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Thai Coconut Curry Halibut with Fresh Sauteed Spinach
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I am always looking for new ways to prepare fish, since my entire childhood I thought that I hated it
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 (24-ounce) bag fresh spinach, rinsed and dried*
- 3 medium shallots, diced
- 2 heaping teaspoons Thai red curry paste
- 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 can lite coconut milk
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 4 {6 to 8-ounce} white fish fillets, thawed and skin removed (I used fresh halibut, but you can use Barramundi)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced thin on the bias
- 1 whole lime, juiced
- 3 stalks fresh lemongrass, optional
- Note: I don't have any problems wilting baby spinach, but I wilt it low and slow with olive oil. Using frozen spinach really doesn't work with this dish, as there is a LOT of water-- and the texture of wilted fresh spinach is hard to beat!
Mango-Pineapple Salsa
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This colorful fruit salsa pairs beautifully with pork or fish
- 4 pineapple slice rings (preferably fresh pineapple)
- 1 mango, seeded and peeled
- 1 jalapeno, minced with membrane and seeds removed
- 1/2 small red onion, finely mined
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely minced
- juice of one lime
- salt & pepper, to taste
Cinnamon Rolls
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Warm cinnamon rolls are available at every airport, every mall, and many fast-food outlets
- 1 packet "highly active" active dry yeast; or 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast; or 2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 7/8 to 1 1/8 cups lukewarm water (110F is perfect)
- 3 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk
- 1/2 cup instant mashed potato flakes
- Use the lesser amount in summer (or in a humid environment), the greater amount in winter (or in a dry climate), and somewhere in between the rest of the year, or if your house is climate controlled.
- Cinnamon Filling
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons milk, to brush on dough
- Vanilla Glaze
- 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 to 5 tablespoons heavy cream or 2 to 3 tablespoons milk, enough to make a soft, spreadable icing
Red Curry Coconut Noodles
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Start with a large pot over medium-high heat
- 6 whole Chicken - Boneless, Skinless Breasts (cubed)
- 2 cans Coconut Milk
- 2 teaspoons Red Curry Paste
- 1 Tablespoon Ginger (fresh, Grated)
- 1 Tablespoon Cilantro (fresh, Chopped)
- 1/4 cups Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
- 500 milliliters Chicken Or Vegetable Broth
- 1 package Rice Noodles
- 1 whole Onion (julienne)
- 2 whole Red Peppers (julienne)
- 1 cup Broccoli Slaw
- 1 Tablespoon Salt To Taste
Grießnockerlsuppe (Semolina Dumpling Soup)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Pronounced GREES-NOKE-ERL SOOPAY, this is a classic German soup that my Bavarian mother often made
- SEMOLINA DUMPLINGS:
- 5 1/2 (80-g) tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs, room temperature, slightly beaten
- 2/3 cups (130-g) semolina flour (I used Bob's Red Mill, semolina flour or you can use wheat farina, cream of wheat)
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon chopped flat parsley
- 4 cups chicken, beef or vegetable stock (about 4-cups)
- Chopped chives to garnish
- Optional: A few drops of Maggi seasoning sauce (German "soy sauce" that I can find in most supermarkets or at Cost Plus)
- DARK ROASTED CHICKEN BROTH:
- 2 pounds chicken wings or legs (or combo) or 1 whole chicken, cut up
- 1 onion (just cut into quarters and don't worry about peeling)
- 2 carrots (no need to peel)
- 2 cloves garlic (unpeeled)
- 2 teaspoons. whole peppercorns (I put mine into a tea "ball" to easily remove)
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- Herbs:
- Small bunch of fresh parsley (about 1 dozen stalks)
- 2 bay leaves
- NOTE: I don't add salt to my chicken broth until I actually use it. That way, I can control the seasoning if I use it within a recipe.
Homemade Barbecue Sauce
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This barbecue sauce recipe is courtesy of Food Network/Emeril Lagasse
- Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
- 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 1/4 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper*
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 cup cider vinegar*
- 6 tablespoons dark brown sugar***
- I recommend adding half of the vinegar, tasting it and adding more if you prefer a more acidic taste.
- reduce by half, if you don't like too much spice
- reduce the brown sugar, if you like more acid and less sweet
- 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Yield: 2/3 cup
Quick Thai-Style Beef & Peppers with Rice Noodles
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Full disclosure is that this recipe is every so slightly adapted from Food Network's "The Pioneer Woman Cooks"
- 1 (8 to 10-ounce) package pad Thai rice noodles or linguine
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons sherry
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced (I used 1 1/2 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon red chili paste or a few dashes red chili oil (I used 1 teaspoon of Thai Red Curry Paste)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lime, halved (I used 2 limes)
- 1 pound flank steak, sliced very thin against the grain (I used 2-pounds)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, cored and sliced into rings
- 1 tablespoon diced fresh jalapeno or 1 teaspoon diced hot pepper
- optional: 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Glazed Flat Apple Pie
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This recipe is keeper! In case you're wondering-- yes, you can make this in a traditional pie pan, as well!
- CRUST:
- 3 3 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 1 1/3 1/3 cup shortening (I used butter flavored Crisco)
- 1 1 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1 1 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 3 3 3 tablespoons cold water
- to sugar (optional, to sprinkle on the crust for "crunch")
- APPLE PIE:
- 8 to 10 8 to 10 10 cups sliced apples (I used Jonagolds, Gravensteins and Granny Smith)
- 1 1 1 cup sugar
- 1 1 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 1/2 lemon
- 3 3 3 tablespoons Instant ClearJel (purchased online at King Arthur Flour) OR
- 2 2 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 2 2 tablespoons boiled apple cider, OPTIONAL (purchased online at King Arthur Flour)
- 3 3 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed into small pieces
- GLAZE:
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 1 to 2 2 teaspoons water
- Whisk the water into the sugar until all lumps are gone, and it is a thick, drizzling consistency
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Everybody should know how to make scrambled eggs, right? Well, maybe not
- OPTIONAL:
- 5 large eggs
- Kosher salt & fresh cracked pepper
- Splash of milk
- 1 pat unsalted butter
- Handful parmesan, grated
- FILLING (OPTIONAL):
- Fresh chives, chopped
- Cheddar cheese, grated
- EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
- Whisk
- Bowl
- Pot boiling water
Italian "Easter" Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
These cookies, with their touch of Fiori di Sicilia, are inspired by an Italian-American cookie made around Easter ...
- COOKIES:
- 8 ounces (1-cup) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 3 ounces cream cheese (I use Philadelphia brand), softened at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia (from King Arthur Flour) (optional, but gives a citrus-vanilla flavor)
- 11 1/4 ounces (2 1/2-cups) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten (optional, if not using glaze. Helps to adhere colored or coarse sugar, before baking)
- GLAZE:
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' or glazing sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- Nonpareils, for decorating
- Colored sugars or other decorations for sprinkling (optional) if not making the glaze.