52 down the boil Recipes

butter, softened, sugar, pears, peeled, cored and sliced, brown sugar, egg, molasses, baking soda, boiling water, all-purpose flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, salt

all-purpose flour, salt, cold butter, cut into chunks, vegetable shortening, gold or red beets (or use some of both colors; see notes), baby or baby-cut carrots (each 3 to 4 in . long and no thicker than 3/4 in.), turnips, cipollini onions (each 1 1/2 in. wide) or red or white boiling onions, garlic (each 3/4 in. wide ), olive oil, vegetable or fat-skimmed chicken broth, white or dark balsamic vinegar, chopped fresh rosemary and sage leaves, or 1/2 tsp each dried rosemary and sage, sugar, pepper, fresh rosemary or sage sprigs, rinsed, or chopped fresh herbs (optional), sour cream or creme fraiche

nonstick vegetable oil spray, golden brown sugar, unsalted butter, frozen pineapple juice concentrate, thawed, mild-flavored (light) molasses, ripe pineapple, peeled, all purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, unsalted butter, room temperature, sugar, eggs, mild-flavored (light) molasses, canned pure pumpkin, boiling water, cream

brown sugar, butter, melted, pineapple chunks, drained, fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped pecans or 1/4 cup walnuts, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, brown sugar, butter, softened, boiling water, molasses, maple extract (optional), egg, slightly beaten

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.

firm pears, peeled and cored and cut into 8 wedges (cut each pear into 8 wedges, you should have 24 wedges in all), butter, light brown sugar, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger powder, salt, molasses (use a light coloured ), boiling water, butter, softened, light brown sugar, egg, lightly beaten

quick-cooking oats, boiling water, butter, melted, brown sugar, divided, fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped, chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, egg, sugar, canola oil, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, salt, chopped walnuts, toasted

sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, unsweetened chocolate squares, butter, skim milk or 1/2 cup milk, vanilla extract, sugar, brown sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, boiling water

nonstick vegetable cooking spray, golden brown sugar, unsalted butter, frozen pineapple concentrate, thawed, light molasses, ripe pineapple, peeled, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, unsalted butter, room temperature, sugar, eggs, light molasses, canned pumpkin puree, boiling water, cream

dark brown sugar, butter, frozen pineapple juice concentrate, thawed, light molasses, ripe pineapple, peeled, cake, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, butter, room temperature, sugar, eggs, light molasses, canned pure pumpkin, boiling water, cream

nonstick baking spray with flour, butter; 1/2 cup melted and 1 cup softened, brown sugar, fuji apple, cored and thinly sliced, granny smith apple, cored and thinly sliced, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, salt, ground nutmeg, buttermilk, caramel mousse , recipe follows, candy-coated pecans , for serving, caramel ice cream topping , for serving, unflavored gelatin, cold water, boiling water, heavy whipping cream, sugar, caramel ice cream topping

butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla, milk, brown sugar, boiling water, butter, flour, vanilla

unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon , juice of, boiling water, bananas, ripe but firm, pecans, dark raisin, unsalted butter, brown sugar, eggs, low-fat buttermilk (or sour cream), self raising flour, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg

steamer clams , scrubbed, cornmeal, old bay seasoning, garlic heads, peeled and halved, onions, new potatoes , scrubbed, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, ears sweet corn, husks removed, cut into 4 pieces each, mild sausage, cut into 3-inch links, french baguette, sliced, melted butter

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)

shrimp, peeled , scored down the back, deveined, rinsed, and patted dry, water chestnuts , blanched in boiling water for 10 seconds, refreshed in cold water, drained, and patted dry, minced fresh ginger, minced scallions, chinese rice wine or sake, toasted sesame oil, salt, egg white, lightly beaten, cornstarch, rice stick noodles ( vermicelli), safflower or corn oil for deep-frying, plum or duck sauce and hot mustard for dipping

baked apples, by anne campbell, baked apples in a pan of blue, all syrupy and golden brown, cinnamon and nutmeg, too, drifts of sugar , melted down., upon the kitch table stood, i detected in the air, a scent so wholesome and so good, i could not match it anywhere, i remember how i stood , a little child, beside the cheery kitchen fire ., these homey things my heart beguiled, simple joys 1 does not tire, old home seemed so near today, because a little girl of mine, came rushing in from school to say, baked apples! my , they smell so fine, baked apples, core as many apples as desired and place in a shallow baking dish., fill the cavities in the apples with brown sugar, a few raisins or nuts and a small piece of butter., add boiling water to about 1-half inch depth and bake uncovered in a 375 degree oven until the apples are tender., serve either warm or cold with cream., end, by mary fink, lights go on , 1 by one, when darkness falls and day is done, send a greeting, cheery , bright, across the fields to neighbors near . . ., whispering low, good night, good night