February 2012
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Blondies
This is my “go-to” dessert recipe since it only takes about 5 minutes to make and then throw in the oven. I can’t count how many times I dashed this together so that last second company could arrive to a freshly baked treat. Plus, it only makes a small batch, so you don’t have to worry about being tempted by dozens of tasty treats lying in wait for you.
Since brown sugar...
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Hot Tottie Chocolate Bourbon Cake
Hot Tottie Chocolate Bourbon Cake Recipe
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, more for greasing pan
2 cups all-purpose flour, more for dusting pan
5 ounces high quality, unsweetened dark chocolate
1/4 cup instant espresso (can use instant coffee)
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup bourbon whiskey (can use 1/2 cup), more for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups...
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What About Beef Shish Kebabs for Dinner Tonight?
Beef kabobs always make me feel like its summertime, even when it’s freezing outside. I had never had shish kebabs until a friend made them at a winter bbq. She was defrosting her freezer, and this is one of the noshables that came about. So, of course, I went home and tried them myself. I love to grill and kabobs are just like icing on the cake. Whenever I make these, I try to vary...
The Meal Project →
theclassiccateringpeople:
Join us and thousands of people all over the globe, tomorrow, February 24th at 12pm EST, in a simultaneous global meal. The Meal Project aims to inspire a feeling of community across geographic and cultural boundaries. It’s simple, take a photograph of yourself and your lunch and mail it back to them to be included in their exhibition documenting the world’s largest...
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15 Minute Meal: Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin
This was yummy. And easy. And pretty! And it took basically no time to make.
Before I share the recipe, I’ll just say it: I’m not wild about pork tenderloin. It’s good, of course. It’s fine. But in my experience, it usually needs…something. Lots of something. Seasoning. Marinade. Sauce. Glaze. The flavor of pork tenderloin itself is rather neutral, so it begs for lots of adornments.
This...
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Curried Pork Empanadas
Curried Pork Empanadas Recipe
Many parts of this recipe can be made in advance to save time. The dough and the filling can be made 2 days ahead of time. The formed empanadas can be chilled several hours before baking. Once baked, the empanadas can be made a day ahead of time and reheated before serving.
The pastries are best made in batches, keeping the dough and dough rounds chilled...
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Southern Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe
Southern Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
1 (3 pound) fryer (see Wikipedia on the difference between broilers, fryers, and roasting birds), cut into pieces
2 cups buttermilk
1 large onion, sliced
1/4 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (parsley, tarragon, thyme) or a teaspoon each of the dried herbs.
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic...
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Turkey Sausage and Smoked Mozzerella Pasta Recipe
Pasta with Turkey Sausage and Smoked Mozzarella Recipe
Turkey sausage is rather lean. If you use regular pork sausage, cook it up first, then discard the rendered fat and use the residual fat in the pan to cook the onions and garlic.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 14-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes
1 pound Italian turkey sausage,...
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GQ Strawberries
These strawberries are extremely classy and seductive if paired with the correct items. Of course, they are the perfect treat for a date or as a gift, chocolate covered strawberries are a defined part of romance in America. Dressed up to the nines in white and dark chocolate tuxedos, they have some GQ added to them here. It’s a treat that’s perfect for that special...
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Seven Days of Love: Day 1 (For the Guys)
Every woman desires to be pampered by her lover, and you can pamper her right at home by setting up a home spa. You’re probably thinking that it is very complicated and expensive to setup a spa at home, but it is not and it is definitely worth the effort.
Okay, even though it won’t cost you an arm and a leg to set up a spa at home, you would need to invest some time in it for sure!...
January 2012
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Vanilla Rose Cupcakes for Valentine's Day!
These look so sweet, I just had to make a few. I love love!
Ingredients:
Cupcake:
1 cup (4.5 ounces) all purpose flour
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (7.3 ounces) sugar
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons (1.5 ounces) SCHARFFEN BERGER Unsweetened Natural Cocoa Powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and warm
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla...
