23 side down Recipes

low-fat ricotta cheese, light cream cheese, rum or cognac, superfine sugar, very strong espresso or good quality coffee, cooled, ladyfingers, unsweetened cocoa , for dusting, beat the cheeses , rum and sugar with electric beaters until light and creamy, set aside. pour the coffee into a large shallow dish. quickly dip 1 side of half the ladyfingers into the coffee and lay closely together with the dipped side down over the base of a large flat-based serving dish or large cafe au lait cups. spread half of the cheese mixture evenly over the ladyfingers. dust with half the cocoa then repeat layers with coffee-dipped biscuits and cheese. cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. dust with remaining cocoa just before serving.

onion - cut into strips, carrot - julienne, bamboo shoot (strips), approx. 10 leaves) cabbage - shred (discard lower portion of middle vein), sugar, salt , pepper to taste, corn or tapioca starch, spring roll wrapper (20 medium), fry onion in 1 tbsp oil until slightly soft ., add carrot and cook for about 1 min., then add in cabbage and fry until soft., put in bamboo shoot and stir well., add sugar , salt, and pepper., turn off heat and add tapioca starch directly to veggies., stir well. cool before wrapping ., place 1 wrapper on working surface , with 1 corner towards you., put 1 heaping tbsp of the above filling on the wrapper , leaving about 2 on either side, and roll away (just 1 turn) from you., fold 1 side of wrapper over filling , make another roll, then fold the other side over filling and finish rolling towards other end of wrapper., place seam side down ., using tongs or wooden chopsticks, place seam side down into hot oil and hold for a few seconds to seal., deep fry until golden-brown and drain on paper towels., serve with your favourite dipping sauce .

unsalted butter, golden brown sugar, about) pecan halves (about 3 oz), peaches (about 7 oz each), peeled, halved, pitted, each half cut into 6 wedges, unbleached all purpose flour, pecans, baking powder, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, salt, sugar, unsalted butter, room temperature, eggs, vanilla extract, whole milk, vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream, special equipment, diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides

layer size) yellow cake mix, cold milk, water, lemon flavor instant pudding, granulated sugar, powdered sugar

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.

margarine, margarine, brown sugar, peaches (drained ), white sugar, egg, vanilla, flour, baking powder, salt, milk

lemon sticky buns, frozen bread dough, thawed - i use homemade, sugar, light corn syrup, margarine, grated lemon peel, lemon juice, margarine, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, in a saucepan , combine 1/2 cup sugar, corn syrup, spread, lemon peel, lemon juice. cook and stir just until sugar dissolves and mixture boils. pour into prepared 13 x 9 pan. on a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 16 x 8 rectangle. brush with 2 tbsp spread. in a mixing bowl, combine remaining sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon. sprinkle over dough. beginning with long side, roll up jelly-roll fashion and seal edge. cut into 16-1 slices. place, cut side down, atop sugar mixture in pan. cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly double in size (30 to 45 minutes). bake in 375of oven for 25 minutes. remove from oven and immediately loosen sides and turn onto wire rack.

pumpkin (libby s easy pie mix), eggs, evaporated milk, yellow cake mix, butter, pecans, cool whip

homemade fresh pumpkin pie, pastry crust, eggs, milk, fresh pumpkin puree (instructions below), melted butter, unsalted, sugar, dark molasses, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, heavy cream, cold, preheat oven to 350 degrees f., heat milk in saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to bubble around the edges. remove from heat., beat eggs lightly in large bowl until frothy. add scalded milk , stirring constantly., stir in pumpkin , butter, sugar, molasses, cinnamon, ginger and salt. whisk until thoroughly blended., pour filling into prepared crust , bake until center is firm, about 45 minutes. cool completely on wire rack., when ready to serve , beat chilled cream with mixer until soft peaks form. serve on top of pie or in a separate bowl for individual serving., make pumpkin puree from a fresh pumpkin, split a medium pumpkin crosswise , remove and discard seeds and fibers., place pumpkin , cut side down, on lightly greased baking sheet. bake at 325f until tender, about 1 hour., scrape pulp away from skin , discard skin., place pulp in blender or food processor fitted with metal blade, process in batches, until smooth., push puree through a coarse sieve. measure 1 1/4 cups puree for recipe , store remaining puree up to 6 months in the freezer (tightly covered).

russet potatoes, heads garlic, onion, sliced in half , cut side down, heavy cream, eggs, salt , pepper, nutmeg to taste, provelone or mozzarella cheese, shredded, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, sliced italian salami, cut in 1 inch pieces (try genoa, mortadella, or soprassata), breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese

dates, shredded coconut, fruit, banana, kiwi, blueberries, orange, green apple, blackberry, strawberry

fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cubed, sugar, ground cinnamon, in all, grated nutmeg, in all, butter, softened, in all, baking powder, baking soda, salt, whole eggs, vanilla, milk, flour

grilled sausage and egg breakfast sandwiches, grilled southwestern-style sausage, chopped garlic, ground pork, ancho chile powder, chile de arbol, kosher salt, ground coriander, ground black pepper, ground cumin, chopped mexican oregano, chopped cilantro leaves, scrambled eggs, eggs, salt and freshly ground pepper, chopped chives, unsalted butter, sandwiches, bagels, split, monterey jack cheese, sausage, heat grill to medium. combine all ingredients in a bowl, being careful not to overmix. divide the sausage mixture into 8 (4-oz) patties. grill until cooked completely through, about 4 minutes per side., eggs, heat grill to medium. whisk together eggs , salt, pepper, and chives in a medium bowl. melt the butter in a 9-inch cast iron skillet on the grates of the grill. add the eggs and stir until soft curds form. remove from the heat., assemble, place bagels , cut side down, on the grill and toast until lightly golden brown, about 45 to 60 seconds. remove the bagel tops from the grill. turn the bagel bottoms over and top each with a slice of cheese and let melt, about 30 seconds. top the cheese with a sausage patty and then divide the eggs among the patties. top with the bagel tops, close the cover and just let heat through, about 1 minute. remove from heat and serve immediately.

honey (chestnut or other intense kind), bosc pears, peeled , quartered lengthwise and cored, fresh thyme (optional), sugar, lemon , zest of, finely grated, eggs, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, salt, unsalted butter , plus, unsalted butter, melted and cooled, sliced almonds

whole peaches, cut into 2-inch wedges, sugar, in all, butter, olive oil, vanilla, egg, milk, flour, baking powder, salt, caramel sauce in squeeze bottle, scoop peach ice cream, fresh mint sprigs

fresh figs, stemmed and quartered, granulated sugar, butter, softened, in all, light brown sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, vanilla, milk, hazelnut ice cream , recipe follows, hazelnuts, half-and-half, granulated sugar, egg yolks

garlic bread, this goes great with any italian dish , and is simple to make., garlic powder, oregano, basil, dired minced garlic, kosher salt, parmesean cheese, butter, softened, italian bread, preheat oven to 375 degrees. combine spices in a mortar in pestle, and grind until the salt and minced garlic have been broken down and combined. if you don tsp have a mortar and pestle, simply put the spices in a zip loc freezer bag, and beat with the flat side of a meat tenderizer or rolling pin until crushed and combined. slice loaf in half length wise, and spread each half with a half stick of butter. divide the spice mixture in half, and spread each half evenly over each piece of bread. wrap each half in aluminum foil and bake for about 15 minutes. to crisp it up a bit, open the foil up and bake another 5 to 7 minutes.