4 oz. unsweetened chocolate 1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 eggs 3 tbsp milk 300 g kraft caramels, unwrapped 1 cup flour 1 cup pecans, chopped Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 9 by 9 inch pan. Melt the chocolate and the butter together in a double boiler. Remove from the… Continue reading Turtle Brownies
Bacon Brie Burgers
1 1/4 lb lean ground beef 4 strips of bacon 4 1" cubes, brie, rind removed kosher salt and cracked pepper 4 buns pickles, sliced fresh spinach leaves tomato, sliced mayonnaise mustard Fry the bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towel. Set aside. Preheat the grill. Mix the beef with 1 tsp salt and cracked… Continue reading Bacon Brie Burgers
Spinach Noodle Casserole
10 oz. egg noodles 10 oz. frozen chopped spinach 1 3/4 oz. envelope dill sauce mix or hollandaise sauce mix 1 tsp dry mustard 1 1/2 cups water 2 cups sour cream 1/2 cup grated parmesan 1 tsp salt 1/4 cup panko butter Cook the noodles and the spinach separately, according to package directions. Drain… Continue reading Spinach Noodle Casserole
Tomato Feta Bruschetta
1 large ripe tomato, cored, seeded, diced 5 basil leaves, minced cracked pepper and sea salt 2 garlic cloves, minced olive oil 4 thick slices italian bread feta Preheat the broiler. Combine the tomatoes, basil, pepper, and garlic. Set aside. Grill the bread. Rub some olive oil on the bread and then season the tomatoes… Continue reading Tomato Feta Bruschetta
Egg Nog
6 eggs, separated 1 cup sugar 1 pint light cream 1 pint milk 1 pint rye 1 oz. white rum nutmeg Beat the egg whites and then gradually add 1/2 cup sugar. Beat the yolks until creamy, gradually adding 1/2 cup sugar. Fold the whites into the yolks and then stir in the cream, milk, and… Continue reading Egg Nog
Mushroom Pakoras
3/4 cup besan 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp cayenne 1/2 cup water 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 scallions, minced vegetable oil for deepfrying 3/4 lb button mushrooms, trimmed sea salt chutney plain yogurt Combine the besan, 1/2 tsp salt, baking powder, cumin, and cayenne. Make a well… Continue reading Mushroom Pakoras
Holuptsi
1 cabbage, leaves pulled off the head, ribs sliced so they do not protrude but not cut out completely, core removed (use soured head if available) 1/2 cup vinegar 2 cups rice 2 cups water 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 onion, minced pinch of cumin pinch of dry thyme 1/8 tsp crushed red… Continue reading Holuptsi
Spedini
1 loaf italian bread, cut to 1" slices, crust removed 1 lb mozzarella, cut to 1/4" slices 1 cup milk flour 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup olive oil lemon juice capers Skewer the bread, alternating with cheese slices, beginnging and ending with the bread. Dip the skewers into the milk until moist but not soggy. … Continue reading Spedini
Eggs Maintenon
1 onion, minced butter 2 tbsp flour 1 cup scalded milk salt and pepper 2 tbsp heavy cream 6 slices white bread 6 eggs parmesan, grated Saute the onion in 2 tbsp of butter on low heat until tender. Stir in the flour. Whisk in the milk and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occaisionally. Stir in… Continue reading Eggs Maintenon
Martha Washington’s Fan
flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 tbsp instant skim dry milk powder 1/2 oz. active dry yeast salt butter 1 1/4 cups warm water 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut 1 cup pecans, chopped 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup icing sugar milk Combine 2 cups of flour with the sugar, dry milk, yeast… Continue reading Martha Washington’s Fan