139 care Recipes

olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, carrots, peeled and sliced, fresh thyme sprigs, leaves stripped off stem, bay leaf, chicken stock , boxed or home made, wide egg noodles , cooked according to box instructions, cooked chicken, shredded, salt and pepper to taste, flat leaf parsley, finely chopped to garnish (optional), his recipe also calls for 2 celery stalks, slice lengthwise and then diced but neither of us care for cooked celery so i left it out.

rules for making sugar syrup, fudge is based on a sugar syrup , which is a solution of sugar in liquid. when making a sugar syrup, whether it is as simple as sugar and water or contains other ingredients, the rules remain the same., always stir sugar and liquid over low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved., if the mixture comes to the boil before all the sugar is dissolved, a crust of sugar crystals, which is hard to get rid of, will form around the edge of the pan., once the sugar has completely dissolved , allow the mixture to come to the boil, and do not stir the mixture, unless specifically instructed to in the recipe. stirring the boiling mixture will cause it to become cloudy and crystallised, which may or may not be desirable, depending on the recipe., using a sugar thermometer, boil the mixture for the full time, as specified in the recipe. because stoves vary so much, as do interpretations of high, medium or low heat, we have given a sugar thermometer reading as an exact gauge. the sugar thermometer should be fixed to the pan before the mixture comes to the boil, as handling the boiling liquid can be very hazardous., when the mercury reaches the temperature called for in the recipe , the fudge is ready. watch the mixture carefully towards the end of the cooking time, as it will burn quickly if left cooking too long., length of time the mixture cooks , and therefore the temperature it reaches in that given time, determines how the mixture will set. sugar thermometers are the simplest, most accurate way of determining when a syrup has reached the desired stage. when the thermometer reaches 115dc (240df), the mixture is at soft-ball stage., worry too much if you don tsp have a sugar thermometer , as fudge is fairly forgiving mixture, unlike hard sweets, for which a sugar thermometer is crucial., way to check for soft-ball stage is to drop a small amount of mixture into very cold water. when rolled between your thumb and index finger, it should form a soft ball., brushing down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush dissolves any crystals which have formed on the sides of the pan. it is a good idea to do this if the recipe says to, but don tsp allow to much water to drip into the pan, as this will slow down the cooking process and interfere with the given time., other equipment, heavy-based pans are best for making fudge. because it is a high sugar content, the mixture can catch and burn if the pan has a thin base, such as those on aluminum pans., use a long-handled wooden spoon if the mixture is to be stirred while still hot, as wood will not conduct heat., as soon as the mixture is ready, remove the pan from the heat , place it on a wooden board or heatproof trivet and allow to cool as directed. the pan will be very hot so, if it has a metal handle, use a thick cloth around the handle when moving it., beating the mixture, mixture may be beaten while still hot , or may be asked to wait until has cooled. beating thickens the mixture and causes it to lose its gloss. the recipe will indicate whether to use a wooden spoon or electric beaters - it is not a good idea to use electric beaters in a very hot mixture. there is usually a fine line between the mixture reaching the desired consistency and being too firm and dry to spread into the tin, so watch it carefully as you work., warning, take great care with every step of the procedure, as hot sugar syrup is very dangerous, and heat will transfer to any heat-conducting equipment it comes in contact with. keep children well away from the hot mixture., always use a long-handled wooden spoon for stirring., if you do get burnt , hold the afflicted area under cold water to wash off the syrup and then keep the burn immersed in cold water for about 10 minutes.

ripe kiwi fruits, peeled , carefully chopped, pomegranate seeds (arils), avocado, peeled and chopped, green onion, thinly sliced, chopped jalapeno pepper (fresh or canned ), chopped fresh cilantro, olive oil, salt and pepper

dry red wine, beef stock, brandy, onion, quartered with the root end attached, carrots , cut into 3-inch pieces, garlic cloves, sliced, fresh parsley, dried thyme, dried rosemary, black peppercorns, allspice berries, bay leaf, well-marbled beef chuck , cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces, thick slab bacon, unsalted butter , plus, softened unsalted butter, olive oil, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, all-purpose flour , for dredging, plus, all-purpose flour, tomato paste, white pearl onion, blanched and carefully peeled, sugar, cremini mushrooms or 1 lb button mushroom, flour

ammonia (average size lawn), beer (average size lawn), mouthwash (average size lawn), dish detergent (average size lawn), liquid laundry detergent (average size lawn)

head romaine lettuce , cleaned of coarse outer leaves, torn by hand into bite size pieces, and carefully washed and dried, ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced, lime , juice of, about 2 tbsp, garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped, dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded, chopped (about 1 tbsp), salt, extra virgin olive oil, anchovy fillets, drained and finely chopped, fresh ground pepper, freshly grated monterey jack cheese, flour tortillas, grilled and sliced

chicken, chicken stock or 4 cans low sodium chicken broth combined with 1 cup water, carrots , thickly sliced on an extreme diagonal, stalks celery, peeled and sliced 3/4-inch thick on an extreme diagonal, leeks, white part only , thickly sliced on an extreme diagonal and rinsed carefully to remove all dirt, a bouquet garni consisting of 1 bay leaf tied with a few stalks of parsley, dried thyme, dried tarragon leaves, crumbled , or to taste, if desired, garlic , smashed, tiny star pasta , stellini, unsalted butter, at room temperature, lemon juice , or to taste, chopped fresh tarragon, salt and freshly ground black pepper, coarsely chopped italian parsley, thick slices crusty italian bread, extra virgin olive oil, freshly grated parmesan cheese, italian parsley

aloe vera gel (squeeze gel out of aloe vera plant), lemon juice

butter, onion, diced, leek, white part and some of the green, chopped, celery, diced, yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled, diced, asparagus , tough ends snapped off, sliced in 1/2 inch pieces, dried thyme, dried dill weed, dried parsley, diced tomatoes, milk, salmon, cooked, skinned and carefully boned, half-and-half (optional), dried potato flakes (optional), salt and pepper, smoked sweet paprika

cut green beans (retain 3 cups liquid), onion, minced, bacon , cut in strips fried crisp, bacon drippings, flour (more if needed), garlic powder, salt (careful, green beans have in the liquid), pepper, sour cream

dry red wine, beef stock, brandy, onion, quartered with the root end attached, carrots , cut into 3-inch pieces, garlic, sliced, parsley, dried thyme, dried rosemary, black peppercorns, allspice berries, bay leaf, well-marbled beef chuck , cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces, slab bacon, unsalted butter, plus 1 tbsp softened, olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, all-purpose flour , for dredging, plus 1 tbsp, tomato paste, pearl onions, blanched and carefully peeled, sugar, cremini or button mushrooms, flour, parsley-rimmed croutons , recipe follows, firm white bread, crusts removed , cut into 6 circles, melted unsalted butter, very finely minced fresh parsley leaves

i. friday s fire bites, sliced jalepeno peppers (not pickled , those used for nachos), crackers crumbs, flour, eggs, water, vegetable oil ( for your favorite deep frying system), drain jalapeno peppers and set aside., mix cracker crumbs and flour together, blend well. in separate bowl beat eggs and add water blend well., heat oil in fry pan , deep fryer, or fry cooker until temperature is the same degree s that you would fry french fries at., dip slices of peppers in egg wash and then the flour and cracker crumb mixture, dust off excess dry ingredients and carefully place in hot oil., place enough of the peppers in your deep frying system so they are not over crowded. take care , the peppers like to pop a little. fry until golden brown., peppers and dry on a paper towel.

