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Sugar Cookies for Cut-outs
By Janet-2
In the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large bowl, using a hand mixer), cream the butter and cream cheese with the ...
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature for 1 hour
- 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Roasted Potatoes
By Janet-2
The kosher salt will draw away the moisture from the potatoes to prevent it from being mushy and later on will add ...
- Idaho potatoes, 3 large ones
- 2 cups kosher salt
- 2 sprigs of rosemary
- 1 fist of garlic
- 4 tbsp. butter
- olive oil
Parmesan Knots
By Janet-2
Roll each biscuit into a 12-in
- 1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (such as Pillsbury Golden Layers Buttermilk Biscuits)
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Thickened Beef Sauce
By Janet-2
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the stock and the meat glaze to a boil over medium-high heat
- 1 quart beef stock
- 3 tbsp. meat glaze (see recipe)
- 2 tbsp. arrowroot or cornstarch – dissolved in 2 tbsp. cold water
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper
Grilled Sesame Beef
By Janet-2
Place sesame seeds in a small frying pan over medium heat; cook, shaking pan frequently, until browned, 3 to 4 minu...
- 2 tbsp. sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sake
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. sesame oil
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 2 scallions, minced
- 2 tbsp. garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp. ginger, minced
- 1 pound boneless tender beef steaks, such as ribeye or New York, cut into 2-3 inch squares.
- 1 tsp. cornstarch dissolved in 2 tsp. water
- thinly sliced green onions
Southern Apple Cake
By Janet-2
Cake: Do not preheat oven
- Cake:
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 cups thinly sliced apples
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 recipe Caramel Topping
- Caramel Topping:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Garnish: pecan halves
French Toast
By Janet-2
Heat oven to 300 degrees F
- challah bread*
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 3 large egg yolks (no whites)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- Do not use stale bread. Stale bread crystallizes and these crystals have water inside - will make the bread mushy.
Risotto with Squash and Chorizo
By Janet-2
Peel and then cube the squash
- 1 squash
- 1 onion
- 2 sticks of celery
- 5 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 chorizo sausages
- 2 sprigs of thyme
- 1 lb. risotto rice
- 2 cups of dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 10 sage leaves
- finely grated Parmesan cheese
Summer Squash Saute
By Janet-2
Place squash in a colander set in the sink or over a large bowl and toss with 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 pounds summer squash and/or zucchini, cut into matchsticks
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
- Freshly ground black pepper
Cold Peanut Noodles with Tofu & Red Peppers
By Janet-2
In a large bowl, toss the tofu with 2 tbsp of the soy sauce and let stand for 10 minutes
- 1/2 lb. firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch dice
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 3/4 lb. Chinese chow mein noodles or thin linguine
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
- 1 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 garlic clove
- 3/4 tsp. sesame oil
- 2 large red bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 3 large scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths and julienned
- cilantro sprigs for garnish