Crème Brûlée
2 cups heavy cream 3 large eggs 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 tsp vanilla *Directions:* Heat the heavy cream almost to a simmer. In a medium bowl, combine eggs and sugar and stir with a wooden spoon just until blended. Very gradually stir in the cream (warning: pouring in the warm cream too quickly will start to cook the eggs). Strain …
Read MoreKolacky
Kolacky *Ingredients*: 1 cup unsalted butter 1 pkg cream cheese (8oz) 2 cups sifted flour Apricot or other fruit preserves Powdered sugar *Method*: Cream softened butter and cream cheese together. Add flour slowly mixing well. (Add a splash of sweet cream if desired). Chill overnight. Preheat oven to 350F. Roll dough on floured surface (about 1/4″). Cut into small circles …
Read MoreNew Zealand Pavlova
New Zealand Pavlova (national dessert of New Zealand) 4 egg whites 1 cup super fine sugar 1 tsp white vinegar 3 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp vanilla 1-2 cups fresh cream to whip fresh fruit (cut and drained on paper towel) Preheat oven to 400F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment. Beat egg whites with whisk attachment of electric mixer until …
Read MoreSauteed Mushrooms with Madeira
Ingredients 3 TBS unsalted butter 1/4 c chopped shalots 1 1/2 lbs fresh white mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced 1/3 c Madeira wine 1/4 c heavy or whipping cream 2 TBS sour cream salt and plenty of fresh ground black pepper to taste Generous pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 3 TBS finely chopped parsley Directions 1. Melt the butter in …
Read MorePozharskiye Kotleti
This recipe is from the Russian cookbook, Please to the Table Tanya may have some ideas for improvements. Ingredients 3 slices of whole wheat bread, crusts removed 1/3 c heavy or whipping cream 1 lb ground chicken breast meat 1 lb ground veal 1 small onion, minced 9 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temp 2 large egg yolks 2 TBS …
Read MoreFinikia – Greek Cookies
Ingredients Cookie Batter: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup superfine sugar Grated zest of one orange 1/2 cup corn oil 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups semolina 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 cup orange juice Syrup: 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 cups white sugar 3/4 cup honey 1 cinnamon …
Read MoreThai Style Green Curry
Ingredients – 2 tablespoons vegetable oil – 1 medium onion, cut in 8 wedges – 1 red bell pepper, cut in 8 wedges – 5 shitake mushrooms – 1 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch strips – Sea salt – 1 lime, juiced – Fresh Thai basil leaves – Lime wedges, for garnish – Green Curry Sauce (see …
Read MoreBaked Bananas
Yields: 2 Servings Ingredients a.. 2 bananas (avoid overly ripe bananas because they will fall apart) a.. Juice of 1 lime a.. 1 tablespoon dark rum a.. 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon a.. 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg a.. 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar a.. 1 tablespoon butter Directions: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Peel the bananas and slice in half lengthwise. …
Read MorePad Thai
Ingredients: 2 Carrots, julienne 1 Onion, sliced into thin strips 2 tablespoons Cilantro 8-12 Pre-Cooked Shrimp (May Substitute Chicken or Tofu) 1/2 package of Rice noodles 2-3 tablespoons Pad Tai sauce (or to taste) 1/4 cup chopped Peanuts 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 1 lime cut into wedges Directions: 1. Soak rice noodle in cold water for 30 minutes. Or cook …
Read MoreJamaican Beef Dumplings
Ingredients a.. 1/2 cup finely chopped scallion b.. 1/4 cup finely chopped onion c.. 3/4 teaspoon curry powder d.. 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme e.. 4 cups vegetable oil, divided f.. 1/2 pound ground beef g.. 2 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs h.. Hot sauce (preferably Jamaican) to taste i.. About 45 dumpling Directions Cook onion in a 10-inch skillet over …
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