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Killer Bread Pudding
By emp1438
Recipe courtesy Steve Turner, Colorado Springs, Colorado
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup dark rum (recommended: Myers's)
- 1 1/2 loaves stale French or Italian bread, torn into pieces
- 3 cups milk
- 3 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream or 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 5 ounces evaporated milk
- 4 tablespoons margarine
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 egg yolks, beaten
- 3 tablespoons dark rum (recommended: Myers's)
Marinades: Six Marinades from Martha Steward
By emp1438
Six marinades: Tangy: for lamb chops Japanese: for chicken or fish Deviled: for chicken, beef, turkey Buttermi
- Six Marinades
- Follow this formula for making marinades: In a small bowl, whisk together an acid (to tenderize); some oil or other liquid, such as buttermilk (to moisten); and assorted seasonings. These recipes make
- Tangy
- Use this to marinate lamb chops; grill over medium heat until seared outside, pink inside. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup grainy mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- Japanese
- Besides chicken and fish, this marinade is good with steak, tofu, or vegetables. In place of the vinegar and sugar, try mirin, Japanese cooking wine.
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup rice-wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Deviled
- This spicy marinade might overwhelm delicate fish but is appropriate for just about everything else, including grilled turkey.
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon red or green Tabasco sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Buttermilk
- Instead of dill, try finely chopped chives. Or substitute limes for the lemons. Use with chicken, fish, or other seafood.
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic (3 cloves)
- Thai
- This vibrant marinade goes well with shrimp, scallops, and firm-fleshed fish, such as red snapper.
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/4 cup coarsely grated shallot (1 shallot)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon chili paste
- Indian
- The yogurt helps keep chicken especially moist; add chopped fresh cilantro and ginger for deeper flavor.
- 1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- From Everyday Food, July/August 2003
Sugarcane-Skewered Shrimp with Chile-Cilantro Rub
By emp1438
Recipe courtesy Michelle Bernstein
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped coarsely
- 1 habanero chile, chopped
- 4 shallots, chopped
- 2 lemons, zested
- 2 limes, zested and juiced to 1/4 cup (juice more limes if necessary)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 vegetable oil
- 16 jumbo shrimp, cleaned, deveined
- 8 sugarcane skewers
- Marinade
- 1/4 bunch cilantro leaves, as garnish
Bread Pudding- Classic New Orleans Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
By emp1438
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Spiced Cream:
- Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 8 slices day-old French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 recipe Spiced Cream, recipe follows
- Sprigs fresh mint
- Shaker confectioners' sugar
- Spiced Cream:
- 1 quart heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Lemon Herb Barbecue Sauce
By emp1438
This is a great marinade or light barbecue sauce for boneless-skinless chicken breast
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp. minced onion
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/8 tsp. dried marjoram
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Chocolate Cake
By emp1438
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Hot Fudge Sauce:
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (4-ounce) bar German chocolate
- 1/2-ounce unsweetened chocolate
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 2/3 cups evaporated milk
- 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla
Grilled Salmon Steaks with Basil Butter
By emp1438
From Beth
- 1/4 cup soften butter
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. basil leaves
- 1/2 tsp parsley flakes
- black pepper
- 4 fresh Salmon Steaks ( 5-6oz each)
Chicken - Grilled Chicken with Rustic Mustard Cream
By emp1438
The bite of Dijon mustard and the piney fragrance of rosemary give this grilled dish a punch of flavor reminiscent ...
- Roasted Tomatoes:
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon whole-grain Dijon mustard, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- Cooking spray
- 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon water
- Rosemary sprigs (optional)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pint multicolored grape tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Shrimp-and-Crab Nachos
By emp1438
1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
- 2 to 3 teaspoons toasted ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, cleaned and picked
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced
- 1 (9-ounce) bag yellow, white, or blue corn tortilla chips
- 3 cups grated pepper Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pickled jalapeño
Chicken Divan
By emp1438
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Butter 11 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 1 1/2 baking dish
- 2 10oz. frozen broccoli
- 2 cups cooked, cubed chicken
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
- 1 tsp. melted butter