14 covered spoons Recipes

wax paper, chopped chocolate-covered english toffee bar, shaved white chocolate, shaved dark chocolate, ground cinnamon , with nutmeg, chopped crystallized ginger, chopped chocolate-covered coffee beans

egg yolks, freshly-squeezed lemon juice, unsalted butter , cut into pieces, white wine, white vinegar, coarse salt and pepper to taste, toast english muffin slices under the broiler or in the oven for approximately 3 minutes or until golden brown. remove from broiler, spread with 1 tsp butter. in a large frying pan, cook ham or canadian bacon slices until lightly browned and place them on each english muffin half., if you can poach an egg read no further, use a pan that is at least 3-inches deep so there is enough water to cover the eggs and they do not stick to the bottom of the pan. note: to prevent sticking, grease the pan with a little oil before filling with water. add vinegar and salt to the poaching liquid; bring the poaching liquid to a boil and then reduce to a simmer before adding the eggs (bubbles should not break the surface). hint: when you poach eggs, adding a little vinegar and salt to the water will helps the egg to hold its shape. without it, the eggs will become skeins of protein tangling up in the water., break each egg onto a saucer or into small cups or bowls. slip eggs carefully into simmering water by lowering the lip of each egg-cup 1/2-inch below the surface of the water. let the eggs flow out. immediately cover with a lid and turn off the heat. set a timer for exactly three minutes for medium-firm yolks. adjust the time up or down for runnier or firmer yolks. cook 3 to 5 minutes, depending on firmness desired., water with slotted spoon. lift each perfectly poached egg from the with a slotted spoon, but hold it over the skillet briefly to let any clinging to the egg drain off. drain well before serving. top each english muffin half with 1 poached egg. spoon warm hollandaise sauce over eggs and garnished with a small parsley sprig or chopped chives.

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.

italian sausage and pasta soup, beef broth (i prefer homemade beef stock), diced tomatoes, garlic and onions, ribs celery, sliced, shell pasta, italian herb seasoning, italian sausage, place broth , tomatoes, celery, pasta and italian seasoning in a large saucepan. bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. meanwhile, remove sausage from casings. cook in a skillet, breaking up large chunks with the back of a spoon, until cooked through, about 15 minutes. add to pot with broth mixture and serve.

flemish beef stew, american-style beer is used in this recipe. if you want to try another beer, go for a belgian ale - an imported pilsner might be too bitter., beef chuck, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, unsalted butter, onions (6 to 8 medium), chopped (7 cups), turkish or 1 1/2 california bay leaves, pilsner-style beer such as budweiser, dijon mustard, thick) slices country-style bread, beef dry and sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 tsp salt., heat oil and butter in a wide 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown beef in 2 to 3 batches (without crowding), turning over once, until dark brown, about 5 minutes. transfer to a plate., add onions and remaining 1/4 tsp salt to pot and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally and scraping up brown bits from bottom of pot, until pale golden, about 5 minutes. reduce heat to moderately low and cover pot, then cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden, about 10 minutes more., add beef along with any juices on plate, bay leaves, and beer and bring to a simmer., meanwhile , spread 1 tbsp mustard on each side of bread slices, then place bread on top of stew. simmer stew, covered, until beef is very tender, about 2 hours., just before serving, stir bread into stew, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is incorporated and stew is thickened. season with salt., stew can be made 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered. reheat over moderate heat., makes 6 to 8 main-course servings.

cobb salad with grilled chicken, mercury , in dallas, special equipment 4 four-inch ring molds approximately 2 inches tall, champagne vinaigrette 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, egg yolk, creole mustard, canola oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a bowl whisk together the vinegar , egg yolk, and mustard. then slowly pour in the oil, whisking to emulsify. season with salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use., salad 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and flesh broken into large pieces, hard-boiled eggs, grated, ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced, cooked bacon, diced, blue cheese , preferably roquefort, approximately 1 cup champagne vinaigrette (recipe above), head romaine , cut in julienne strips 2 inches long, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a large bowl toss the avocado , grated egg, tomato, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and enough champagne vinaigrette to just moisten the ingredients. with a spoon, mash everything together until it resembles a loose guacamole. season with salt and pepper. if you are not using immediately, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate., when you are ready to assemble the salads, set out 4 dinner plates. place a ring mold on each plate and fill it with salad. using moderate pressure, press the salad down with a spoon or fork until it is flush with the top of the ring. refrigerate the salads for 1 hour., chicken 4 boneless chicken breasts, approximately 6 oz each, basil oil (for garnish , optional), chile oil (for garnish , optional), grill the breasts until just done , about 5 minutes per side. may be sauteed, if you wish. keep warm., unmold the salads , hold down the top of the salad with 1 hand while you carefully remove the ring with the other, giving it a slight twist as you lift up if it doesn tsp move easily., warm chicken and place on top of the salads in a grid fashion, 2 pieces 1 way, 2 the other, and so on. drizzle the plate with the basil and chile oils, if desired. serve immediately. serves 4., this recipe comes courtesy of chef chris ward and his four-star dallas restaurant, the mercury.

cobb salad with grilled chicken, mercury , in dallas, special equipment 4 four-inch ring molds approximately 2 inches tall, champagne vinaigrette 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, egg yolk, creole mustard, canola oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a bowl whisk together the vinegar , egg yolk, and mustard. then slowly pour in the oil, whisking to emulsify. season with salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use., salad 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and flesh broken into large pieces, hard-boiled eggs, grated, ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced, cooked bacon, diced, blue cheese , preferably roquefort, approximately 1 cup champagne vinaigrette (recipe above), head romaine , cut in julienne strips 2 inches long, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a large bowl toss the avocado , grated egg, tomato, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and enough champagne vinaigrette to just moisten the ingredients. with a spoon, mash everything together until it resembles a loose guacamole. season with salt and pepper. if you are not using immediately, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate., when you are ready to assemble the salads, set out 4 dinner plates. place a ring mold on each plate and fill it with salad. using moderate pressure, press the salad down with a spoon or fork until it is flush with the top of the ring. refrigerate the salads for 1 hour., chicken 4 boneless chicken breasts, approximately 6 oz each, basil oil (for garnish , optional), chile oil (for garnish , optional)

french toast, french pre-sliced bread, butter (enough to cover griddle or bottom of pan), milk (you can also use cream or butter, extra large egg, pure vanilla, ground cinnamon, powdered sugar, cinnamon butter, tub margarine, sugar or powdered, ground cinnamon or to taste, combine the three ingredients and mix thoroughly with a spoon., this will keep well in fridge ., syrup, aunt jemima s syrup, savannah cinnamon (sold at hallmark stores and fine gift shops) or any other liquid cinnamon syrup, heat through till very hot in microwave .

butter-flavored cooking spray, cake flour, sugar substitute, such as splenda (or 1 spoon), baking powder, salt, canola oil, egg, separated, egg substitute, water, vanilla extract, orange , zest of, egg white , at room temp. (whites of 4 lg. eggs or use refrigerated s), cream of tartar, sugar-free fat-free frozen whipped topping, fresh peach, peeled and sliced thin, covered with water, lemon juice , until ready to use

olive oil, yellow onions, chopped, tart plums, cored and chopped (greengage variety is good), fresh dill, minced, fresh mint, chopped (soak in a few spoonfuls of water) or 1 tbsp dried mint (soak in a few spoonfuls of water), fresh parsley, chopped, rice, lemon juice, sugar, tomato paste, stewing beef or 1 lb beef brisket, cooked and chopped, meat stock or water, to cover, salt and pepper

white onion, minced, minced lemon grass , packed, stalks celery , well scrubbed and minced, leek , soaked several times in salt water to remove grit, minced, fresh ginger root , covering scraped off with the tip of a spoon and minced, lean fish scraps and shrimp shells, egg whites, fish stock, chilled, lemon, juiced, edamame (immature soybeans in their pods), shrimp, deveined, shells and tails removed , and all other black veins removed, egg whites, scallions, white and tender green parts only, sliced, salt and freshly ground black pepper