Easy Apple Strudel Prep Time: 30 Minutes Ready In: 1 Hour 10 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 Â INGREDIENTS: 1 Granny Smith apple – peeled, cored and coarsely shredded 3 Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored and sliced 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup golden raisins 1 sheet […]
Bake russet potatoes at 400 degrees until done (1 hr. +) Rice the potatoes  and, on a floured board, fold flour AND SALT into the potatoes (don’t knead ) While the potatoes are still warm, roll pieces of the mixture into  3/4″ strips Cut the strips in 1″ sections Press fork lightly into […]
Flour (3-4 cups) Sugar (1 tsp) Salt (1 tsp) Yeast (1 tsp) Herbs (optional) Water (1.5-2 cups) Start preparations at least 12 hours before ready to serve. Mix ingredients in bowl until dough pliable. Spray with olive oil, cover, allow to rise for 9 hours or more. Fold in, spray with olive oil, cover, […]
2 1/2 to 3-pound chicken, cut into serving pieces 1 envelope Savory Herb with Garlic Soup Mix 2 Tbsp water 1 Tbsp olive or vegetable oil Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In 13 x 9-inch baking pan, arrange chicken. In small bowl, combine remaining ingredients; brush on chicken. Bake 45 minutes or until chicken is […]
While chicken breast may not have a great deal deal of personality, they certainly are convenient, versatile and easy to cook. This recipe calls for them to be topped with a savory sweet pepper and tomato mixture. This recipe is from “New Home Cooking,” by Florence Fabricant. 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil juice of […]
1 9-ounce box of frozen artichoke hearts, thawed 2 Tbsp olive oil, plus more if needed 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 pound mushrooms, quartered 2/3 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup white wine vinegar 1 Tbsp chopped fresh tarragon, or 1/2 tsp dried tarragon 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 […]
1 cup mayonnaise, homemade or purchased 2 Tbsp ketchup 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp cayenne or other red chile such as poblano, freshly ground if possible Combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, salt, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne in a bowl. taste and adjust the seasonings. […]
2 stemmed plum tomatoes 1/4 small cucumber 1/4 pickled jalapeno 1 Tbsp chopped onion 1/2 tsp minced garlic 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp wine vinegar In a food processor, finely chop tomatoes, cucumber, jalapeno, onion, garlic, olive oil and wine vinegar.
ripe avocado 1 clove minced garlic 1 chopped scallion a dash of hot pepper sauce 1 1/2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1 Tbsp olive oil Mash ripe avocado with a fork and mix in garlic, scallion, a dash of hot pepper sauce, white wine vinegar and olive oil.
1 Tbsp minced shallots 2 tsp dried tarragon, basil, chervil or dill 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 Tbsp tarragon vinegar 1 tsp minced parsley Reduce shallots, tarragon (or basil, chervil, dill), white wine and tarragon vinegar to 1/3 cup over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and swirl in butter and parsley.
2 Tbsp chopped leek 1/4 tsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp chopped fresh herbs 1/2 cup stock (chicken, fish or veal) 1/2 cup plain yogurt Saute leeks and garlic in olive oil until the onion is softened. Add chopped fresh herbs and stock. Reduce the liquid to 1/4 cup. Remove from the […]
1 cup citrus sections (orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime or tangerine) 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp chopped red onion dash of hot pepper sauce 1 tsp white wine vinegar Chop 1 cup of citrus sections with garlic, onion, hot pepper sauce and white wine vinegar.
6-ounce jar of marinated artichoke hearts 1 large tomato 1 minced clove of garlic Chop the contents of a jar of marinated artichoke hearts with tomato and garlic.
1 ounce finely chopped anchovy fillet with its oil 2 Tbsp mayonnaise 1 Tbsp virgin olive oil 2 tsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp minced garlic Mix anchovy fillet with its oil with mayonnaise, virgin olive oil, lemon juice and minced garlic.
1 minced clove of garlic 1 egg yolk 1 Tbsp Dijon-style mustard 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil In small mixing bowl, combine garlic, egg yolk and mustard Whisk in white wine vinegar and olive oil in a slow stream as you whisk constantly.
2 pounds 1-inch thick fresh salmon fillets 4 ounces butter 4 shallots 1 cup white wine or champagne 4 Tbsp whipping cream 3 Tbsp chopped chives salt and pepper cayenne pepper Remove salmon skin and slice into 3-inch-wide strips. Melt 2 ounces butter in saucepan. Chop shallots in small pieces and add to butter, stirring […]
1 Tbsp oil 2 (6 to 8 oz. each) fresh/salmon steaks, thawed if necessary 3 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted 1 Tbsp soy sauce dash garlic powder 4 slices fresh lemon Heat oil in medium skillet; add salmon steaks. Combine butter, soy sauce and garlic powder; baste salmon steaks. Cook about 5 minutes or until […]
1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 pound block Parmesan cheese 1/2 pound mixed salad greens 1/4 cup vinaigrette 12 jumbo scallops chives, cut in 1-inch lengths Melt butter in a small saucepan until foam browns. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm. Add vinegar and whisk together. Shave slices of Parmesan off the […]
This recipe for a simple grilled salmon is from Anya Spence, harvest chef for Domaine Drouhin in Dundee, Ore. For an aromatic and attractive presentation, Spence suggest using fennel stalks and fronds as a bed for the fish when it comes off the grill. 1 Tbsp fennel seeds 1 1/2 Tbsp natural sea salt 1 […]
1 Tbsp minced onion 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/8 pound julienne prosciutto 1/2 cup defrosted frozen peas 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary 2 Tbsp creme fraiche or light cream Saute onion in oil for 1 minute. Add prosciutto, frozen peas and chopped rosemary. Saute 1 minute. Deglaze pan with creme fraiche or light cream. Stir […]