17 homemade grand Recipes

bananes ., greek drained yoghurt ., ts ground cinnamon ., ts honey, ( thyme if you can find it )., currants ., grand marnier or cointreau, (make for the kids with 1 tbs)., cooking chocolate shredded ., hazelnuts crumbled ., caramel , or chocolate sauce, or any taste you like, ( here we buy ready in jars).

orange zest, granulated sugar, cognac or 2 cups brandy, glycerine , for texture (optional)

semisweet chocolate, chopped (scant 1 cup), unsalted butter, room temperature, brewed espresso (or 1 tbsp instant espresso powder dissolved in 1/2 cup boiling water), ricotta cheese, sugar, orange zest, chocolate (sweet , semi-sweet, bittersweet or milk chocolate, in 1 chunk), chocolate lb cake (store-bought or homemade ), orange liqueur (like grand marnier, cointreau, etc.)

eggs, fresh orange juice, milk, grand marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur, brown sugar, freshly grated nutmeg, homemade-type whole-wheat bread, unsalted butter for frying, sugar for dusting, warm maple syrup

room temp. cream cheese (3 oz pack ), grated cheese (mild cheddar or sharp cheddar), grated onion, minced fresh chives, cayenne pepper (or to taste if you like more spicy ), mayonnaise (must be real), homemade bread

dried ancho, new mexico , or california chiles (see quick tip below), tequila, fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves, peeled, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, divided, pork shoulder (butt), fat trimmed, grain white rice, canned tomato sauce, pinto or red beans, in.) or 6 regular-size (10 in.) flour tortillas, store-bought or homemade guacamole, crema (mexican cultured cream; see quick tip below) or sour cream, crumbled cotija cheese (also called queso anejo; see quick tip below) or shredded jack cheese, chopped cilantro, classic salsa fresca or store-bought red salsa, divided

cream cheese, softened, egg yolk, raw, green onion, chopped, monterey jack cheese, shredded, anaheim chilies or 4 poblano chiles, 5 to 6 inches long, wine vinegar, olive oil, whole cumin seeds, garlic, lightly crushed, sugar, salt, salsa , commercial or homemade, monterey jack cheese, shredded, ground beef, french rolls, split and toasted

cake flour, chinese five spice powder (chinese five-spice powder or find at grocery store), kosher salt, egg whites, at room temperature (save yolks for creme anglaise), cream of tartar, almond extract, sugar, half-and-half, sugar, orange , rind of, grated, egg yolks, grand marnier (or other orange-flavor liqueur) or 1 tbsp cointreau liqueur (or other orange-flavor liqueur)

chopped fresh spinach or 1 cup frozen spinach, drained, chopped artichoke heart, drained, salt, basil, white pepper, beaten egg whites, provolone cheese, chopped, dry parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, refrigerated biscuits , grand size 8 -10 biscuits or 16 biscuits, your choice homemade, pam cooking spray

cake flour , sifted, double-acting baking powder, salt, sugar, grated zest of 3 lemons or 2 oranges, eggs, at room temperature, creme fraiche, homemade or storebought, or heavy cream, at room temperature, dark rum (for the lemon cake) or grand marnier (for the orange cake), unsalted butter, melted and cooled

biscuits (homemade or refrigerated) - i use grands biscuits, sugar, ground cinnamon, marshmallows, melted margarine

pekin (long island) duck breasts or 1 mallard breast (1 1/2 to 2 lb each), salt and pepper, juicing orange or 6 kumquats, water, concentrated duck broth , 2 tbsp homemade duck glaze or 1 tbsp commercial glaze, sugar, orange flavored liqueur (recommended : grand marnier), balsamic , sherry, or red wine vinegar, or more to taste, cold unsalted butter, orange wedges

poblano peppers, cheddar cheese, grated, cooked grits (according to package directions), flour, egg wash, fresh breadcrumb (for breading cakes), red bell peppers, diced very finely, peanut oil , plus oil for frying cakes, grand marnier, karo light corn syrup, anchovy fillets (or to taste), capers, harissa or 1/4 tsp chinese red pepper sauce, garlic, chopped, lemon, juiced, homemade mayonnaise (commercial can be substituted, but use reduced sugar type to avoid too much sweetness), u- 12 shrimp (jumbo , the bigger the better), scallion tops, sliced

strawberries, hulled and halved, nip orange liqueur (recommended : grand marnier), dark chocolate pieces - reserve a few shavings, cream, salt, cream, homemade or store bought, orange zest

poblano peppers, cheddar cheese, grated, grits, cooked to package directions, flour, eggwash, fresh bread crumbs for breading cakes, red bell peppers, diced very finely, peanut oil , plus oil for frying cakes, grand marnier, karo , light corn syrup, anchovy fillets, to taste, capers, harissa or chinese red pepper sauce, chopped garlic, lemon, juiced, homemade mayonnaise (commercial can be substituted, but use reduced sugar type to avoid too much sweetness), u-12 shrimp (jumbo , the bigger the better), sliced scallion tops