November 7, 2023 – Culinary Creations

Apple Muffins

1 egg2 ½ tsp. baking powder½ tsp. cinnamon¾ cup milk1/3 cup cooking oil1 ¾ cups flour½ cup sugar¾ tsp. salt1 cup peeled, chopped apple Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper baking cups. In a small mixing bowl, slightly beat the egg, milk, and cooking oil; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, stir…

Corn Muffins

1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup gold medal flour 2 tablespoons sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup milk ¼ cup shortening 1 egg Heat oven to 425 degrees. Grease bottoms of 12 medium muffin cups. Blend all ingredients for about 20 seconds. Beat 1 minute. Fill muffin cups ⅔ full. Bake…

Chocolate Mousse

3 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, best quality 3 large eggs, at room temperature, yolks and whites separated ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar ½ cup heavy cream, cold ½ teaspoon vanilla extract FOR SERVING Place the butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Break the chocolate into small pieces directly into the bowl. Microwave it…

Black-Eyed Peas and Rice

1 c. dry black-eyed peasWater1/2 c. diced lean cooked ham (or Canadian style bacon)1 chopped onion1/2 c. chopped green bell pepper1 clove garlic, mincedSalt, coarsely black pepper, to taste2 bay leavesGenerous dash red cayenne pepper (or Tabasco sauce)3 c. cooked rice Wash black-eyed peas. Add 5 cups of boiling water; boil for 3 minutes. Cover…

Milkshake

In a blender, blend together ice cream and milk. Pour into a glass and garnish with whipped topping, sprinkles, and a cherry.

Microwave chili

Put the onion, garlic, butter and spices in a microwaveable container, give it a quick stir, then heat in the microwave on High for 30-40 secs. Leave to stand for 1 min, then add the chopped tomatoes, beans, stock cube and chocolate. Cover with cling film and pierce 3 times. Place some kitchen paper on your microwave…

Broiled Ham and Pineapple Slices

1-to 1 ½ pound ham slice, ½ inch thick 1 can (8 ½ oz.) sliced pineapple, drained Soft butter or margarine Set oven control at broil and/or 550⁰. Diagonally slash the outer edge of fat on ham at 1-inch intervals to prevent curling. Place ham on rack in broiler pan. Broil 3 inches from heat…

Mozzarella Tomato Salad

2 medium to small vine-ripened tomatoes 1 small ball bufula mozzarella (approximately 4 ounces) Salt Black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons chiffonade basil Black and Green Olive Tapenade with Crostini, recipe follows Roasted Beet napoleon, see recipe file Chino Chopped Vegetable Salad, see recipe file Crostini, recipe follows BLACK…

Tabbouleh

1 cup bulgur wheat (fine-medium grind) 2 cups hot water 1 pound ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 2 cups) 1 bunch green onions, white and green part, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 1 hothouse cucumber, halved, seeded and diced (about 2 cups) 2 large bunches fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves finely chopped (about 2 cups)…