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Steak & Ale Mushroom Pie
By christoph
Tender pieces of steak are complemented by the tantalizing flavor of mushrooms in this flaky-crusted savory pie
- 1 pound steak, cubed into 1 1/2” pieces
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium sized yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 pounds mushrooms, quartered
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 Tablespoon flour
- 1 bottle Ale, room temperature
- 2 cups beef stock
- I bundle fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 cup asparagus tips
- 1 cup pearl onion
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- salt to taste
- 2 pie crusts, make your own crust or packaged
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 teaspoons water
Franzbrötchen mit Apfel
By christoph
A very easy version of a beloved German pastry makes this a favorite breakfast treat
- 2 sheets Pepperidge Farms puff pastry dough
- 1 stick unsalted butter 8 Tablespoons melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 2 apples grated
Broccoli and Onion Pakora
By christoph
An Indian favorite, Pakora is a mixture of chopped vegetables lightly golden fried, severed with curry or riata
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 quart oil for deep frying
- 1/2 head broccoli florets
- 2 onions, sliced into rings
Hot Artichoke & Parmesan Dip
By christoph
Greek yogurt helps deliver a smooth creamy texture and a bit of tang to this artichoke and Parmesan dip
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and rinsed
- 8 ounces Neufchâtel or cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more to top
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, rough chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- drizzle of olive oil (omit if cooking in microwave)
Roasted Tomatoes
By christoph
Roasted tomatoes are not only a delicious side dish, but also an amazing ingredient for sauces, and a way to prepar...
- tomatoes
- olive oil
- sea salt
- ground black pepper
- garlic, minced (optional)
- fresh thyme (optional)
Grilled Pesto Chicken Kebab
By christoph
Tender pieces of chicken are marinated in pesto and grilled with tomatoes to create an explosion of summer flavor
- 1 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoon pine nuts or walnuts, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1″ cubes
- cherry tomatoes
- wooden skewers
Asian Pot Sticker Salad
By christoph
Fresh garden vegetables and mandarin oranges are tossed with an Asian sesame dressing then topped with warm pot sti...
- Salad
- 2 hearts of romaine ribs removed and torn
- 1 small carrot peeled and matchstick
- ½ red pepper seeded and slivered
- 1 radish slivered
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and sliced
- 2 cups snow peas blanched
- 1 small can mandarin oranges drained
- 1 small can water chestnuts drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chow mein noodles
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro garnish
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds garnish
- Pot Stickers
- 2 dozen frozen pot stickers 5-6 per salad
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- ¼ water
- Sesame Dressing
- 1/4 cup vegetable canola, or grapeseed oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds.
Muffin Tin Cinnamon Rolls
By christoph
Tender bread dough is swirled with a layer of cinnamon and brown sugar to create these mouthwatering muffin tin cin...
- Rolls
- 2 1/2 - 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 Tablespoons dry milk
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Filling
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 teaspoon milk, enough for proper consistency
Coquilles St Jacques
By christoph
Tender bay scallops with mushrooms in a rich creamy sauce, spiced with a hint of curry under a blanket of golden br...
- 1 1/2 cups seafood stock, clam juice or low-sodium chicken stock
- 1-2 each springs of fresh thyme, rosemary, parsley Tie in a bundle
- 3 large shallots, divided peeled and diced, about 1 cup
- 2 pounds bay scallops, or quartered sea scallops, abductor muscles removed
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, cleaned, stems discarded, sliced
- 1/4 cup brandy or Cognac
- 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs, approximately 6 slices white bread, crusts removed, finely chopped or pulsed in a food processor
- 5 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Mac-n-Cheese Pie
By christoph
The mother of all comfort foods! Cheesy mac baked in a pie shell with a bacon lattice top!
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 cup half-n-half
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 2 dashes of Tabasco sauce (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups cheese, grated (cheddar, jack, Gruyère, or any combo you like)
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, diced (optional)
- 1 pound pasta, (which ever shape you prefer)
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 pie crust, (basic recipe here or refrigerated)
- 1 pound bacon, divided