192 let help Recipes

simple syrup (mix equal parts hot water and sugar, let cool), brandy, rum (white or dark ), red wine, orange juice, ice, sliced fruit (optional)

sugar cookie dough (your favorite recipe or store bought, usually 18oz, which is fine), cream cheese fruit dip, mixed fruit , of your choice cut make sure they are strained and let to sit and dry for at least 15 minutes

this is another of those appetizers that is quick to put together, yet makes an impressive presentation and tastes delicious. in place of the fig jam, you could use a jam or chutney of your choice, either sweet or savory, i like to serve this creamy, warm cheese intact on a platter with slices of crusty bread. i then let guests slice off pieces themselves to spread on their bread., puff pastry, brie cheese, egg, slightly beaten, fig jam

day boat scallops, freshly squeezed lime juice, good-quality extra-virgin olive oil, vanilla salt, freshly grated ginger, mint leaves , sliced into chiffonade, make vanilla salt , all you do is scrape out the insides of a vanilla bean and put it into a 1/4 cup of salt. let it sit for 2 days and it ll be ready to use. easy

herbed cheese and cracker bits, cheese bit crackers, vegetable oil, ranch salad dressing mix, heaping tbsp dried dill, garlic powder, celery salt, place crackers in a large sealable freezer container. in a bowl mix the oil , salad dressing mix, dill, garlic powder and celery salt. pour this mixture over the crackers then cover the container and invert it to coat the crackers with seasoning. refrigerate for at least 24 hours turning the container every so often to keep the crackers coated. let the mixture come to room temperature before serving. store in the covered container in refrigerator.

tomato, ground beef, serrano peppers, white onion, sharp cheddar cheese, head lettuce

olive oil, onion, finely chopped, seitan , rinse well and let soak in hot water for 2 mintues. cut into even-sized chunks (i use westsoy, 2.5 serving package), coriander powder, cumin seeds , roasted and powdered, fennel seed, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, turmeric, ground

milk , luke warm, fresh yeast cake, flour, sugar, salt, butter, sour cream, egg yolks, salt, ground walnuts (i just chop finely), sugar, melted butter, vanilla, warm milk, egg, slightly beaten

basmati rice, ghee, yogurt, rose water, orange food coloring, saffron, sugar, pistachios, raisins, almonds, cardamom powder, cinnamon, onion, potato, prawns (size 16/20), water, turmeric powder, green chilies, garlic, ginger, onions, cumin seed, tomato, chopped coriander leaves, red chili powder, sugar, hard-boiled eggs, salt

granulated sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, plus more for topping , optional, vanilla extract, salt, peeled and chopped apples (preferably fuji), egg roll wrappers, sprays no-calorie butter spray, fat-free whipped topping, for topping , optional

sweet dark chocolate, water, sugar plus 2 oz, unsalted butter, softened, eggs, raw unsalted macadamia nuts, milk, vanilla bean, egg yolks, sugar, heavy cream, egg whites, light corn syrup, sugar, water, amaretto, sugar, mascarpone, raspberries fresh or thawed, blackberries fresh or thawed, sugar, fresh lemon juice, chambord, cut the chocolate into small pieces. bring the water and 4 oz of sugar to a boil. remove from heat and add the chocolate. slowly mix in pieces of the butter until fully incorporated. set aside. in a mixer, whip the eggs and 2 oz of sugar on high speed until light and airy but not to full volume. when the chocolate is warm fold it gently into the egg mixture. pour batter over a half sheet pan that is lined with a silpat or with parchment paper. bake until the cake is firm and slightly spongy in the center. remove from oven and let cool at room temperature then transfer to the refrigerator. cut around the edges of the cake. carefully turn it out onto an inverted half sheet pan and peel back the silpat. with a small ring mold (roughly 2 inches in diameter) cut disks out of the cake. return disks to the refrigerator.

gratin, mashed, madras curry powder, chopped flat leaf parsley, chopped up steak, shredded gruyere cheese, individually sized round baking crocks, mustard salad , recipe follows, pommery mustard, rice wine vinegar, sugar, mustard oil , recipe follows, salt and black pepper to taste, mesclun mix, mustard oil, dry mustard powder, turmeric, salt, water , to make a paste, canola oil, in a bowl, whisk mustard, turmeric and salt with water to form a paste. whisk in oil and let stand overnight. mixture will separate, don tsp remix before using, you want to use the clear flavored oil off the top.

all-purpose flour, sugar, kosher salt, cold unsalted butter, diced, cold vegetable shortening (recommended: crisco ), ice water, extra-large egg whites, at room temperature, cream of tartar, lemon filling , recipe follows

prime quality beef, cut into paper thin slices, about 8 by 3-inches, shiitake mushrooms , wiped, trimmed and crisscrossed on cap with a knife, green onions, sliced diagonally into 2-inch lengths, spinach, washed and stems trimmed, tofu , about 10oz, cut into cubes, canned bamboo shoots, whole, washed , cut into 1/4-inch slices, basic dashi , recipe follows, or light beef stock, cold water, giant kelp, ( kombu ), dried bonito flakes, basic dashi, dark soy sauce, mirin, white vinegar to taste, combine the dashi , soy sauce, and mirin in a saucepan and bring to a boil. let boil for a few minutes to reduce by 1/3, then remove from heat and cool. stir in vinegar to taste. pour sauce into individual cups.

