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Because venison is so lean and tender, it suits this quick cooking style. Makes 6 servings Marinade: 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1/4 cup soya or peanut oil 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper Read More …
This very simple yet rich sauce can be made in larger batches right about the time the rhubarb is ready. It can be frozen or canned for later use. It’s also great with any game bird or chicken. Makes 4 Read More …
Peking Duck was created in 1855 in the Pen Yee Restaurant and was for the wealthy, with chefs needing to train for 3 months on the preparation of this dish. Preparing Peking Duck at home is time consuming but worth Read More …
Pure vanilla is used in three forms – beans, extract, and and ground vanilla bean powder – to contribute its rich, full-bodied flavor to this yummy tart. The filling is soft and chewy yet crunchy with the texture of tropical Read More …
This Scottish favorite has a wonderful buttery taste and firm but light crumb – an irresistible combination. If you happen to be in Yountville, California, at approximately 2pm you will see members of my pastry team from the French Laundry Read More …
This is a great, yet simple recipe for roasting your Muscovy duck. Makes 2 servings 1 Muscovy hen salt and pepper 1/2 red onion 1 orange, or 2 tangerines, each cut in half Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Read More …
This delicate almond-flavored butter cookie can be decorated in a variety of ways Cookie Ingredients: 1 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened* 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon Read More …
Champagne truffles are one of life’s little luxuries. Is there a woman out there who would not admit to having a penchant for the odd Champagne truffle from time to time? Well, this gem of a recipe combines dark and Read More …
This super-lemony souffle like dessert has been on the menu at Gordon Hamersley’s eponymous Boston restaurant, Hamersley’s Bistro, since it opened twelve years ago. All efforts to take it off the menu are greeted with outrage by Hamersley’s customers. 1/2 Read More …
Make this cheesecake ahead of time and store in the fridge overnight. Crust 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 20 squares) 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup margarine, melted Preheat oven to Read More …
Tropical fruits swim in a honey-citrus dressing flavored with the distinctive pungent aroma of cilantro. Serve this versatile salad for breakfast, lunch or as a light dessert. 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (or better yet, 2 1/2 to 3 Read More …
A recipe is merely words on paper; a guideline, a starting point from which to improvise. It cannot pretend to replace the practiced hand and telling glance of a watchful cook. For that reason feel free to stir your own Read More …
This is a delicious dessert!! With bananas, vanilla pudding, and whipped topping all combined to create this spectacular treat you can’t go wrong. 35 Vanilla Wafers, finely crushed 1/4 cup margarine, melted 1 package(8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup Read More …
If you like cheesecake you will love this recipe! Chocolate, strawberries, and whipped topping make this a wonderful dessert. 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 3 squares semi-sweet Baking Chocolate, Read More …
For this recipe, I highly recommend that you use a bittersweet chocolate that has a cocoa content of 72 percent or higher. That usually means the chocolate will contain less sugar and have a stronger cocoa taste. This will give Read More …
“Pure ambrosia: chunks of bread pulled together in a creamy batter of eggs, light cream, vanilla and cinnamon, studded with chunks of imported white chocolate. Raspberries or currants are optional, but lovely. This recipe can be made one to two Read More …
Garlic and mussels are a perfect match. Try this simple to make delight. The best part…you know it…dipping some warm grilled crusty bread in the delicious nectar. 2 pounds fresh, cleaned mussels 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup Read More …
These salmon fillets taste great with this perfect glaze made of mustard, vinegar, and brown sugar. Simple enough to serve your family and yet an elegant entree to serve to guests. 1 tbsp. olive oil 4 salmon fillets, 3/4 inch Read More …
This is a quick and easy recipe for the bass lover. With Parmesan cheese, onions, and more this bass entree is a must try. 2 lbs. striped bass fillets 1 cup non-fat sour cream 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 Read More …
Cucumber’s sensual flavor and cool texture will excite all of the senses. The essences of Asia give this ahi tuna exotic appeal. Makes 2 servings 1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced into thin round slices 1/4 red onion, chopped 1/2 Read More …
The flavorful crabmeat mixture used as a filling for these distinctive enchiladas comes from the Caribbean coast of Mexico. So that the delicate flavor of the crab isn’t overwhelmed by a strong sauce, serve them with the creamy Sour Cream Read More …
Pernod blends perfectly with Mediterranean ingredients and accentuates the anise flavors of the fennel used for this dish. 4 Jumbo shrimp 2 tablespoons of Pernod 2 whole fennel 8 tomatoes 1 garlic bulb 8 leaves of basil 2 tablespoons of Read More …
This is recipe is incredibly rich. You can use light coconut milk or substitute evaporated milk for the cream if you wish to lighten it a bit. Makes 4 servings 2 pounds medium to large shrimp 2 tablespoons olive oil Read More …
Marry the perfect pair from the Golden State. Grilling brings out robust flavors in the asparagus and the lamb. The lusty sauce finishes this dish. It’s hard for your patrons to resist. Makes 12 servings 2 cups mayonnaise 1/8 cup Read More …
Very thin strips of flank steak are the key to tender, quick-cooking meat. This makes an easy, simple meal served with steamed rice. 1 pound beef flank steak 1/2 cup beef broth 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons sherry 1 tablespoon Read More …