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Recipe for Pasta with Pesto Cream Sauce
Ingredients
3/4 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
3 Tablespoons Pine Nuts
2 cloves Garlic, Peeled
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
2 Tablespoons Butter
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan (additional)
12 ounces, weight Pasta (cavitappi, Fusili, Etc.)
2 whole Tomatoes, Diced
Preparation Instructions
Cook pasta until al dente.
...
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Bacon-wrapped Pork Roast Recipe
This may be too much for some of you, but one of my followers asked me to give her a recipe for pork roast with bacon bits or at least a “bacony taste,” as she put it. She is making dinner tonight for a guy who loves meat, especially pork. I thought, why not just put some bacon on the roast and go from there! Anyway, the bacon grease will make the roast extra juicy and even more...
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Chocolate Love Potion Pie Recipe just in time for...
I got this recipe from a friend of mine who swears she made her husband fall in love with her in one day after serving him this pie. This pie reminds you of a cheesecake, but it is a lot richer and more decadent. It has a very smooth taste and is fairly easy to make. I thought I would present it to everybody today so that you can do a test run on it, just in case you are planning on making a...
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Contest!
Elite Cuisine is opening a new bakery in the Piedmont-Triad, NC area. We will be specializing in cakes, pies, cupcakes, breads…pretty much all things baked. We are throwing a contest for our fans to help us name our new bakery. The winner will receive a gift basket full of goodies freshly baked just for them worth $250. Tweet us @Elite_Cuisine or hit us up on facebook at...
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Crème Brûlée French Toasts just for you!
Ok guys, let’s stop being afraid of creme brulee…it’s not that big of a deal. Plus, if you can master it, it is a great way to impress your guests! Let’s start out with an easy recipe…this is for creme brulee french toast. Plus, there is a splash of Grand Marnier to warm you inside and out! Enjoy!
Crème Brûlée French Toasts
Makes 6 servings
Toasts 1 loaf...
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Uncle Harold Lee's Famous Jambalaya Recipe
Mardi Gras only comes once a year, but with this recipe, you can have a taste of New Orleans whenever you want. When I cook, I rely on my taste buds, or the taste buds of my unsuspecting guinea pigs, so you can of course, adjust the tastes if you like more or less spice. This is an old recipe from my Uncle Harold Lee. He has spent the last 50 years in New Orleans working on fishing boats. ...
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Recipe for Beef with Peppers
This is really one of my favorite meals. I put it on rice or even eat it by itself with salad and rolls. It’s good either way.
Ingredients
1-1/2 pound Flank Steak, Sliced Very Thin Against The Grain
1/2 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
3 Tablespoons Sherry
2 Tablespoons Packed Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
1 Tablespoon Minced Fresh Ginger
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Red...
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Last but not least...hushpuppies!
Hushpuppies
Serve these hot, preferably right out of the grease so they will have a great crunch! These go perfect with the last two posts (pulled pork bbq and coleslaw) or a fish fry, picnic, or any time you would normally serve cornbread.
Ingredients:
6 cups peanut oil
1 1/2 cups self-rising cornmeal
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 small onion,...
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Coleslaw to go with the pulled pork recipe...
Coleslaw Recipe
Preparation time: 5 minutes.
Ingredients
Cabbage, either green or purple or both
Carrot
Green onion
For the version with mayonnaise:
Mayonnaise
Yellow mustard
Pepper
For the version without mayonnaise:
Rice vinegar or white vinegar
Sugar
Salt and pepper
Method
1 Starting with a head or half a head of cabbage, thinly slice the cabbage until you have approximately 4...
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Crock Pot Pulled BBQ Recipe
Crock Pot Pulled Pork BBQ
For those who do not have smokers, but still want the taste of down south bbq, try this recipe. It is especially good with coleslaw.
Instructions:
4 lbs pork roast (shoulder or butt)
2 large onions
1 cup ginger ale
1/2 cup favorite barbecue sauce (I like...
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Pork Steak Recipe
Ingredients:
6 pork blade steaks, (1/2-3/4-inch thick), seasoned with salt and pepper 2 tablespoons corn oil, OR olive oil 4 cloves garlic , minced 1 small white onion, chopped 2 cups uncooked rice 4 plum tomatoes, chopped 2 medium jalapeno chiles, minced 1 cup beer , or water 2 cups chicken broth, or water fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions:
Heat oil in large skillet;...
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Chocolate Coconut Cake Recipe
I have always been a fan of Mounds, you know the chocolate covered coconut candy bar. It’s just something about the mixing of coconut and chocolate that makes my day just a little bit brighter. This is my baked take on the famous candy bar, reversed. In other words, the coconut is on the outside, allowing you to be surprised when you cut into it and discover that the cake is...
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Cooking Tip of the Day!
americastestkitchen:
Cooking Tip of the Day: Flambe is not just for show: it removes the majority of alcohol added to a sauce, in addition to boosting flavor.
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Recipe for Roman Chicken...it's so good!
This recipe is light, healthy, and rich. It is fairly easy to make and only takes about an hour to cook. We ate it for dinner a couple of nights ago and it was great. The cup of white wine serves as a tasty sauce and it will give the chicken an extra tender consistency.
Ingredients
4 skinless chicken breast halves, with ribs
2 skinless chicken thighs, with bones
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus 1...
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16 Minute Meal: Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients
4 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 whole Medium Onion, Finely Diced
4 cloves Garlic Cloves, Minced Or Pressed
1 pound Large Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined
1/2 cup White Wine
2 whole Lemons
4 dashes Hot Sauce (I Used Tabasco; More To Taste)
Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
8 ounces, weight Angel Hair Pasta
Chopped Fresh Basil To Taste
Chopped...
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Beer Can Chicken Recipe
Beer Can Chicken Recipe
Yes the chicken looks rather ridiculous on its beer can perch, covered with an herb rub and half-ready to salute you. But hear me out. While the chicken is dry roasting on the outside, the inside is being bathed with steamy beer, keeping the chicken meat wonderfully moist. The result is tender, falling-off-the-bone meat, encased in salty, herby, crispy skin. ...
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Stuffed, Braised Pork Shoulder
Stuffed, Braised Pork Shoulder Recipe
Ingredients
4 lb pork shoulder roast, boned
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cups stock, beef, chicken, or pork (boiling)
Marinade:
1 cup dry white wine
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 sprig rosemary
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs (can use an herbes de provence blend)
2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
6 juniper berries, lightly bruised
Herb-stuffing:
2 Tbsp chopped...
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Candy Galore!
For those of us who have a massive sweet tooth, I am going to pull together a few candy recipes for us to indulge in. I think candy just makes the day better. Today it is cold, wet, and dreary where I am. With that being said, a little candy will make it a little brighter!
Buckeyes (a chocolate lover’s dream)
Ingredients:
2 cups creamy peanut butter, (not all-natural)
1/4 cup (1/2...
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Single Serving Carmel Apple Pies
Ingredients:
1 17.3 ounce package frozen puff pastry sheets (2 sheets), thawed
Butter
4 medium Granny Smith, Jonagold, and/or Fuji apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, cut up
1/2 cup caramel-flavored...
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Beef Brisket Pot Roast Recipe
This recipe is fairly classic, a slow braise with lots and lots of onions. You can do so many things with brisket. One of my favorite beef brisket recipes is just simply slathering it with a BBQ sauce mixture and cooking it forever in the oven. There are versions with ketchup, onion soup, or even cocktail sauce with horseradish. With our recipe, please feel free to mix it up a bit. ...
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Tuscan Chicken Pasta
This is also a healthy meal that you can add to your diet repertoire. Pasta is a secret weapon for the active person. Not only is it a meal-in-minutes, but if you choose the whole-wheat stuff, it’ll provides a gradual release of energy all day long. This recipe is a well-rounded dish, combining spinach, beans, and roasted red peppers to keep your belly full and your taste buds happy.
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Low Fat Sizzling Fajitas
As promised, here is week number 2 of 4 of recipes and ideas about how to eat healthier. I found several recipes, but since I know many of my readers have children, I decided to go with a kid-friendly recipe. I chose fajitas, which is of course, a straight forward and simple meal to make. Also, since I didn’t believe that fajitas were actually low fat, I did a little research. I found...
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