3/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 4oz almond paste (1/3 cup) 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sliced almonds Powdered sugar, if desired Fresh berries, if desired Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square pan with foil, leaving 1 […]
1/2 cup butter 1-1/2 cups sugar 1 cup very ripe mashed bananas 1/2 cup sour cream or plain non-fat yogurt 1 tsp baking soda 2 cups flour 2 eggs Cream butter & sugar Add bananas & sour cream or yogurt Add eggs Add baking soda & flour & mix well Grease 2 round cake […]
Bring to a boil 6 cups beef broth or 4 beef boullion cubes in 6 cups of water Roll tiny meatballs from approx 1/2-1/3 lb 97% ground beef & drop into boiling broth Add cut up fresh vegetables of your choice ie: celery, carrots, green beans, diced potato, snap peas, onion or a mix of […]
Bring to a boil & then simmer 3-4 stalks of celery with leaves, 1/2 small onion, 1 med clove garlic, salt & pepper in 2 cups chicken broth 1 pint 1/2 & 1/2 whisk 5 Tbls flour into it When vegetables are cooked put in blender until smooth, then add the 1/2 & 1/2 flour […]
This recipe is from Chris Patzold Executive Chef Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui Thailand Phased Mee Kati Goong Wok-fried rice vermicelli with river prawns in spicy coconut & chive sauce 1 Portion Heat 2 Tbls veg oil in wok. Add 1 clove shallots, stir-fry lightly until fragrant Add 7 or 8 very large clean […]
Bread crumb mixture: 2 cups bread crumbs 4-5 cloves of minced garlic Couple sprinkles dried mint Large handful of grated pecorino cheese 1 large green tomato, sliced 3 bowls Flour 2-3 eggs scrambled Bread crumb mixture, above Dip in flour, then eggs then bread crumbs Sautee slices on med-low until browned & cooked. Set Aside. […]
Brown 1 1/2 lbs ground pork, drain & set aside 1/2 head cabbage, finely chopped 1green onion, finely chopped 4 slices fresh ginger root, finely chopped 4 drained & rinsed water chestnuts, finely chopped 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp white sugar 2 tsp sesame oil 1 14 oz pkg wonton wrappers Mix all together Fill […]
I had my new stove installed by my husband. He’s so talented. I had so much fun baking Christmas cookies – Mexican wedding cakes, frosted chocolate balls, mincemeat pie & pumpkin pies. We had turkey that Ross did on the rotisserie-so moist & delish, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, homemade gravy, mixed vegetables & a small […]
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes 1 18 oz can tomato paste + 3 cans water Salt, sugar & fresh or dried basil Bring to a boil & simmer MEATBALLS 1 lb 80/20 hamburger 1 Tbls minced garlic a little salt Large handful of Pecorino cheese 2 slices white bread, soaked in water & squeezed out […]
Sift together 2/3 cup, sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa, 3 T cornstarch, 1/4 tsp salt, gradually add 2 1/4 cup milk.Cook over med heat until mixture boils & stir for 1 minute Remove from heat & stir in 2 T butter & 1 tsp vanilla Chill