3325 merry note Recipes

extra-firm tofu , drained (this is the tofu in a box, use the whole box), soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, cornstarch , plus an additional 2 1/2 tsp, boneless, center-cut , pork loin chop (1/2 inch thick, 1lb ), trimmed of fat and cut into 2 inch by 1/8-inch matchsticks, cold water , plus 1 additional tsp, egg, low-sodium chicken broth, bamboo shoots (from 1 5-oz can), sliced lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick strips, fresh shiitake mushrooms , stems removed, caps sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 1 cup) or sliced baby portabellas., black chinese vinegar or 1 tbsp red wine vinegar plus 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (see note below), chili oil (see note below , i used 1 tsp and it was warm and you know it was there), ground white pepper, scallions , sliced thin

chicken thighs, about 2 1/2 lb (note : i often remove the skins), kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, vegetable oil , preferably peanut oil (note: regardless of the oil you use, i sub half sesame oil here for extra flavor - it s great), soy sauce, honey, garlic cloves, minced (note : i often use up to 4 cloves here because i love garlic), fresh ginger, peeled and minced, toasted coriander (spread them over the bottom of a small skillet over medium-high heat and toss or stir them until dark brown and fragrant, 3-5 minutes. transfer to plate to cool, then grind in a small grinder or mortar and pestle. if you use pre-ground coriander, heat it a bit in a pan first and cool....it makes the taste better.), curry powder, cayenne pepper, my adaptations to the marinade and optional, chopped scallions, cilantro, hoisin sauce, unsalted butter (if you re browning the chicken on the stovetop before going into the oven), peanut butter (creamy or chunky, your preference), hoisin sauce, fresh lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh ginger, peeled and minced, crushed red pepper flakes

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.

makes 6 cups, enough for 3 batches of pancake, whole-wheat flour, buttermilk powder (see ingredient notes), dried egg whites, such as just whites (see ingredient notes), sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, flaxseed meal (see ingredient notes), nonfat dry milk, wheat bran or oat bran

puff pastry dough -3 pieces-1 1/2 package., cheese filling, eggs, sugar, vanilla, sugared lemon peel* (see note or just use the same amount of grated peel), ricotta cheese (it s ok if it s 454gm too), cream of wheat (wheatlets), apple filling, good sized apples, peeled, cored and sliced ., graham cracker crumbs (ready made or make your own ), cinnamon, sugar (depending on tartness of apples)-i ve used white or brown-both are good, sugared lemon peel* (see note ), lemon juice

mojito pops, adapted from krystina castella s new book : pops! icy treats for everyone published by quirk books., makes 24 two-oz ice cube-tray pops , six 8-oz pops, or eight 6-oz pops (note: or be like me and make six popsicles and three nice sized mojitos to share while you re waiting for the pops to freeze)., fresh lime juice (note : i used 8 limes), club soda, fresh mint leaves, lemon, peeled and cut into wedges, limes, peeled and cut into wedges, sugar, light rum

achiote oil , recipe follows, chicken, cut into 10 pieces, fine sea or kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, sofrito , recipe follows, alcaparrado or coarsely chopped pimiento-stuffed olives, ground cumin, grain rice, homemade or store-bought reduced-sodium chicken broth, bottled roasted red peppers , cut into 1/4-inch strips (about 1 1/2 cups), olive oil, achiote (annatto) seeds, see cook s note, spanish onions (about 12 oz), cut into large chunks, italian frying peppers or cubanelle peppers, cored, seeded and cut into large chunks, garlic, peeled, cilantro, washed, ajices dulces (see cook s note*), optional, leaves culantro (see cook s note*), optional, ripe plum tomatoes (about 1 lb), cored and cut into chunks, red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into large chunks

olive oil, grated onion, garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, spanish style tomato sauce, vegetable stock or water, removed from casing and crumbled) mexican chorizo, hass avocados, lime, juiced, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil cooking spray, dozen eggs, shredded oaxaca cheese (see cook s notes) or mozzarella cheese, crema mexicana (see cook s notes) or sour cream, minced fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish, special equipment : 6 (5 1/2 by 1-inch or similar size) flameproof casseroles

