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Potato and Leek Soup
By CangersFla
Trim the green portions of the leek and, using 2 of the largest and longest leaves, make a bouquet garni by folding...
- 1 large or 2 small leeks, about 1 pound
- 2 bay leaves
- 20 black peppercorns
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 strips bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 1 to 1 1/4 pounds russet potatoes, diced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup creme fraiche or heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons snipped chives
Cherry Pie
By CangersFla
Total Time: 1 hr 30 min Prep Tine: 20 min Cook Time: 1 hr 10 min Yield: 1 (8-inch) pie Level: Int
- 4 cups fresh or frozen tart cherries
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/8 tablespoon almond extract (optional)
- Your favorite pie crust or pie dough recipe for 2 crust pie
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, to dot
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, to sprinkle
Glazed Baby Crrots
By CangersFla
Place carrots in a sauce pan and cover with just enough cold water to cook
- 1 lb baby carrots (or peeled and sliced whole carrots)
- 3 TBSP brown sugar
- 1 TBSP butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Corn Chowder
By CangersFla
Melt butter Over low hear, saute carrot, celery, and herbs for 5 minutes, stirring frequently Add remaining ingre...
- 1 TBSP butter
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 stalk celery, sliced
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced
- 2 TBSP fresh parsley, minced
- 3 1/2 c milk, cream, 1/2 and 1/2, sour cream, cream cheese, vegetable stock, or some combination of these*
- 1 potato, chopped
- 2 1/2 c corn
- 1/2 - 1 tsp salt
- black pepper
- The combo you use will greatly impact the thickness of the chowder. Suggestion: use 1 c milk, 1 c cream, 1 c sour cream, and 1/2 c cream cheese (makes a thick, rich chowder).
- If you want a thicker chowder without using heavy ingredients then melt 2 TBSP butter, whisk in 1/4 c flour, and cook for one minute, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in the liquid and add this in step two (see next page).
Vegetarian Chili
By CangersFla
One of Vince's favorites Nutritional Information: Serving: Calories 280 (Calories from Fat 35); Total Fat 3 1/2g ...
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 fresh jalapeño or serrano chiles, seeded, finely chopped
- 2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso® black beans, drained, rinsed
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen® organic fire roasted or plain diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt
- 1 cup Cascadian Farm® frozen organic sweet corn
- Sour cream or plain yogurt, if desired
- Shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired
- Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
Granola Bars
By CangersFla
Total Time: 4 hr 5 min Prep Time: 25 min Inactive: 3 hr 0 min Cook Time: 40 min
- 2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup shredded coconut, loosely packed
- 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Apple Cake
By CangersFla
Marcus Samuelsson's Cookbook Can be frozen 12 servings
- 2 tbsp unseasoned bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 Granny Smith apples
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pan
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups bleached all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2/3 cup half-and-half
- 2 tsp confectioner's sugar
Mushroom and Leek Soup
By CangersFla
Sur la table Serves 8
- 1 ounce dried wild mushrooms
- 2 medium leeks, white parts only
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, divided
- 2 cups roughly chopped celery
- 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 4 cups sliced stemmed fresh shitake mushrooms
- 4 cups sliced crimini mushrooms
- 2 cups sliced button mushrooms
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons truffle oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1/4 cup straw mushrooms, for garnish
Classic Italian Turkey Meatballs
By CangersFla
Total Time: 1 hr 25 min Prep: 40 min Cook: 45 min Yield: 4 to 6 servings Read more at: http://www
- Meatballs:
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon ketchup, optional
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground dark turkey meat
- 1 pound spicy Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Sauce:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 large cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
- 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to season
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to season
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 teaspoons finely ground fennel seeds
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Two 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth, optional
Cream Puffs
By CangersFla
Have water boiling in heavy saucepan Add marg/butter and shortening Stir until melted Add flour and salt all at onc
- Puff:
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/4 c marg/butter
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 unbeaten eggs
- Custard:
- 1/2 whipped cream
- 1/2 instant vanilla pudding