asparagus, washed and the tough ends removed, unsalted butter, chopped leeks , carefully wash and chop (white only), onions, chopped, celery, chopped, potato , i use a baking , about 1/2 lb. peeled and cubed, chicken stock, fresh lemon juice, cream, salt and freshly ground white pepper, to taste, paprika, to garnish, cream, for garnish

oat bran flour, top care whey & soy protein powder vanilla, fat free cottage cheese, liquid egg whites, skim milk

beef and barley soup, wild rice, dried vegetable flakes, stalk finely diced celery or 3 pinches celery seeds, dried basil, dried oregano, dried marjoram, minced fresh parsley , if you have it (i don tsp care for dried parsley), tabasco sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, bay leaves, garlic clove, pressed, worcestershire sauce

buttery biscuit squares, self-rising flour, sugar, milk, butter, melted, all-purpose flour, make your own self-rising flour : place 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder and 1/2 tsp. salt in a measuring cup. add enough flour to measure 1 cup., combine flour , sugar and milk; mix well. turn onto floured surface; sprinkle with all-purpose flour. pat into 1/2-inch thickness. dip a knife in flour and cut into 3 x 2-inch pieces., pour butter into ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. dip 1 side of each square into butter , turning carefully to coat. bake, uncovered, in preheated 450* f. oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown., makes 15 biscuits .

extra virgin olive oil, oyster mushrooms , fibrous stems removed, mushrooms torn in half if very large, button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, shallot, finely diced, butter, extra virgin olive oil, mushroom , vegetable, or chicken broth, water, arborio rice, grated parmigiano-reggiano, plus more for serving, parsley, very finely chopped, procedure, combine the broth and the water in a medium saucepan and heat to simmer over medium heat., in a large, heavy saute pan, heat 3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil over high heat until very hot, but not quite smoking., add about 1/3 of the mushrooms , taking care not to crowd the pan. saute the mushrooms over high heat until golden brown in spots, adding a small pinch of salt halfway through cooking., sauteed mushrooms with a slotted spoon and set aside, and repeat with the remaining mushrooms, adding the additional 2 tbsp of olive oil per batch. set mushrooms aside. taste and correct for salt., in a large saucier or pot set over medium heat, add the butter, the 1 tbsp olive oil, and the finely chopped shallots. cook and stir until the shallots are softened, 3-4 minutes (do not brown)., add the rice. stir until all of the rice grains are coated in the fat and have become translucent around the edges, about a minute., crank the heat to high and immediately add 1/2 cup of the simmering broth. stir the rice, making sure you get into the corners of your pot with your spoon, so the rice doesn tsp stick. continue stirring until most of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice. add another 1/2 cup of broth and keep stirring., continue adding the broth , 1/2 cup at a time, adding more only when the last 1/2 cup has been absorbed, until rice is al dente. (depending on the rice, you may use all of the liquid, or you may have some liquid left over. or you may need to add additional rice. keep an eye on the rice, tasting a grain at a time if you need to, to determine when the rice is done.), stir in about three-quarters of the reserved sauteed mushrooms. add the 1/3 cup parmigiano , and the remaining 1 tbsp butter. taste and correct for salt., serve: spoon risotto into a bowl. top with some of the remaining sauteed mushrooms, a sprinkle of chopped parsley, and a few grindings of black pepper. serve with additional grated cheese on the side.

chocolate espresso cake, when it comes out of the oven the cake should still be moist - sticky even - in the middle. as it cools the cake will sink slightly and the crust will crisp., on cooling , the outside of the cake becomes sponge-like, whilst the center remains dense and fudgy., fine dark chocolate, chopped, a small espresso (about 3 tbsp very strong coffee), butter, diced, eggs, separated, golden caster sugar, cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, line the base of a 8-9 inch shallow springform cake pan with silicone baking parchment paper, buttering the pan lightly to hold it in place., melt the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. as soon as it starts to soften, add the coffee and leave it for two or three minutes. stir very gently, then when the chocolate has melted add the butter. stir until it has melted., meanwhile , beat the egg whites with an electric mixer till stiff, then fold in the sugar. mix the baking powder with the cocoa powder and flour. remove the chocolate from the heat, quickly stir in the egg yolks, then slowly, firmly, and gently fold the melted chocolate into the egg whites. lastly sift in the flour and cocoa mixture., stir the mixture tenderly with a large metal spoon, taking care not to knock out any air. it should feel light and wobbly. do not overmix - just enough to fold in the flour. scoop into the lined pan and bake in an oven preheated to 350of for thirty-five minutes. leave to cool in its pan, then turn out.