romaine , banana or napa cabbage leaves for steaming, dozen shucked oysters, ginger , fine julienne, scallions, finely sliced, lime, juiced, fresh coarse cracked black pepper, curry oil (1/4 cup curry powder, water to make a paste and 1/2 cup canola oil, whisk together and let stand for 2 hours. use only the top yellow oil.), rock salt , for plating

ears corn, cold unsalted butter, baby bam , recipe follows, make sure the oven rack is in the center position and preheat the oven to 350 degrees f., husks and silk from each ear of corn. rinse the corn under cold running water and pat dry. cut the butter into 4 equal pieces and place 1 a third of the way up from the bottom on each piece of foil. set 1 ear of corn on top of each butter pat and sprinkle with some of the baby bam. roll up the foil over the corn, starting at the bottom. keep rolling until only 4 inches of foil are left at the top, then fold the left and right sides in toward the center. finish rolling the foil over the corn., place the corn on a baking sheet. bake until tender , about 1 hour., using oven mitts or pot holders, remove the baking sheet from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before taking the corn out of the hot foil.

wiccan rede, full version ), bide within the law you must , in perfect love and perfect trust., live you must and let to live, fairly take and fairly give., bind the spell well every time , let the spell be said in rhyme., light of eye and soft of touch, speak you little, listen much., honor the old ones in deed and name, let love and light be our guides again., deosil go by the waxing moon , chanting out the joyful tune., widdershins go when the moon doth wane ,and the werewolf howls by the dread wolfsbane., when the lady s moon is new , kiss the hand to her times two., when the moon rides at her peak then your heart s desire seek ., heed the north winds mighty gale , lock the door and trim the sail., when the wind blows from the east , expect the new and set the feast., when the wind comes from the south , love will kiss you on the mouth., when the wind whispers from the west , all hearts will find peace and rest., nine woods in the cauldron go , burn them fast and burn them slow., birch in the fire goes to represent what the lady knows., oak in the forest towers with might, in the fire it brings the god s, insight ., rowan is a tree of power causing life and magick to flower., willows at the waterside stand ready to help us to the summerland., hawthorn is burned to purify and to draw faerie to your eye., hazel-the tree of wisdom and learning adds its strength to the bright fire burning., white are the flowers of apple tree that brings us fruits of fertility ., grapes grow upon the vine giving us both joy and wine., fir does mark the evergreen to represent immortality seen., elder is the lady s tree burn it not or cursed you ll be., four times the major sabbats mark in the light and in the dark ., as the old year starts to wane the new begins, it s now samhain., when the time for imbolc shows watch for flowers through the snows., when the wheel begins to turn soon the beltane fires will burn., as the wheel turns to lamas night power is brought to magick rite., four times the minor sabbats fall use the sun to mark them all., when the wheel has turned to yule light the log the horned 1 rules., in the spring , when night equals day time for ostara to come our way., when the sun has reached it s height time for oak and holly to fight., harvesting comes to 1 and all when the autumn equinox does fall., heed the flower , bush, and tree by the lady blessed you ll be., where the rippling waters go cast a stone , the truth you ll know., when you have and hold a need, harken not to others greed., a fool no season spend or be counted as his friend., merry meet and merry part bright the cheeks and warm the heart., mind the three-fold laws you should three times bad and three times good., when misfortune is enow wear the star upon your brow ., be true in love this you must do unless your love is false to you ., these eight words the rede fulfill, an ye harm none , do what ye will

andouille stuffed jalapenos, olive oil, andouille or other smoked sausage, finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh italian parsley, finely chopped, cream cheese, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, fresh jalapenos, vegetable oil for deep frying, flour, baking powder, essence to taste, egg yolks, beer , as needed, heat olive oil in small saute pan over medium heat and brown andouille. add onion and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. remove from heat and let cool. in medium-size mixing bowl, combine garlic, parsley and cream cheese and mix well. stir in andouille mixture, mix thoroughly and season with salt and pepper., sharp knife , split jalapenos in half lengthwise, leaving the stem intact. remove seeds. stuff 1 heaping tsp. filling in center of each jalapeno, then press together to seal. in large, heavy, deep pot or an electric fryer, heat 4 inches of vegetable oil to 360* f. combine 1 cup. flour and baking powder in shallow bowl and season with essence. place beer and eggs in mixing bowl and whisk in enough of the remaining flour to form batter. the batter should be thick, like a pancake batter. if the batter is too thick, add remaining 1/4 cup. beer to thin it. dredge stuffed peppers in seasoned flour, tapping off any excess. dip jalapenos in batter, coating completely. let the excess drip off. gently lay jalapenos in hot oil, several at a time, and fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. drain on paper towels. season with essence and serve.