150 half minute Recipes

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.

pheasant poppers, pheasant breasts , de-boned and cut into bite-size pieces, jalapeno peppers , cut in half lengthwise, stems and seeds removed, and each half cut in half or thirds crosswise (depending on size of the pepper, cut it in pieces just large enough for the pheasant chunk to lay on it), a block of cream cheese, prepare the poppers , cut a chunk of cream cheese just large enough to rest on the inside of the cut jalapeno pepper., lay the pheasant breast chunk on the cream cheese ., wrap a 1/2 slice of the slightly fried bacon around the popper and secure it with a toothpick, place poppers on a foil lined cookie sheet (makes for easy clean up!)., bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, until bacon is crispy and pheasant is done., serve immediately .

country bread pudding with a twist, soft french bread, half and half, milk, eggs, lightly beaten, sugar, applesauce, chopped pecans, raisins, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, butter, melted, whiskey sauce (recipe below ), tear bread into small pieces; place in a large bowl. add half and half and milk to bowl; let mixture stand 10 minutes., stir mixture well with a wooden spoon. add eggs and next 6 ingredients, stirring well., pour batter into a 13x9 inch pan ; tilt pan to coat evenly. spoon pudding mixture into pan. bake, uncovered, at 325 for 55 to 60 mins . or until pudding is firm. remove from oven; cool., cut into squares; spoon whiskey sauce over each serving., whiskey sauce, butter, sugar, half and half, whiskey, flavorings. we have also had this in restaurants with just, brandy ., combine first 3 ingredients in a heavy saucepan ; cook over medium heat unti sugar dissolves., bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. remove from heat; cool. add whiskey., sauce ., we like to have extra of this to warm and dip over chilled pudding (later)

this recipeis from an old gourmet magazine in 1997 and it s fantastic, all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, cold unsalted butter, cut into bits, cream cheese, cut into bits, egg yolk, vanilla, filling (apricot or cherry jam, ready made poppy seed or prune filling), in a bowl, with a pastry blender, or food processor, blend or pulse flour, sugar and salt to combine and add butter and cream cheese, blending or pulsing until mixture resembles coarse crumbs., in a small bowl, stir together yolk and vanilla and add to flour mixture, blending or pulsing just until mixture begins to come together (do not overmix). gather dough into a ball and flatten into a disk. chill dough, wrapped in plastic wrap, at least 1 hour and up to 2 days., preheat oven to 375. divide the dough in half. on a lightly floured cool surface, knead half the dough (keeping other half wrapped and chilled) 2 or 3 times to make it less crumbly. roll out dough 1/4-inch thick, and with a 3-inch cutter, cut out as many rounds as possible. transfer rounds with a metal spatula to a large baking sheet, arranging about 1/2 inch apart. reroll scraps and cut out more rounds. put 1 tsp filling in centre of each round and fold up edges to form triangular cookies resembling a tricornered hat, pinching corners together and leaving filling exposed. (pinch dough tightly enough so seams are no longer visible and sides are taut enough to prevent cookies from leaking the filling as they bake.), bake hamantashen in middle of oven 20 minutes , or until pale golden. cool hamantashen on baking sheet 5 minutes and transfer to racks to cool completely. make more hamantashen with remaining dough and filling in same manner. hamantashen keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days. makes 2 dozen., margarine or butter, softened, sugar, egg, orange juice concentrate, vanilla, salt, up to 1 tbsp. of water, cherry pie filling , slightly drained of the gooey syrup, breadcrumbs, flour, powdered sugar for garnish, in the bowl of an electric mixer , cream together the margarine or butter and sugar. add the egg, orange juice concentrate and vanilla. beat to combine. add in the flour and salt., beat in the water a few drops at a time until dough starts to come away from sides of bowl (you can do this in a food processor). place the dough on wax paper and push it into a flat disk. place another sheet of wax paper on top and wrap the dough in foil. refrigerate for at least 2 hours or as long as overnight., at baking time , preheat oven to 350. in a bowl, combine the slightly drained cherry pie filling and bread crumbs. mix to combine., on a floured surface , roll out the dough until it s about 1/4-inch thick. using a round cookie cutter, cut out circles. spoon 2 to 3 cherries and a little bit of filling onto the dough circles and form into triangles. place on a cookie sheet lined with baking paper. bake for 12-15 minutes or until just starting to turn pale golden. remove from oven and cool on rack. when cool, dust with powdered sugar and serve. makes 2 to 3 dozen depending on the size circle you cut out., margarine or butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, raspberry preserves, grease 2 cookie sheets. in an electric mixer , combine the margarine, sugar, egg and vanilla and beat until fluffy., in another bowl, combine the cocoa , flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. mix to combine and then add to the margarine mixture. do not over mix. divide dough in half and chill for 1 hour., submitted by rozie schwartzman who got it from a blog she can tsp remember .

preheat oven or toaster oven (saves electricity!) to 425o f., grease a nine-inch-square baking pan , ideally with lard., in a large mixing bowl, beat the bejeesus out of 1 large egg., whisk in 1 cup milk and two tbsp maple syrup or honey (but really, you want maple syrup)., american maple syrup , not that inferior canadian stuff)., sift in 1 cup whole wheat flour , 3/4 cup corn meal (either the regular stuff or masa de harina, e.g. maseca brand, for an even earlier american flavor), and 1 tbsp baking powder., add 1 tsp salt and stir forcefully with whisk or spoon until complete and harmonious integration is achieved., then mix in three tbsp of oil or melted lard with as few strokes as possible. (it s all in the wrist.), spoon into the waiting pan and smoosh and smooth it until it s flat as kansas, then bake it for twenty minutes., it can be cut and served immediately after removal from the oven. a good, flat metal spatula does wonders for removing hot cornbread from the pan., leftovers tip: cut a piece of cold cornbread in half , heap a spoonful of hot salsa on each half, top with a slice of cheddar or jack cheese, and heat it in the toaster oven until the cheese is all melted and bubbly., read more : http://www.vianegativa.us/2009/07/early-american-hotbread-the-best-cornbread-recipe-ever/#ixzz0r8lengmy, under creative commons license : attribution share alike

cream cheese, egg, vanilla, brown sugar, flour, white sugar, cinnamon, butter, chopped pecans (toasted these briefly first on a cookie sheet in the oven at 350 degrees, for about 10 minutes. just), flour (i used half white, half whole wheat), white sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, eggs, canned pumpkin, olive oil, vanilla extract

pita crisps, pitas, split in half, ts. salt, preheat oven to 350f., prepare pitas by cutting into 8 wedges., arrange wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray ( or lightly greased)., lightly coat pita wedges with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt., bake at 350f for 10 minutes, pita crisps, pitas, split in half, ts. salt, instructions, preheat oven to 350f., prepare pitas by cutting into 8 wedges., arrange wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray ( or lightly greased)., lightly coat pita wedges with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt., bake at 350f for 10 minutes, salsa, crumbled feta cheese, fresh lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, cubed seeded peeled cucumber, chopped red onion, chopped fresh mint, chopped fresh dill or 1 tsp dill weed, lemon slices & fresh parsley for garnish

southwestern eggrolls, chicken breast fillet, vegetable oi, minced red bell pepper, minced green onion, frozen corn, canned black beans, rinsed and drained, frozen spinach, thawed and drained, diced, canned jalapeno peppers, minced fresh parsley, cumin, chili powder, salt, cayenne pepper, shredded monterey jack cheese, five 7-inch flour tortillas, avocado-ranch dipping sauce, smashed , fresh avocado (about half of an avocado), mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, white vinegar, salt, dried parsley, onion powder, dried dill weed, garlic powder, pepper, chopped tomato, chopped onion, preheat barbecue grill to high heat., rub the chicken breast with some vegetable oil then grill it on the barbecue for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until done. lightly salt and pepper each side of the chicken while it cooks. set chicken aside until it cools down enough to handle., preheat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat ., add the red pepper and onion to the pan and saute for a couple minutes until tender., dice the cooked chicken into small cubes and add it to the pan. add the corn, black beans, spinach, jalapeno peppers, parsley, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper to the pan. cook for another 4 minutes. stir well so that the spinach separates and is incorporated into the mixture., pan from the heat and add the cheese. stir until the cheese is melted ., wrap the tortillas in a moist cloth and microwave on high temperature for 1 1/2 minutes or until hot., spoon approximately 1-fifth of the mixture into the center of a tortilla. fold in the ends and then roll the tortilla over the mixture. roll the tortilla very tight, then pierce with a toothpick to hold together. repeat with the remaining ingredients until you have five egg rolls. arrange the egg rolls on a plate, cover the plate with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours. overnight is best., while the egg rolls freeze prepare the avocado-ranch dipping sauce by combining all of the ingredients in a small bowl., preheat 4-6 cups of oil to 375 degrees ., deep fry the egg rolls in the hot oil for 12-15 minutes and remove to paper towels or a rack to drain for about 2 minutes., egg roll diagonally lengthwise and arrange on a plate around a small bowl of the dipping sauce. garnish the dipping sauce with the chopped tomato and onion.

white sugar, half&half cream ,or milk,or canned cream(which ever you prefer), liquid to make a thick syrup, place in sauce pan and bring to a boil,watching as not to boil over, boil for a minute or two, burner, add : 1/2 to 1 tsp vanilla extract,pure, may add other flavoring ,but i like the vanilla in this 1.

condensed cream of celery soup, condensed cream of potato soup, new england clam chowder (campbell select is best), minced clams, half-and-half cream, heavy cream, dill and thyme to taste (optional), thicken with 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with water and cook 1 minute if not thick enough for your taste

mayonnaise , i prefer hellman s, milk , homogenized or half and half coffee cream, zesty italian salad dressing, salt, pepper, yukon gold potatoes, cooked for approximately 15-20 minutes and diced or chopped, green beans, cooked fresh and cut in pieces or canned (8 oz.) cut green beans, drained, celery rib, diced, spring onions , sliced on an angle, onion, diced, green olives, sliced (optional), lettuce leaves , i prefer boston or romaine, fresh parsley, chopped, bacon slices, cooked crisp and crumbled, i use turkey bacon but that s just me .

grain and wild rice blend (i use uncle ben s), butter, canned sliced mushrooms, drained (can use more, i just use 1 can for this ), onion, chopped, minced fresh garlic (or to taste), flour, salt and pepper, half-and-half cream, chicken broth, grated parmesan cheese (or to taste), cubed cooked chicken (can use less , i blanch my chicken breasts in boiling water with salt for about 20 minutes), pimiento, drained and diced, chopped fresh parsley (optional and to taste, i use about 1/4 cup), almonds

fresh pasta (to boil 3- minutes), asparagus (to boil- 4 minutes), gorgonzola, onions (sliced ), cloud berry syrup, cream, salt, pepper, strawberries (cut in halfs and decorate on plate)

apple swirl cake, apples, tb sugar, ts cinnamon, sugar, cooking oil, ea eggs, orange juice, ts vanilla, flour, tb baking powder, ts salt, peel, core , and chop apples into small pieces., mix together with 3 tbsp sugar and cinnamon., aside ., in large bowl, combine sugar and cooking oil; beat., add eggs , orange juice, and vanilla., sift together flour , baking powder, and salt; add to creamed mixture., beat until smooth ., pour 1 third batter into greased and floured 12 cup bundt pan alternating with 1 half apple mixture., repeat ., end with layer of batter on top ., bake at 325 degrees f for 60 minutes or until cake tests done., cool in pan 10 to 15 minutes ; turn out on wire rack or serving plate to complete cooling., sprinkle with confectioners sugar.

dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked for 30 minutes in cold water, vegetable-flavoured somen noodles, vegetable oil, shredded napa (chinese ) cabbage, spinach leaves, shredded, carrot, peeled and julienned, daikon (icicle radish), peeled and julienned, very finely shredded fresh ginger, fresh bean sprouts, while scallion, very finely sliced, japanese tonkatsu sauce, make tokatsu sauce : boil 2 tbsp mirin ( japanese sweet rice wine) until reduced by half. stir in 2 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp tamari or light soy sauce, 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp mustard, and sugar to taste. heat briefly, then allow to cool. store in the refrigerator. makes 2/3 cup

egg yolk, water, chilled blue cheese, sheet puff pastry, thawed for 30 minutes (half of a 17.3 oz. package puff pastry), fig jam

bay scallops or 3/4 lb sea scallops, if large cut in half horizontally,put in boiling water for about 4 minutes or until opaque, canned crabmeat , membrance removed, sized prawns, shelled,tail off ,put in boiling water for about 2 minutes or until they have just turned pink, butter, flour, salt & pepper, evaporated skim milk, whole milk, worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, onion powder, cheddar cheese, grated, butter, melted, dry breadcrumbs, dry parsley flakes, cheddar cheese, grated

fresh mango, pureed (2 3/4 cups), water, sugar, lemon juice, almost any fruit can be grilled with delicious results. grilled fruit complements frozen desserts such as sorbet or ice cream. the differences in temperature, texture, and taste are appealing and a great crowd pleaser., make sure grill is clean, on medium heat and lightly oiled., some commonly grilled fruits are fig , pineapple, banana, and nectarine or, figs : use fresh if available - dried are also good. place in saucepan, cover with port and zest from 1 lemon and simmer for 15 minutes. these, be served poached or lightly grilled ., pineapple: peel , core, and slice pineapple. combine 1 cup of orange juice, dark brown sugar in saucepan and simmer on low heat until mixture, starts to thicken. stir to avoid burning. brush on pineapple slices and grill lightly until grill marks appear, about 2 minutes per side., banana (1 bunch): cut s lengthwise and place in baking tray. combine 1 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lime juice, 4 tbsp molasses and pinch of salt. simmer for a few minutes. pour mixture over s, covering fruit and then grill. turn over gently about 2 minutes per side., nectarines or peaches - pit and cut fruit in half. lightly salt fruit if not sweet. lightly brush olive oil and toss fruit in bowl with dark brown sugar covering all surfaces. grill 3 to 4 minutes per side.