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After-dinner Mint Macarons
By Alqualonde
These mint chocolate macarons are melt-in-the-mouth magic, just made for afternoon tea!
- 1 1/4 cups almond meal (ground almonds)
- 1 1/2 cups pure icing sugar
- 4 eggwhites
- 1/4 cup caster sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, sifted
- Filling
- 90 g dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons thickened cream
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint essence
Nanaimo Bars
By Alqualonde
Notes: Left out the desiccated coconut because don't really like it, and can substitute pecan nuts for the walnuts,...
- Bottom layer
- 300 g digestive biscuits
- 170 g melted butter
- 75 g caster sugar
- 45 g cocoa powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 100 g desiccated coconut, I left this out
- 75 g pecans, coarsely chopped & roasted
- Middle layer
- 85 g butter, softened
- 345 g icing sugar
- 3 tablespoons custard powder
- 100 ml double cream
- Top layer
- 225 g good dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 200 ml double cream
- 40 g butter
Three Cheese Tomato Tart
By Alqualonde
This makes a perfect summer appetizer, but enjoy it as a special lunch
- 2 ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/8-inch slices
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
- 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped basil
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, to taste
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Boeuf Bourguignon a La Julia Child
By Alqualonde
This Recipe “This is the classic, adapted from “Mastering the Art of French Cooking
- Yields: 0 servings
- Ingredients
- For the Stew
- 6 ounces bacon, solid chunk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 lbs lean stewing beef, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 onions, peeled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground 2 tablespoons flour 3 cups red wine ( a full bodied wine like Bordeaux or Burgundy or Chianti)
- 2 -3 cups beef stock ( Simple Beef stock is posted on the site, unsalted and defatted)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 garlic cloves, mashed ( you may choose to add more)
- 1 sprig thyme ( or 1/2 teaspoon dred thyme)
- 1 bay leaves, preferably fresh
- For the braised onions
- 18 -24 white pearl onions, peeled
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup beef stock
- salt & fresh ground pepper
- 1 bay leaves
- 1 sprig thyme
- 2 sprigs parsley
- For the Sauteed Mushrooms
- 1 lb mushrooms, quartered
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Beef Stew with Butternut Squash
By Alqualonde
Warm and hearty, this Beef Stew with Butternut Squash slow-cooker recipe is the most delicious way you can warm up ...
- 1-pound boneless beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1-pound tiny new potatoes, quartered
- 1-pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces, about 2 1/2 cups
- 2 small onions, cut into wedges
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14-ounce) can beef broth
- 1 cup vegetable juice
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 (9-ounce) package frozen Italian-style green beans or 2 cups frozen peas
curry chicken wraps
By Alqualonde
This chicken would also be great in non-wrap form, with some basmati rice, or even in a salad
- For the chicken:
- 4 large wraps
- 1 pound thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- For the slaw:
- 1/2 head red cabbage (or 1 10-oz size bag shredded red cabbage)
- 1 medium shallot or 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (I think julienned apples would be good here too)
- 1 Tablespoons mayo, more if desired
- 1 Tablespoon yogurt or sour cream (or just an extra tablespoon of mayo)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (or vinegar, white or apple cider vinegars would work)
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- Salt and pepper, to taste
French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese
By Alqualonde
1 tablespoon each grapeseed (or olive) oil and butter, for frying 2 slices of french baguette or french bread 1 tab...
- 1 tablespoon each grapeseed (or olive) oil and butter, for frying
- 2 slices of french baguette or french bread
- 1 tablespoon softened butter
- enough shredded gruyere cheese to generously cover both slices of bread
- 1/2 about 1/2 cup wine-braised onions (see recipe below)
- fresh thyme leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
- Wine-braised Onions
- 1 about 1 small clove garlic per 2 onions
- onions (cook about 3-5 at a time, as you will find many uses for leftover caramelized onions)
- olive oil
- butter
- bay leaf
- fresh thyme
- salt and fresh cracked pepper
- red or white wine
- beef stock (optional)
Parsnip Hummus
By Alqualonde
1. Preheat oven to 375. Peel and roughly chop the parsnips
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus 2-3 tablespoons for roasting
- 1/4 cup tahini
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder (or fresh ground seeds)
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh black pepper
- water, as needed
White Bean Soup (Fassoulatha)
By Alqualonde
A simple, rich stew of white beans
- 1 pound dried white beans, soaked overnight
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 2 large carrots, finely chopped
- 1 quart water
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and mashed, or 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Fully Loaded Quesadillas with Chipotle Cream Cheese
By Alqualonde
Crispy Tortillas stuffed with chicken, bacon, green onions, tomatoes, and Mexican cheese, served with a smooth and ...
- 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 8 green onions (white and green parts), thinly sliced
- 6 slices pre-cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 4 large (10 inch) flour tortillas
- 1 1/3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 4 ounces Philadelphia cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons Chipotle chiles (from a 7 ounce can), seeded and minced, or 1/2 tsp. chipotle chili powder