Butternut Squash Fries
Posted on December 16, 2007 - Filed Under Vegetables, Appetizers | Leave a Comment
1 (2 pound) butternut squash, halved and seeded
salt to taste
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Use a sharp knife to carefully cut away the peel from the squash. Cut the squash into sticks like French fries. Arrange squash pieces on a baking sheet and season with salt.
Bake for 20 minutes in the […]
Chocolate Upside Down Cake
Posted on December 12, 2007 - Filed Under Desserts | Leave a Comment
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup unsifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 unsweetened chocolate squares
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ratatouille
Posted on December 8, 2007 - Filed Under Vegetables | Leave a Comment
3 good sized aubergines
3 red peppers
1 kg/2 1/4 pounds tomatoes, soaked in boiling water and peeled
3 courgettes/zucchinis
4 cloves garlic
Herbes de Provence (rosemary, thyme etc)
olive oil
salt, freshly ground pepper and cayenne
Rosemary-Garlic Roasted Chicken
Posted on December 7, 2007 - Filed Under Chicken | Leave a Comment
1 (5 to 6 lb.) roasting chicken
1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
8 cloves garlic, crushed
2 md. red onions, quartered
2 heads garlic
2 tsp. olive oil
Preheat oven to 450°F. Remove and discard giblets and neck from chicken. Rinse chicken under cold water; pat dry. Trim excess fat. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breast and drumsticks by […]
Gingerbread Puddings With Candied Apples
Posted on December 6, 2007 - Filed Under Desserts | Leave a Comment
Candied apple garnish
8 cups unsweetened apple cider or apple juice
1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/3-inch cubes (about 4 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
Banana Crumb Muffins
Posted on December 4, 2007 - Filed Under Holidays, Desserts | Leave a Comment
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 bananas, mashed
3/4 cup white sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 10 muffin cups, or line with muffin papers.
In a […]
Seared Sirloin Steak with Garlic Butter
Posted on December 3, 2007 - Filed Under Beef | Leave a Comment
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 3/4 pounds (1-inch thick) beef top sirloin steak, cut into 4 pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup beef broth
1/2 cup dry red wine
Brownies
Posted on October 27, 2007 - Filed Under Desserts | Leave a Comment
1/2 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan. In a […]
German Apple Pancakes
Posted on October 27, 2007 - Filed Under Desserts, Breakfast | Leave a Comment
2/3 cup all purpose flour
2 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
2 Tbs. sugar
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 apples, peeled, cored and diced
Sift first 3 ingredients together in a bowl and set aside. Combine next 2 ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Stir in flour mixture gradually, beating until smooth. Combine […]
French Cheese Pastries
Posted on October 27, 2007 - Filed Under Desserts | Leave a Comment
2-1/4 cups all purpose flour
1-1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. cold water
3 Tbs. unsalted butter
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese