6 orange pekoe tea bags 2 cardamom pods 3 whole cloves 1 stick of cinnamon 2 tbsp honey 6 cups boiling water 1 cup milk Scald the milk in a small saucepan. Place the tea bags, spices, and honey in a large teapot. Pour the boiling water over the tea and let it infuse for at… Continue reading Spicy Tea
Sesame Salad Dressing
1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 garlic cloves, crushed pinch of sugar 1/2 tsp dijon 1/4 tsp pepper Combine all the ingredients in a jar with a lid. Shake well before serving. Serve on greens.
Three Cheese Macaroni
2 cups uncooked macaroni 2-3 tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup of flour 1/2 onion, minced 2 tbsp tamari 2 tsp dijon 1/2 tsp salt 2 cups of milk 1/4 lb cheddar cheese, grated 1/4 lb monterey jack, grated 3 oz. blue cheese, crumbled panko cracked pepper Cook the macaroni according to directions on package. Preheat… Continue reading Three Cheese Macaroni
Scottish Crumpets
2 cups flour 2 tbsp sugar pinch of salt 2 eggs, separated butter 15 oz. milk strawberry jam Beat the egg yolks and stir in the flour, sugar, and salt. Melt 2 tbsp of butter and add it to the yolk mixture. Beat the egg whites to soft peaks and then fold it into the… Continue reading Scottish Crumpets
Pecan Bourbon Creme Brulee
9 large egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons bourbon 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups heavy cream 6 tablespoons golden brown sugar 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans Preheat oven to 350°F. Place six ramekins in large roasting pan. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, bourbon and vanilla extract in large bowl to blend. Bring … Continue reading Pecan Bourbon Creme Brulee
Banana Cream Pie
2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 cups milk 3 large egg yolks 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 6 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 pounds total), peeled, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt… Continue reading Banana Cream Pie
Coconut Cream Pie
8 whole graham crackers, broken into pieces 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, diced 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut 2 1/4 cups milk 1 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 large egg 2 large egg yolks 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla… Continue reading Coconut Cream Pie
Lemon Poppyseed Biscuits
3 cups all purpose flour 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 3 tablespoons poppy seeds 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon salt 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 large egg 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup (or more) milk Preheat oven to 375°F.… Continue reading Lemon Poppyseed Biscuits
Bread Pudding with Bailey’s
3 cups heavy cream 6 tablespoons Bailey's liqueur 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon water 14 cups 3/4-inch cubes French bread with crust (about 12 ounces) 6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped 6 ounces white chocolate, chopped 4 large eggs 3/4 cup sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup milk Nonstick vegetable oil spray For sauce: Bring… Continue reading Bread Pudding with Bailey’s
Skewered Buttery Lemon Chicken Breast
1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 3 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup panko 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tbsp butter, melted 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Mix first 6 ingredients in large… Continue reading Skewered Buttery Lemon Chicken Breast