Eat At Home - Sprinkman Real Estate
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Eat At Home - Sprinkman Real Estate
EAT AT HOME This cookbook, compiled from our favorite recipes, is our way of thanking you for your business, your friendship and your support over the years. So put on some music, pour a glass of wine and prepare to create the recipes we love, because after all, good food tastes better at home. ! ! TABLE OF CONTENTS BREAKFAST ! SOUPS & SIDES, CONT’D. Maggie’s Baked Oatmeal Peach French Toast Scrambled Baked Eggs Blueberry French Toast Apple Pancakes APPETIZERS & DRINKS Beet-Pickled Deviled Eggs Chipotle & Rosemary Roasted Nuts Artichoke Crostini Spicy Parmesan Toasts Palace Olive Poppers Pizza Rolls Cheesy Monkey Bread Roasted Curried Chickpeas Mulled Cranberry Cider Magic Coffee Spicy Hot Chocolate The New Old Fashioned Homemade Irish Creme SOUPS & SIDES ! Cape Cod Chopped Salad Grown Up Tater Tots Roasted Beet & Carrot Salad Creamed Corn Orzo with Fall Vegetables Sautéed Carrots with Sage Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower Spaghetti Squash with Ricotta, Sage & Pine Nuts Sweet Potato Casserole ENTRÉES ! Roasted Leg of Lamb & Vegetables Chicken Tikka Masala Easy Broccoli Quiche Maple Salmon Cavatelli with Spicy Winter Squash Butternut Squash & Coconut Curry Marinated Sandwiches Classic Pot Pie DESSERTS Famous Barr’s French Onion Soup Sausage Corn Chowder Chicken & Gnocchi Soup Oyster Crackers Weary Traveler’s Tom Ka Soup Irish Potato Chowder ! Hickory Nut Pie Best Cheesecake Ever Oven Caramel Corn Lab Kuchen Apple Cake Oatmeal Carmelitas Pumpkin Torte Pumpkin Bread Pudding Outrageous Chocolate Cookies BREAKFAST ! ! MAGGIE’S BAKED OATMEAL ! PEACH FRENCH TOAST 2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats ⅓ cup sugar ¼ tsp. salt 2 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla extract ⅓ cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup fresh blueberries 3⅓ cups fat-free milk 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp. water 1 loaf of French bread ½ cup butter 2 cans of drained peaches 5 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1½ cups milk ! ! ! ! ! ! Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9 x 13 baking dish with vegetable oil. In a large bowl, combine oats, sugar, cinnamon and salt. In a medium bowl, combine milk, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Add to oat mixture and mix well. Pour into prepared baking dish, sprinkle with blueberries. Bake in oven for 40-45 minutes or until center jiggles slightly. Remove from oven to cooling rack but maintain oven temperature. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly in a thin layer over top of oatmeal. Return to oven and bake just until sugar melts, around 2-3 minutes. Increase oven temperature to broil and broil 3” from heat until sugar bubbles and browns slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. ! Place brown sugar, butter and water into a pan and bring to a boil; simmer 10 minutes stirring frequently. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Spread peaches in pan. Slice bread into ¾ inch pieces and arrange in pan. Whisk together remaining items, then pour over bread. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Cover with tinfoil and refrigerate 8-24 hours. | Remove 30 minutes prior to baking. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake covered for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 25 minutes. ! SCRAMBLED BAKED! EGGS ! “Probably one of the most private things in the world is an egg before it is broken.” ― M.F.K.Fisher 3 dozen eggs 1 lb. fresh mushrooms 1¼ cup milk 2 cups mushroom soup 1½ lb. grated sharp cheddar cheese ! ! ! Mix eggs and milk together with a beater. Melt some butter into a pan and pour egg mixture in; scramble until mushy – do not let them dry out. Butter a 9x13 casserole dish. Layer eggs, soup, mushrooms & cheese, repeat 2 more layers. Cover with foil and refrigerate for a day before using. Next day, bake at 250° for 1 hour covered. Uncover and bake for 10 minutes longer. ! ! BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST APPLE PANCAKES ! ! ! ! ! 12 slices of thick bread, crusts removed and cubed 16 oz. cream cheese, cubed 3 cups fresh blueberries 10 eggs 1/3 cup real maple syrup 2 cups milk 1 cup water 2 tbsp. cornstarch 1 tbsp. butter Grease a 9x13 pan. Place half the bread in the bottom of the pan. Distribute cubed cream cheese over the top of the bread. Spread 1 cup of blueberries over the cream cheese and place remaining bread over the top. Beat eggs, syrup and milk together. Pour mixture over the bread and cheese. Place plastic wrap over the dish and refrigerate overnight. When ready to bake, cover pan with foil and bake at 350º for 30 minutes. Remove foil and cook for an additional 30 minutes. Serve with sauce made by mixing 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup blueberries and 2 tbsp. cornstarch in a pan and cooking until thick. Add additional cup of blueberries to the sauce and 1 tbsp. butter. ! 4 tbsp. butter 2 tsp. cinnamon 4 tbsp. brown sugar 2 large apples, peeled & sliced 4 eggs, separated 3 tbsp. sugar ½ tsp. baking powder 6 tbsp. flour Dash of salt 6 tbsp. milk 3 tbsp. sugar ! Melt butter in a 10” round pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar, arrange apple slices. Bake 5 minutes at 400°F. In a bowl, beat egg whites until fluffy, gradually adding sugar. Continue beating until soft peaks form. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, egg yolks and milk together in a large bowl. Fold egg whites into flour mixture. Pour batter over apple slices; bake for 20 minutes or until golden and puffy. Invert on serving plate. Serve with whipped cream or yogurt. ! APPETIZERS & DRINKS ! ! BEET-PICKLED DEVILED EGGS ! 