1813 eight better Recipes

glutinous rice, rinsed and drained, water, oil, sugar, dates, raisins, lotus seeds (optional), red cherries, green cherries, red bean paste, water, sugar, cornstarch , solution, cornstarch, mixed with, cold water

glutinous rice (naw mai), water, links pork sausage, chinese , slice half moon, links liver sausage , duck, chinese, slice half moon, barbecued pork, chinese and slice small cubes, shrimp, dried and presoak, black mushrooms, chinese , presoak and 1/4-inch cube, radish , salted, chinese, small cubes, water chestnut, 1/4-inch cube, bamboo shoot , soak and cut into 1/4-inch cube, frozen green pea, oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, white pepper, oyster sauce, cashew nuts

eight 3/4- to 1-inch-thick slices sourdough bread, unsalted butter, garlic, peeled , halved lengthwise and cut into thin slices, kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper, paprika, dill seeds

eight 1-oz squares unsweetened chocolate, butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, all-purpose flour, two 8-oz semisweet chocolate bars, heavy whipping cream, praline frosting , recipe follows, butter, brown sugar, heavy whipping cream, sugar, chopped pecans, vanilla extract

chill time : 2 hours, unsweetened chocolate melted and cooled, unsalted butter, graham cracker crumbs , or other plain cookie crumbs, cream cheese, at room temperature, granulated sugar, brandy, vanilla, eggs, sweet chocolate chips or white chocolate chips for a black and white cake

hummus, baby spinach firmly packed and roughly chopped, roasted red peppers roughly chopped, marinated artichoke hearts drained and roughly chopped, plain lowfat or nonfat greek-style yogurt, sliced pitted black olives (such as kalamata), green onions thinly sliced, feta cheese crumbled

hummus, baby spinach, roughly chopped, sliced roasted red peppers, drained, marinated artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped, plain lowfat or nonfat greek-style yogurt, sliced pitted black olives , such as kalamata, sliced green onions, crumbled feta cheese, pita chips

glutenous rice, rinsed and drained, water, vegetable shortening or 1/4 cup lard, melted, sugar, sliced almonds, red candied dates, canned whole lotus seeds (optional), candied red cherries, green glazed cherries, raisins, candied kumquats (optional), sweet red bean paste, water, honey, triple sec or 4 tsp grand marnier, cornstarch, mixed with, water

cooked long-grain rice, chilled, vegetable oil, divided, eggs, well-beaten, chopped onion, shelled deveined uncooked medium shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, sliced, frozen shelled edamame or 3/4 cup baby peas, thawed, diced chinese smoked sausage or 1 cup ham, well-drained canned pineapple tidbits or 3/4 cup diced fresh pineapple, dry roasted salted peanut, sliced green onion, purchased stir-fry sauce, chopped cilantro, dark sesame oil

pineapple chunks in juice, boneless beef chuck, vegetable oil, yellow onion, chopped, garlic cloves, pressed, water, soy sauce, dry sherry, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, minced fresh gingerroot, allspice, head chinese cabbage or 2 lbs green cabbage, cut into quarters, cornstarch, water

eight 1- to 1 1/2-oz halibut cheeks or medallions, 1/4-inch thick (can substitute grouper), all-purpose flour, seasoned with a pinch of salt and white pepper, egg wash (2 eggs and 1/2 cup milk, mixed well), plain asian breadcrumbs, shredded coconut, walnut pieces (can substitute pecans), vegetable oil, lemon

glutinous rice, dried chinese black mushrooms, vegetable oil, bamboo shoots, diced, peeled water chestnuts, preferably fresh, coarsely chopped, chinese sausages (lap cheung) diced, smithfield or country ham, diced, raw peanuts, scallions, green and white parts, minced, minced fresh ginger, minced fresh garlic, soy sauce, dry sherry, chicken stock, salt and black pepper, to taste

bone-in skinless chicken thighs, salt and freshly ground black pepper, all-purpose flour , for dredging, butter, evoo, chopped fresh gingerroot, garlic, chopped, onion, chopped, fresh red chile , such as finger pepper or fresno chile, chopped, ras el hanout, ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, chicken stock, butternut squash, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks, diced tomatoes1 bunch spinach leaves (about 3 cups), red or brown lentils, grain rice, pomegranate seeds , for serving, sliced scallions , for serving, fresh cilantro leaves , for serving, fresh mint leaves , for serving

dried apricots, dried pears, dried mango, dried pineapple, dried peaches, honey dates or preserved dates, pitted, raisins, cold water, glutinous rice, peanut oil, red bean paste

eight 1/3- to 1/2-inch-thick slices pullman bread, smoked gouda, very thinly sliced with a cheese slicer, muenster cheese (about 4 oz), jarred roasted red pepper, drained, dried and thinly sliced, baby arugula, unsalted butter, softened

off the shelf pancake batter, enough for eight to 12 servings, fresh chopped cranberries (nothing from a can!), vanilla extract, and a half tsp of pumpkin pie spice

chopped peeled mango, seedless green grapes, halved, raisins, dried tart cherries, chopped dried pineapple, salt, hot cooked glutinous rice, divided, almond butter, maple syrup, divided, water, chopped almonds

eight 1/3-inch-thick slices crusty italian bread, crusts removed, extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing, garlic clove, halved, mild goat cheese, softened, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, manchego or parmesan cheese, grated (about 1 cup), piquillo peppers