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Spiced Shrimp Cigars
By ctozzi
These crispy finger-size rolls are especially popular for entertaining because they can be prepared up to 1 day in ...
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1/2 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 3/4 cup peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes
- (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. sweet paprika
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- Pinch of saffron threads
- 1/4 About 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 9 sheets (about 1/2 lb.) phyllo dough
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- Lemon wedges for garnish
Fried sweet ravioli with fresh ricotta and citrus
By ctozzi
More like a filled doughnut than ravioli, the main resemblance these ricotta-filled treats have to the pasta is ho...
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 (1/4-ounce) packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/4 cup plus 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon confectioners sugar
- Finely grated zest of 1 orange
- 1 About 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
- SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:a deep-fry thermometer, 2-inch round cutter
Cream Cheese Pastry Dough
By ctozzi
Directions Process the butter, cream cheese, and cream in a food processor, electric mixer, or by hand to thorough...
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons, plus more for rolling out the dough
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Chicken Milano
By ctozzi
Preheat oven to 350. Roll each chicken breast in flour; dip in beaten egg
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 c all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 c Italian bread crumbs
- 1/2 c butter or margarine
- 1 c marinara sauce
- 1 c half-and-half
- 1/2 c mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 c swiss cheese, shredded
- 1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese
Puddingbroodjes
By ctozzi
Puddingbroodjes: Melt the butter in the warm milk
- Puddingbroodjes:
- 2 1/2 cups of flour (500grm)
- 1 cup and two tablespoons of milk (250ml), warm
- 1/2 stick of butter (40gr)
- 2 tablespoons of powdered milk
- 1/3 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast
- Pastry Cream:
- 1 cup of milk
- 1 tablespoon of pure vanilla essence (or 1 vanilla bean)
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of flour
Pumpkin Praline Trifle
By ctozzi
Pumpkin Pudding: Combine cornstarch, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt and milk in a blender or food process...
- Pumpkin Pudding:
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- Pinch of salt
- 3 cups cold whole milk
- 3/4 cups pumpkin pie filling
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Vanilla Pudding:
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 3 cups cold whole milk
- 2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Praline Crumble:
- 1/2 cups toffee bits
- 1/2 cups granola
Arthur Treacher's Fish Batter
By ctozzi
Dip moistened fish pieces evenly but lightly in the flour
- 3 3 3 Pounds Fish Fillets
- 2 2 2 Cups All−purpose flour
- 3 3 3 Cups Pancake mix
- 3 3 3 Cups Club soda
- 1 1 1 Tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 1 1 Tablespoon Seasoned salt
Nutella Raviolis
By ctozzi
1. Place one (1) teaspoon of Nutella in center of each wonton 2
- 1 Pkg pkg wonton wrappers
- 1 tsp nutella per wrapper
- 1/4 c powdered sugar to sprinkle over cooked raviolis
- oil for frying
Hedgehog cake
By ctozzi
BEAT Neufchatel cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
- 6 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- 1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping
- 18 CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, divided
- 2 bars (3.52 oz. each) TOBLERONE Swiss Milk Chocolate with Honey and Almond Nougat, broken into triangles
- 4 dried apricots
- 2 white chocolate chips
- 2 pieces shoestring licorice (2-1/2 inches each)
- 1 jelly bean
Mozzarella and Ricotta Fritters
By ctozzi
For the Fritters: In a small bowl combine the ricotta, smoked mozzarella, salt, and pepper
- Fritters:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh whole milk ricotta
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme leaves
- Balsamic Dipping Sauce:
- 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper