December 2009
2 posts
Double-Chocolate Zucchini Bread
2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole-wheat) 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 large eggs 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup buttermilk 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 medium zucchini, shredded (1 – 1 1/2 cups) 1 cup chocolate chips (semisweet) 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
In a large bowl,...
Breakfast Casserole
1 loaf Italian bread, sliced (remove crusts)
8 oz grated sharp cheddar cheese
3 T. melted butter
6 large eggs
3 cups milk (or subst. 1 cup half-and-half)
2 tsp salt
2 tsp brown mustard
pepper
paprika
Butter a 9 by 13-inch baking dish; line bottom with bread slices; sprinkle with half of cheese; layer with remaining bread and cheese.
Whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, mustard, salt,...
September 2009
0 posts
Muhammara
2 large red bell peppers (just put them on a broiling pan [top rack] and turn them as each side gets charred, then leave in a paper bag for 10 minutes.)
1 T. water
2/3 c. walnuts (pref. toasted)
1 T. crushed garlic
2/3 c. stale or toasted breadcrumbs
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
1 and 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 tsp. pomegranate molasses (or reduction)
...
August 2009
2 posts
Panko-Breaded Pork Chops
- 4 thin porkchops
Pound porkchops to tenderize and salt & pepper both sides.
Prepare breading assembly line. One plate with 1/8 cup flour, one plate with 1 beaten egg, and one plate with 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, 1/8 cup parmesan cheese, & some chopped parsley.
Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil to coat the bottom.
Coat the pork chop in flour on both...
November 2008
2 posts
Tina's Puff Pastry Quiche
Take one sheet of Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Sheets and roll out a thin crust. Line the bottom of an 8 to 10 inch pie pan with the crust.
Fill the crust with the following, arranging in layers:
1 Package of fresh or frozen spinach
1 cup grated or shredded Swiss cheese
¼ to ½ pound thinly sliced ham
2 Tbl. Grated Parmesan cheese
In a separate bowl stir :
3 whole eggs
3 Tbl. Heavy cream
1...
Chicken Soup Stock
1 whole (3- to 4-pound) chicken, trimmed of excess fat
Several cloves smashed garlic
Several slices fresh ginger
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it.
2. Add chicken to pot along with smashed garlic and sliced ginger. Bird should be completely submerged, but only just. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 10 minutes.
3. Turn off heat and let bird remain in water,...
September 2008
1 post
No Knead Bread
Adapted from Jim Lahey, Sullivan Street Bakery Time: About 1½ hours plus 14 to 20 hours’ rising
3 cups all-purpose or bread flour, more for dusting (or 2 cups all-purpose and 1 cup wheat; or 50/50 split) ¼ teaspoon instant yeast 1¼ teaspoons salt Cornmeal or wheat bran as needed. 1. In a large bowl combine flour, yeast and salt. Add 1 5/8 cups water, and stir until blended; dough will be shaggy...
May 2008
9 posts
Slow-roasted Pork Tenderloin
*Preheat oven to 500 Place meat on rack in roasting pan Roast 10 minutes *Reduce oven to 250 and roast until thermometer registers 150 Cook for 20 minutes per pound [3 LB roast might take 1 hour] After roasting, let the meat rest for 10 minutes Marinate 2-8 hours 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup rice venegar 1/4 cup minced ginger 3 Tbspn Sesame Oil
Fish Soup
Start with 1/2 a medium onion and one large clove of garlic, minced fine. Sautee them over high heat in a little olive oil (just use a skosh in a nonstick pan if you’re watching fat), until they’re soft and starting to brown. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped flatleaf parsley and a dash of other fresh herbs (I used basil and oregano), salt and pepper to taste, and 1/2 cup dry white wine. Boil...
March 2008
1 post
Buckwheat Crepes
in warm saucepan: - 2 cups of milk - ¼ tsp salt - ½ tsp sugar - 4 tbsp melted butter Let cool. —- In bowl: - 1 cup flour - ¼ cup buckwheat flour Make a well in the flour and stir in: - 1 Tbsp veg oil - 3 eggs Stir until smooth Add Milk Mixture Whisk in ½ cup beer Refridg overnight Alice Waters Simple Food
February 2008
1 post
Lentil Salad
1 Cup Lentils Cook in plenty of water 30 minutes (or tender) 1 TB red wine vinegar S&P Rest for 5 minutes 3 TB olive oil ¼ cup shallots/scallions, diced 3 Tb parsley, chopped Add ½ cup of the cooking water if necessary
January 2008
2 posts
Weekend Banana Pancakes
In a large bowl mix: 1 cup whole wheat flour ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 tbsp brown sugar 1½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt In a separate bowl mix: 1½ cup milk 1 Tbsp melted butter 2 lg eggs ½ tsp vanilla Add milk/egg mixture to flour mixture Place thinly sliced bananas onto the cakes, add walnuts, then flip.
Roast Beef
Ingredients 1 (3 pound) beef eye of round roast salt and pepper Directions Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Brown roast in olive oil, or just rub the roast with olive oil, and lightly season it with salt and pepper and place in a roasting pan or baking dish. Place the roast in...