December 31st, 2009 
admin Directions Dough: Ingredients * 1 tablespoon salt * 1 tablespoon sugar * 1 (1/4-ounce) packet fresh fast-acting yeast * 1 1/2 cups warm water, between 100 and 115 degrees F, as measured with a candy thermometer (any hotter will kill the yeast – an organic leavener, too cool and the yeast won’t be activated) * [...]
December 30th, 2009 admin Ingredients * 2 Golden Delicious apples * 2 to 3 tablespoons butter * 4 tablespoons light brown sugar * Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling * Creamy Custard Sauce, recipe follows Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Wash and dry apples. Cut the apples in half and remove the core but leave any stems intact. Place [...]
December 29th, 2009 admin Ingredients For the filling: * 1/2 stick unsalted butter * 4 medium Granny Smith apples * 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped * 1 lemon, juiced * 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar * 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon For the batter: * 2 large eggs * 1/4 cup whole milk * 2 tablespoons sugar * [...]
December 28th, 2009 admin Ingredients Crust: * 33 graham cracker squares, crumbled * 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus additional, for brushing the pan * 1 tablespoon sugar Filling: * 20 ounces cream cheese * 1 1/4 cups sour cream * 1 cup sugar * 1 tablespoon vanilla extract * 2 eggs * 3 yolks * 1/3 [...]
December 27th, 2009 admin Ingredients * 1/2 pound sliced easy-melt cheese (recommended: Velveeta) * 1 cup (2 sticks) butter * 1 cup creamy peanut butter * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 1 cup chopped nuts * 2 (16-ounce) boxes confectioners’ sugar Directions Lightly spray the bottom of a 9 by 2-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a [...]
December 26th, 2009 admin Ingredients * 1 pound leeks, cleaned and dark green sections removed, approximately 4 to 5 medium * 3 tablespoons unsalted butter * Heavy pinch kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning * 14 ounces, approximately 3 small, Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced small * 1 quart vegetable broth * 1 cup heavy cream * 1 [...]
December 25th, 2009 admin Ingredients * 5 pounds prime beef short ribs * 1 1/2 teaspoons salt * 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper * 1 cup all-purpose flour * 2 tablespoons oil * 2 medium onions, chopped * 2 carrots, chopped * 2 ribs celery, chopped * 3 tablespoons minced garlic * 1 cup dry red wine * [...]
December 24th, 2009 admin Ingredients * 4 tablespoons ghee or clarified butter * 1 1/2 pounds diced boneless, skinless chicken thighs * 2 tablespoons garam masala * 1 3/4 teaspoons salt * 2 cups small diced onions * 1/2 cup small diced carrots * 1/2 cup small diced celery * 2 tablespoons minced garlic * 2 tablespoons minced ginger [...]
December 23rd, 2009 admin Ingredients * 4 (1 3/4-pound) Cornish game hens, butterflied * 1 stick butter, softened * 5 to 7 sage leaves, finely chopped * 1 lemon, zested * Salt and freshly ground black pepper * Olive oil, for sauteing * 4 strips bacon, chopped Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place hens on a sheet [...]
December 14th, 2009 admin 1 (15 to 16-ounce) wheel Brie 6 tablespoons butter, softened 1/3 cup chopped dried tart cherries 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme) 1. Refrigerate Brie until chilled and firm; or freeze 30 minutes, or until firm. Cut Brie in half horizontally. 2. Combine butter, cherries, [...]
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