6 eggs 1 can pickled beets 1 cup apple cider vinegar ⅓ cup brown sugar 1 tbsp. peppercorns 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. mayonnaise ½ tsp. curry powder 1 tbsp. vinegar 2 tbsp. olive oil Salt & pepper to taste Fresh rosemary for garnish ! Hard boil the eggs and remove the shells. To prepare the brine, pour the beets into a large bowl. Add cider vinegar, sugar, peppercorns and salt. Stir. Carefully lower the hard boiled eggs into the brine, cover and let sit at least 12 hours or up to 3 days. The longer they are in the brine, the more sour and pink they’ll be. | Once brined, cut each egg in half and scoop out the yolks. Place yolks in a medium-sized bowl and add the mustard, mayo, curry, vinegar and olive oil. Mix until smooth. Add water if necessary. | Scoop the mixture in to the pink eggs. Sprinkle with chopped rosemary and season as desired with salt and pepper. ! CHIPOTLE & ROSEMARY ROASTED NUTS ! Vegetable oil 3 cups whole roasted unsalted cashews (14 oz.) 2 cups whole walnut halves (7 oz.) 2 cups whole pecan halves (7 oz.) ½ cup whole almonds (3 oz.) ⅓ cup pure maple syrup ¼ cup light brown sugar, lightly packed 3 tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tsp. ground chipotle powder 4 tbsp. minced fresh rosemary leaves, divided Kosher salt ! Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Generously oil a baking sheet. Combine the nuts, 2 tbsp. of vegetable oil, the maple syrup, brown sugar, orange juice, and chipotle powder on the sheet pan. Toss to coat the nuts evenly. Add 2 tbsp. of the rosemary and 2 tsp. of salt and toss again. | Spread the nuts in one layer. Roast for 25 minutes, stirring twice with a spatula until the nuts are glazed and golden brown. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with 2 more tsp. of salt and the remaining 2 tbsp. of rosemary. | Toss well and set aside at room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking as they cool. Taste for seasoning. Serve warm or cool completely and store in airtight containers at room temperature. ! ARTICHOKE CROSTINI ! SPICY PARMESAN TOASTS 14 oz. can quartered artichoke hearts ⅓ cup Kalamata olives, rinsed, pitted & chopped 1 tbsp. fresh garlic, minced 2½ cups parmesan cheese, grated ⅓ cup fresh chives, sliced ½ cup olive oil 25 -½ inch-thick slices, French Baguette 1 French Baguette, cut into ¼ inch slices 8 oz. cream cheese 1 tsp. dried oregano ½ cup olive oil 6 tbsp. + ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated 1 tsp. dried basil ½ tsp. dried crushed red pepper Mulch the shredded cheese in a food processor with the garlic and the Kalamata olives. Place the mixture in a bowl and fold in the artichokes, chives and oil. Season with cracked black pepper. Place 2 tbsp. of the mixture on each slice of bread. Bake in a preheated oven at 350° F for 8-10 minutes until heated through and golden brown on the surface. Preheat oven to 400° F. Place bread slices on baking sheet and with ¼ cup oil. Bake until lightly toasted, about 4 minutes. Remove from oven and cool slightly. Maintain oven temperature. | Mix together cream cheese, 6 tbsp. Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup olive oil and dried herbs. Spread about 1 tsp. of mixture over each bread slice. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese over top. Bake until golden; about 5 minutes. Serve warm. ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! PALACE OLIVE POPPERS ! ! 24 colossal size Kalamata olives 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated ¾ tsp. tobacco sauce 3 tbsp. cream cheese 9 tbsp. all-purpose flour ½ tsp. kosher salt 1-2 tbsp. milk 3 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted ! ! Pit the olives, keeping them as whole and unbroken as possible. Place the cream cheese in a small bowl and beat it with a spoon to soften it. Using your fingers, stuff the olives with the softened cream cheese; put aside. Combine the cheddar cheese, flour, tabasco and salt in a bowl. Add the melted butter and mix. Add the milk, staring with 1 tbsp. and using more as needed. Use your hands to knead the dough for a minute until a soft dough is formed. Preheat the oven to 375°. Pinch off small balls of dough about the same size as the olives. Flatten each ball of dough with your fingers and wrap each olive with it. Place the olives on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet about an inch apart. Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. | Serve warm from the oven with a dressing or dip of your choice. ! PIZZA ROLLS ! ! ½ cup Romano or parmesan cheese, grated 2 loaves white frozen bread dough 1 egg ¾ lb. pepperoni 1 lb. mozzarella, grated Oregano ! ! ! ! ! Thaw bread dough but don’t let it rise. Roll out each loaf into an oblong shape. Place pepperoni, mozzarella and Romano cheese on one side of each loaf. Fold over and seal ends. Form into wreath, brush egg on top and sprinkle with oregano. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. ! ! ! ! ROASTED CURRIED CHICKPEAS CHEESY MONKEY BREAD ! 1 loaf of round artisan bread 1 can mushrooms, drained 1 can sun-dried tomatoes 1 stick butter, melted Swiss cheese, cubed Garlic powder to taste ! ! ! Cut bread crossways down to the bottom but not through crust. Place it on a big sheet of foil and stuff cuts with cubes of Swiss cheese and mushrooms and tomatoes. Mix garlic powder and butter together and pour over top of bread. Wrap entire loaf in aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes at 300°. ! 2 -15-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed, drained and dried well 3 tbsp. olive oil 2 tsp. paprika 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. curry powder 3/4 tsp. kosher salt 1 tbsp. freshly-grated lemon zest 1 tsp. fresh rosemary, chopped 1 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped ! Preheat the oven to 425°. Pour dried chickpeas onto a rimmed baking sheet; roast for 10 minutes. Use a spatula to loosen up any chickpeas that are sticking to the bottom of the pan. Roast for another 10 minutes, or until chickpeas begin to crisp up. To test for readiness: don't rely on a change of color. When the chickpeas turn brown they've become burned. Instead, check with the press of a finger: you want them to be slightly crisp on the outside but still soft on the inside. | While the chickpeas are roasting, combine the olive oil, paprika, cumin, curry powder, salt, lemon zest, rosemary and thyme in a medium mixing bowl. Transfer the roasted chickpeas to the bowl and carefully toss them in the mixture until well coated. Return to the baking sheet and roast another 4-5 minutes. Once out of the oven, allow them to cool for 2-3 minutes; serve warm. ! ! MAGIC COFFEE MULLED CRANBERRY CIDER ! ! ! ! 2 quarts apple cider 2 cups water 3 cups fresh cranberries 1 - 2 oranges, sliced Cinnamon sticks (6 - 8) 24 whole cloves 1 tsp. whole allspice Place cloves and allspice in cheesecloth, tie securely. Combine the spice bag with the remaining ingredients in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for at least 5 minutes. Garnish with an orange peel gently wrapped around a cinnamon stick. Serves 10. ! 1½ cups freshly brewed coffee ½ cup milk 1½ tbsp. brown sugar ½ tsp. cinnamon Dash of nutmeg Combine all ingredients in a jar or tightly sealed Tupperware container; shake. Place in the refrigerator for about 1 hour. Serve over ice. SPICY HOT CHOCOLATE 2 oz. (1/2 cup) finely ground or grated bittersweet chocolate 1 cup milk Pinch cinnamon Pinch ground allspice Pinch cardamom Whipped cream & cinnamon stick for garnish ! ! In a saucepan, combine the chocolate, milk, cinnamon, allspice and cardamom and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Garnish with the whipped cream and cinnamon stick. Serve immediately. “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt .” ― Charles Schultz ! ! THE NEW OLD FASHIONED ! 2 oz. infused Bourbon (see recipe below) ½ tsp. sugar 1 orange slice 1 dash bitters Soda water 1 bottle Bourbon (try Bulleit) 1 large orange 2 fresh vanilla pods from Penzey’s 2 whole cinnamon sticks 2 whole cloves ¼ cup honey ! ! Combine the sugar, bitters, orange and 1tsp. water in an old fashioned glass. Muddle well, add bourbon and stir. Pour over ice, finish with soda water. ! To make the spice-infused bourbon: Empty the bourbon bottle into a container with a large surface area. Holding the fruit over the top, remove the peel of the orange so that the bourbon catches not only the zest but also the juice released. Score and open vanilla pods along their lengths so the seeds are exposed. Add them to the bourbon with the cinnamon and cloves. Seal the container or put into a new bottle. Let sit for at least 2 weeks, shaking occasionally. Remove the peel and spices before drinking or using. ! ! HOMEMADE IRISH CREME ! 3 eggs (optional) 1¼ cups brandy 2 tbsp. Hershey’s syrup 1 tsp. coconut extract 1 pint whipping cream 1 -14 oz can sweetened condensed milk ! ! In an electric blender, combine eggs, sweetened condensed milk and chocolate syrup. Blend for 3 minutes. Add creamer,coconut extract and brandy to the mixture in the electric blender. Blend for 12 minutes. Refrigerate the mixture overnight. ! ! SOUPS & SIDES FAMOUS BARR’S FRENCH ONION SOUP SAUSAGE CORN CHOWDER !! ! !! 1 lb. bulk pork sausage 3 lb. peeled red onions (5 lb. bag equals 3 lb. peeled) 2 tbsp. paprika 4 oz. butter 1 bay leaf 2 quarts canned beef bouillon 2 tsp. salt ¾ cup flour 1 cup white wine ! ! ! ! Slice onions in a food processor. Melt butter in a large soup pot and place onions in. Sauté slowly for 1½ hours. Sprinkle and stir in flour on top of the onions. Stir until smooth and bubbly. Add all other ingredients except bouillon and sauté over low heat for 10 minutes more. Add bouillon and simmer for 2 hours. | Put the soup in oven proof bowls, add 2 - 3 baguette slices on top of each. Cover the baguettes with swiss cheese and place under broiler until hot and bubbly. 4 cups cubed peeled potatoes 1 tsp. salt 1 cup coarsely chopped onion 2 cups water ½ tsp. dried marjoram 1 -15 oz. can corn, drained 1 -12 oz. can evaporated milk ⅛ tsp. pepper 1 -15 oz. can cream style corn ! ! In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook sausage and onion on a medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the potatoes, water, salt, marjoram and pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer until potatoes are tender, add remaining ingredients and heat through. CHICKEN & GNOCCHI SOUP !! 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 small onion, diced 1-16 oz. package mini potato gnocchi 1 -6 oz. bag baby spinach 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 stalks celery, diced 1 tbsp. cornstarch 2 tbsp. cold water 2 cups half & half 2 carrots, shredded 1 lb. cooked and cubed chicken 4 cups chicken broth Salt & pepper to taste ! ! Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onion, celery, garlic and carrots in the pot until onion is translucent. Stir in cubed chicken and broth, bring to a simmer. | Stir gnocchi into the simmering soup and cook until they begin to float. Stir in spinach, cook until wilted. Whisk cornstarch into cold water until smooth. Stir cornstarch and half & half in to soup. Cook until soup thickens, then season and serve. OYSTER CRACKERS ! ! 2 packages (24 oz.) oyster crackers 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 cup oil 1 package Hidden Valley Ranch (dry) salad dressing mix 1 tsp. dill ! ! ! Mix all ingredients together and pour on top of the crackers until they are coated. Bake at 250° for 20 minutes. Cool and store in an air tight container. Great for holiday snacking. WEARY TRAVELER’S TOM KA SOUP IRISH POTATO CHOWDER (Shared Graciously by Chef Joey Dunscombe) 1/4 cup ground chili garlic oil 1/4 cup tamari 2 tbsp. lime juice 7 cans coconut milk 2 cups water 2 - 3 stems lemongrass, bias cut into large chunks 1 lime; peeled, juice into soup 2 lb. mushrooms, cut into bite size 3 packs fried tofu, bite size chunks 1 tbsp. galanga root, sliced thin 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup vegetable stock 12 tbsp. chili garlic sauce green beans tomato, chopped ! Combine all ingredients except green beans and tomatoes into a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook 35 - 40 minutes until mushrooms are cooked through (test by tasting one - they shouldn’t be firm!) Add firmly cooked green beans and tomatoes right before serving. 7 tbsp. butter 7 tbsp. flour 1 cup chopped onions, diced carrots, diced celery 1 tsp. dried basil, dried parsley, chives 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock 5 cups potatoes, peeled and diced 3 cups milk 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce Salt and pepper to taste Diced ham ! To make roux, blend 5-1/2 tbsp. butter in a small saucepan. Stir in flour until well blended. Cook over low heat, stirring often, for 3 - 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Melt remaining butter in a soup pot, add onions, carrots, celery, basil, parsley and chives. Cook for 10 minutes. Add stock and potatoes and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 - 20 minutes. Stir in milk and ham; return to simmer and whisk in roux until liquid is thickened and smooth. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then add sour cream, hot pepper sauce and season to taste with salt and pepper. CAPE COD CHOPPED ! SALAD ! 8 oz. thick-cut bacon 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled & diced ½ cup dried cranberries 3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 8 oz. baby arugula ½ cup toasted walnut halves, coarsely chopped 6 oz. blue cheese, crumbled 1 tsp. grated orange zest 2½ tsp. Dijon mustard 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tbsp. pure maple syrup ½ tsp. ground black pepper ⅔ cup olive oil Kosher salt to taste ! !! ! ! Preheat the oven to 400°. Place a baking rack on a sheet pan and lay the bacon on the rack. Roast the bacon for 20 minutes or until browned. Allow to cool. | In a large bowl, toss together the arugula, apple, walnuts, cranberries and blue cheese. | For the dressing, whisk together the vinegar, orange zest, orange juice, mustard, maple syrup, 1½ teaspoons salt and the pepper in a bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. | Chop the bacon in large pieces and add it to the salad. Toss the salad with just enough dressing to moisten. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt and toss well. Serve immediately. GROWN UP TATER TOTS ! “What I say is that, if a man really likes potatoes, he must be a pretty decent sort of fellow.” ― A. A. Milne 1 lb. small potatoes, like baby Yukon Golds 4 tbsp. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper, to taste Italian parsley, finely chopped ! Preheat the oven to 350°. Scrub the potatoes and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until they are tender enough to pierce with a fork, but not browned. Let the potatoes rest 10 minutes or until they are cool enough to handle. | Turn the oven up to 450°F. Using the bottom of a plate, a sturdy rocks glass, or measuring cup, smash the potatoes with firm, downward pressure. Smush each potato to about 3/4-inch thick. They will crack and split, but they should, for the most part, stay in one piece. | Brush or drizzle generously with olive oil, sprinkle with minced garlic, and place back in the oven. Bake until crispy and golden brown, about 15 minutes. | Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and parsley, and try not to eat the whole pan by yourself. ROASTED BEET & CARROT SALAD 2 lb. red & yellow beets, scrubbed, peeled and sliced 3 small Belgian endives, trimmed, halved lengthwise & diced into 1-inch pieces Extra-virgin olive oil 3 tbsp. fresh orange juice 1½ tsp. chopped fresh tarragon leaves 1½ tsp. sherry vinegar 4 oz. goats cheese, crumbled 6 medium carrots, thinly sliced ⅓ cup chopped toasted pecans Salt & pepper to taste ! Preheat oven to 450°. Toss yellow beets with some olive oil and lay them out on a baking sheet. In another bowl toss red beets with olive oil and place on another section of the baking sheet. In another bowl, toss the carrots in olive oil and place on another section of the baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, about 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through. Let cool 5 minutes. | Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together orange juice, vinegar, tarragon and 1½ tbsp. olive oil; season with salt and pepper. | In a large bowl, toss endives with half the dressing then transfer to a serving platter. Toss beets and carrots with remaining dressing and add to platter. Top with goat cheese and pecans. CREAMED CORN ! 