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Eggplant Parmesan
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Prepare tomato sauce: In 4-quart saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot
- Tomato Sauce
- 1tablespoon1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1medium1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 44 garlic cloves, minced
- 2cans2 cans (28 ounces each) whole tomatoes in purée
- 1/4cup1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1teaspoon1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4teaspoon1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/4cup1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional)
- Eggplant
- 3medium3 medium eggplants (about 3-1/4 pounds)
- 2tablespoon2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2teaspoon1/2 teaspoon salt
- Topping
- 2teaspoons2 teaspoons butter
- 2slices2 slices firm white bread, coarsely grated
- 11 garlic clove, minced
- 2ounces2 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (1/2 cup)
- 2tablespoons2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Cheese Filling
- 1container1 container (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
- 2ounces2 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (1/2 cup)
- 2tablespoons2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4teaspoon1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- Prepare tomato sauce: In 4-quart saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion and cook until tender, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer, stirring frequently.
- Bake eggplant slices 25 to 30 minutes or until tender and golden, rotating sheets and turning slices over halfway through cooking. Remove eggplant from oven and reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
- Prepare cheese filling: In medium bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and pepper until blended.
- Cover baking dish with foil and bake 15 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Pineapple Casserole
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Combine the undrained pineapple with salt, sugar, and flour
- Preparation:
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple in juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups fresh bread cubes
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
Pheasant Under Glass
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Remove skim from pheasant breasts
- 2 pheasant breasts
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon shallots, peeled, chopped
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Meat Glaze
- 2 dashes cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon truffles or morels, cut into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons mushrooms, thin strips
- NOTE: Breast of pheasant is served under glass to hold in the cognac flavor that makes this dish so distinctive.
Irish Bacon, Cheddar and Chard Tart
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Method Combine flour and salt
- Crust
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup cold Irish beer
- Filling
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 ounces (125 grams) bacon, diced
- 1 bunch Swiss chard, stems and mid-ribs removed
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 ounces (125 grams) Irish cheddar, grated
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup whipping cream
- Salt and pepper
Baked Apple and Carrot Casserole
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Place half the apples in greased 2 quart baking dish and cover with half the carrots
- 6 apples, cored, peeled, and thinly sliced
- 2 C. cooked carrot slices
- 1/3 C. brown sugar
- 2 Tbs. flour
- Salt
- 3/4 C. orange juice
Mango Chutney
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
1. Combine ingredients in a large bowl and pour into a heavy bottomed saucepan
- 1 bag (340-455 grams/12-16 oz.) frozen mango chunks, thawed
- 375 mL (1 1/2 cups) vinegar
- 375 mL (1 1/2 cups) granulated sugar
- 1 box (340-455 grams/12-16 oz.) of golden raisins
- 5 mL (1 tsp.) ginger
- 5 mL (1 tsp.) nutmeg
- 5 mL (1 tsp.) cinnamon
- 5 mL (1 tsp.) salt
Pineapple Casserole 2
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Preparation: Cream together butter, sugar, and eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar
- 2 (20-ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained, and 6 tablespoons pineapple juice reserved
- 1 cup cracker crumbs (recommended: Ritz)
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted, plus extra for greasing pan
Spreewälder Sautéed Cucumbers (Berlin Recipe)
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Peel and remove seeds from cucumbers
- 2 lbs. fleshy cucumbers
- 1 cup chicken stock (meat stock)
- 1 tsp. corn starch (or potato starch, like Maizena)
- 2 or 3 slices chopped bacon
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 Tbs. flour
- Tomatoes
- Pepper, salt, vinegar as needed
Scallops in Saffron-Tarragon Broth
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Tomatoes, tarragon and white wine make a fragrant broth for the scallops in this vibrantly colored easy one-pot ste...
- Makes: 4 servings
- 1 pound large dry sea scallops, (see Note)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
- 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 8 ounces baby red potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 5-ounce can tomato juice, (scant 3/4 cup)
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, (see Note)
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
Jaimie's Quick Pecan Cake
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
I tweak the recipe with extra nuts, raw sugar, or powder sugar
- FROSTING:
- 1/4 Powdered Sugar
- 1 Box Betty Crocker Butter Pecan Cake Mix
- 3/4 Cup Oil
- 1 Can Coconut Pecan Icing
- 1/4 Cup Pecans
- 4 Eggs
- 1 Cup water
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 8 to 8-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract