739 philly takes Recipes

baby mozzarella, pc cherry tomato, basil pesto, black olive tapenade, rocket leaves, red onion, salt and pepper (to taste), balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, focaccia bread- toasted, gazpacho jelly (recipe ), vine tomato, pc garlic clove, red onion, red peppers, green peppers, cucumber, olive oil, sherry vinegar, gelatin (take 8 sheets to the litre), pc peeled almonds soaked in milk

peanut oil, diced carrots, give or take) soy sauce, diced snow peas, bean sprouts, extra firm tofu, diced, cooked rice, garlic salt, garlic powder, ginger, powdered, egg roll wraps

butter softened, sugar, flour, grs. semi-sweet chocolate or milk chocolate melted, milk, egg whites, egg yolk, do 1 batch of plain vanilla and then divide it into 2., plain vanilla, cream cheese ), vanilla, butter, powder sugar, chocolate, take the 1/2 vanilla frosting and add, cocoa, milk

mashed potatoes (baked or cooked ), vanilla, cinnamon, sugar, combine potatoe , vanilla 1 cup at a time of the 10x sugar to form a soft non sticky dough., take note on this : mashed will use more sugar than the baked. baked will be drier., working with 1 tsp of mixture for each candy shape into small irregular spheres (like new potatoes). set on wax paper to dry slightly before coating. if you coat before drying out your cinnamon will be wet and blotchy. after they dry a little. toss candies a few at a time in a plastic bag with cinnamon. shake off excess. store in cool dry place., you can add to the mix chopped coconut to the mix.

rules for making sugar syrup, fudge is based on a sugar syrup , which is a solution of sugar in liquid. when making a sugar syrup, whether it is as simple as sugar and water or contains other ingredients, the rules remain the same., always stir sugar and liquid over low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved., if the mixture comes to the boil before all the sugar is dissolved, a crust of sugar crystals, which is hard to get rid of, will form around the edge of the pan., once the sugar has completely dissolved , allow the mixture to come to the boil, and do not stir the mixture, unless specifically instructed to in the recipe. stirring the boiling mixture will cause it to become cloudy and crystallised, which may or may not be desirable, depending on the recipe., using a sugar thermometer, boil the mixture for the full time, as specified in the recipe. because stoves vary so much, as do interpretations of high, medium or low heat, we have given a sugar thermometer reading as an exact gauge. the sugar thermometer should be fixed to the pan before the mixture comes to the boil, as handling the boiling liquid can be very hazardous., when the mercury reaches the temperature called for in the recipe , the fudge is ready. watch the mixture carefully towards the end of the cooking time, as it will burn quickly if left cooking too long., length of time the mixture cooks , and therefore the temperature it reaches in that given time, determines how the mixture will set. sugar thermometers are the simplest, most accurate way of determining when a syrup has reached the desired stage. when the thermometer reaches 115dc (240df), the mixture is at soft-ball stage., worry too much if you don tsp have a sugar thermometer , as fudge is fairly forgiving mixture, unlike hard sweets, for which a sugar thermometer is crucial., way to check for soft-ball stage is to drop a small amount of mixture into very cold water. when rolled between your thumb and index finger, it should form a soft ball., brushing down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush dissolves any crystals which have formed on the sides of the pan. it is a good idea to do this if the recipe says to, but don tsp allow to much water to drip into the pan, as this will slow down the cooking process and interfere with the given time., other equipment, heavy-based pans are best for making fudge. because it is a high sugar content, the mixture can catch and burn if the pan has a thin base, such as those on aluminum pans., use a long-handled wooden spoon if the mixture is to be stirred while still hot, as wood will not conduct heat., as soon as the mixture is ready, remove the pan from the heat , place it on a wooden board or heatproof trivet and allow to cool as directed. the pan will be very hot so, if it has a metal handle, use a thick cloth around the handle when moving it., beating the mixture, mixture may be beaten while still hot , or may be asked to wait until has cooled. beating thickens the mixture and causes it to lose its gloss. the recipe will indicate whether to use a wooden spoon or electric beaters - it is not a good idea to use electric beaters in a very hot mixture. there is usually a fine line between the mixture reaching the desired consistency and being too firm and dry to spread into the tin, so watch it carefully as you work., warning, take great care with every step of the procedure, as hot sugar syrup is very dangerous, and heat will transfer to any heat-conducting equipment it comes in contact with. keep children well away from the hot mixture., always use a long-handled wooden spoon for stirring., if you do get burnt , hold the afflicted area under cold water to wash off the syrup and then keep the burn immersed in cold water for about 10 minutes.

ripe tomatoes , diameter about 8-10 cm, salt, live oil, chopped onion, teaspon finely chopped garlic, approx.) fresh bread crumbs, take white bread and either rub it between hands to make crums or use vegetable grater), anchovis filets, drained, soaked in water about 10 minutes, then drained and chopped, white tuna packed in olive oil, chopped parsley (the italian type ), capers, black olives, chopped, freshly grated parmesan, some more chopped parsley for decoration

take 1 cup of dark marsh rice ., add 3 cups of water ., bouillon cubes,cover and bring to boil,lower heat and cook for about 30 to 40 minutes or until the comsomme is absorbed,if some remains pour off surplus,for last of the cooking time watch rice so as not to burn., take 4 slices of bacon,cut up and cook until almost done,add 1 tbsp butter and 1 onion,chopped or sliced,cook until almost done,add 3 bay leaves,1 tsp oregano,1-1/2 cups of chopped celery,1can of mushroom stems and pieces and the cooked rice,salt and pepper,mix well., stuff the game duck and bake.

you want to take 3 eggs, break into a jug, now you want the same amount of flour as the eggs, same amount of milk, salt, cold water

general rule about covering or uncovering vegetables while cooking, a ) veget bles th t grow underground should be cooked covered., b ) vegeta les that grow a ove ground should e cooked uncovered., peas become more than ordinary with the addition of crushed mint leaves, silvers of orange rind, nutmeg, or sauteed mushrooms during cooking, peel tomatoes easily , place them in boiling water for a few seconds. add a little sugar when cooking tomatoes to bring out their flavor and to cut acidity., prevent eyes from watering when peeling onions , hold onion under running water or try holding two matches, strking end out, in your teeth while peeling, sounds silly, but works, when sauteeing fresh mushrooms , sprinkle with a little lemon juice to prevent discoloration., just some fun facts

good neighbor recipe, tongue (that does not slander), mind (full of tolerance), ears (closed to gossip), eyes (overlooking other folk s faults), heart (generous and kind), hands (extended to help others), wit , smiles, sunny disposition and cheerfulness, blend together and form into 1 being., remember not only our enjoyment of good food , but also our sense of humor, for 1 without the other would be a dull existence., food for thought, old proverb about an eye for an eye could leave everyone blind., what a grand world this would be if we could forget our troubles as easily as we forget our blessings ., it is much easier to swallow angry words than to have to eat them., swallow your pride occasionally ; it s non-fattening., be thankful for the people that brighten your day with laughter., a wise wife has pork chops ready when her husband comes home from a fishing trip ., advice is like castor oil ; easy to give, but very difficult to take., count your blessings and share with those who have so much less., all living creatures , human beings are the only ones who pray - or need to., why is there never enough time to do things right, but always enough time to do them over, what soap is for the body, tears are for the soul., if the tv and the refrigerator weren tsp so far apart, some of us wouldn tsp get any exercise at all., some people are like blisters. they don tsp show up until the work is done ., arabian stuffed camel, first , procure a camel: with 1 hump or two, depending upon the size of your party., prepare twelve dozen eggs: boiled, shelled and dressed ., clean about twelve good sized smelts , leaving the heads on., dress eight or nine three lb chickens. bake the chickens., choose a large sheep and dress it out, removing the wool and hooves but leaving the head on., next , take your camel and do him in. clean and dress intact., then , stuff the eggs into the fish. stuff the fish into the chickens. stuff the chickens into the sheep. stuff the sheep into the camel., roast over an open-pit fire for about 2 days, turning carefully on an oak spit and basting with your favorite sauce., this is truly a regal dish to serve for any special occasion and an ambitious undertaking for any family. variations, seasonings and methods of serving differ with taste., serves 200 people and innumerable dogs and children

fresh cranberries, granulated sugar, water, super fine sugar (if you can tsp find it then take regular granulated sugar in the blender for a few minutes and it will be perfect)

extra virgin olive oil, oyster mushrooms , fibrous stems removed, mushrooms torn in half if very large, button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, shallot, finely diced, butter, extra virgin olive oil, mushroom , vegetable, or chicken broth, water, arborio rice, grated parmigiano-reggiano, plus more for serving, parsley, very finely chopped, procedure, combine the broth and the water in a medium saucepan and heat to simmer over medium heat., in a large, heavy saute pan, heat 3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil over high heat until very hot, but not quite smoking., add about 1/3 of the mushrooms , taking care not to crowd the pan. saute the mushrooms over high heat until golden brown in spots, adding a small pinch of salt halfway through cooking., sauteed mushrooms with a slotted spoon and set aside, and repeat with the remaining mushrooms, adding the additional 2 tbsp of olive oil per batch. set mushrooms aside. taste and correct for salt., in a large saucier or pot set over medium heat, add the butter, the 1 tbsp olive oil, and the finely chopped shallots. cook and stir until the shallots are softened, 3-4 minutes (do not brown)., add the rice. stir until all of the rice grains are coated in the fat and have become translucent around the edges, about a minute., crank the heat to high and immediately add 1/2 cup of the simmering broth. stir the rice, making sure you get into the corners of your pot with your spoon, so the rice doesn tsp stick. continue stirring until most of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice. add another 1/2 cup of broth and keep stirring., continue adding the broth , 1/2 cup at a time, adding more only when the last 1/2 cup has been absorbed, until rice is al dente. (depending on the rice, you may use all of the liquid, or you may have some liquid left over. or you may need to add additional rice. keep an eye on the rice, tasting a grain at a time if you need to, to determine when the rice is done.), stir in about three-quarters of the reserved sauteed mushrooms. add the 1/3 cup parmigiano , and the remaining 1 tbsp butter. taste and correct for salt., serve: spoon risotto into a bowl. top with some of the remaining sauteed mushrooms, a sprinkle of chopped parsley, and a few grindings of black pepper. serve with additional grated cheese on the side.

cream cheese, softened, milk, divided, sugar, tub cool whip (8 oz.), thawed, graham cracker pie crust, pumpkin, srvg size) vanilla instant pudding, cinnamon, ginger

flour, powdered sugar, cornstarch, salt, vanilla bean , split lengthwise, cold butter, cubed, vanilla sugar(how to under directions)(if desired, just use regular sugar as it takes about 1 week to make vanilla sugar), sugar, vanilla bean , split lengthwise

cookies (polish bows) - chruscik, egg yolks, tb sour cream, tb rum, ts vanilla, confectioners sugar, flour (sifted), ts baking powder, ts salt, tb sugar, oil for deep frying, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until well combined. add sour cream, rum and vanilla and mix until smooth. sift the flour, baking powder and salt and add it to egg yolk mixture, a little at a time. on a heavily floured surface knead the dough vigorously, punching and squeezing as much flour into it as it will take until the dough is no longer sticky (1/2 hour). separate dough into several portions and roll very thin. turn the dough and loosen often when rolling. the dough should look like parchment paper that you can see through. cut dough into strips approx. 1 1/2 inches wide, 4 inches long. make slit closer to 1 end and bring the longer end through the slit. heat oil to 375 degrees and fry quickly (only a few seconds) until golden not brown. turn only once. drain on paper towels. dust with confectioners sugar. makes 8 dozen.

chocolate espresso cake, when it comes out of the oven the cake should still be moist - sticky even - in the middle. as it cools the cake will sink slightly and the crust will crisp., on cooling , the outside of the cake becomes sponge-like, whilst the center remains dense and fudgy., fine dark chocolate, chopped, a small espresso (about 3 tbsp very strong coffee), butter, diced, eggs, separated, golden caster sugar, cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, line the base of a 8-9 inch shallow springform cake pan with silicone baking parchment paper, buttering the pan lightly to hold it in place., melt the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. as soon as it starts to soften, add the coffee and leave it for two or three minutes. stir very gently, then when the chocolate has melted add the butter. stir until it has melted., meanwhile , beat the egg whites with an electric mixer till stiff, then fold in the sugar. mix the baking powder with the cocoa powder and flour. remove the chocolate from the heat, quickly stir in the egg yolks, then slowly, firmly, and gently fold the melted chocolate into the egg whites. lastly sift in the flour and cocoa mixture., stir the mixture tenderly with a large metal spoon, taking care not to knock out any air. it should feel light and wobbly. do not overmix - just enough to fold in the flour. scoop into the lined pan and bake in an oven preheated to 350of for thirty-five minutes. leave to cool in its pan, then turn out.

peaches, sugar or more to taste, cinnamon, butter, take out 1 cup of juice for the topping, bisquick, egg, cinnamon, juice from peach filling, topping if you don tsp have bisquick, flour, milk (or juice from peaches), baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, egg

double pie crust for 9 pie, peeled,sliced zucchini (if a large squash,take out the seeds)., sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon (level)--may use apple pie spice if you like, salt