Sunday, November 20, 2011
November Recipe Swap- Dips and Appitizers
i am still waiting of people to send me the recipes from this swap...stay tuned!
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
October Recipe Swap- Canning
This month we learned about canning and we canned apple pie filling for everyone to take home. Yummy!
The list of ingredients includes:
7 quart jars with seals and lids.
In the case of 7 quarts we would need 1/2 c. cornstarch, 2 1/2 c. sugar, 1/8 t. nutmeg, 1/2 t. salt, 1 t. cinnamon, 1/2 T. lemon juice, and yellow food coloring for the apple pie filling....and of course apples.
Monday, September 26, 2011
September Recipe Swap- Family Favorites
Empanadas (submitted by Sherie C, from her mother in law who is from Argentina)
Empanadas (The Empanada Rounds I know you can get at Market Basket in the freezer section)
2 1/2 lbs lean hamburger
1 med-large white onion, chopped small
3-4 hard boiled eggs, chopped smll
Raisins
Chopped green olives (optional)
Salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika
1 fresh egg
Cook onion and brown hamburger. Drain. Add all other ingredients and condiments to taste. Let it set to cool a bit. Make sure the tapas (empanada rounds) are not frozen. Work one at a time. Have a small bowl with water on hand and a fork. Put ~ 2 spoons of the meat in the center of the tapa. With your finger, wet the edge of the tapa with water. Form the empanada, make sure it's closed well and press it with the fork all around the seam. Set them on a cookie sheet sprayed with pam. Beat the raw egg and "paint" the top of each empanada. Bake at 400 until golden all around, ~15 min. Makes ~36.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
August Recipe Swap- Summer Dishes
Raspberry Streusel Muffins (submitted by Meg C)
Batter:
1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup packed dark sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup milk
1 ¼ cup fresh raspberries
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Streusel Topping:
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup packed dark brown sugar
¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Glaze:
½ cup confectioners’ sugar
1 table spoon fresh lemon juice
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners
- To make muffin batter, sift the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon together into a medium-size bowl and make a well at the center.
- Place the egg, melted butter, and milk in the well. Stir with a wooden spoon just until ingredients are combined. Quickly stir in the raspberries and lemon zest. Fill each muffin cup three-fourths full with the batter.
- To make the streusel topping, combine the pecans, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Pour in the melted butter and stir to combine. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of each muffin.
- Bake until nicely browned and firm, 20 to 25 minutes.
- To make the glaze, mix the sugar and lemon juice. Drizzle over the warm muffins with a spoon. Serve the muffins warm.
Labels:
Bread,
breakfast/brunch,
dessert,
muffin/pastry
Sunday, June 26, 2011
June Recipe Swap- Cupcakes
Black Bottom Cupcakes (submitted by Ellen P)
Mix well and set aside: 1 8oz. cream cheese (softened), 1 egg, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/8 t. salt, 1 small pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
In separate bowl mix together: 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa, 1 t. baking soda, 1/2 t. salt
Combine and add to dry ingredients: 1 cup water, 1/3 cup oil, 1 T vinegar, 1 T vanilla
Fill baking cups half full with chocolate batter. Top each with a generous spoonful of cream cheese batter. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Makes 16 cupcakes.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
May Recipe Swap-Breakfast and Brunch
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (submitted by Elisabeth B)
1 1/2 C all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 C buttermilk
2 large eggs, separated
1/4 C sugar
3/4 C ricotta
1 T grated lemon zest (I also added a tablespoon of juice to make it more lemony)
melted butter
Whisk together flour, soda, salt. In another bowl whisk together buttermilk, egg yolks, sugar, ricotta, and lemon zest and juice. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture and stir until just blended.
In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold beaten egg whites into ricotta mixture until blended.
Cook on hot skillet brushed with melted butter, about 1/4 C of batter per pancake.
I made a warm blueberry sauce by cooking blueberries with some cornstarch and water, and some sugar until thickened, and served the pancakes with the fruit sauce and powdered sugar. You could serve it with any berries, fresh or cooked. These pancakes are so moist, I hope you enjoy making them!
Quiche Lorraine (submitted by Ellen P, recipe from her brother Robes)
In a bowl whisk 3 eggs, 1 cup heavy cream, and a dash of salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1 cup grated cheese (swiss, monterrey jack, cheddar, etc.) ini the bottom of a prepared 8-inch pie crust. Crumble eight strips of cooked bacon in pie crust. Pour cream mixture over it. Dot top of quiche with butter. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees.
Note: this is a bit like a pizza. If you don't like bacon, use ham. It is also good with chopped onion and pepper. Always use cheese with whatever else you choose.
Potato and Red Pepper Frittata (submitted by Shaunna B, from Martha Stewart)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, stem, ribs, and seeds removed, then thinly sliced in strips
- 2 russet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into thin slices
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 8 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In an 8-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
- Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in skillet. Add potatoes; season generously with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, tossing often, until potatoes are tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer potatoes to bowl with onion mixture; toss to combine. Return mixture to skillet; flatten with a metal spatula.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs with rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Pour over potato mixture; tilt pan to distribute evenly. Bake until set, 15 to 20 minutes. Cut into wedges, and serve.
- I like to serve it with mixed greens with Balsamic dressing on them on top
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
April Recipe Swap - Salad
Layered Vegetable Salad Recipe
Layer the following in a trifle or glass bowl:
Romaine Lettuce
Garbanzo Beans (drained and rinsed)
Cherry Tomatoes (sliced in half)
Broccli Florets
Chopped Red Sweet Pepper
Diced Cooked Ham (for fast recipes you can get it canned)
Spoon Dressing on Top:
1 cup Mayo
2 TB milk
Pepper
Whatever spices you feel like, I used Dill & Italian Seasonings and a dash of Chipotle...my favorite
Chill at least a few hrs.
Before serving sprinkle generous helpings of shredded smoked chedder (or reg. if you have it) on top.
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