Original blini Yields 16 blini 12 oz flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp powdered orange peel (optional) 3/4 tsp salt 2 tsp sugar 12 oz milk 5 eggs 12 oz water 2 oz butter, melted In the bowl of Read More …
Blini and Oladi, Russian Pancakes
Year: 2024
Cured Lake Trout Roe
Cured lake trout roe Yields 8 oz 8 oz lake trout roe, still in its sac (called skein) about 0.35 oz (10 g) salt (see below) 1/8 tsp (0.75 g) curing salt 2/3 tsp (2 g) canola oil Place the Read More …
King Crab Ravioli, Caviar and Vodka Cream
Vodka cream discs Yields 8 servings 8 oz heavy cream 1 tsp gelatin 1/2 tsp sugar 1 oz vodka Combine 1/4 of the heavy cream with the gelatin and sugar in a small container. Microwave for about 45 seconds or Read More …
Sturgeon Astrakhan
Caviar sauce Yields 4 servings 4 oz caviar 3 oz sour cream Take the caviar out of the fridge. In a small saucepan, heat the sour cream to a simmer, then remove from heat and let cool until lukewarm. Weigh Read More …
Turkey Apple Stuffing
2 cups chopped onions 2 cups chopped celery 1 cup butter 4 cups apples, peeled, cored and chopped 6 cups croutons 6 cups dry bread crumbs 1 tablespoon ground sage 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Read More …
Margarita Lime Pie
1 (1/4-ounce) package unflavored gelatin 3/4 cup hot water 1 cup heavy cream 7 tablespoons powdered sugar 4 (3-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon orange extract 2 tablespoons tequila 1/2 cup lime juice 1/8 teaspoon green food coloring 1 Read More …
Chinese Seafood Soup
1 teaspoon vegetable oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups Chinese cabbage, sliced 1/4 cup chicken broth 3-1/2 cups chicken broth 6 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined 6 ounces scallops 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 8 ounces Read More …
Pork Sweet Potato Stir Fry
1 1/4 pounds pork steaks, sliced 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into thin strips 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup sliced green onion 2 tablespoons raisins 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons white Read More …
Chocolate Rice Custard Freeze
1 1/2 cups cooked rice 1 cup granulated sugar 4 (4-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 cups milk 2 large eggs, beaten 2 cups heavy cream 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Combine rice, sugar, chocolate, salt, milk and Read More …
White Chip Island Blondies
If your tired of making the same old brownies, try this recipe with white chocolate, macadamia nuts and toasted coconut. 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar Read More …
Turkey Tortilla Pizza
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 6 flour tortillas 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 6 ounces chopped cooked turkey 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced Read More …
Texas Round Up Ham Sandwich
A break-from-the-routine sandwich using tortillas instead of bread. Sweet ham pairs nicely with spicy salsa. Serve with corn chips and a big scoop (Texas-size!) of ice cream for dessert. 1/2 cup diced ham 1/2 cup salsa 1 cup rice, cooked Read More …
Impossible Burrito Bake
1 cup biscuit mix 1/3 cup water 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans 1 pound ground beef Salt and pepper 1 cup tomato-based salsa 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Salsa for accompaniment Sour cream for accompaniment Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C). Read More …
Easy Vegetable Soup
1 pound ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 (16-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup sliced carrot 1 cup sliced celery 1/4 cup rice 2 (16-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes 3-1/2 cups water 5 Read More …
Cucumber Tea Sandwiches with Tarragon Butter
1 large English cucumber, peeled, sliced paper thin 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup minced fresh tarragon 1/4 cup minced fresh chervil 30 thin slices whole-wheat bread, enough to make 72 (2 Read More …
Cow Pies
2 cups (12-ounces) milk chocolate chips 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds, chopped 1/2 cup toasted shredded coconut In a double boiler over simmering water, melt the chocolate chips and shortening, stirring until smooth. Read More …
Shrimp Kabobs
1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons minced ginger root 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 pound shrimp 1 pound scallops 1 (16-ounce) can pineapple chunks 2 zucchini, sliced 1 Read More …
Moosewood Fudge Brownies
Let your creativity come out when preparing these rich brownies — add chocolate chips to walnuts, or maybe some coconut. 5 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate 1 cup butter, softened 1 3/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar 5 large eggs 1 Read More …
Peanut Butter Snacks
1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup white corn syrup 1 1/2 cups peanut butter 6 cups cornflakes In large saucepan combine the sugar and syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from Read More …
Pickled Okra
2 pounds small fresh okra pods 5 small fresh hot peppers 5 garlic cloves, peeled 4 cups white vinegar (5% acidity) 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons coarse salt 1 tablespoon mustard seeds Rinse okra; drain well, and pat dry. Pack Read More …
Raspberry Croissant Melts
4 croissants 1/4 cup raspberry preserves 4 one-ounce slices Muenster cheese 1 tablespoon butter Slice croissants in half and evenly spread the preserves on the cut sides of the croissants. Place a slice of cheese over the preserves on the Read More …
Sugar Plum Pudding Cake
2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3 large Read More …
White Chicken Chili
1 pound dry white beans 6 cups chicken broth 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chilies 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon cayenne Read More …
Pink Grapefruit Sorbet
1 cup water 1 cup superfine sugar 1 3/4 cups fresh pink grapefruit juice 1/4 cup Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur Orange peel for garnish (optional) Combine water and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, Read More …
Layered Chicken Salad
1 whole chicken, cooked, boned, skinned, broken into pieces 1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained, sliced 2 cups alfalfa sprouts 1 small red onion, thinly sliced, broken into rings 1/2 cup fat-free Italian dressing 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Read More …
Divine Divinity
