1841 alternative base Recipes

fat-free turkey bacon , may use 10 slices bacon, fat free butter substitute , may use 2/3 cup margarine, whole wheat flour , may use 2/3 cup white flour, skim milk , may use 7 cups milk, potatoes , soaked the night before, drained and rinsed, boiled, peeled and cubed, green onions, minced, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, salt, white pepper, finely ground, fat free sour cream, rubbed sage, instant potato flakes , may be omitted for a smoother soup texture, alternately, you may add more for a thicker soup

vegan butter (earth balance or reg. butter), flour, brown sugar, semi-sweet chocolate chips, soymilk (or any other milk alternative or sweetened condensed milk), pecans, finely chopped, cranberry preserves

coconut milk alternative beverage (like coconut dream, not coconut milk), light brown sugar, unsweetened applesauce or 1 mashed banana, melted coconut oil, pure vanilla extract, gluten free all purpose flour (mine is a pre-bought mix of garbanzo bean flour, potato starch, tapioca flour, white sorghum flour, fava bean flour), brown rice flour, coconut flour, sorghum flour, potato starch, tapioca starch, maca powder, toasted, psyllium husk powder (optional), ground chia seeds (optional), nutmeg, guar gum, corn-free baking powder (or 3 1/2 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp cream of tartar), salt

basic mashed potatoes, russet potatoes, peeled and diced, yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced, butter, heavy cream, salt and ground black pepper, to taste, place both varieties of potatoes in a large pot ., add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by about 1 inch., bring to a boil over high heat, then lower to medium-high to maintain a low boil., cook until tender , about 25 minutes., meanwhile , during the final 5 to 10 minutes of cooking, in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the butter and cream. once the butter melts, mix well and set aside., drain the potatoes. if you have a potato ricer , use it to rice the potatoes into the cooking pot. alternatively, use a large spoon to force the potatoes through the holes in the strainer, or return them to the pot whole and use a masher., season the potatoes with salt and pepper., use an electric mixer or whisk to lightly beat the potatoes. whip in half of the butter and cream mixture, then continue adding more to reach desired consistency., season with salt and pepper.

butter, smoked bacon, chopped, onion, minced (or a large shallot), red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, fresh corn kernels , cut from the cob (or 3 cup frozen corn, thawed), chipotle chile in adobo, chopped (or more if more heat is desired , or alternatively, use 1 - 2 tsp pure chile powder, such as ancho or), garlic cloves, minced, half-and-half cream, chicken broth, sugar (or more, to taste, depending on sweetness of corn), parmesan cheese, finely grated, salt & pepper, chopped chives (optional) or 2 tbsp parsley (optional)

eggs, hardboiled, shells removed, extra-virgin coconut oil, fenugreek seeds (optional), mustard seeds, skinless white urad dal (optional), ginger, minced or 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, red onions or 2 medium onions, sliced into long thin strips, curry leaves (alternatives ( 2 bay leaves, sage), tomatoes or 1 large or 2 roma , finely diced, egg masala or 1 tsp chicken masala or 1 tsp garam masala, chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, black cardamom pods (optional), salt (to taste), freshly ground malabar black pepper, cilantro (optional) or 3 tbsp chives, chopped (optional)

bananas, ripe & well mashed (about 1 1/2 cups), vanilla extract, coconut oil , barely warm, so it isn tsp solid (or alternately, olive oil), rolled oats, almond meal, coconut, finely shredded & unsweetened, cinnamon, sea salt , fine grain, baking powder, chocolate chips, chopped (i use scharffen berger 70%)

avocado, cut in chunks, lemon juice, dijon mustard (i use the grainy kind), rice milk , milk alternative ( , hemp milk, etc.), paprika, salt, sugar , if you like your mayo a bit sweeter

cake flour, water, yeast (quick rise, 1 packet), salt, olive oil, oregano, minced, dried ((fresh is optional, see alternate directions), garlic, powdered (fresh is optional, see alternate directions)

fresh green beans (alternatively use frozen french green beans), potatoes, cut in 1 1/2 inches pieces, tomatoes (alternatively use 1 tin of ), onions, finely chopped, garlic cloves, crushed, olive oil, paprika (optional), cinnamon, salt & freshly ground black pepper, parsley, finely chopped to garnish (optional)

olive oil, annatto seeds, yautia (root vegetable), peeled and chopped, green plantain peeled and chopped, salt, sofrito, (recommended my brand sofrito , alternatively, goya sofrito), ground beef, latin seasoning mix (recommended : sazon), garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, beef stock, (recommended , boxed organic), raisins , soaked in dark puerto rican rum, oil, for frying

