To make the frangipane filling: Place almond paste into a food processor or blender with about half of the sugar, and process until well blended. Add butter and remaining sugar and process until smooth; blend in 1 egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, flour and salt. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220…
Author: Matt Netherland
I have an extreme passion for cooking and baking and am always on the hunt for new recipes. I have been studying the culinary arts for over 20 years and it is the greatest passion in my life. I am constantly on the radar as I, myself continue my journey to culinary perfection, and there isn't a day that goes by that doesn't involve something to do with a recipe.
Pisang Goreng (Indonesian Banana Fritters) (Indonesian)
Combine flour, sugar, and vanilla powder in a large bowl; make a well in the center. Pour milk, egg, melted butter, and rum flavoring into the well; mix until smooth. Fold in banana slices until evenly coated. Heat oil in a wok or deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Drop banana mixture…
Bossam with Lao Sauce (Laotian)
Wraps1 napa cabbage½ cup coarse salt4 cups of waterKorean green pepper 1. Cut the cabbage in half and wash it thoroughly. Soak cabbage in salt water for 2 hours then rinse and drain well. Pork2 tablespoons Sempio Tojang Soybean paste1 large onion, cut in half2 inches ginger, sliced thinly10 garlic cloves1 tablespoon brown sugar1/2 cup…
Russian Tea Cakes (Russian)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cream butter and vanilla together in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk flour and 6 tablespoons powdered sugar together in separate bowl. Add to the butter mixture and stir until just blended. Add walnuts and mix until…
Clams with Chorizo, Leeks, Tomato, and White Wine
2 tablespoons olive oil 6 ounces best-quality fresh chorizo, thinly sliced 1 or 2 medium leeks (white parts only), trimmed and sliced (about 2 1/2 cups) 4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped, plus 2 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 cup dry white wine…
Marbled Swiss Roll Cake with Amarena Cherry Mascarpone Buttercream
Nonstick cooking spray 6 large eggs 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch kosher salt 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 tablespoon cocoa powder Powdered sugar, to sprinkle Mascarpone Buttercream: 12 ounces mascarpone 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature…
Hawaiian Plate Lunch with Grilled Shrimp, Venison Loco-Moco & Macaroni Salad
The Macaroni Salad In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients and refrigerate for several hours. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve with the lunch plate. Grilled Wild Shrimp Devein the shrimp, but leave the shell, head and tail on. Cut a shallow slit along the back of shrimp…
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