Long, thin noodles mean ‘long life’ to the Chinese. Ramen noodles give life to this dish of marinated beef strips combined with crisp broccoli florets and sliced carrots in a sizzling Stirfry. 1-1/2 pounds round steak, cut into 1/8-inch strips Read More …
This is the Malay version of fried noodles. Serve it for dinner along with some Chicken Satays, and feel free to include other vegetables, if you wish. If the Chinese noodles are unavailable, substitute with Spaghettini. BASE: 8 oz fresh Read More …
This is a low-fat version of a speciality among the Muslim community in coastal region of India. The omelettes are cut into strips, then tossed in a spiced tomato sauce. This dish is delicious with Puffed Grilled Bread or Chapatis. Read More …
For those who like eggnog, the holiday season is an awesome time of year. From the moment Thanksgiving starts, I start pulling out the eggnog recipes. I love making this custard pie, and sharing it when I have to! You Read More …
This coleslaw has an intense flavour. You could also add chopped peppers or almonds, etc. 1/2 head green cabbage, shredded 1 carrot, shredded 1/2 onion, diced 2 ml powdered ginger 50 ml freshly squeeze lime juice 15 ml mayonnaise or Read More …
The exceptionally fine aroma of this home-made vinegar makes the effort involved in preparing it well worth while. It can also be made with blackberries or blackcurrants. Fruit vinegars make delicious dressings for modern gourmand salads made with shellfish, raw Read More …
I love ordering Spinach Artichoke Dip when I go out to eat. This recipe is even better and you don’t even have to leave the house. Just serve with bread or crackers 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup green onion, chopped Read More …
An excellent clam dip recipe. I prefer that the clams are best chopped finely in this dip recipe 10 oz can Clams 6 oz Philadelphia Cream Cheese 1 ts Lemon Juice 1/2 ts Salt 1/8 ts Pepper 1 ts Worcestershire Read More …
This is a delicious recipe for mushrooms. A combination of pasta sauce, cheese, onions, and more, make this a wonderful addition to your meal. 1 cup pasta sauce 4 large portobello mushrooms (4-inch diameter) 1/3 cup cream cheese spread 1 Read More …
There’s nothing like a dip to make fresh fruit even better! This butterscotch dip can made ahead of time and served with apples or over ice cream. 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup butterscotch-flavor chips 1/4 teaspoon Read More …
A good dish for a large crowd. Just add a simple tossed salad and some crusty garlic bread for a quick party meal. Don’t use a metal pan for this dish because the artichokes will become discolored from it. You Read More …
Instead of tomato sauce, this lasagna uses a ricotta custard heavily laced with garlic and red pepper. You can adjust the amount of seasoning to your own taste, but I have found that the lasagna is less bland if you Read More …
This is the perfect soup for the onion lover, served on it’s own or as a sidedish it is sure to please. Feel free to substitute as necessary for the wine/vermouth if you choose 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 3/4 lb. Read More …
This is beef a la bourguignonne (in the manner of Burgundy, a region in France) – tender morsels of beef swimming in an aromatic wine broth, accompanied by fresh mushrooms and onions. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 pounds round steak, Read More …
Cream of Garlic Soup is one of the signature dishes at Chef Susan Spicer’s wonderful French Quarter restaurant Bayona. This is rumored to be that signature recipe. Makes 8 servings 2 pounds onions, peeled and roughly chopped 2 cups garlic, Read More …
Corn is the very foundation of Mexican culture and cuisine. This wonderful soup is adapted from a recipe presented by Diana Kennedy in her influential first cookbook, Cuisines of Mexico. At the height of summer, this soup is marvelous made Read More …
Grab a spoon to eat this quick and easy hearty meal. Have lots of bread ready for sopping up the savory juice. 1 carrot, peeled and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 tablespoon water 1/2 pound lean ground beef Read More …
Economical, quick and easy, this wholesome and delicious soup is a satisfying meal in a bowl. Serve with hot, crusty sourdough rolls to round out the meal. 1 medium onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, chopped 2 stalks celery, sliced 1 Read More …
Minestrone is an Italian soup that simply means “dish up.” Typically it is made with fresh vegetables, tomatoes and can have beans, pasta and rice in it. It can contain meat or meat broths or be strickly vegetarian. Minestrone is Read More …
Your cranberries deserve a change this Thanksgiving, and so do you. Try this great bison alternative and save the turkey for Christmas. Serves up to 8 adults. 2 tablespoon canola oil 2 lb bison stew meat, cut in one inch Read More …
This surprisingly mellow soup give you a hit of roasted chili flavor and an elegant khaki green color, perfect for when you want to rush the onset of summer. The crunch of pumpernickel croutons helps bring everything back down to Read More …
This recipe, from The Stinking Rose Cookbook by The Stinking Rose restaurant in San Francisco, is a deliciously unusual combination, which will certainly make your dinner guests take notice. Make sure they understand the garlic flavor is intentional. Otherwise, they’ll Read More …
Ice cream in Spain is rarely served as a desert at home. Rather, it is a decadent treat found at sidewalk cafes and in restaurants. Likewise, ice cream stands are common sight around Spain in the summer, especially throughout beach Read More …
Whether served with ensaimadas or alone, this ice cream makes a perfect dessert. Makes about 1 1/2 pints. 1 pound (3 rounded cups) blanched almonds 8 cups water 2 1/2 cups sugar 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest 1 cinnamon stick Read More …
A tasty corn sauce that goes well on seafood. I actually like this drizzled lightly over a salmon or crab cakes. 2 Shallots, chopped 1 cup Whole kernel corn, drained 1/4 cup Poblano chili, chopped fine Salt to taste 1 Read More …