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Scrambled-Egg and Sausage Pocket Pastries
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Martha Stewart Living | March 2018
- 1 1/4 1 1/4 1/4 cups whole-wheat flour
- 1 1/4 1 1/4 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 1 1 tablespoon sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 2 2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 6 to 8 6 to 8 8 tablespoons ice-cold water
- 7 7 7 large eggs
- 2 2 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 12 12 12 ounces uncooked breakfast sausage, casings removed
- 1 1 1 cup grated sharp cheddar (4 ounces)
- 2 2 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- DIRECTIONS
- 2 2. to 1 to 1 to 1 clean work surface; divide in half. Wrap each half in plastic and press to form a flat rectangle. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day, or freeze up to 1 month.
- 3 3. 10-by-14-inch 30 a lightly floured piece of parchment, roll out each piece of dough into a 10-by-14-inch rectangle. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
- 2 to 3 are soft and just set, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, sprinkle with cheese and chives, and stir in sausage. Let cool slightly.
- to 9 to seal egg-wash grid. Using a pizza cutter, cut into 9 rectangles.
- 6 6. 2 to 15 between 2 parchment-lined baking sheets. Use a fork to score edges of each pastry. Brush tops with egg wash, then dock a few vents in top crusts with fork. Season with pepper. Refrigerate until firm, 15 minutes.
- 7 7. 30 Bake, rotating sheets once, until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
- COOK'S NOTES
- to to 350-degree 20 and then frozen for up to a month: Just transfer completely cooled pockets to a resealable plastic bag and freeze. Reheat in a 350-degree oven for 20 minutes.
Pan-Seared Polenta With spicy tomato-Basil Sauce
By mirelsonp
Preheat oven to 350F. Place 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish on rimmed baking sheet
- 8 cups water
- 5 tablespoons (or more) olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups polenta (coarse cornmeal)*
- 1/4 tespoon freshly ground black pepper
- Spicy tomato-Basil Sauce
- Fresh basil sprigs (for garnish; optional)
Grilled Filet Mignon with Brandy Mustard Sauce
By mirelsonp
Be sure to have all the sauce ingredients ready to go before starting the meat
- 4 6-ounce filets mignons
- 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for brushing
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 10 ounces sliced mushrooms (such as button, crimini, or stemmed shiitake; about 4 1/2 cups)
- 2 shallots, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/2 cup low-salt beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives
Empanadas
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Ladies Home Journal - June 2014; Author Diana Bosse's article: "Dad's Secret Recipe"
- 1/2 lb. ground beef
- 1 red or green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 2 Tbsp. raisins
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 4 1/2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 1/2 tsp. dried parsley
- 2 Tbsp. slivered almonds
- 2 Tbsp. chopped green olives with pimientos
- 2/3 cup diced tomatoes with green chiles, such as Rotel
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 recipe Empanada Dough
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Empanada Dough
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 1/3 cups shortening
- 2/3 cup ice water
Cheddar Beer Soup
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Epicurious | Gourmet | March 2005
- 2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), cut into 1/4-inch dice (2 cups)
- 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup)
- 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup)
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
- 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (14 fl oz)
- 1 (12-oz) bottle ale such as Bass
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lb extra-sharp Cheddar (preferably English; rind removed if necessary), grated (4 cups)
- 4 bacon slices (3 1/2 oz total), cooked and crumbled
Kielbasa Stew
By mirelsonp
1. In a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker combine cabbage, potato, and carrots
- 4 cups coarsely chopped cabbage
- 3 cups cubed, peeled potato
- 1 1/2 cups sliced carrots
- 1 lb cooked kielbasa, sliced
- 1/2 tsp dried basil, crushed
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme, crushed
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 14-oz cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
Sour Cream Cornbread
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Saveur #181
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil, plus more for greasing
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 medium yellow onion, grated
- one 16-oz. can creamed corn
- 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 cup (about 5 oz.) grated cheddar cheese
Bacon and Egg Pie
By mirelsonp
Recipe Source: Saveur Number 150 Works well using an 8- x 11-in, 1-in deep tart pan with removable bottom
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 9" x 11" sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed and chilled
- 20 eggs
- 1 Tbsp heavy cream
- 1 lb sliced bacon, roughly chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Texas Sheet Cake With Fudge Icing
By mirelsonp
For sheet cake: 1. Preheat oven to 350°
- 1 1/2 cups spicy, fruity cola soft drink (such as Dr Pepper)
- 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 1 1/4 cups chopped toasted pecans
- For Fudge Icing
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 (4-oz.) unsweetened chocolate baking bar, chopped
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons spicy, fruity cola soft drink (such as Dr Pepper)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pistachio Baklava
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: NY Times Food | Melissa Clark Note: May use walnuts, hazelnuts, or a combination of nuts
- 2 1/4 cups/300 grams shelled pistachio nuts
- 4 sticks/2 cups/454 grams unsalted butter
- 1 pound phyllo dough, defrosted overnight in the refrigerator
- 3 cups/600 grams sugar
- Juice of 1/2 lemon, more to taste