4 slices Applewood-smoked bacon 2 green onions, sliced crosswise on the bias 6 ears fresh corn 1-2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped ¼ cup heavy cream 2 tbsp. butter Salt & pepper to taste ! ! In a large sauté pan, cook the bacon over medium heat until just crisp. Drain on paper towels and coarsely chop. Set aside. Wipe the grease from the pan with a paper towel. | Meanwhile, select the two largest ears of corn and cut away the kernels; discard the cobs. Place a box grater in the center of a lipped platter. Grate the remaining four ears of corn, reserving the liquid as well as the solids. Discard the cobs. | Return the sauté pan to the stove over medium-high heat. Melt the butter and then add the corn kernels, the grated corn and corn liquid, the jalapeños, green onions and bacon. Stir until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Quickly stir in the cream, adding an extra tablespoon or 2 if necessary to just coat all the vegetables. Season to taste with salt and pepper. ORZO WITH FALL VEGETABLES ! ! Salt 1/2 lb. orzo pasta Grapeseed, peanut, or vegetable oil 1 large sweet potato (about 3/4 pound) 2 medium onions (about 1 pound), finely diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 3-inch piece fresh ginger — peeled and grated 6 oz. shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps diced 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp. soy sauce 2 cups chopped kale, stalks removed Freshly ground black pepper Parmesan, optional ! Heat a large pot of water to boiling and salt it generously. Cook the orzo until barely al dente, about 6 to 7 minutes. Drain and toss with oil so that the grains of orzo are lightly coated. Set aside. | Peel and dice the sweet potato. Heat a large sauté or frying pan over high heat. Drizzle in a little grapeseed or vegetable oil (not olive oil — you want an oil with a high smoke point) and heat until very hot. Add the sweet potatoes and arrange in one layer. Cook on high heat until they caramelize and turn brown — about 4 minutes. Flip them over and cook for another 3 minutes or so. ! ! ! ! ! Turn the heat down to medium and push the potatoes up in a pile against one side of the pan. Add diced onions to the center of the pan and sprinkle them lightly with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are beginning to turn brown. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and stir them into the onions. Push the onions off to the side of the pan, next to the sweet potatoes, where they will continue to caramelize. | Add the mushrooms to the center and cook for 4 minutes without turning them. Then flip and stir them and cook for another 4 minutes. | At this point everything should be getting well-cooked; the onions should be quite dark brown and the garlic should be golden and soft. The potatoes should be softening. | Whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, and 2 tbsp. of oil. Pour into the pan with the vegetables and mix everything together, scraping the bottom as you go. Cook everything together for about 3 minutes on medium heat. Then turn the heat up to high. Add the orzo gradually, shaking in a cup at a time, and stirring and scraping constantly. Cook the orzo over high heat with the rest of the vegetables for about 5 minutes, letting the orzo get browned on the bottom of the pan, then scrape it up. You are developing a little more color and flavor on the pasta, and helping all the flavors combine. | Finally, toss the chopped greens into the mix and cook for 1 more minute or until the greens are barely wilted. Turn off the heat and taste. Add salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, with shavings of Parmesan if desired. ! SAUTÉED CARROTS WITH SAGE PARMESAN-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER 1 tsp. butter 1 tsp. olive oil 11/2 cups diagonally sliced carrots 2 tbsp. water 1/8 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 2 tsp. fresh small sage leaves 1 head cauliflower 1 medium onion, sliced 4 thyme sprigs 4 unpeeled garlic cloves 3 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 cup grated Parmesan salt and pepper to season Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add carrots and water. Partially cover pan and cook 10 minutes or until carrots are almost tender. Add salt and pepper to pan; increase to medium-high heat. Cook 4 minutes or until carrots are tender and lightly browned, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with sage. Preheat oven to 425º. Cut the cauliflower into florets and toss on a large, rimmed baking sheet with the onion, thyme, garlic and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing occasionally, until almost tender, 35 - 40 minutes. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, toss to combine and roast until cauliflower is tender, 10 - 12 minutes longer. ! ! ! ! ! ! SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH RICOTTA, SAGE & PINE NUTS ! 2 lb. spaghetti squash 1 tbsp. olive oil 6 - 8 fresh sage leaves 3/4 cup ricotta 2 cloves garlic, mashed or grated Salt and freshly ground black pepper ½ cup pine nuts, toasted ! Preheat the oven to 375°. Pierce the whole squash in several places with a knife or fork, place it in a baking dish, and bake until flesh is tender, about 1 hour. | Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a small pan. Quickly fry sage leaves until crispy but not burnt. Crumble sage leaves into a large bowl and combine with ricotta and garlic. Set aside. | Cut the roasted squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Pull a fork through the flesh to separate and remove the strands from the shell. Add to the bowl with the ricotta mixture. | Combine squash and ricotta mixture and season to taste with salt and pepper. | Sprinkle with pine nuts before serving. SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE !! 6 large sweet potatoes, mashed ⅓ cup milk ½ cup butter, melted 1 cup sugar 2 eggs ½ tsp. vanilla 1 cup light brown sugar ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup chopped pecans ⅓ cup butter ! ! ! Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish. In a large bowl, mix together mashed sweet potatoes, ½ cup butter, sugar, vanilla & eggs. Spread into baking dish. | In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and flour. Cut in ⅓ cup butter until mixture is crumbly, then stir in pecans. Sprinkle over sweet potatoes and bake for 25 minutes. ENTRÉES ROASTED LEG OF LAMB & VEGETABLES !! ! 