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Dark Chocolate Cream Horns
By efriend
The perfect showpiece to to any table - crisp, buttery pastry, fresh chantilly cream and dark chocolate - what coul
- 6 sugar ice cream cones
- Non-stick foil wrap
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons water
- granulated sugar
- 6 oz dark chocolate
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons golden syrup or corn syrup
- 1 1/4 cup Whipping Cream
- 6-8 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon skimmed milk powder
Sourdough Bread Masterclass With Patrick Ryan
By efriend
Add the flour to a clean mixing bowl
- 2 2 loaves. Halve the amounts for a single loaf)
- 800 800g 800g strong white flour
- 10 10g 10g salt
- 460 460ml 460ml water
- 320 320g 320g sourdough starter
Picadillo Recipe
By efriend
Instructions Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, pressed
- 1 1/2 lbs. Ground beef (I have substituted ground turkey and it’s still awesome)
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Pepper
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 small can tomato paste
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (the cheaper, the better!)
- 4 Tbsp. Pimiento-stuffed green olives, sliced
- 1 small box of dark raisins
- 1/2 tsp. Cumin
- 1/2 tsp. Oregano
Crab Cakes Baltimore-Style
By efriend
This is a classic crab cake inspired by those that were served at Obrycki's Crab House, a rollicking fish restauran...
- 2 large eggs, well beaten
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 1 cup crushed Saltine crackers
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red hot pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley sprigs
- ½ cup finely chopped scallions
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound crab meat, lump preferred, shell and cartilage removed
- ½ cup finely ground fresh bread crumbs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
Butter Yellow Cake Recipe
By efriend
All ingredients to be at room temperature before beginning Preheat oven to 350° F Prepare 2 8" Pans with Pan Gre...
- Egg Yolks large 6 (108g)
- Whole Milk *divided into 3/4 cup and 1/4 cup (for a total of 237ml)
- Vanilla Extract 2 teaspoons
- Cake Flour 2 1/2 cup (300g)
- Granulated Sugar 1 1/2 cup (300g)
- Baking Powder 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon (20g)
- Salt 3/4 teaspoon
- Unsalted Butter 12 Tablespoons (168g)
Mocha Brownie Sandwich Cookies
By efriend
Makes: Approx 15 sandwich cookies {30 brownie cookie halves}
- For the Brownie Cookies
- 7 oz baking dark chocolate
- 3 oz bittersweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup good quality milk chocolate, chopped
- For the Mocha Buttercream
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups icing sugar
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla
- 1/2 tbsp espresso powder
Sour Cream Cake Donuts with Maple Brown Butter Glaze
By efriend
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; make a well in...
- 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 cup sour cream {full fat, none of this low fat rubbish}
- Canola oil for frying
- Maple Brown Butter Glaze
- 3 cups icing sugar
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 3 tbsp brown butter
- 3-4 tbsp milk
Beignets Oven-Baked
By efriend
Prepare Beignets: Place warm water in small bowl; sprinkle with yeast and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 c. warm water (105° to 115°)
- 1 package quick-rising active dry yeast
- 1/4 c. granulated sugar
- 3 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 4 tbsp. cold butter or margarine
- 3/4 c. low-fat buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 c. confectioners' sugar
- 1/3 c. granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp. instant espresso powder
- 1 tsp. instant espresso powder
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. cornstarch
- 2 c. whole milk
- 1 1/2 oz. unsweetened chocolate
Chicken Milanese With Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Salad
By efriend
A classic veal Milanese consists of pounded veal cutlets or chops that have been breaded in crumbs and sometimes Pa...
- 1 1/4-inch pounds chicken cutlets, pounded 1/4-inch thick
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, as needed
- 1/4 cup plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ⅔ cup basil leaves
- 1 fat garlic clove, finely grated or minced
- 1 pound cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 8 1/2-inch ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 ¼ cups panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Spaghetti Carbonara
By efriend
Silky with egg and melted cheese, freshened with parsley, and spiked with black pepper, spaghetti carbonara brings ...
- 2 eggs
- 3 ounces parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 pound pancetta or thin-cut bacon
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 pound spaghetti or spaghettini