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…
Day: November 7, 2023
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 ½ cup heavy cream, cold 2 teaspoons sugar Chocolate shavings Place the butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Break the chocolate into…
Parmesan Mousse
1 tablespoon canola oil 1 Spanish onion, minced 8 ounces white wine 1 quart heavy cream 9 ounces Parmesan cheese, freshly grated 2 sprigs rosemary Salt, to taste In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat a tablespoon of canola oil. Add the minced onion and cook until soft and translucent. Add the white wine to the onions and let it cook on medium heat until the…
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
4 large scoops (about 1 1/2 c.) vanilla ice cream 1/4 c. milk Whipped topping, for garnish Sprinkles, for garnish Maraschino cherry, for garnish In a blender, blend together ice cream and milk. Pour into a glass and garnish with whipped topping, sprinkles, and a cherry.
Microwave chili
½ small onion, finely chopped 1 fat garlic clove, crushed knob of butter ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp paprika (sweet or smoked depending on preference) pinch of chilli flakes or chilli powder 400g can chopped tomatoes, drained and juice reserved 400g can kidney beans, drained and rinsed ½ vegetable stock cube 2 squares dark chocolate soured cream, to serve (optional) coriander, to serve (optional) Put the…
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)…
