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Souffléed Omelet with Goat Cheese, Asparagus, & Ham
By á-175897
The fillings for this omelet compliment each other perfectly; thin slices of Serrano ham, goat cheese, asparagus sp...
- 4 asparagus spears
- 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 5 large eggs, separated, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 1/2 tablespoons soft goat cheese
- 2 1/2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint
- 4 paper-thin slices Serrano ham (about 1-ounce)
Shiitake & Roasted Red Pepper Puff Pastry Tart
By John_Merillat
Almonds and tarragon may seem like unusual additions to a mushroom and pepper tart, but the combination is simply a...
- 1 (9-ounce) sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups (8-ounces) shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and coarsely chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup (4-ounces) jarred roasted red peppers, patted dry and coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups (4-ounces) Gruyère, coarsely grated
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon, plus 1 teaspoon
- 3 tablespoons almonds, sliced
Baked Brie with Raspberry Jam, Almonds, & Cranberries
By á-32809
Pamper your guests this holiday season with this decadent and delicious treat, Baked Brie with Raspberry Jam, Almon...
- 1 10x10-inch piece frozen puff pastry, defrosted
- 1 (8-ounce) wheel Brie cheese, rind intact
- 2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, softened in hot water, drained, and patted dry
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon water
- Crackers (optional for serving)
- Sliced baguette (optional for serving)
- Sliced apples (optional for serving)
- Grapes (optional for serving)
White Bean & Prosciutto Bruschetta
By BobD
Hearty White Bean & Prosciutto Bruschetta is a quick crowd-pleasing appetizer
- 2 cups cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/4 teaspoons wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced, fat removed, cut into thin strips
- Bruschetta
- 2 tablespoons red onion, minced
Indian Cauliflower Fritters
By vegar
These Indian-inspired Cauliflower Fritters make a great appetizer for any occasion any time of the year! Serve with...
- DRESSING:
- 2 cups cauliflower, cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive or rice bran oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon coriander stems, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1/2 cup rice flour
- 1/2 cup maize flour or chick pea flour
- 1/2 tablespoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1 zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup coriander leaves (extra for garnish)
- 2 cups rice bran oil, plus 1 tablespoon, about 500 milliliters
- 1 lime, quartered
- 1/2 cup yoghurt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, optional
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 tablespoons coriander leaves, roughly chopped
- sea salt to taste or 1 teaspoon umeboshi vinegar
King Cake
By Gregg
This King Cake is a lot of fun and taste great! A New Orleans tradition where whomever gets the hidden baby in thei...
- PASTRY:
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 (.25-ounce) packages active dry yeast
- 2/3 cup warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 3 eggs, reserve 1 egg white
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- FILLING:
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- FROSTING:
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
Peanut Butter Cream Filled Donuts
By DreiFromBK
Peanut butter pastry cream filled donuts drizzled with chocolate are best eaten right away, like you could wait any...
- DONUTS:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2/3 cup milk, at room temperature
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature and cut into pieces
- oil for frying
- PEANUT BUTTER PASTRY CREAM:
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cake flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, melted
- 1/3 cup cold heavy cream
- CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE:
- 3-ounces chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme Gravy
By á-4939
Turn up the notch on your usual gravy recipe and try this delicious gravy with a variety of herbs
- 2 (8-ounce) russet potatoes, divided
- 12 button mushrooms
- 3 carrots, cut into chunks
- 3 celery stalks, cut into chunks
- 2 small onions, each cut into eighths
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup dry red wine
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 sprigs fresh parsley
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 2 sprigs fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
- 2 bay leaves
- 12 peppercorns
Hershey's "Perfectly Chocolate" Hot Cocoa Recipe
By á-30663
This perfectly creamy, rich hot cocoa is best paired with a blanket and a book by the fire
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups (1 quart) milk
- 1/3 cup hot water
- Dash salt
- 1/4 cup Hershey's Cocoa
- Miniature marshmallows or sweetened whipped cream (optional)
- 1/2 cup sugar
Chili Relleno Squares
By á-28708
Little Mexican chile quiches will be a hit at any party
- 12 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 6 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 (4-ounce) cans chopped green chilies, drained
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I've never been to Chicago, so I cannot vouch for the authenticity of this Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza recipe, fr...
- DOUGH:
- 3 1/4 cups (16 1/4-ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (2 3/4 ounces) yellow cornmeal
- 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant or rapid-rise yeast
- 1 1/4 cups water (10-ounces), room temperature
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 4 tablespoons, softened
- 1 teaspoon plus 4 tablespoons olive oil
- SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup grated onion, from 1 medium onion (see note)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Table salt
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Ground black pepper
- TOPPINGS:
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 4-cups) (recommended, whole mozzarella. Don't use pre-shredded, as it doesn't melt well.)
- 1/2 ounce grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/4-cup)
Beef Stew with Dark Brown Gravy - Slow Cooker
By Claude
Love this slow cooked Beef Stew with Dark Brown Gravy! Tastes awesome alone in a bowl or served over rice
- 1 slow cooker liner (makes clean up fast)
- 1 pound beef stew meat
- 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 or 2 jars of beef gravy (I use Heinz Homestyle Savory Beef)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1 tablespoon Kitchen Bouquet
- 1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup water, if needed to get more liquid
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