Archive for July, 2013

Lemon Custard Cakes

July 25th, 2013, 1:51pm

1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tblsp all-purpose flour 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 cup milk 1/4 tsp salt unsalted butter, room temp, for custard cups 3 large eggs, separated 2 – 3 tsp lemon zest confectioners’ sugar, for dusting 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Set a kettle of water to boil.... more

Lemon Custard Cakes

Molten Dark Chocolate Cakes

July 25th, 2013, 1:42pm

4    squares Baker’s Premium 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate 1/2 cup butter 1    cup icing sugar 2    whole eggs 2    egg yokes 6    tbsp flour 1    tsp icing sugar 12  raspberries Preheat oven to 425 F. Butter four 3/4 cup custard cups or souffle dishes. Place on baking sheet. Microwave... more

Molten Dark Chocolate Cakes

Tortellini Vegetable Bake

July 25th, 2013, 1:33pm

2 9 ounce packages refrigerated cheese tortellini 1 1/2 cups fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved crosswise 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot (1 medium) 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1/3 cup vegetable broth 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed 1/2... more

Tortellini Vegetable Bake

Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese

July 20th, 2013, 6:23pm

1/4 cup cooked shredded chicken, warm 1 tablespoon hot sauce 1/2 tablespoon mayo 1 tablespoon carrot, grated 1 tablespoon celery, sliced 1 tablespoon green or red onion, sliced 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated 2 slices bread 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature Mix the chicken, hot sauce, mayo, carrot,... more

Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese

Garlic Chili Mushrooms

July 20th, 2013, 1:34pm

9 oz cleaned mushrooms – stems removed if button 5 cloves garlic – chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley 1 dried chili – finely chopped 3 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 Tablespoon lemon juice 4 Tablespoon dry sherry 1/4 teaspoon Spanish paprika Ground black pepper and salt to... more

Garlic Chili Mushrooms

Blue Cheese Toast

July 17th, 2013, 10:39pm

1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese 2 tbsp butter, room temp 12 1/2 inch thick round slices of sourdough baguette 1/3 cup apple butter sugar crushed walnuts Mix cheese and butter in a bowl. Spread cheese mixture on bread rounds. sprinkle each lightly with sugar. Broil until topping is lightly browned and cheese... more

Blue Cheese Toast

Raspberry Cheesecake – No Bake & Healthy!

July 16th, 2013, 11:43pm

375g (3/4 lb) Quark cheese OR you can use Greek yogurt (about 1 1/2 cup) 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 tbsp melted butter 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs or Oreo cookie crumbs 3/4 cup fresh raspberries (or any berry) 1/4 cup UN-sweetened raspberry jam (or any berry) In a bowl, mix the cheese (or yogurt) with the... more

Raspberry Cheesecake – No Bake & Healthy!

Tilapia with Asparagus

July 16th, 2013, 12:03pm

4 tilapia filets (if you are using frozen filets, make sure they are completely thawed!) 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1. Preheat your oven’s broiler.  Line your broiling... more

Tilapia with Asparagus

Pepper Steak

July 11th, 2013, 8:12pm

1 to 1.5 pounds sirloin steak (or other steak), cut into thin 2-inch strips 1-2 Tablespoons oil 2 onions, sliced into 2-to-3-inch slices 1 large clove garlic, minced 2 tomatoes, diced 1 green bell pepper, sliced into thin, 2-inch slices 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin, 2-inch slices 1 yellow bell... more

Pepper Steak

Sesame Snaps

July 5th, 2013, 4:00pm

4 cups sesame seeds 8 level tablespoons honey 1 generous cup sugar Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spread the sesame seeds out on a baking sheet and roast in the oven until golden brown. Heat the honey and sugar in a saucepan over a medium heat until the mixture caramelizes. Using a sugar thermometer, make... more

Sesame Snaps