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Easy Sourdough Starter
By Karen_3925
In a bowl, combine the dry starter and the flour
- 1 package (about 1 1/2 Tbs.) commercial dry
- sourdough starter
- 1 cup unbleached bread flour
- 3/4 cup lukewarm water (90° to 100°F)
- 2 Tbs. plain yogurt
Butternut_Squash_Risotto
By Karen_3925
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks and fennel and saute for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender. Add the rice and stir for a minute to coat with the vegetables
- Meanwhile, cut the asparagus diagonally in 1 1/2-inch lengths and discard the tough ends. Blanch in boiling salted water for 4 to 5 minutes, until al dente. Drain and cool immediately in ice water. (I
- When the risotto has been cooking for 15 minutes, drain the asparagus and add it to the risotto with the peas, lemon zest, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Continue cooking and adding stock, s
- Whisk the lemon juice and mascarpone together in a small bowl. When the risotto is done, turn off the heat and stir in the mascarpone mixture plus the Parmesan cheese and chives. Set aside, off the he
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
By Karen_3925
Preheat an oven to 350°F
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room
- temperature
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Red_Wine_Risotto
By Karen_3925
Bring the broth to a simmer over medium-high heat
- 3 1/2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup arborio rice, or medium-grain white rice
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1/3 cup frozen peas, defrosted, optional
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus additional for garnish
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Champagne_Risotto
By Karen_3925
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- 4 thin slices prosciutto
- 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 12 asparagus spears, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup Arborio rice or medium-grain white rice
- 3/4 cup Champagne
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Chicken_Asparagus_Risotto
By Karen_3925
Grill chicken and asparagus Make risotto according to favorite recipe
- Grilled Chicken Breast/sliced
- Grilled Asparagus/sliced
- Parmesan Risotto as directed
- 1 leek
- chicken stock
- parmesan cheese/grated
- salt pepper to taste
Blueberry Crumb Cake
By Karen_3925
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- For the streusel:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- For the cake:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (3/4 stick)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Confectioners' sugar for sprinkling
Summer Fruit Crostat
By Karen_3925
For the pastry: Place the flour, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade
- For the filling (makes 1 crostata):
- For the pastry (makes 2 crostatas)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated or superfine sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, diced
- 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) ice water
- 1 pound firm ripe peaches, peeled
- 1/2 pound firm ripe black plums, unpeeled
- 1/2 pint fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, diced
Strawberry Jam
By Karen_3925
Place the strawberries in a colander and rinse them under cold running water
- 3 pints fresh strawberries
- 3 cups superfine sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier)
- 1/2 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and small-diced
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Cream Biscuits
By Karen_3925
Preheat oven to 500 degrees F
- 2 cups self-rising flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream