26 set cook Recipes

pork shoulder, diced tomatoes and green chilies, cumin, garlic powder, chopped onion, frozen corn , defrosted, chopped cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, mexican chili powder, simply potatoes shredded hash browns, diced tomatoes and green chilies, tomato & chili sauce (if you cannot find this product, use 2 - 8 oz can sauce & 1 - 4 oz can drained chopped jalape), red chili sauce, instant masa corn flour, warm chicken broth, mexican-style hot chili powder, baking powder, salt, lard, green onions, minced, green part only, dried corn husks , soaked in very hot water for an hour

you will need : this is my own version....it doesn tsp include boiled parsnips, which are often used., chicken breasts,cooked, diced, baking potatoes, cooked,diced, carrots,boiled,diced, diced pickles, frozen peas, ex large eggs, boiled,diced, mustard, salt and pepper to taste, mayonnaise, extra ingredients for boiling chicken, if you want to make a stock, use the rib-in type of chicken breast...the ones with the rib bone attached. the bones impart a ton of flavor to the stock.you can then just remove the breast meat to use in the salad. if you don tsp want to make any stock, just use regular chicken breast. ), onion, celery stalks, carrots, parsnip (optional), use parsley , olives, reserved boiled vegetables, egg etc., important : if you would like to decorate your salad, remember to reserve some vegetables,egg,etc., boil potatoes in their skins in salted water till fork tender ., boil eggs till hard. set aside. place chicken breasts in a pot with water(sort of like making a soup). water doesn tsp have to be exact but you should have plenty(maybe 6-8 cups). place about 2-3 carrots, a stalk or two of celery and 1 onion. add some salt ( about 1 tbsp kosher salt). bring to boil and then simmer till carrots are tender and chicken is cooked. remove chicken and carrots to use for the potato salad. you can reserve the stock for a soup or freeze in small containers to use later in pan sauces, etc., dice chicken , potatoes, carrots(parsnip too, if you are using), and eggs. dice pickles and squeeze them a bit to remove some of their juice(this helps so that your salad doesn tsp become too watery). place frozen peas in a colander.place under running warm water to defrost them . drain completely and add to the rest of the diced ingredients., add mustard and pepper and 1 cup mayo., mix till combined taste for seasoning ., add more mayo to the mixture until it is tuna salad-like(for a lack of a better term) . you might need the full 2 cups. this depends on preference...use less if you don tsp want it too creamy or use more if you like it creamier. place in a nice serving dish and spread a thin layer of mayo...decorate with reserved vegetables(egg, carrots, peas, pickles, parsley, olives, chopped eggs...). since i didn tsp have too much time to decorate, wasn tsp planning on posting, and forgot to reserve some vegetables, i kept it rather simple.

meat filling for polish dumplings, makes about 1 cup, enough to fill 32 to 34 dumplings., rather than cooking onions separately for the filling , we incorporate some of the caramelized onions used to garnish the dumplings., percent lean ) ground beef, ground pork, reserved chopped caramelized onions (see step 3 of polish dumplings, related), minced fresh parsley leaves, minced fresh chives, egg white , lightly beaten, salt, ground black pepper, instructions, mix all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl until uniformly combined. use right away to fill pierogi or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed, but no longer than 2 days., mushroom filling for polish dumplings, makes about 1 cup, enough to fill 32 to 34 dumplings., rather than cooking onions separately for the filling , we incorporate some of the caramelized onions used to garnish the dumplings., white mushrooms , wiped clean and quartered, unsalted butter, garlic cloves , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 tbsp), dried porcini mushrooms , rinsed and minced, salt, reserved chopped caramelized onions (see step 3 of polish dumplings, related), sour cream, minced fresh parsley leaves, ground black pepper, instructions, pulse the white mushrooms in a food processor until finely chopped , about 15 pulses; transfer to a bowl and set aside. melt the butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. stir in the processed mushrooms, porcini mushrooms, and 1/4 tsp salt. cover, turn the heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are wet and wilted, about 7 minutes., uncover, increase the heat to medium-high heat, and continue to cook until the mushroom liquid has evaporated and the mixture clumps and is starting to brown, about 7 minutes., add the reserved chopped caramelized onions. stir in the sour cream and cook until the mixture is sticky and cohesive but not wet, about 30 seconds. transfer the mixture to a bowl; cool slightly. stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste before filling the pierogi or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed, but no longer than 2 days., potato and cheese filling for polish dumplings, makes about 1 cup, enough to fill 32 to 34 dumplings., while we prefer the flavor and texture of farmer s cheese here, an equal amount of ricotta cheese can be substituted. use either a food mill or a ricer to process the cooked potatoes for the filling; do not use a food processor or the filling will have a gummy texture. rather than cooking onions separately for the filling, we incorporate some of the caramelized onions used to garnish the dumplings., russet potato (about 9 oz), peeled and sliced 3/4 inch thick, salt, reserved chopped caramelized onions (see step 3 of polish dumplings, related), cheddar cheese , shredded (about 1/3 cup), farmers cheese (about 1/4 cup) (see note ), unsalted butter, ground black pepper, instructions, cover the potatoes by 1 inch of water in a large saucepan and add 1 tbsp salt. bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender and a fork can be slipped easily into the center, 10 to 12 minutes. drain the potatoes into a colander., a food mill or ricer over a medium bowl and process the potatoes into the bowl. add the caramelized onions. stir in the cheeses and butter until incorporated and season with salt and pepper to taste. cool slightly before filling the pierogi or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed, but no longer than 2 days.

pearl onions, cooking oil, garlic, thinly sliced, orange marmalade, salt, ground black pepper, snipped fresh chives or parsley, omit fresh onions and step 1; substitute 1 16-oz package frozen small whole onions and cook according to package directions until tender. drain well and set aside. proceed with step 2. serve with a slotted spoon.

cooked polenta, cooled and set, egg, nutmeg, frozen sliced peach, thawed, rum, sugar (if needed)

oprah had chef tyler florence on yesterday. he shared some recipes. the 1 that stood out to me was cooking oatmeal with apple juice instead of water. here s the recipe, ingredients:serves 4, oatmeal, quick-cook oatmeal , rolled oats, unsweetened apple juice, cinnamon, unsalted butter, applesauce, fresh blueberries, banana , sliced, shredded toasted coconut, skim milk, begin by cooking the oatmeal. pour oatmeal and applesauce into the pot, and set over medium heat. cook for 7 to 8 minutes until oatmeal is creamy and tender. stir in cinnamon and butter, and keep warm until ready to eat. prepare toppings and serve with oatmeal.

lean ground beef, onion, liquid smoke (mesquite), egg yolk, fine dry breadcrumb, salt, pepper, monterey jack pepper cheese , about the size of dice

whole sweet corn, zucchini, grated (about 150g), onion, very finely chopped, red pepper, very finely diced, pine nuts, toasted (i use a dry pan and shake them over a low heat until they begin to go golden), chopped fresh mint, all-purpose flour, eggs, plenty fresh ground black pepper, salt, vegetable oil, cumin seed, toasted , then lightly crushed (i do these in a dry pan, over low heat for a couple of minutes, until they release their fragrance), natural yoghurt, chopped fresh mint, red chili powder (optional)

cook time is for the gelatin to set in refrigerator., ice cream cups (cones), cubed red gelatin, strawberries, sliced, raspberries

poblano chile casserole with corn and cheese, fresh poblano chiles, butter, yellow onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, fresh corn kernels, or frozen thawed (from about 6 ears or two 10-oz packages), grated manchego or monterey jack cheese, cooked white rice, crema or sour cream, red salsa (see recipe below ), grated queso anejo or parmesan cheese, char chiles over gas flame or under broiler until blackened on all sides. enclose in plastic bag and let stand 10 minutes. peel chiles. starting at stem end, carefully cut 1 slit down length of each chile, leaving stems and tops intact if possible. carefully remove seeds and veins from chiles., preheat oven to 350 degrees f. melt butter in heavy large saute pan over medium heat. add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. add garlic and saute 1 minute longer. add corn and saute 2 minutes. season to taste with salt and pepper. cool completely. stir in manchego or monterey jack cheese. stuff chiles with corn mixture., butter 15x10-inch baking dish. place rice in prepared dish. nestle stuffed chiles in single layer into rice. mix crema and red salsa in medium bowl; pour over chiles and rice. sprinkle with anejo cheese., bake until chiles are heated through and sauce bubbles, about 25 minutes (about 40 minutes for refrigerated casserole)., red salsa, vegetable oil, yellow onion, thinly sliced, garlic, sliced, fresh jalapeno chili pepper, stemmed, seeded and thinly sliced, salt , or to taste, canned plum tomatoes with their juices, in a saucepan over medium heat , warm the vegetable oil. add the onion and saute until soft, about 10 minutes. add the garlic, chili pepper and salt and cook for 2 minutes longer. add the tomatoes and their juices and reduce the heat to low. cook the tomatoes, stirring occasionally to break them up, until soft and the juices have reduced by half, 10-15 minutes., let cool slightly , then transfer to a blender. puree until smooth, then strain through a sieve placed over a bowl. set aside to cool completely for use as a table salsa. or reheat gently over low heat to use hot. to store, cover tightly and keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

corn and bacon casserole, bacon, onion, chopped, flour, garlic, minced, sour cream, salt, pepper, fresh or frozen whole kernel corn, fresh parsley, chopped, fresh chives, chopped, in a large skillet , cook bacon until crisp. drain, reserving 2 tbsp of drippings. crumble bacon; set aside. saute onion in drippings until tender. add flour, garlic, salt and pepper. cook and stir until bubbly; cook and stir 1 minute more. remove from the heat and stir in sour cream until smooth. add corn, parsley, and half of the bacon; mix well. pour into a 1-quart baking dish. sprinkle with remaining bacon. bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees f for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. sprinkle with chives.

omelet jelly roll style, flour, milk, tb butter, melted, eggs, crumbled bacon (cooked ), grated cheddar cheese, preheat oven to 350. line jelly roll pan (15 x 10 x 1) with aluminum foil. generously grease foil with cooking spray. mix together flour, milk, butter and eggs until smooth. pour carefully into prepared pan. sprinkle with bacon. bake until eggs are set 15-18 minutes. remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with cheese. starting at narrow end of pan and using foil to lift roll the omelet. wrap with foil and return to warm oven for a few minutes. when ready to serve slice into 1 or 1 1/2 inch slices. serves 3-4.

cobb salad with grilled chicken, mercury , in dallas, special equipment 4 four-inch ring molds approximately 2 inches tall, champagne vinaigrette 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, egg yolk, creole mustard, canola oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a bowl whisk together the vinegar , egg yolk, and mustard. then slowly pour in the oil, whisking to emulsify. season with salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use., salad 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and flesh broken into large pieces, hard-boiled eggs, grated, ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced, cooked bacon, diced, blue cheese , preferably roquefort, approximately 1 cup champagne vinaigrette (recipe above), head romaine , cut in julienne strips 2 inches long, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a large bowl toss the avocado , grated egg, tomato, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and enough champagne vinaigrette to just moisten the ingredients. with a spoon, mash everything together until it resembles a loose guacamole. season with salt and pepper. if you are not using immediately, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate., when you are ready to assemble the salads, set out 4 dinner plates. place a ring mold on each plate and fill it with salad. using moderate pressure, press the salad down with a spoon or fork until it is flush with the top of the ring. refrigerate the salads for 1 hour., chicken 4 boneless chicken breasts, approximately 6 oz each, basil oil (for garnish , optional), chile oil (for garnish , optional), grill the breasts until just done , about 5 minutes per side. may be sauteed, if you wish. keep warm., unmold the salads , hold down the top of the salad with 1 hand while you carefully remove the ring with the other, giving it a slight twist as you lift up if it doesn tsp move easily., warm chicken and place on top of the salads in a grid fashion, 2 pieces 1 way, 2 the other, and so on. drizzle the plate with the basil and chile oils, if desired. serve immediately. serves 4., this recipe comes courtesy of chef chris ward and his four-star dallas restaurant, the mercury.

cobb salad with grilled chicken, mercury , in dallas, special equipment 4 four-inch ring molds approximately 2 inches tall, champagne vinaigrette 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, egg yolk, creole mustard, canola oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a bowl whisk together the vinegar , egg yolk, and mustard. then slowly pour in the oil, whisking to emulsify. season with salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use., salad 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and flesh broken into large pieces, hard-boiled eggs, grated, ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced, cooked bacon, diced, blue cheese , preferably roquefort, approximately 1 cup champagne vinaigrette (recipe above), head romaine , cut in julienne strips 2 inches long, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a large bowl toss the avocado , grated egg, tomato, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and enough champagne vinaigrette to just moisten the ingredients. with a spoon, mash everything together until it resembles a loose guacamole. season with salt and pepper. if you are not using immediately, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate., when you are ready to assemble the salads, set out 4 dinner plates. place a ring mold on each plate and fill it with salad. using moderate pressure, press the salad down with a spoon or fork until it is flush with the top of the ring. refrigerate the salads for 1 hour., chicken 4 boneless chicken breasts, approximately 6 oz each, basil oil (for garnish , optional), chile oil (for garnish , optional)

praline apple crisp ingredients, crisp tart apples (granny smith or braeburn), cut into 1/2, ground cinnamon, quick cooking oats, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cold butter, cut into small pieces, chopped pecans, toffee bits, spray 3-to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. in large bowl, mix apples and cinnamon to coat. place in slow cooker., in medium bowl with pastry blender or fork, mix oats, brown sugar, flour , and butter until crumbly. stir in pecans and toffee bits., sprinkle curmb mixture evenly over apples ., cover; cook on low heat setting 4 to 6 hours. serve with ice, cream , if desired.

pastry, sugar, corn starch, salt, sour cherries, dried cherries, almond extract, prepare pastry ., prepare filling : in 3-quart saucepan combine 1/2 cup sugar, the cornstarch, and salt. drain liquid from canned cherries into the saucepan; set cherries aside. stir cherry liquid into sugar mixture until no lumps remain. heat mixture to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently; continue cooking 1 minute until mixture is clear. stir in reserved cherries, the dried cherries, almond extract, and food coloring, if desired; set aside., heat oven to 400 degrees f. between 2 sheets of floured waxed paper, roll out 1 ball of pastry into an 11-inch round. remove top sheet of paper and invert pastry into 9-inch pie plate, letting excess extend over edge. remove remaining sheet of waxed paper. spoon cherry filling into pastry-lined plate., between sheets of floured waxed paper , roll out remaining pastry to a 9-1/2- by 7-1/2-inch rectangle. remove top sheet of paper from pastry. with fluted pastry wheel or knife, trim long edges to make them even, then cut rectangle lengthwise into fourteen 1/2-inch wide strips., make lattice crust , place 1 strip in center of pie and another at right angle to first strip. place 2 strips, 1 on each side of first strip, about 1/4-inch apart. place 2 more strips, 1 on each side of second strip. continue in this fashion, 2 strips at a time, moving toward edge of pie, until all strips have been used. trim off all strips extending more than 1 inch past rim of pie plate. lift edge of bottom crust over ends of strips. pinch together and flute edge. sprinkle remaining 1 tsp of sugar onto pastry strips. place pie on rimmed baking sheet., bake pie 35 to 40 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and the filling bubbles. cool pie on wire rack 15 to 20 minutes before cutting.

use these general directions as a guide when making fruit curds. recipes vary , so for best results, follow each 1 carefully., in the top pan of a double boiler or in a nonreactive saucepan, whisk together the eggs and sugar until well blended., whisk in the fruit juice until smooth and blended. (at first the mixture may look curdled, but it will become smooth as it is whisked.), top pan over but not touching simmering water in the bottom pan , or set the saucepan over medium-low heat. (if using a saucepan, take care not to heat the mixture too quickly.) cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spatula or spoon, until the mixture is warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes., begin adding softened butter 1 to 2 tbsp. at a time, stirring each addition until blended before adding more., continue cooking , stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the pan, until a finger drawn across the back of the spatula leaves a path, 8 to 10 minutes more. immediately remove the pan from the heat., pass the curd through a chinois or other fine-mesh sieve set over a nonreactive bowl and let cool to room temperature.

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.