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PITA (FLAT BREAD)
By Connie
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees
- 1/4 c. lukewarm water (110 degrees F)
- 2 tsp. honey
- 1 pkg. yeast
- 1 tsp. salt
- 3 c. flour
Layered Margarita Bites
By Connie
Stir boiling water into dry gelatin mixes with wire whisk in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolv...
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 pkgs (4 serving size each) Jello-O Brand Margarita
- Flavored Gelatin
- 1/2 Cup Tequila
- Grated peel and juice from 1 lime
- 2 Cups thawed Cool Whip
CHOCOLATE BEIGNETS
By Connie
Directions In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1/2 cup milk, granulated sugar, and vegetable...
- COCOA SUGAR:
- Ingredients
- 2 extra-large cage-free eggs
- 1/2 cup milk, plus extra as needed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 6 cups vegetable oil, for deep-frying
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Chocolate Chantilly – “Easy Chocolate Mousse”
By Connie
Directions 1.Fill a large bowl with ice and water
- Ingredients
- 265 grams (9.35 ounces) good quality bittersweet chocolate (70% cocoa solids), coarsely chopped
- (1 cup) water
- 4 tablespoons caster (superfine granules) sugar, optional
- 1 tablespoon liqueur (Grand Marnier, Baileys, Frangelico), optional (reduce water by 1 tablespoon if using)
BEEF FILETS IN PUFF PASTRY
By Connie
In a large skillet over high heat, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter
- , about 30 sec6 beef filet steaks, each about 6 ounces and 1-1/2 inches thick
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 shallots, minced
- 1 pound white mushrooms, sprinkled with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and coarsely chopped in a food processor
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds store-bought frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cage-free egg, lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon cold water
- Fresh watercress sprigs, for garnish
- Madeira Sauce (recipe follows)
Herb-Marinated Pork Tenderloins
By Connie
2009, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved
- 1 lemon, zest grated
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 to 6 lemons)
- Good olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt
- 3 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each)
- Freshly ground black pepper
Pork Steaks
By Connie
Directions: 1. Melt butter in a skillet, and mix in the soy sauce
- Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 bunch green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 pork butt steaks
Asparagus, Pecorino and Red Onion Salad
By Connie
Directions Cut the asparagus, including the tips into very thin slices, crosswise and place in a medium bowl
- Ingredients
- 1 * 1 bunch pencil asparagus, tough bottom stems removed
- 1 * 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 * 1 cup coarsely grated aged pecorino
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- * Extra-virgin olive oil
- * Kosher salt
Mamo's Apple Strudel Recipe courtesy Duff Goldman
By Connie
Directions As you peel and dice the apples, sprinkle with lemon juice and mix frequently to prevent browning, or to...
- Mamo's Apple Strudel Recipe.Mamo's Apple StrudelRecipe courtesy Duff Goldman
- Ingredients
- 10 to 12 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into thin strips
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 large can pineapple, drained and diced
- 3/4 cup sugar
- Pinch salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 pound package phyllo dough
- Mixture of 1 large freshly ground cinnamon stick, 1/3 cup sugar and 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
Ginger Snaps
By Connie
Directions 1. In an electric mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar together
- Ingredients
- 3/4 cup solid shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 3/4 tsp. allspice
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ginger
- sugar