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Fall Fruit Cake With Apples And Currants

Fall Fruit Cake With Apples And Currants

| March 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

14 Servings 2 cups cake flour 1 1/2 Tsp cinnamon, Ground 1 Tsp ginger, Ground 1/2 Tsp freshly-grated nutmeg Ground allspice, as needed 3/4 Tsp baking soda 3/4 Tsp salt 3/4 cup oil 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs, room temperature 3 cups peeled tart apples, Diced 1/2 cup currants, Dried 3 Tbl powdered [...]

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Garlic-Herb Bread With Feta Cheese

Garlic-Herb Bread With Feta Cheese

| March 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

6 Servings 1 Tsp garlic, Minced 1/2 cup parsley leaves 1/4 cup thickly-sliced green onions 1 Tsp basil, Dried 1/8 Tsp salt Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste 3 Tbl butter, softened 3 Tbl olive oil 12 Slice crusty bread – (1/2″ thick) 1/3 cup finely-crumbled feta cheese Process garlic, parsley, green onions, basil, salt and [...]

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Veal Shoulder

Veal Shoulder

| March 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

10 Servings 1 Tbl olive oil 1 1/2 LB veal shoulder, boned, rolled, and tied 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 onion, chopped 2 cups water (or 1 cup water and 1 cup white wine) Salt, to taste Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste Heat olive oil in large skillet. Add veal roast and brown over medium-high [...]

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Cachapas

Cachapas

| March 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

6 Servings 3 3/4 cups fresh corn kernels 3/4 Tsp salt 1/2 cup sugar, plus 2 Tbl sugar 3 egg whites 3 Tbl instant corn masa mix – (to 4 tbspns), see * Note Butter, as needed Queso fresco, (optional) * Note: If you can’t find Instant corn masa mix, extra-fine corn meal can be [...]

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Santa Monica Fish Co. Potatoes Romano

Santa Monica Fish Co. Potatoes Romano

| March 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

6 Servings 2 1/2 LB White Rose potatoes, peeled, diced 1 cup water, Warm 1/2 cup oil 2 1/2 cups nonfat dry milk 1/2 cup red bell pepper, Diced 1 1/2 Tsp garlic powder 1 1/2 Tsp freshly-ground white pepper 1 Tbl seasoning salt 1 Tbl salt 2 cups mashed potato flakes, Instant 1/4 LB [...]

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Port-Boysenberry Sauce

Port-Boysenberry Sauce

| March 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

0 Servings 1 LB frozen boysenberries, or fresh if available 1/4 cup sugar – (to 1/2 cup) 1/4 cup port 6 black peppercorns, Crushed (or freshly-ground black pepper 2 full rotations) Juice of 1 navel orange Heat boysenberries, sugar to taste, Port and pepper in saucepan until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Add orange juice [...]

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Pesto Risotto With Mushrooms

Pesto Risotto With Mushrooms

| March 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

2 Servings 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 Tbl butter 1/2 cup finely-chopped onion 6 Oz mushrooms, sliced 1 cup Arborio rice 1/2 cup white wine 1/3 cup prepared pesto 1/2 cup whipping cream 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, Grated Salt, to taste Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste Bring chicken broth to simmer in saucepan. Melt [...]

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Red Snapper In Tomato-Cilantro Sauce

Red Snapper In Tomato-Cilantro Sauce

| March 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

2 Servings 2 red snapper filets – (6 to 8 oz ea) Salt, to taste Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste 1 Tbl oil 1 Tbl butter 1 shallot, minced 1 cup tomatoes, Diced 1/3 cup cilantro, Chopped Rinse and dry filets. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium [...]

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Mushroom Pot Pie

Mushroom Pot Pie

| March 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

6 Servings === CRUST === 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 Tsp salt 1/2 cup chilled butter, cut up 1 egg yolk 5 Tbl ice water === FILLING === 2 Tbl olive oil 1 onion, sliced 2 shallots, chopped Salt, to taste Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste 1 3/4 LB mixed mushrooms 4 garlic cloves, minced [...]

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Polish Egg Pitas

Polish Egg Pitas

| March 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

0 Servings 4 eggs 1 Tbl water – (to 2 tbspns) Oil (or butter) Polish sausage Pita bread Salsa (or sour cream ), (optional) Simmer the Polish sausage in about an inch of water until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes. Whip up 4 eggs, adding 1 or 2 tablespoons of water (milk makes them [...]

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