups watercress 1-1/2 tablespoon red miso 3/4 tablespoon white miso 1-1/2 teaspoons sake 3/4 teaspoon mirin 1/4 cups finely ground pecans, plus 1 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds...
Ingredients All-purpose flour, for dusting 1/2 recipe Pate Brisee for Pies and Tarts 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups milk 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise and scraped, pod reserved 4 large egg yolks 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon (2 1/2 ounces) golden rum, preferably Appleton 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons and softened 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 13-inch round, 1/8 inch thick....
Ingredients 1 bunch of basil Garlic to taste (1 1/2 cloves) 1/2 cup of pine nuts 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese Olive oil (pour until desired consistency) 1 tbsp butter Preparation Blend all ingredients together (except butter) in a blender. Add 1/4 cup pasta water to mix Add 1 Tbsp butter to mix Serve over pasta
Ingredients 1 15-ounce container part-skim ricotta 1/4 cup (1/2 ounce) sliced almonds 1/4 cup golden raisins 1 tablespoon minced garlic, (2 to 3 cloves) 1 6-ounce onion, finely diced (1 1/2 cups) 2 medium portobello mushrooms (about 8 ounces total), stems removed and discarded, cut into 1/4-inch dice 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 12 sheets phyllo dough Olive-oil cooking spray Preparation Wrap ricotta tightly in fine cheesecloth; place in a colander over a bowl....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar or apple-cider vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds 3 whole allspice berries 2 dried bay leaves Coarse salt 12 ounces baby beets, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges 8 sprigs dill 4 cloves garlic Preparation Combine beets, vinegar, 3/4 cup water, sugar, spices, and 2 tablespoons salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved....
Ingredients 1 lg. pkg sugar free Instant Vanilla Pudding (do not prepare) 1-16 oz. container of fat free sour cream 1-15 oz. or 20 oz. can crushed pineapple with juice 1-16 oz. container fat-free or lite Cool Whip (thawed) 2 ready made graham cracker crumb crust— or (make your own substituting with artificial sweetener) Preparation Mix together the dry pudding mix, sour cream, & pineapple with juice. Mix with spatula. Gently fold in the thawed cool whip....
Ingredients 4 whole Medium Sweet Potatoes 1 cup Sugar 1 cup Milk 2 whole Eggs 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon Salt 1 cup Brown Sugar 1 cup Pecans 1/2 cup Flour 3/4 sticks Butter Preparation Wash 4 medium sweet potatoes and bake them in a 375-degree oven until fork tender, about 30-35 minutes. When they are finished cooking slice them open and scrape out the flesh into a large bowl....
Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves fine sea salt white pepper 1 cup white wine 1 cup pistachio nuts, coarsely chopped, easier if they’ re more on the fine side bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 15 minutes Sauce 15 ounces blackberries in heavy syrup (I used frozen), substitute blueberries or sweet pitted cherries 1 tablespoon (I used frozen), substitute blueberries or sweet pitted cherries 1 teaspoon potato starch dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water...
Ingredients 6 firm but ripe Bosc pears, stems left on, peeled 1/2 bottle dry or off-dry Riesling 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise Preparation Core pears from the bottom, using a small melon baller to scoop out the seeds. Cut a round of parchment to fit inside a large pot (it should be wide enough to hold the pears in one layer). Place pears in pot along with wine, brown sugar, and enough water to just cover pears (2 to 3 cups)....