sugar, distilled white vinegar, kosher salt, shredded carrots (10 oz), soy sauce (i use gluten-free low-sodium tamari), fish sauce, sugar, five-spice powder, garam masala, store-bought or homemade , recipe follows, freshly ground black pepper, garlic, crushed, shallot, minced (about 3 tbsp), thick) boneless center-cut pork loin chops, flour tortillas (gluten-free alternative: brown rice tortillas, or use small corn ones and make these as tacos!), mayonnaise , as needed, english cucumber , sliced thinly on the bias, fresh cilantro, fresh mint, fresno chiles , or jalapeno peppers, sliced thinly, limes, each cut into 4 wedges, green cardamom pods, shelled , husks discarded (about 2 tbsp of seeds), black cardamom pods, shelled , husks discarded (about 1 tbsp of seeds), optional, cinnamon sticks (if you have the kind you get at indian stores, it s about 3 tbsp of bark bits)

lobster tail , precooked and sliced thinly on a bias, fresh sea scallops, sliced thinly, chives, minced, recipe herbed orange glaze - see below, recipe saffron oil - see below, recipe tarragon oil - see below, dress slices of lobster and scallops with herbed orange glaze. layer the slices of lobster and scallops, in an alternating style, in a small tower formation in the center of a small plate. using a squirt bottle, drizzle a ring of each oil around the tower of lobster and scallops. garnish with a sprinkling of minced chives., herbed orange glaze, sugar, water, dry white wine, shallots, chopped, juice of valencia orange, tarragon, heat water and sugar until sugar is completely dissolved. add white wine and shallots and reduce by 2/3. add orange juice and tarragon sprigs and reduce to a glaze consistency.

whole wheat pastry flour or semolina flour, whole milk ricotta cheese, room temperature, drained (alternatively, use fresh feta cheese, rinsed), egg, beaten, whole herbs, honey or infused, directions for making infused honey : about a week or two before use, add a few whole leaves of bay, some sprigs of oregano, or a handful of dried rose petals (or other herbs of your choice) to honey, cover, and let sit in a cool place. remove herbs before first use.

lobster tail , precooked and sliced thinly on a bias, fresh sea scallops, sliced thinly, chives, minced, recipe herbed orange glaze - see below, recipe saffron oil - see below, recipe tarragon oil - see below, dress slices of lobster and scallops with herbed orange glaze. layer the slices of lobster and scallops, in an alternating style, in a small tower formation in the center of a small plate. using a squirt bottle, drizzle a ring of each oil around the tower of lobster and scallops. garnish with a sprinkling of minced chives.

savannah chocolate cake with hot fudge sauce, chocolate cake, brown sugar, vegetable shortening, buttermilk, vanilla, unsweetened chocolate, melted, eggs, flour, baking soda, salt, hot fudge sauce, german chocolate, unsweetened chocolate, butter, confectioners sugar, evaporated milk, vanilla, preheat oven to 350* f. cream brown sugar with shortening; add buttermilk and vanilla; beat in melted chocolate. with mixer running, add eggs, 1 at a time. sift flour, baking soda, and salt. add dry ingredients to sugar mixture and beat for 2 minutes., grease and flour 13 x 9-inch pan. bake until cake is springy and tests done, about 40 minutes. allow cake to cool for 10 minutes then turn it out onto a rack to finish cooling., make the sauce : melt the german chocolate with butter in a saucepan over very low heat. stir in confectioners sugar, alternating with evaporated milk and blending well. stirring constantly, bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat. simmer until the mixture becomes thick and creamy, about 8 minutes. stir in vanilla. serve slices of cake topped with warm fudge sauce.

pineapple lb cake, crushed pineapple, undrained, divided, vegetable shortening, butter or margarine (2 sticks), granulated sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, milk, vanilla extract, butter or margarine, sugar, preparation, put 3/4 cup of undrained pineapple with its juice in a small bowl; set aside. drain remaining pineapple and measure 1 cup of drained crushed pineapple; set aside., cream shortening , butter, and sugar. add eggs, 1 at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. sift flour and baking powder together; add to creamed mixture, 1 large spoonful at a time, alternately with milk. add vanilla; stir in 3/4 cup undrained pineapple with juice and blend well. pour batter into a well greased and floured 10-inch tube pan. place in cold oven. turn oven to 325o and bake for 1 1/2 hours, or until top springs back when touched lightly with finger. let pineapple lb cake stand for few minutes in pan. run knife around edges to loosen and remove pineapple cake carefully to a rack. combine butter, confectioners sugar, and about 1 cup drained pineapple. pour pineapple sauce over cake while still hot.

unsweetened coconut milk, thai green curry paste, or more to taste, chicken stock or low-sodium broth, four 1-inch strips of lemon zest (see alternatives), fresh ginger--peeled, thinly sliced and lightly smashed, four 1-inch strips of lime zest (see alternatives), asian fish sauce, light brown sugar, fresh lime juice, coarsely chopped cilantro, chopped basil