Ingredients 2 cups whipping cream 4 oz semisweet chocolate chopped 6 large egg yolks 3 tbsp sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract Preparation Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 300 degrees. Combine whipping cream, and chocolate in a heavy bottom saucepan. Bring almost to a simmer over medium heat. whisk until chocolate melts and is smooth. Mix egg yolks and sugar in a medium bowl(do not whisk) Gradually stir in hot cream mixture....
Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 1/4 cups milk 9 oz semisweet baking chocolate, finely chopped 4 1/2 teaspoons dark rum or brandy, if desired 2 teaspoons vanilla Whipped cream, if desired Fresh raspberries, if desired Fresh mint leaves, if desired Preparation In medium bowl, stir sugar, salt and eggs with whisk. Gradually add milk, stirring with whisk. Set bowl over large saucepan of simmering water. Cook 8 minutes, stirring constantly, until thermometer reads 160°F....
Ingredients 1/4 lb. natural bacon, chopped in bits 1 tbsp olive oil 1 head garlic, sliced 1 large spanish onion, or 8 small cippolini onions 1/4 cup ver jus 2 tbsps apple cider vinegar 1 liter dry white wine (preferably a cheap alsatian riesling) 1 head cabbage, finely sliced 1 spaghetti squash 1 1/2 - 2lbs smoked pork loin dried or fresh thyme to taste salt & pepper to taste...
Ingredients 1 cup dried cherries 1 cup boiling water 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 large egg 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup coarsely chopped white chocolate 1/2 cup coarsely chopped milk chocolate 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with one rack in top third and one rack in bottom third of oven....
Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced one medium onion, finely chopped 3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 20 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/3 cup grated parmigiano reggiano 1/3 cup grated pecorino romano salt and freshly ground pepper to taste...
Ingredients 4 1/4 pounds cut up chicken (drumsticks, thighs, breasts - 16 pieces), skinned 1/2 cup Pernod or Pastis (anise flavored aperitif) Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2 generous pinches saffron threads 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, sliced 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 2 stalks celery, diced 6 large garlic cloves, minced 1 (14-ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with liquid 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme...
Ingredients 1/2-cup finely chopped red onion 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, cut into thin strips 1/4-cup pine nuts, toasted lightly 1/2-cup drained oil-packed sun dried tomatoes, rinsed, patted dry, and cut into thin strips 1/4 pound Feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup) 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, crumbled...
Ingredients 1 chicken (pieces) 1 sliced onion 1 tbs butter 1 10-1/2 ounce can of bamboo shoots 1 small can of sliced mushrooms chinese noodles or shinatocki 3 tbs brown sugar 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 tbs sherry 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 tsp accent 1 cup green onions in 1" lengths 1 can sliced waterchestnuts Preparation Saute chicken in butter. Add sugar and cook until dissolved Add broth, soy sauce, sherry and accent....
Ingredients 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (about 1 ounce) 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup white wine 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons capers 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 cups hot cooked spaghetti (about 8 ounces uncooked) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Preparation Place each breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet....
Ingredients 2-3 chicken breasts, cooked and cubed 2-3 boiled eggs - cut 1 can peas and carrots, drained 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of celery soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1/2 c chicken broth biscuit dough Preparation Mix well, place in casserole dish Cook 350 for 15 - 20 minutes Slice biscuits in half. Place on top and cook until golden brown
Ingredients 3.5 lbs. chicken cut into serving pieces Salt & freshly ground pepper Flour for dredging 3 tbs. corn oil 2 tbs. butter 1 tbs minced garlic Juice of half a lemon 3/4 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup finely chopped parsely Preparation Dredge the chicken in flour sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste Heath the oil in a skillet and add the chicken pieces skin side down. Cook over moderately high heat about 8-10 minutes....
Ingredients 12 ounces spaghetti 2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth plus enough stock to cook spaghetti 2 large onions 2 green peppers 1 large can mushrooms, liquid reserved 8 tablespoons butter 8 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1 1/2 pounds American cheese, grated 5 pounds chicken breast and thighs, cooked and cubed Preparation Cook spaghetti in just enough chicken stock to cover. Chop onions and peppers and cook in mushroom liquid....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, or to taste 4 garlic cloves, finely minced 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped 3/4 cup Italian parsley, leaves only Small handful fresh mint leaves 1 lemon, zested and juiced 3/4 pound English cucumber Flaky sea salt Preparation Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet (cast iron is nice) over medium heat....
Ingredients Ingredients 1 or 2 teaspoons shortening or vegetable oil 1-1/2 to 2 pounds of good quality lean ground beef or ground sirloin. 1 large white onion, chopped 3 heaping tablespoons good quality chili power. 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder (NOT garlic salt) 1 teaspoon cumin (omit if you don’t like cumin) salt and black pepper to taste 1 can of red kidney beans Chili Recipe Variations Here are some other things to try....
Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup veg. oil 2 tsp vanilla 4 large eggs 4 oz. melted unsweetened chocolate 2 cups flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 6-12 oz chocolate chips (more for sweeter cookies) Preparation With a whisk beak sugar, oil, vanilla, chocolate, and eggs together (do not use blender or electric mixer). Add the rest of ingredients and stir. Fold chocolate chips in with a rubber spatula....
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled, cut into pieces 3 large egg yolks 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Place the flour, cocoa, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse several times to combine. Add the butter, and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal, about 10 seconds. Add the egg yolks and vanilla, and process just until mixture begins to hold together, no more than 30 seconds....
Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chunks or chips Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and both sugars until smooth and creamy....
Ingredients 2 pkgs brownie mix ( or enough for 9X13 pan) for brownies oil and eggs 2 pkgs jello chocolate mousse 6 heath bars 1 large container cool whip Preparation Make brownie mix per directions in 9x13 pan When cooled,Poke holes in cake and pour 1.2 c kalua on top. Make mousse as directed and pour on top on brownies Crush heath bars and pour on top. Cover with cool whip...
