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Roasted Beef Tenderloin
By LKovac
This elegant, simple preparation for beef tenderloin is a classic
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary, divided
- 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped thyme
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 1 (2-pound) piece beef tenderloin
- 1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes, halved
- 5 carrots (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into thick rounds
- 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Ham and Broccoli Grilled Cheese Sandwich
By LKovac
Heat a large skillet on medium heat
- 1/2 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup steamed broccoli chopped small
- 1/4 cup shredded deli ham or about 2 slices
- 2 slices of sandwich bread
- 1-2 tbs of batter or margarine
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts
By LKovac
1) For the pastry: This is the same recipe as my homemade pie crust
- PASTRY*
- 2 and 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 6 Tablespoons (90g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 3/4 cup (154g) vegetable shortening, chilled*
- 1/2 cup (120ml) ice water
- FILLING
- 1/2 cup (100g) dark or light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon (8g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons milk
- GLAZE
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar (90g), sifted
- 1 Tablespoon (15ml) milk, plus more as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache
By LKovac
• Heat cream until the scalding stage 180 degree F (dancing bubbles and steam) • Pour over the chocolate and l
- Filling for macarons:
- 400 g chocolate
- 150 g heavy cream
- Glaze for eclair or cream puff:
- 200 g chocolate
- 150 g heavy cream
Sauteed Chicken in Mustard-Cream Sauce
By LKovac
Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (6 ounces each)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup dry white wine, or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon (or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh)
Hershey’s Disappearing Cake
By LKovac
1. Generously grease and flour two 9” round pans
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 ¾ cup unsifted flour
- ¼ cup shortening
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups sugar
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 ¾ cup milk
- ¾ cup cocoa
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
By LKovac
1. In a small mixer bowl cream butter
- 6 tablespoons butter or softened margarine
- ½ cup cocoa
- 2 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Crispy Potato Roast
By LKovac
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
- 4 shallots, thickly sliced lengthwise
- Coarse salt
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 sprigs thyme
Beef Tender Tip and Wild Mushroom Risotto
By LKovac
Heat a deep sided, stainless steel braising pan or stockpot to make your risotto
- 10 to 12 oz beef tenderloin cut into strips
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 shallots minced
- 4 tablespoons roasted garlic puree
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups carnaroli or Arborio rice
- 1 cup sherry or white wine
- 3 cups mixed wild mushrooms of choice (chanterelles, portabello, shitake, oyster, or porcini)
- 8 cups hot beef broth (low sodium is best)
- 1/4 cup demi glace (optional)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
Palacinka
By LKovac
1. Beat eggs and sugar until frothy, add salt and 1 ½ cup milk
- Cheese filling:
- 2 cups flour ½ cup sugar
- 3 cups milk 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 whole eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ½ # dry cottage cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup farina
- 2 eggs
- nutmeg and cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla