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Bocconcini and Plum Tomatoes with Basil and Balsamic
By Chef_Madel
Otherwise know as Insalata Caprese, this is a great summer salad or appetizer that's simple to make
- Fresh basil leaves (torn or cut into ribbons
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- salt
- freshly ground pepper
- plums or grape tomatoes
- bocconcini (fresh mozzarella)
No-Fail Cheddar Soufflé
By Chef_Madel
Grease 8 x 3 3/4 inch (2.5 L) souffle dish with 1 tsp (5 ml) of the butter; sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (50 ml) butter
- 2 tbsp (25 ml) grate Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml) cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) milk
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) shredded old Cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp (25 ml) chopped fresh chives
- 8 egg whites
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml) cream of tartar (optional)
Smoked Salmon on Corn Blini with Wasabi Cream
By Chef_Madel
"Unoaked" means that the wine has been fermented and/or aged in stainless steel tanks, allowing the pure fruit flav...
- Corn Blini:
- 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour (375 ml)
- 1 tbsp granulated white sugar (15 ml)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (10 ml)
- 1/2 tsp salt (2.5 ml)
- 1 x whole egg
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (30 ml) + 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (30 ml)
- 1 cup milk (250 ml)
- 1/2 cup corn kernels, fresh or canned, drained (125 ml)
- 1 tbsp chives, finely chopped (15 ml)
- Wasabi Cream:
- 1/2 cub sour cream (125 ml)
- 1 tsp wasabi powder (5-10 ml)
- juice of 1/2 a lemon
- salt to taste
- Smoked Salmon:
- 20 x pieces of prepared smoked salmon, thinly sliced (approx. 350 grams)
- 1 x bunch fresh cut chives (optional garnish)
Italian Stuffed Burgers
By Chef_Madel
These mouthwatering burgers are adapted from the meat loaf recipe of Rosa Paris of Toronto
- Half pkg (300 g pkg) frozen whole-leaf spinach, thawed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) each salt and pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup (50 ml) dry italian bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup (50 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lb (500 g) lean ground veal or beef
- 2 slices each ham and provolone cheese
Golden Hummus
By Chef_Madel
This is an easy way to add nutrients to a dip
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 227 g container hummus, about 1 cup (250 ml)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground cumin
- Generous pinches of salt and pepper
- 1 green onion,sliced
Elizabeths Baird's Spicy Almonds
By Chef_Madel
Weather it's a few friends coming by for a glass of wine or neighbors dropping in to an open house, nuts always dis...
- 4 cups (800 ml) Whole Almonds
- 1/4 cup (50 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 ml) Dry sherry
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 (2 ml) tsp Angostura bitters
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) Salt
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml) Each chili powder and cayenne pepper
Oprah's Pomegranate Martini
By Chef_Madel
Shake ingredients in a shaker and put in chilled martini glasses
- 1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice
- 2 oz. Absolute Citron vodka OR white tequila
- 1 oz. Cointreau liquor
- Cup of ice
- Optional: Splash of sparkling water
- Optional: Squeeze of lemon
Prosciutto-wrapped Jalapeno Peppers stuffed with Goat Cheese
By Chef_Madel
This is a gourmet version of a pub snack called jalapeno poppers
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) mayonnaise
- 2 tsp (10 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground oregano
- 1 tsp (5 ml) honey
- 6 medium jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise through the stem, seeds removed and discarded
- 1/4 - 1/3 lb (125-155 g) soft goat cheese
- 6 paper-thin slices of prosciutto, each cut in half lenthwise
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
Sweet Spicy chicken wings
By Chef_Madel
1. In a pestle and mortar blend together the peppercorns, garlic, ginger, orange zest, spring onions and chilli unt...
- For the Marinade:
- 1 kg/2lb 3 1/4 oz chicken wings, cut in half through the joint and tips discarded
- 1 tbsp Szechwan peppercorns, toasted and ground
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 3 tbsp finely grated orange zest
- 4 spring onions cut into 2.5cm/1in pieces
- 1 fresh red chilli, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp liquid honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 450 ml/15 1/4 fl oz corn oil
- 125 ml/4 1/2 fl oz sesame oil
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- For the Garnish:
- 1 tbsp finely grated orange zest
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp snipped chives
Hot Pepper Cheese cake
By Chef_Madel
Preheat oven to 550 toast pine nuts for 8 minutes
- 1/4 cups pine nuts
- 8 oz cream cheese room temp
- 1 cup hot pepper jelly (pref red)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 5 oz (approx 1 1/4 cups) cheddar cheese grated
- sliced bread crackers