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TRADER JOE'S HARVEST GRAINS
By Grandmax4
1. Bring water to boil. Add butter and stir in Harvest Grain Blend
- 1 3/4 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 1/4 cups Harvest Grain Blend
Savory Artichoke Cheesecake
By Grandmax4
This is a delicious spread with a savory taste
- Crust Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons butter softened
- 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Italian herbs
- Cheesecake Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 eggs
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
- 6 green onions, white bulbs and 1/2 inch of green tops, chopped
- 1 large clove of garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Garnish Ingredients
- Reserved artichoke hearts
- Reserved red bell pepper strips
- 6 fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Passover Chocolate Chip Meringues
By Grandmax4
"To make impressive chocolate tidbits, simply beat egg whites with sugar, vanilla and salt to form stiff peaks
- 2 egg whites
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
BRAZILIAN CHEESE BREAD (Pao de Queijo)
By Grandmax4
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- 1 cup olive oil or butter
- 2/3 cup water
- 2/3 cup milk or soy milk
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 cups tapioca flour
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)
- 1 1/3 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 beaten eggs
MOCHA-RUM CHEESECAKE
By Grandmax4
1. Grease bottom and side of a 10-inch springform pan
- NUT CRUMB CRUST
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup finely ground almonds or other nuts
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon --
- if desired
- 6 tablespoons butter or margarine --
- melted
- FILLING
- 2 Tablespoons instant coffee powder
- 3 tablespoons boiling water
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 (1/4-oz.) envelope plus 1 teaspoon unflavoured gelatin
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese
- 4 eggs --
- separated
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
- TO DECORATE
- Walnut halves
- chocolate curls
- powdered sugar
Individual Beef Wellingtons Recipe
By Grandmax4
1. In a large skillet, brown steaks in 2 tablespoons butter for 2-3 minutes on each side
- 6 beef tenderloin steaks (1-1/2 to 2 inches thick and 8 ounces each)
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/4 cup chopped shallots
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef consomme, undiluted
- 3 tablespoons port wine
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
BRUSCHETTA WITH SAUTEED SWEET PEPPERS
By Grandmax4
1. Adjust oven rack to about 4 inches from heating element and heat broiler; broil bread slices until golden brown ...
- 1 loaf country bread -- about 12 by 5 inches, cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick pieces, ends discarded
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large clove garlic -- peeled
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil -- plus 1 teaspoon
- 4 large red bell peppers (about 2 pounds) -- cored, seeded, and cut into 1/4 inch by 3-inch strips
- 2 medium onions -- halved and thinly sliced
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 3 medium cloves garlic -- minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 can diced tomatoes -- (14 1/2 ounces) drained, 1/4 cup juice reserved
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
- 4 teaspoons sherry vinegar
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese -- shaved with vegetable peeler (1/2 to 1 cup shavings)
CHEDDAR BISCUITS
By Grandmax4
1. Set rack at middle position and heat the oven to 450°
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plain cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter -- chilled, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, plus 2 tablespoons melted
- 1 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese -- shredded (4 ounces)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk or 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons low-fat or whole-milk plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk -- or milk, if needed (2 to 3)
Roasted Green Beans with Cranberries & Walnuts
By Grandmax4
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, stem ends trimmed
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced into quarters
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1-1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, from one lemon
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice, from one lemon
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup walnuts (toasted if desired; see note)
Individual Beef Wellingtons
By Grandmax4
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- 4 (6-ounce) thickly cut filet mignons
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 (1-ounce) slices goose or duck liver, or pork country-style pate
- One -half (17 1/4-ounce package) frozen puff pastry (1 sheet), thawed
- Mushroom Duxelles, recipe follows
- 1 large egg beaten with 2 teaspoons water to make an egg wash
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 10 ounces button mushrooms, wiped clean, stemmed, and finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- 2 1/2 tablespoons dry white wine