687 space moon Recipes

how to wrap a tamale, time required : 2 minutes per tamale, how, sort the husks, go through the corn husks removing any debris. separate the larger usable pieces from the smaller bits and pieces. save the smaller pieces for later., soak the husks, place the husks into a large bowl. cover husks with warm water. set a heavy item (like a heavy bowl) on top of the husks to keep them submerged., prepare the husks, husks from the water and pat dry. place into a covered dish or a large plastic bag to prevent from drying out. use only the larger and medium sized husks for the tamales. the smaller ones can be used later for ties or patches. when looking at the husk, they have a narrow end, a broad end, and 2 long sides., adding the dough, lay a husk on a flat surface. place 1-2 tbsp of dough onto the husk. when spreading the dough , leave a space of about 4 inches from the narrow end of the husk and about 2 inches from the other end. spread the dough to the edge of 1 of the long sides and 2 inches away from the other long side. try to keep the dough approximately 1/4 to a 1/2 inch thick., spread about a tbsp of filling down the center of the dough ., folding, locate the long side with a 2 inch space with no masa. fold that over, slightly overlapping the other side so the edges of the dough meet. wrap the extra husk around the back., then fold the broad end over the top and then the longer narrow end over the broad end., tying, create strips of husk by cutting or tearing 1/4 inch lengths off of some of the smaller or unusable husks. use these to tie across the middle of the tamale to hold the flaps down., steaming, tamales upright in a steamer. you can buy large steamers made just for this purpose. you may have something else you can use to create the same effect. the key is to have a small amount of boiling water on the bottom of the pot and a colander or mesh of some sort to keep the tamales away from the water., steam for about 90 minutes

all purpose flour, plus more for work space, salt, butter, softened, confectioners sugar, egg yolk, vanilla extract, unsweetened dutch process cocoa powder

olive oil, leeks (white and light green parts), cut into half-moons, zucchini , cut into half-moons, crumbled feta (about 2 oz), chopped fresh dill, red bliss potatoes (8 oz), thinly sliced, pie crusts

cucumber, peeled and sliced into half moons, roma tomato , sliced into half moons, onion, sliced into thin strips, cider vinegar, light mayonnaise, dijon mustard, dried dill weed (if using fresh dill, use 1/4 cup)

ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese (separated ), parmesan cheese, grated, eggs, minced garlic (separated ), olive oil, spinach, shredded, mushrooms, sliced, zucchini , sliced in half moons, yellow squash , sliced in half moons, carrot, diced, frozen broccoli florets, prepared pasta sauce, water, lasagna noodles (uncooked )

extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, mashed, potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/8 inch half moons, spanish onion , thinly sliced in half moons, eggs, salt and pepper

vegetable oil, onions, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, carrots , cut into half-moons, zucchini , cut into half-moons, green pepper, diced, corn, fresh or frozen, undrained canned tomatoes, chopped, ground cumin, ground coriander, fresh cilantro, chopped (optional), salt, cayenne, tomato juice , if needed

whole chickens, rinsed, giblets and neck reserved and liver saved for another use, rosemary sprigs, heads garlic, separated into whole cloves, with cloves peeled, extra virgin olive oil, duck fat (optional), winter squash , of your choice seeded peeled, cut into 2 inch pieces (acorn, delicatta, butternut) or 1/2 kabocha squash, available all seasons, new potatoes , quartered lengthwise, cipollini onions, red onion, cut into 8 pieces, leaving pieces attached at the base, leeks , white part only cut in half lengthwise in 3 inch lengths, fennel bulbs, core removed, sliced into thin half-moons, reserving fronds or 2 celery hearts, cut into 3 inch lengths, fresno chile pepper, chicken stock, italian parsley, washed and roughly chopped, butter, cut into 8 pieces and well-chilled, lemon , juice of

extra virgin olive oil, divided, zucchini , scrubbed, cut lengthwise, and then cut into 1/4-inch thick half-moons (can use half , half yellow squash), garlic cloves, finely chopped, salt, fresh ground black pepper, fettuccine, ricotta cheese, chopped fresh basil, freshly grated parmesan cheese , for serving

eggplant, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 cups), onion , cut in thin half moons, celery rib, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup), carrot , cut in thin half moons (about 1/2 cup), baby portabella mushrooms, coarsely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, chicken breast halves, boneless , skinless still frozen, tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, ground black pepper, salt, fresh rosemary

recipes old-fashioned butter cake, apricot glaze, recipes almond buttercream frosting, crystallized roses and leaves, preparation, prepare and bake 1 recipe old-fashioned butter cake, and repeat the procedure with remaining butter cake recipe., cut dome tops off each cake layer using a serrated knife ., cover 1 (12-inch), 1 (9-inch), and 1 (6-inch) sturdy cardboard cake circle with aluminum foil; set aside., cook apricot glaze in a small saucepan over low heat , stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated. spread about 1/2 cup glaze over top of each 12-inch layer, about 1/3 cup glaze over top of each 9-inch layer, and remaining glaze evenly over top of each 6-inch layer., prepare 1 recipe almond buttercream frosting , and repeat the procedure with remaining recipe., spread a small amount of frosting over 12-inch cardboard circle; top with 1 (12-inch) cake layer, glazed side up. spread a 1/4-inch-thick layer of frosting over glaze, and top with remaining 12-inch cake layer., trim 4 wooden craft sticks to height of 12-inch cake tier; insert vertically into tier, evenly spaced and flush with top of tier, about 3 inches from sides., spread top and sides with frosting , smoothing with a wet metal spatula., spread a small amount of frosting in center of a cake plate ; carefully place 12-inch tier in center., assemble and frost 2 (9-inch) layers on cardboard circle as previously described; and frost 2 (6-inch) layers on cardboard circle as described, omitting craft sticks., mound 2 cups frosting on top of 6-inch tier to support flowers., position 9-inch tier in center of 12-inch tier , and position 6-inch tier in center of 9-inch tier., fit a large decorating bag with a large metal tip (no. 4 or 1b); fill bag with frosting, and pipe a border around bottom of each tier., insert stems of crystallized roses and leaves into top and sides of cake as desired. carefully spoon small amounts of frosting beneath or behind flowers and leaves for support, as needed., southern living , march 1997, old-fashioned butter cake, layer , 1 (9-inch) , and 1 (6-inch), butter, softened, sugar, eggs, separated, cake flour, baking powder, salt, milk, almond extract, vanilla extract, apricot glaze, apricot preserves, almond liqueur, almond buttercream frosting, butter, softened, powdered sugar , sifted, salt, almond liqueur, vanilla extract, milk, crystallized roses and leaves, roses and 48 leaves, meringue powder, powdered sugar , sifted, water, roses, superfine sugar, rose , violet, or pansy leaves

olive oil, roma tomatoes, quartered, onion, sliced, garlic, peeled, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, olive oil, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 3 oz each), fat trimmed, whole-wheat flour tortillas, shredded cheddar, diced green chile (anaheim chile, fresh or canned), canola oil, zucchini , sliced 1/2 inch thick in half-moon shapes, yellow squash , sliced 1/2 inch in half-moon shapes, roma tomato, diced, onion, diced, frozen or fresh corn, chopped fresh oregano, salt, black pepper

olive oil, yellow onion, finely chopped, carrot , halved lengthwise and sliced into half moons, turnip, peeled and diced, parsnip, peeled , halved lengthwise, and sliced into half moons, sweet potato, peeled and diced, cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (can use any white bean), vegetable stock, dry white wine, minced fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp. dried ), salt, fresh ground black pepper, cooked chopped collard greens (or other dark leafy greens)

dry red beans (soaked overnight), water, smoked pork butt (cut into 1/2 inch pieces), hot banana peppers (chopped ), liquid, smoke-hickory flavored, adobo seasoning, old bay seasoning, gumbo file, ground cayenne pepper, black pepper (fresh ground ), celery seeds, bay leaves, andouille sausages (cut into half moons) or 1 lb smoked sausage (cut into half moons), olive oil, onion (chopped ), green bell pepper (chopped ), red bell pepper (chopped ), garlic cloves (minced ), zucchini (chopped ), marsala wine

whole turkey, salt, crushed roasted sichuan peppercorn, glutinous rice (naw mai), water, links pork sausage, chinese , slice half moon, links duck liver sausage , chinese slice half moon, chinese barbecue pork, small cubes, dried shrimp , presoak, black dried chinese mushrooms , presoak and 1/4 inch cube, radish , salted, chinese, small cubes, water chestnut, 1/4 inch cube, bamboo shoot , soak and cut into 1/4 inch cube, frozen green pea, oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, white pepper, oyster sauce, pine nuts

unsalted butter, brown sugar, pineapple, cored and cut into 8 half-moons (or 4 canned pineapple rings, cut in half), coconut sorbet

shelled fresh cranberry beans, fresh green beans , sliced on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces, fresh tomato, blanched, peeled, seeded and chopped, red onions, sliced, chicken stock, yellow squash , cut into half moons, zucchini , cut into half moons, chopped fresh italian parsley , 1 generous handful, pasta, any small shape (ditalini, elbows, shells, orchiette, etc), parmesan rind, olive oil, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese , to taste, grated pecorino romano cheese , to taste