Pastillage is a candy clay that is used for items that need strength such as structures, cake drums and plaques that are to stand up on a display. It does not break down in humidity as gum paste might. Unlike Read More …
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Highbush Cranberry Jelly
Highbush cranberries are a fruit of the honeysuckle, and completely different fruit than the lowbush or commercial cranberry. Highbush cranberries grow on a shrub with pointed leaves whereas cranberries grow on a vine with oval leaves. Highbush cranberries have a Read More …
Homemade Creole Cream Cheese
Creole Cream Cheese is an old New Orleans treat which is, unfortunately, not usually available outside of South Louisiana. It is eaten for breakfast or dessert topped with fresh fruit. Making cheese at home is a lengthy procedure, But it Read More …
Arroz al horno (Baked Rice)
This recipe is typical of home-cooking in the Marina Alta comarca in Alicante province–although you find slightly different versions all over Levante. Baked Rice It’s also sometimes called arroz passejat, meaning rice that has gone for a walk–because it was Read More …
Chilled Paella Curry
This paella recipe demonstrates how the dish may successfully use nontraditional ingredients. Here, the rice is made heavier with the generous use of sour cream and mayonnaise, which in turn provide a creamy balance to the artichokes, mushrooms, and stuffed Read More …
Zarangollo murciano (Stewed zucchini with onion)
Zarangollo, a simple dish, which combines the ubiquitous zucchini of Murcia with onions, is a favorite of Murcian cooks, who prepare it both with and without eggs. When zucchini flowers, which are less commonly at hand and expensive, are in Read More …
Yoccos Hot Dog Sauce
This is from “Yocco’s the Hot Dog King”…..which is the hot dog shop (now expanded) that has been around for over 75 years. Eat their sauce on dogs, burgers, sausage sandwiches (made with smoked sausage)….and there is burger in it, Read More …
Desmond Hotel Shaker Muffins
These muffins, which are are chock-full of fruit and nuts, would make a hearty start to any morning. The staff at The Desmond serves them in the restaurants, coffee shops, at banquets and for room service. Since they could be Read More …
Basic Chicken Broth
This is a rich, flavorful foundation on which many other recipes are built. Although it is time-consuming to make, it will add depth of flavor to any recipe that calls for chicken broth or stock. The smart thing to do Read More …
Pineapple Chili Mustard
Here is a fruity, cool mustard which has a wonderful flavor by not that much heat. But what’s to stop you customizing any of these recipes. They are all three, good basic recipes. This goes well with fish, meats of Read More …
Chocolate Walnut Bars
These aren’t difficult to make, but they look fancy because they have three distinct layers. A shortbread crust is topped by a chocolate layer, which is then topped with a thin walnut layer. The bars freeze well, and they’ll keep Read More …
Kangaroo and Mushrooms with Red Wine
For those connoisseurs of kangaroo the Northern Territory Blue Flier is the best kangaroo meat you can get. Kangaroo is a very rich meat which is low on cholesterol, most people would not eat as much kangaroo as they would Read More …
Cervena Venison Burgers with Sweet and Sour Tomatoes and Horseradish Creme Fraiche
These burgers have been a big hit whether I served them as a special at PUBLIC or when I prepare them at home for friends and family. You can use any cut of Cervena for this recipe, but I would Read More …
Canadian Butter Tarts
These tarts were the basis for Butter Tart Pie and Butter Tart Squares, which appeared in later decades. Another variation uses maple syrup instead of corn syrup. 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg Read More …
Almond Medallions
A crisp almond cookie which is attractively cut into medallions 1 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons Read More …
Chocolate Chews
These chewy, rich chocolate cookies have minimal fat. These flourless chocolate cookies get their texture from egg whites and their flavor from cocoa powder, which contains the only fat in the recipe unless you add the chocolate chips or nuts. Read More …
Caramel Creme Brulee
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 …
Garlic Ice Cream
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 …
Fried Quail With Stolichny Salad
Yar’s head chef, Maxim Tarusin, shares a recipe for quail, which he says can be found at gourmet grocery stores around Moscow or via the Internet shop Russky Dvor. Per serving: 1/2 quail torso 3g soy sauce 3g chile sauce Read More …
Anadama Rolls With Mixed Seeds
Anadama bread recipes, which date back to pre-Revolutionary New England, all call for molasses and cornmeal for substantial- and delicious- results. This contemporary rendition is no exception 1-1/2 cups milk (do not use low-fat or non-fat) 1/3 cup mild-flavored (light) Read More …
Cobb Salad
Like many recipes, Cobb salad evolved as a solution to a rather mundane problem. In the late 1920s, Bob Cobb, manager of the original Brown Derby in Hollywood, California, was becoming tired of his daily meals, which consisted mostly of Read More …
Fresh California Asparagus Pizza with Red Bell Pepper, Olive, and Feta
Fresh California asparagus spears bring an extraordinary touch of style to the humble pizza. This tasty, colorful version, which appeals to vegetarians and omnivores alike, will win orders – and win at the bottom-line. Serve the best from the west; Read More …