3½ lb. leg of lamb on the bone 10 cloves of garlic ! Lemon Rosemary Topping Finely grated rind of 3 lemons 2 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary leaves 4 tbsp. chopped parsley Salt & freshly ground black pepper ! Vegetables Potatoes, sweet potatoes, figs, parsnip, baby onions, spring onions, pumpkin, mushrooms and radishes. (and lemons cut into thin slices) ! ! Preheat oven to 350°. Trim, peel and prepare the vegetables - keep pieces of root vegetables uniform size, potatoes, sweet potato etc. | Remove skin from lamb, leaving a thin layer of fat. Peel garlic cloves and slice in half. Cut slashes in lamb fat and push a garlic slice into each one. Sprinkle over the topping. | Place vegetables in bottom of roasting pan with 2 tablespoons oil just to prevent sticking, and place lamb on rack above. | Roast in the oven for 1 hour 20 minutes. The lamb is cooked when the juices that run out of the meat when pierced with a skewer are faintly pink. | Let sit at least 10 minutes before carving. Serve with red currant, mint or rosehip jelly ! CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA ! ! ! 6 garlic cloves finely chopped 4 tsp. finely grated ginger 4 tsp. ground turmeric 2 tsp. ground coriander 1½ cups whole-milk yoghurt 2 tsp. garam masala 2 tsp. ground cumin 1 tbsp. kosher salt 3 tbsp. ghee or vegetable oil 2 lb.. skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 small onion, thinly sliced ¼ cup tomato paste 6 cardamom pods, crushed 1 -28 oz. can whole peeled tomatoes 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 2 cups heavy cream Steamed basmati rice ¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro !! !! ! Combine garlic, ginger, turmeric, garam masala, coriander, and cumin in a small bowl. Whisk yogurt, salt, and half of spice mixture in a medium bowl; add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and chill 4-6 hours. Cover and chill remaining spice mixture. | Heat ghee in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion, tomato paste, cardamom, and chiles and cook, stirring often, until tomato paste has darkened and onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add remaining half of spice mixture and cook, stirring often, until bottom of pot begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices, crushing them with your hands as you add them. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often and scraping up browned bits from bottom of pot, until sauce thickens, 8-10 minutes. Add cream and chopped cilantro. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, 30-40 minutes. | Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack inside sheet. Arrange chicken on rack in a single layer. Broil until chicken starts to blacken in spots (it will not be cooked through), about 10 minutes. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces, add to sauce, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Serve with rice and cilantro sprigs. EASY BROCCOLI QUICHE !! 2 tbsp. butter 1 onion, minced 1 tsp. minced garlic 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli 4 eggs, well beaten 1½ cups milk 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. black pepper 1 -9 inch unbaked pie crust 1 tbsp. butter, melted 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese ! ! Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over a med-low heat. Add onions, garlic and broccoli. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are soft. Spoon vegetables into crust and sprinkle with cheese. Combine eggs and milk, season with salt and pepper. Stir in melted butter. Pour egg mixture over vegetables and cheese. Bake for 30 minutes or until center has set. MAPLE SALMON ! ! ¼ cup maple sugar 1 clove garlic, minced ⅛ tsp. black pepper 2 tbsp. soy sauce ¼ tsp. garlic salt 1 lb. salmon ! ! In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic salt and pepper. Place salmon in a shallow baking dish and marinate salmon in the refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once. | Preheat oven to 400°. Place baking dish in the preheated oven, and bake salmon for 20 minutes or until easily flaked with a fork. CAVATELLI WITH SPICY WINTER SQUASH cup + 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 6 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 large red onion, thinly sliced 2 tsp. crushed red pepper 2 lb. butternut squash—peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 tbsp. finely chopped thyme Salt and freshly ground pepper 11/2 lb. Cavatelli or small shells 3/4 cup freshly grated pecorino or Parmesan cheese 1/4 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a deep skillet, heat the oil. Add the garlic, onion and crushed red pepper and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the garlic and onion are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the squash and thyme, season with salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender, about 5 minutes. | Meanwhile, add the Cavatelli to the boiling water and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Add the Cavatelli to the squash mixture in the skillet, then stir in 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water and toss gently to combine. Add the 3/4 cup of cheese, season with salt and pepper and stir gently; add a little more pasta water if necessary. Serve the pasta right away, with more cheese at the table. “Everything you see I owe to spaghetti.” ― Sophia Loren BUTTERNUT SQUASH COCONUT CURRY ! 2 tsp. coriander seeds ! 