3 cups sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped nuts and/or candied cherries (or mixture of both) Combine sugar, syrup, water and salt in a Read More …
Cranberry Popcorn Balls
2 cups granulated sugar 1 (10-ounce) package (1 cup) frozen cranberry-orange relish 1/2 cup cranberry juice 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 quarts unsalted popped popcorn Combine all ingredients, except popcorn, in a heavy Read More …
Cow Pies
2 cups (12 ounces) milk chocolate chips 1 tablespoon shortening 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped slivered almonds In a double boiler over simmering water, melt the chocolate chips and shortening stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in Read More …
Corn and Black Bean Vinaigrette
This side salad can be made the day before. Serve along with your favorite ribs or chops along with some tortilla chips. 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon black pepper Read More …
Amaretto Surprise
1 package ladyfinger cookies 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur, divided use 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 2 large eggs 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup amaretto liqueur 3 (10-ounce) packages frozen strawberries, thawed and drained 1 cup whipping cream In Read More …
Plum Good Pork Chops
3 tablespoons plum preserves 1 green onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon curry powder Dash ground cinnamon Dash ground red pepper (cayenne) 4 pork loin or rib chops, cut 1 1/4-inch thick (about Read More …
Linguine and Shrimp
3/4 cup Italian dressing 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 medium yellow squash, julienned 1 medium zucchini, julienned 1 large carrot, shredded 1 Read More …
Guava Glazed Bananas
An amazingly delicious treat that’s amazingly easy to make! 2 teaspoons butter 1 firm, just ripened banana, sliced diagonally into 1/4 inch thick slices 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons guava jelly 2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon Read More …
Wild Rice with Duxelle Mushrooms
This is a great accompaniment to almost any meat dish or can be part of a vegetarian menu. 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped fine 2 shallots, chopped 2 cups cooked wild rice 1/2 teaspoon fresh Read More …
Royal Carrot Soup
Grapefruit juice is the secret ingredient in this velvet-smooth soup. Serve this vivid orange, cumin-scented soup as a first course with a white swirl of sour cream. 3 cups chicken broth 2 cups grapefruit juice 8 carrots, peeled and sliced Read More …
Fruity Tossed Salad
Velvety avocados dress this fruit-and-greens salad while a simple vinaigrette plays off the sweet oranges and strawberries. 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce 2 cups sliced strawberries 2 oranges, peeled and sectioned 1/4 cup grated peeled Read More …
Frozen Coconut Dessert
Crust: 1 1/2 sleeves of Ritz Brand crackers, finely crushed 1 stick (1/2 cup) margarine, melted Combine cracker crumbs and margarine together, press into an ungreased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Filling: 3 boxes coconut instant pudding 2 1/2 Read More …
Cumberland Sauce
This sauce has great depth of flavor. It’s delicious with pork and turkey, and can be used as a glaze for ham. 2 1/2 cups port wine, divided 1 (10 1/2-ounce) jar red currant jelly 3 tablespoons light brown sugar Read More …
Cheese and Ham Biscuits
Great for breakfast! 1 (10.8-ounce) package extra large biscuits, baked 5 ounces ham (thinly sliced) 5 ounces Colby Jack cheese (sliced) 1/3 cup strawberry preserves or orange marmalade Split biscuits; layer ham and cheese on bottom halves. Spread biscuit tops Read More …
Bonbon Cookies
Maraschino cherries individually wrapped in a sugary cookie coating. 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat sugar, Read More …
Springtime Ham Sandwiches
2 tablespoons butter, softened 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder with parsley 1 loaf Vienna or French bread, cut into 1-inch thick slices 1 cup chopped cooked ham 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons dry white wine 1/2 Read More …
Long Life Noodles with Egg
1 pound rice noodles 1/2 pound spinach 1 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cornstarch 4 cups water 4 large eggs 1 green onion, chopped 1/4 cup chopped cooked ham Read More …
Linguine Salmon and Broccoli Toss
Al dente pasta and rich salmon are the stars in this quick and flavorful recipe. 8 ounces linguine, prepared according to package directions 1 pound cooked salmon, broken into bite-size pieces 1 (10-ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed 1 tablespoon Read More …
Layered Chocolate Pecan Bars
1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, or rum flavoring 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon baking Read More …
Ham with Spiced Cherry Sauce
1 (approximately 2 pound) fully-cooked ham slice 1 (16-ounce) can tart pie cherries 5 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar 2 tablespoons water 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice Read More …
Caramel Nut Bars
Who can resist these chewy caramel and chocolate bars with a delightful toasty oat crust and topping? 1 cup quick-cooking oats 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon Read More …
Turkey Salad Stuffed Eggs
8 large eggs 2 celery ribs 2 green onions 1/2 red bell pepper 3/4 pound cooked turkey 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons prepared brown mustard 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Cover eggs with water, Read More …
Smoked Black Tea Pineapple with Praline Cream and Yuzu Infusion
By Chef Christopher Grilo 100g black tea 1 pineapple, peeled and eyes removed 2 tbsp sugar syrup Praline Cream 200ml milk 30g sugar 25g egg yolks 3g coffee powder 110g praline paste 3g gelatine sheets 45ml Malibu Black tea crumbles, Read More …
Peanut Butter, Apple and Bacon Sandwiches
1/2 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter 4 slices 12 grain bread, toasted 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and drained on paper towels 1 apple (Royal Gala, Cameo etc.), cored and sliced thin 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts Spread peanut butter Read More …
Chili Cornbread Pie
What a great way to eat your chili and cornbread! Garnish with sour cream, sliced green onions and sliced ripe olives. 1 (15-ounce) can chili with beans 1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth, divided use 1 large egg 1 (8-ounce) package Read More …