active dry yeast, sugar, all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling , see cook s note, fine sea salt, baking powder, plain yogurt, extra-virgin olive oil, kalonji (nigella seeds), optional, see cook s note, fennel seeds , optional, see cook s note, melted butter for slathering on the finished naans, coarse sea salt for sprinkling

fresh cold water, see note 2, whole beans , or 6 tbsp ground beans, see note 1, note 1: this is more than most instructions specify. fresh-roasted dark , oily beans, i.e., french, italian, or espresso, are preferable, note 2: spring or filtered water is best. that said, i use tap water.

cream cheese, softened, sharp cheddar cheese, grated (note : i do not recommend using the pre-shredded cheese for this as it has a starch coating that keeps it from sticking.), deviled ham (note : i have yet to find 1 smaller than 4.5 oz, i just use two of those.), yellow mustard, worcestershire sauce, grated onion, salt, tabasco sauce, chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts,etc.), optional

whole chicken , weighing about 4lb., salt and pepper, butter, olive oil, just under 4 -1/2 lbs) potatoes, peeled and sliced 5mm (about 1/5 inch) thick (*see note below), garlic, separated into cloves (*see note below ), a good heap of mixed fresh herbs, chopped , such as thyme, rosemary, savory, sage, parsley etc., slightly more than 1/4 pint) chicken stock, more tbsp olive oil (*see note below ), more butter

fiber 1 cereal (note : oatmeal is also good or all bran cereal), egg whites or 1 egg, slightly beaten (i have also used egg substitute), vegetable oil, low-fat yogurt (any flavor) note : i use either blueberry or raspberry flavored yogurt if i don tsp add the fruit., all purpose flour (i use whole wheat flour which gives it a nutty taste), brown sugar, baking soda, salt, fresh blueberries or raspberries, if desired.

soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce (see note ), toasted sesame oil, five-spice powder, boneless country-style pork ribs , trimmed of surface fat and excess gristle and sliced crosswise into 1/8-inch pieces (see note), liquid smoke (optional), low-sodium chicken broth, cornstarch, garlic cloves , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 tsp), grated fresh ginger, vegetable oil, chinese rice cooking wine (shao-xing) or dry sherry (see note), shiitake mushrooms , stems trimmed, caps cut in halves or thirds (about 3 cups), scallions , whites thinly sliced and greens cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups), head napa or chinese cabbage , halved, cored, and sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch strips (about 4 cups), chinese egg noodles (fresh ) or 8 oz dried linguine (see note), asian chile garlic sauce

graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, pie filling, instant french vanilla pudding mix, instant chocolate fudge pudding mix, whole milk or half-and-half, vanilla ice cream, softened (note : if you prefer a darker chocolate pie, use chocolate ice cream), cool whip, thawed, thick chocolate bar (such as hershey s 5 oz bar), shaved, for garnish (note: chocolate is easier to shave if it has been frozen for about 30 minutes before you begin)

gala or fuji apples (or any apple you prefer to bake with), juice of 1/2 lemon, cinnamon mixture, cinnamon, grated lemon zest, grand marnier or amaretto liqueur, topping ingredients, white sugar, brown sugar, flour, butter, room temperature, suggestions, cream (see note below directions ) or vanilla ice cream or vanilla ice cream sauce (also in note below)

fruit, ripe but firm peaches (4 to 5 medium), peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges (see note ), sugar, peach schnapps (see note ), biscuits, unbleached all-purpose flour (10 oz), baking powder, sugar, table salt, buttermilk , cold (see note ), egg, unsalted butter , melted and cooled slightly, cream, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract

first operation, butter (see note ) (1 stick), md yellow onions, carrots, dill weed, oregeno leaf crumbles, sweet basil, middle operation, dill weed, ga real cream (see note ), salt (see note ), water, final operation, water cold, flour