1 tsp. cumin seeds tsp. fennel seeds 1 medium (roughly 2 1/2 lb.) butternut squash 3 tbsp. cooking oil, such as grapeseed or peanut oil 1 large shallot, peeled and sliced 4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 1/2-inch knob fresh ginger, peeled and minced 1 jalapeño chile, chopped (seeds optional) 1/2 tsp. turmeric 1/2 tsp. cayenne (optional, for extra heat) 2 small, dried red chilies (optional, for extra heat) 1 Balinese Long Pepper (optional) 1 tbsp. tamarind paste 1 -14-oz. can coconut milk 1 cup water 1 tsp. salt or to taste Cilantro, for garnish Cooked rice, to serve 1/2 ! ! In a small, dry skillet over medium heat, toast the coriander, cumin and fennel seeds. Once cool, grind the toasted spices in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle. | Meanwhile, peel and dice squash into bite-sized pieces, about 5-6 cups. | Warm the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the shallot, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring, until the shallots are soft and translucent. Add the chile, turmeric, cayenne (if using), small dried red chiles (if using), Balinese Long Pepper (if using), and the ground toasted spices. Stir to release fragrance, cooking for 2-3 minutes. | Add the squash, tamarind paste, coconut milk, water and salt. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer for about 45 minutes until squash is tender and just beginning to break down. The squash will thicken the curry as it cooks down. If you want an extra-thick and creamy curry, puree a cup or two of the squash with an immersion blender and mix it back into the curry. | Garnish each plate with sprigs of cilantro and serve with cooked rice. ! ! MARINATED SANDWICHES !! 2 dozen small buns 8 oz. Swiss, provolone or jack cheese 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp. poppy seeds 8 oz. deli ham or roast beef 2 sticks butter 4 tbsp. brown sugar 2 tbsp. mustard ! ! Place meat and cheese inside of rolls and then place sandwiches into 2- 9x13 pans. Mix remaining ingredients together in a pot, bring to the boil and let cool. Spoon cooled mixture over sandwiches. Cover with foil and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Bake covered for 25 minutes at 350°. Uncover and bake for a further 5 minutes to brown. CLASSIC POT PIE ! 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed 3 red potatoes, unpeeled 1 cup baby carrots 1/2 cup peas ⅓ cup chopped onion 6 tbsp. butter 6 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 cups chicken stock ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper ½ tsp. dried rosemary, crushed ½ tsp. dried thyme, crushed 1½ cups milk 2 pie crusts, homemade or 1 box of Pillsbury pie crusts softened to room temperature ! Heat oven to 425°. Cut the potatoes into cubes and boil them with the carrots and peas. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, and cook 2 minutes. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until well blended. Gradually stir in broth and milk; cook, stirring constantly until bubbly and thickened. Add chicken, spices and vegetables, remove from heat. Spoon chicken mixture into crust-lined pan. Top with second crust and flute; cut slits into several places. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. DESSERTS ! HICKORY NUT PIE ! ! PASTRY 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. granulated sugar ⅓ cup cold vegetable shortening 5-6 tbsp.ice cold water ¼ cup hickory nuts, toasted & finely ground ⅓ cup unsalted butter, cut up ½ tsp. salt ! FILLING ¾ cup dark corn syrup 1 tbsp. bourbon 2 cups heavy cream ¼ tsp. cinnamon 2½ cups hickory nut halves, divided ¾ cup brown sugar 5 tbsp. butter, melted 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tbsp. confectioners’ sugar 1½ tbsp. pure maple syrup 3 large eggs, beaten ! ! To make the pastry; combine flour, hickory nuts, sugar and salt in a bowl. Cut in shortening and butter until mixture is crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with fork, until pastry holds together. Shape into 2 balls, one slightly larger than the other, flatten into disks. ! To make the filling; coarsely chop 1 cup of hickory nuts. Beat eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, bourbon and vanilla in bowl. Stir in chopped hickory nuts. To make Maple Syrup Whipped Cream; beat all remaining ingredients except syrup in mixer bowl until cream begins to thicken. Slowly beat in maple syrup to soft peaks. ! Heat oven to 350°. On lightly floured surface, roll larger pastry disk into a 12”circle. Fit into 9” pie plate. Pour in filling. Beginning at outer edge of pie shell, arrange enough of the remaining hickory nuts in concentric circles to cover filling. Brush pastry edge with water. Roll remaining pastry into a 10” circle. Using a miniature 1-inch leaf cookie cutter, cut leaves and gently press on pastry edge, overlapping slices to form a decorative border. Bake 35 minutes. Cover edge loosely with foil. Bake 15 minutes more, or until filling is set. Cool. Serve with whipped cream. ! ! BEST CHEESECAKE EVER ! ! 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs 5 tbsp. melted butter 3 tbsp. sugar ! 4 - 8 oz. packages of cream cheese 1⅓ cups sugar ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream ⅔ cup sour cream 4 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla ! 1 cup chocolate chips ½ cup heavy whipping cream 2 tsp. vanilla ! Mix together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and 3 tbsp. sugar. Spread graham cracker crust on to the bottom of a 9" spring form pan. | In a mixer, combine the cream cheese, 1⅓ cups sugar, ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream and ⅔ cup sour cream. Then add 4 eggs and 2 tsp. vanilla. Pour on top of crust. Bake 325° for about 1½ hours. | Let cool in refrigerator. | Melt the chocolate chips, ½ cup cream and 2 tsp.vanilla together and pour on top of cooled cheese cake. Keep refrigerated and serve with fruit. Yum! ! OVEN CARAMEL CORN ! ! 2 cups brown sugar 2 sticks butter ½ cup corn syrup 24 cups of popped corn 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. butter flavoring 1 cup mixed nuts ! Boil brown sugar, butter, syrup and salt for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add baking soda and butter flavoring. Stir well. Pour over popped corn and nuts. Spread on cookie sheet. Put in a 200° oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven and pans immediately. Store in covered container to keep crisp. ! ! LAB KUCHEN ! ! ! 