Thứ Sáu, 6 tháng 12, 2013

Fish and Chips Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb sole fillet -- skinned
  • lemon juice
  • salt and white pepper
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • oil for frying

BATTER

  • 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 3/4 cup beer
  • 1 egg white
  • salt
  • pinch sugar
Directions

FISH:

  1. Wash fish filets in lemon and water.
  2. Season with salt and pepper. Chill while you prepare the batter.

BATTER:

  1. Sprinkle yeast over warm water. Let stand until dissolved.
  2. Place flour in a bowl with the salt and sugar and make a well in the center. Add the dissolved yeast, oil and 2/3 of the beer and stir with a wooden spoon just to combine. Stir in remaining beer.
  3. Let the batter stand, covered, in a warm place 30 to 35 minutes, until it has thickened and becomes frothy
  4. Dry fish with paper towels and cut each fillet diagonally in 2 pieces.
  5. Heat the oven to warm
  6. Stir together remaining flour, pepper and sal in a plate. Heat the oil
  7. Whip egg white until it forms soft peaks and fold it into the batter.
  8. Coat fish with seasoned flour, patting so they are evenly coated.
  9. Shake off excess flour.
  10. Using a 2 pronged fork dip the fish in the batter. Lift it out and hold it over the bowl 5 seconds to drip off excess batter.
  11. Carefully lower the piece of fish into the hot oil and deep fry, turning once until golden brown and crisp.
  12. Fry 1 or 2 pieces at a time, transferring to paper towels as you go.
  13. Keep warm in the oven until all fish is done, or until you finish frying the potatoes. ( separate recipe)
  14. Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

German Sweet Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 German chocolate cake mix
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar -- optional
  • 1 package cream cheese
  • 3 1/2 cups Cool Whip -- 8-oz container
  • 8" Graham Cracker Crust
Directions
  1. Thaw Cool Whip. Heat 1 pkg. (4 oz.) Baker’s German Sweet Chocolate and 2 T milk in saucepan over low heat, stirring until chocolate is melted. Beat sugar into cream cheese; add remaining milk and chocolate mixture and beat until smooth.
  2. Fold chocolate mixture into whipped topping, blending until smooth. Spoon into baked 8″ Graham Cracker Crust. Freeze until firm, about 4 hours. Garnish with chocolate curls, if desired. Store any leftover pie in freezer.

Slow Cooker Corn and Jalapeno Dip Recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, diced
  • 3 (15.25-ounces) cans whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
  2. Place corn, jalapenos, sour cream, Pepper Jack cheese and Parmesan into a slow cooker; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir until well combined. Top with cream cheese.
  3. Cover and cook on low heat for 2 hours.
  4. Uncover and stir until cream cheese is well combined. Cover and cook on high heat for an additional 15 minutes.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with bacon and chives, if desired.

Thứ Năm, 5 tháng 12, 2013

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe

Ingredients

  • 5 lb Corned beef brisket
  • 1 lg Onion stuck with 6 whole -- cloves
  • 6 Carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 8 Potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 t Dried Thyme
  • 1 sm Bunch Parsley
  • 1 Head Cabbage (about 2 lbs)--cut in quarters

HORSERADISH SAUCE

Directions
  1. Put beef in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add all other ingredients except cabbage and bring to a boil with the lid off the pot.  Turn to simmer and cook for 3 hours. Skim fat from top as it rises. Remove the thyme, parsley and onion. Add cabbage. Simmer for 20 minutes until cabbage is cooked. Remove the meat and cut into pieces. Place on center of a large platter. Strain the cabbage and season it heavily with black pepper. Surround the beef with the cabbage, carrots and potatoes. Serve with horseradish sauce.
  2. Horseradish Sauce: Whip cream until it stand in peaks. Fold in horseradish.

Chủ Nhật, 1 tháng 12, 2013

Cauliflower and Cheddar Fritters Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon melted butter
  • 1 cup chopped raw cauliflower
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion

Directions:

  1. Make a smooth batter with first 7 ingredients.
  2. Mix in next 3 ingredients.
  3. For best results, refrigerate for an hour or so (but not necessary).
  4. Drop by spoonfulls into hot oil and deep fry till brown and crispy.
  5. Sprinkle with salt immediately upon removing from oil.

Curry Crepe Batter Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter -- melted and cooled

Directions

In a blender or food processor blend the flour, curry powder, salt, broth, eggs and butter for 5 seconds. Turn off the motor, with a rubber spatula scrape down sides of container, and blend for another 20 seconds. Transfer the batter to va bowl, let stand covered for 1 hour. Make crepes in the same procedure as basic crepe batter.

Cauliflower Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head (about 2 to 2 1/4 pounds) cauliflower
  • 4 tablespoons (55 grams or 2 ounces) unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons (30 grams or 1 ounce) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons mustard powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper or ground cayenne
  • 2 cups (475 ml) milk, whole is best but low-fat will probably work just fine
  • 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons grated cheddar
  • Chopped chives for garnish (optional)
Directions
  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Trim cauliflower and remove tough core. Cut into 1 to 2-inch florets. Steam (for about 10 minutes) or par-boil (6 to 7 minutes) florets until firm but tender. Drain, if needed, and spread florets on a towel so that it can wick out as much moisture as possible
  3. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add flour and whisk to combine; cook for 1 minute to ensure you get rid of the floury taste. Add mustard powder and a pinch of cayenne or few grinds of black pepper, and stir to combine. Drizzle in milk in a thin, steady stream, whisking the whole time so that no lumps form. Season with salt and bring mixture to a simmer, stirring with a spoon; mixture should thicken. Stir in 1 1/4 cups cheddar, a handful at a time, letting each handful melt before adding the next. Taste sauce and adjust seasonings if needed.
  4. Spread cauliflower florets in a 2-quart baking ovenproof baking dish. Spoon sauce over florets and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cheese. Bake until until bronzed and bubbly, about 35 minutes. 
  5. Sprinkle with chives, if desired. Eat with abandon.