Beefy Salsa Mac
Creamy macaroni and cheese team with ground beef and zesty salsa to fix a tasty and quick skillet casserole. Mayonnaise is the ‘secret ingredient’ which enriches the dish; great for quick lunches and suppers. 1 pound lean ground beef 1 Read More …
Roasted Fresh California Asparagus with Pecorino Romano Cheese
Low on labor and high on flavor, this simple but savory preparation works equally well as an appetizer or a side dish. When you serve California asparagus, your customers know you care about quality, which will translate into better profit Read More …
Sazerac
New Orleans is said by some to be the birthplace of the cocktail (tonic drinks were served out of a French egg-cup called a ‘coquetier’ – which when incorrectly pronounced became ‘cocktail’ ) and not surprisingly, some of the best Read More …
Stacked Fried Chicken Tacos
The marriage of fried chicken and tacos is a near perfect union. A crazy crispy texture and jam-packed with flavor. These tacos are super quick to assemble and a guaranteed hit with any who loves fried chicken. By which I Read More …
Crockpot Beef Bourguignon (Beef Stew with Wine)
Beef Bourguignon, which is beef stew with wine, in the crockpot. 6 Strips Bacon; Cut in 1/2 inch pieces 2-3 Pounds Beef Rump or Chuck; Cut in 1.5 inch cubes 1 Medium Carrot; Sliced 1 Small Onion; Sliced Salt and Read More …
Smoked Salmon with Black Pepper Potato Chips and Lemon Creme Fraiche
Black pepper potato chips (use kettle-cooked, which are sturdier) are a surprising and delicious base for this starter. 1/4 cup creme fraiche; or sour cream 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel 16 large black pepper or salt-and-pepper potato chips Read More …
Ghostly Pizza
Frozen pizza dough is the secret to this easy pizza which is topped with slices of mozzarella cheese shaped like ghosts. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound frozen pizza dough; thawed 3/4 cup jarred tomato sauce 8 ounces low-moisture mozzarella Read More …
Southern Eggs Benedict
This is a southern take on the classic poached egg breakfast. The biggest change is going from a Hollandaise to a Remoulade which wakes the dish up and adds the surprise of shrimp. This dish requires some prep work the Read More …
Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
A very impressive triple-decker chocolate masterpiece! This is absolutely delicious! Very rich so I’d say it serves 16 as small portions is all it needs. Personally I like to top it with fresh summer berries which go beautifully with the Read More …
Mustard-Crusted New Potatoes
A flavour packed roast potato recipe which results in crisp and crunchy little new potatoes with caramelised shallots in a wholegrain mustard crust. Wonderful for dinner parties as well as BBQ’s. These are SO easy to prepare, no peeling required Read More …
Cold Almond and Garlic Soup with Figs and Marcona Almonds
Figs and almonds are two very Mediterranean ingredients. Together they make this simple but interesting cold soup – a glimpse of what people ate in the south of Spain before the introduction of new ingredients from the Americas. Here we Read More …
Beef Braciole (pronounced bra’zhul)
To make the beef braciole (pronounced bra’zhul which means ‘slices of beef’), a tender flank steak is pounded or butterflied to an even thickness and then rolled with a flavorful filling of salt pork, garlic, pesto, parsley, prosciutto and Pecorino Read More …
Sour Cabbage
Every cook seems to have her own recipe for the Russian version of sauerkraut, which has been known to make even life in a civil war bearable Sour cabbage can made in wooden tubs. A small amount (5-10kg) can be Read More …
Clotted Cream
This specialty of Devonshire, England (which is why it’s also known as Devonshire or Devon cream) is traditionally made by gently heating rich, unpasteurized milk until a semisolid layer of cream forms on the surface. After cooling, the thickened cream Read More …
Zarangollo murciano (Stewed zucchini with onion)
Zarangollo, a simple dish, which combines the ubiquitous zucchini of Murcia with onions, is a favorite of Murcian cooks, who prepare it both with and without eggs. When zucchini flowers, which are less commonly at hand and expensive, are in Read More …
Roasted Fresh California Asparagus with Pecorino Romano Cheese
Low on labor and high on flavor, this simple but savory preparation works equally well as an appetizer or a side dish. When you serve California asparagus, your customers know you care about quality, which will translate into better profit Read More …
Roasted Fresh California Asparagus with Pecorino Romano Cheese
Low on labor and high on flavor, this simple but savory preparation works equally well as an appetizer or a side dish. When you serve California asparagus, your customers know you care about quality, which will translate into better profit Read More …
Pirozhkii
A small Russian turnover consisting of a pastry wrapping and various fillings such as meat, seafood, cheese and mushrooms. Pirozhkii, which can be baked or fried, are served as hor d’oeuvres or as accompaniments to soups or salads. Pirogi are Read More …
Zarangollo murciano (Stewed zucchini with onion)
Zarangollo, a simple dish, which combines the ubiquitous zucchini of Murcia with onions, is a favorite of Murcian cooks, who prepare it both with and without eggs. When zucchini flowers, which are less commonly at hand and expensive, are in Read More …