Introduction Appetizers have long been a part of the culinary tradition in Europe, but they’re relatively new to America. One of the first to appear in American cookbooks, at the turn of the century, was shrimp cocktail. Serves Makes 4 servings Preparation time 15 minutes. Cooking time 10 minutes Ingredients For tomato cups: 5 medium-size... ...read the full story
Introduction Not for the worried weight watcher, this creamy drink is pure indulgence but just right for after ice skating or sledding on a wintry day. Serves Makes about 1 cup. Total time: 10 minutes. Ingredients 1/2 cup strong hot coffee 1 to 3 teaspoons sugar (optional) 1/2 cup cream, or 1/4 cup half-and-half and 1/4 cup milk 1 1/2 teaspoons... ...read the full story
Introduction This sparkling red punch is a good choice for a buffet at holiday time with a citrus bite. For a less sweet punch, substitute seltzer or club soda for the ginger ale. Serves Makes about 1 1/2 quarts. Total time: 20 minutes, plus chilling time. Ingredients 2 cups cranberry juice 2 cups pineapple juice 1 cup orange juice 3/4... ...read the full story
Ingredients 5 Tablespoons butter 1 cup onions, chopped fine 1 cup celery, with leaves, chopped fine 1 cup carrots, peeled and chopped fine 1 cup parsnips, peeled and chopped fine 2 Tablespoons garlic, minced 1/4 cup flour 3½ cups rich chicken stock 4 cups Bass ale 2 bay leaves cayenne pepper or hot pepper sauce, to taste 4 Tablespoons cornstarch,... ...read the full story
Serves Makes about 2½ litres/4 pints 8fl oz of stock Cooking time Up to 8 hours Ingredients 2-2.5kg/4lb 6oz-5lb 8oz of beef bones (rib, leg marrowbones – you can buy these from your butcher) 3 onions, unpeeled 1 whole head garlic large bouquet garni of parsley, sage and thyme 2 leeks, cut in half 2 carrots, cut in half 1 stalk celery, including... ...read the full story
Make a rich chicken broth in less than an hour using chicken legs and thighs or backs. The recipe uses few ingredients and is quite simple to make. It will yield about 2 quarts of broth which may be frozen. Preparation Time 15 minutes Cook Time 1 hour Ingredients 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, cut into medium dice 3 pounds chicken... ...read the full story
Servings Original Recipe Yield 4 servings Ingredients 1 pound large brown mushrooms 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper Introduction: In selecting mushrooms, look for firm, dry skin. Colors vary from white to brown. Makes 4... ...read the full story
Servings Original Recipe Yield 4 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil 1 clove garlic (finely chopped) 1 small onion (finely chopped) 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 pound green beans Directions Introduction: When selecting green beans, look for small, plump, firm pods with velvety,... ...read the full story
Vegetable broth is an inexpensive and healthy way to add flavor to many different meals. Save leftover vegetables, scraps and herbs in a large freezer bag until you have enough to make the broth. Experiment with different vegetable to find the best flavor. Freeze broth in smaller portions for easy and quick access. Broth can be frozen in ice cube trays... ...read the full story
Servings Original Recipe Yield 15 servings Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners’ sugar, sifted 1 pound light brown sugar, packed 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened Directions In a large bowl cream the butter and the sugars together until smooth. Add the softened ice cream and... ...read the full story
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