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Medtiterranean Mushroom Olive Sauce
By akselden
Saute shallots in.. butter briefly, then add mushrooms, olives, garlic,and pepper, and cook for 1-2,minutes: Add to...
- 2 oz. Butter
- 2 Tbs. Shallots minced
- 2 Large Mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 Green Olives, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 5 White Peppercorns; cracked
- 1 Roma Tomato,peeled,seeded, and chopped
- 2 Sun dried Tomatoes, finely/chopped
- 1/2 tsp. Fresh Thyme
- 1/2 tsp. 'Fresh Chervil
- 1/2 Tsp Fresh Basil
- 1/2 Tsp. Fresh Parsley
- 1 cup Red wine
- 1.5 oz. Veggie-Glace Gold® (Demi.Glace Gold® )
- 2 tsp. Olive paste (use additional chopped olives if not available)
PAPRIKA BUTTER
By akselden
In a small bowl, stir together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter, 1 tablespoon sweet or hot paprika, 1/2 teaspoon c...
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- 1 tablespoon sweet or hot paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper.
BONELESS PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CABERNET CUMBERLAND SAUCE
By akselden
FOR TENDERLOIN: 1. Marinate in soy sauce and lots of fresh course ground pepper
- CABERNET CUMBERLAND SAUCE:
- 1 1/2 to 2 lbs. pork tenderloin
- Soy sauce
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/3 C. concentrated beef broth
- 1 C. cabernet sauvignon
- Pinch of thyme
- 1/2 T. dried tart cherries
- 2 T. minced shallots
- Dash of ground cloves
- 1 1/2 tsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 T. red currant jelly
- 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch dissolved in 2 T. cold water
Pan De Polvo
By akselden
"Preheat oven to 325°F In saucepan bring to a boil cinnamon sticks and 1 1/2cups water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2/3 cups butter-flavored shortening
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup, plus 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
MUFFINS - MAPLE WALNUT
By akselden
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 1 C. whole wheat flour
- 1 C. white flour
- 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 C. pure maple syrup
- 4 T. unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 C. sour cream
- 1 egg
- 1/2 C. water
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 3/4 C. chopped walnuts
ANGEL FOOD CAKE - WITH WARM SUGARED BLACKBERRIES AND CREME FRAICHE
By akselden
Creme fraiche takes 12 hours to make
- CREME FRAICHE:
- 6 slices Angel Food cake
- 2/3 C. sour cream
- 2/3 C. whipping cream OR
- 1 1/3 C. store bought
- SUGARED BLACKBERRIES:
- 1/3 C. cassis (or other berry liqueur)
- 3 T. unsalted butter
- 2 T. superfine sugar
- 1-1/2 C. blackberries
ROASTED SWEET POTATO MASH
By akselden
Cook the potatoes on boiling water or roast in the oven
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon powdered nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon powdered cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Winter Greens with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
By akselden
1. Whisk garlic, salt, pepper, mustard, lemon juice and vinegar in a small bowl
- Vinaigrette:
- 2 tsp (10 ml) minced garlic
- 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) crumbled strong blue cheese, like Roquefort
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) olive oil
- Winter greens:
- 1 small head Romaine lettuce
- 1 small head radicchio
- 1 head endive
- 1/4 cup (50 ml) chopped fresh parsley
BRITTLE - PEANUT WITH ART AND SOUL
By akselden
1. Place large sheet of parchment paper on cookie sheet (or put some aluminum foil on a cookie sheet and butter it
- 1 C. sugar
- 1/4 C. water
- 1/2 C. light corn syrup
- 1 C. salted peanuts
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 T. soft butter
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
Confetti Tomato Soup
By akselden
Here's a cool way to savor perfectly ripe tomatoes
- 2 cups defatted chicken broth
- 1 can (18 ounces) tomato juice
- 10 ripe plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- Pinch of ground allspice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
- 6 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
- 6 tablspoons each (for garnish) finely diced yellow pepper; peeled, seeded and finely diced cucumber; and finely diced red onion