2½ cups honey or light syrup 1 cup water 1 cup white sugar 2 tbsp. citron, finely chopped 1 cup butter ½ lb. almonds ½ lb. walnuts 2 lemon rinds, grated 1 tsp. nutmeg 1 tbsp. baking soda 6 cups flour 1 tsp. powdered anise ! ICING ½ cup water ½ cup confectioners’ sugar 1 cup white sugar ! ! ! ! ! In a sauce pan; bring honey, water, butter and sugar to a boil and then let cool. In a large bowl, mix all remaining ingredients together, then add honey mixture and mix well. Cover bowl tightly with cling film or a lid and chill for 1-2 days. | Take dough out and roll to about 3/8” thickness and cut into whatever shape you like. Place on cookie sheets and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. | While cookies are still hot, combine the remaining white sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat to 230° or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Remove from heat and stir in the confectioners' sugar. If icing becomes sugary while brushing cookies, re-heat slightly- adding a little water until crystals dissolve. Apply to cookies and then move quickly to a cooling rack. These cookies keep great in a jar, getting better with age and are a wonderful treat at the holidays. ! APPLE CAKE ! “Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the Titanic who waved off the dessert cart.” ― Erma Bombeck ! 4 cups apples, peeled & diced 2 eggs 2 cups sugar 2 ½ cups flour 2 tsp. soda ¾ tsp. salt 2 tsp. cinnamon ¾ tbsp. vegetable oil 1 cup chopped nuts 1 cup raisins 1 cup chocolate chips Beat eggs and pour over apples. Sift dry ingredients together in large bowl. Add vegetable oil, mixing well. Stir in apples. Add chocolate chips, nuts and raisins; mix well. Pour into well-greased 9x13 pan. Bake for 1 hour at 350°. ! ! OATMEAL CARMELITAS ! ! ! 1 cup + 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 cup quick-cooking oats 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 cup butter, melted and cooled 1 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) 3/4 cup caramel ice cream topping ! ! Preheat oven to 350º. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, baking soda and melted butter. Blend at low speed to form crumbs. Press half the crumbs into the bottom of an 11 x 9 pan; bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecans. | In a small bowl, blend caramel topping with the remaining flour. Drizzle over the chips and nuts to cover. | Sprinkle remaining crumbs over caramel and bake for 15 - 20 minutes, until golden brown. Allow to cool. Chill covered for 1 - 2 hours and then cut into bars. Store in an airtight container. ! ! PUMPKIN TORTE ! ! ! 9” graham cracker crust 2 eggs, beaten 16 oz. pumpkin pie filling ½ cup sugar 1 tbsp. cinnamon 8 oz. cream cheese 1 cup sugar ½ tsp. salt ¼ cup cold water 3 eggs separated ½ cup milk 1 envelope of gelatin ! Mix together cream cheese, eggs and ¾ cup sugar until creamy. Spread over graham cracker crust and bake at 350° until firm. | In a saucepan mix together, pie filling, salt, egg yolks, ½ cup sugar, cinnamon and milk. Cook until thickens. Then when cooled a little, thicken with gelatin and cold water; let mixture cool. | Take egg whites and remaining sugar and whip until peaks form. Fold egg whites into pumpkin mix then spread evenly into pie dish. Refrigerate until firm, and top with whipped cream. ! ! ! ! ! PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING OUTRAGEOUS CHOCOLATE COOKIES 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup whole milk 2 large eggs + 1 yolk ¾ cup canned solid-packed pumpkin ½ cup sugar ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. ground ginger ½ tsp. ground cinnamon ⅛ tsp. ground allspice Pinch of ground cloves ¾ stick unsalted butter, melted 5 cups 1-inch cubed day-old baguette or crusty bread ½ cup pecans ½ cup raisin soaked in bourbon, spiced rum or brandy 8 oz. semisweet chocolate, roughly chopped ⅔ cup all-purpose flour 1-12 oz. package semisweet chocolate chunks 2 large eggs ½ tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract ½ tsp. salt ¾ cup packed light-brown sugar 4 tbsp. unsalted butter ! ! ! ! Preheat oven to 350° with rack in middle. Whisk together cream, pumpkin, milk, sugar, eggs, yolk, salt and spices in a bowl. Add pecans and raisins; stir. Toss bread cubes with butter in another bowl, then add pumpkin mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to an ungreased 8” baking dish and bake until custard is set, 25-30 minutes. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Preheat the oven to 350°. Heat chopped chocolate and butter in a microwave safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring between each, until almost melted. Do not overheat. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. | In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar and vanilla on high speed until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low, beat in melted chocolate. Mix in flour mixture until just combined. Stir in chocolate chunks. | Drop heaping tablespoons of dough 2-3 inches apart onto baking sheets. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until cookies are shiny and crackly yet soft in centers, 12-15 minutes. Do not bake until crisp! Cool on baking sheets 10 minutes, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. ! ! FOOD 1 ! BUY IT WITH THOUGHT ! 2 COOK IT WITH CARE 3 ! USE LESS WHEAT & MEAT 4 ! ! BUY LOCAL FOODS ! 5 6 SERVE JUST ! ENOUGH ! ! ! USE WHAT IS LEFT U.S. Food Administration reminder from 1917 “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” ― Virginia Woolf