554 magical Recipes

olive oil, onion, peeled and coarsely chopped, fresh garlic cloves, peeled and slightly crushed (may substitute jarred), condensed beef broth (may substitute chicken or vegetable), red wine (may substitute white, or extra broth), whole fresh tomatoes (exact quantity varies based on size), tomato paste (may need more depending on thickness desired), herbs, to taste (i recommend basil and oregano, fresh or dried), salt and pepper, to taste, meat (optional), vegetables (optional)

ice water, nonfat dry milk powder, sugar, unsweetened cocoa, vanilla, ice cubes , as much as you can spare (1 1/2 trays), corn oil, nonstick cooking spray, squirt this is for emulsification purposes (5 second)

room temperature water, unbleached all-purpose flour, yeast (1-2 tsp), table salt (1 tbsp)

curry, mustard (powdered , if you have it, wet mustard, you might need more), paprika, mayonnaise, pickle juice, chopped dill pickles (not sweet relish, yeck!), pepper, celery seed, chives

butter, garlic cloves, vegetarian parmesan cheese, french baguette

whey protein powder (8 scoops, vanilla is best), oats, sugar free pudding mix (any flavor ), skim milk

semisweet chocolate , best quality available, chopped, unsalted butter, softened to room temperature, pasteurized pasteurized liquid egg-whites (for whippping), cream of tartar, sugar , plus, sugar, heavy whipping cream, cold, pure vanilla extract, semisweet chocolate, sugar ice cream cones, multicolored sugar nonpareils (read *note), white chocolate or 4 oz dark chocolate, frozen strawberries, lightly sweetened with, sugar (can sub frozen raspberries, too!)

linguine style rice noodles, peanut butter (chunky is good!), thai sweet chili sauce (1 tbsp if you don tsp enjoy a little kick!), soy sauce, brown sugar , level, yellow curry paste (red works too!), coconut milk (shake well before opening), chopped peanuts, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, broccoli floret, asian style pea pods, chicken breasts or 8 oz firm tofu

fine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, unsalted butter, melted, sweetened condensed milk, fresh lemon juice (from about 2 large lemons), grated lemon zest, egg yolks (whites reserved for the meringue), egg whites, at room temperature, cream of tartar, sugar

unsliced loaf french bread (large size loaf..not the small bagette), butter, paprika, poppy seed, garlic powder

lingonberries or 1/2 cup lingonberry jam, sugar, egg whites

prepared mustard (brown is better ), ketchup, cranberries, fresh garlic clove, onion, balsamic vinegar, sea salt (important- salt cuts the acidity of vinegar), brown sugar (adjust to taste, some like it sweeter) or 1 tbsp maple syrup (adjust to taste, some like it sweeter), dried basil or 3 fresh basil leaves

strawberries (fresh or frozen , with tops intact for nutrients, if desired), banana, ice, orange juice

all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, soy flour, wheat germ, bran flakes cereal or old-fashioned oats (or a combination), ground flax seeds, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, salt, egg, light brown sugar, plus more for topping (optional), extra-virgin olive oil, vanilla extract, whole milk, grated or finely chopped vegetables (carrots, zucchini and/or spinach), grated or finely chopped fresh or dried fruit (apples, pears, pineapple and/or raisins)

honey, olive oil, egg yolk, vinegar, divided, cold water , as required, black tea

ground beef, fajita seasoning, fresh chopped parsley leaves, green onions, minced, extra-virgin olive oil, for frying, button mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed, chicken stock, hamburger buns, brie cheese, rind removed, pepper slaw , recipe follows, sweet potato stix , recipe follows

sugar, scant 2 cups corn syrup, water, food color, liquid or paste, blue and white, white vinegar, magic flowers, see recipe for magic flowers (show jq1a03), cake, see recipe for classic genoise (show jq1a03), buttercream, see recipe for basic buttercream (show jq1a03), simple syrup, see recipe for simple syrup (show jq1a03), rolling fondant, see recipe for rolling fondant (show jq1a03), royal icing, see recipe for royal icing (show jq1a03), assemble the centerpiece : you need to first make the glue to stick everything together. place the extra sugar pieces (those are remnants of the sugar that you poured freeform on to the silpat) in the microwave and heat until it begins to bubble. watch carefully to be sure it does not burn., next you need to make the sugar supports to hold the moon vertically and to support the 8-inch sugar circle that will be resting on and in the moon, creating the level stand for the cake. you will need 4 support pieces in serving to build the centerpiece. to make the supports, heat a metal triangle or metal scraper on the burner of the stove. place the heated edge on the 4-inch sugar circle allowing the heat of the metal to cut the 4-inch sugar circle into quarters. use the heated metal scraper to also cut 2 to 2 1/2 inches off 1 of the 2 pointed tips of the moon. you will need to do this on an angle of about 90 degrees, in serving to create a somewhat flat edge. this flat edge will provide a level landing spot for the 8-inch sugar circle that will be the cake stand attachment of the moon., pour some of the melted sugar into the center of the 12-inch circle and glue the moon vertically into place. the end of the moon that you cut off is now the bottom of the moon. hold the moon straight until the sugar sets. glue the first 2 support pieces (these are the pieces that you cut by quartering the smallest sugar circle) at the wide, face of the moon, gluing 1 on either side. these 2 supports should be touching both the face of the moon and the base the moon rests on vertically. these supports will steady the moon in its vertical position on the round sugar base. glue your third support piece on the narrow backside of the moon. this will create a bridge of support in the back, from the moon to the base. in other words it will prevent the moon from rolling backwards. once all 3 supports have hardened you can glue the 8-inch sugar circle to the cut edge of the moon, creating a level cake stand inside the moon. the circle will be sitting on both the cut level area and the inner curve of the moon. additionally, you might find that you need the forth support piece to steady the 8-inch level stand. glue it into place wherever you think more support is required.