585 the very mix Recipes

salmon fillets, skin on (about 6-8 oz each), olive oil, citrus mixed spice (see recipe description), garlic clove, sliced very thinly, shallot, sliced very thinly, grape tomatoes, sliced thinly. (roma finely diced works too), lemon juice

extra large egg (egg white only), cornstarch, soy sauce, boneless skinless chicken, cut in 1-inch bite size pieces (i use a mix of thighs and breasts), sesame oil (to saute the chicken), peanut oil , to saute the chicken (vegetable or canola oil will work fine, do not use olive oil), unsalted whole cashews, peanut oil (vegetable or canola oil will work fine, do not use olive oil), soy sauce, chicken broth, sherry wine (do not use cooking sherry or cream sherry, just use a cook dry sherry), sugar, red pepper, very very thin sliced in 1-2-inch pieces, diced scallion, white and green parts, crushed red pepper flakes, rice (use your favorite, i serve about 1 cup per person, you can make more if you like ), water chestnuts, cut in thin strips

flour, baking powder, baking soda (you may leave it out if you want a softer cookie), butter softened, a tiny bit more smooth peanut butter, white sugar, light brown sugar, egg beaten, salt, semisweet chocolate chips, unsweetened coco powder, instant coffee, handful of all kinds of mixed nuts (your choice ), nuts must be ground very, very fine

all-purpose flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, fine sea salt or table salt, unsalted butter (8 oz) at room temperature, granulated sugar, lemon , zest of, eggs at room temperature, vanilla extract, buttermilk, mixed berries, lemon , juice of, unsalted butter very, very soft

food cake mix (without pudding in mix), instant chocolate pudding mix, vegetable oil, eggs, instant coffee granules, very hot tap water, coffee liqueur (such as kahlua), vodka, creme de cacao, sugar, strong coffee, coffee liqueur (such as kahlua), creme de cacao

sponge cakes (or 6 sponge cake cups), fresh ripe mango, peeled and chopped into small pieces, prepared lemon flavor instant pudding and pie filling, flaked coconut (divided ), fresh kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced very thinly, mandarin orange segments, well drained, pineapple tidbits, well drained, vanilla instant pudding mix (i use jello, type that serves 4 and does not require cooking), milk, cool whip

sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed (half of 17.3-oz package), golden delicious apples, peeled, cored, very thinly sliced, unsalted butter, melted, cinnamon sugar (or 3 tbsp sugar mixed with 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon), apricot jam, melted

shortening, sugar, egg, molasses, flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, very strong coffee (or 1/2 cup. water mixed with 1 tsp instant coffee), sugar or icing, of your choice

wild rice mix, duck confit, egg roll wraps, carrot, cut into very small dice, prepared hummus, dried cranberries, finely chopped (about 2 oz), green onions, green parts , sliced very thinly on the diagonal, vegetable oil (for frying ), pomegranate concentrate, fruity dry red wine (pinot noir), red wine vinegar, shallots, minced, garlic, minced, water

mung bean noodles, vegetable oil, shrimp, peeled, deveined, kosher salt, garlic, finely minced, cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced into thin strips, carrot, sliced into thin strips (about 1/2 cup), red jalapeno, very thinly sliced or minced (with seeds if you like it hot), mixed roughly chopped mint , cilantro, and basil, nam pla or fish sauce, fresh lime juice , plus 1 limes cut in wedges for serving, sugar, scallions , both white and green, very thinly sliced, be found at specialty asian markets or asian aisle in supermarkets

lime, microwaved to release essential oils (allow lime to cool), balsamic vinegar, light corn syrup, shallot clove, very finely minced, very finely minced fresh rosemary leaves, grapeseed oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, mixed baby greens (such as watercress , baby arugula, garden sorrel, lamb s lettuce), soaked to remove sand, rinsed and dried with a salad spinner or paper towels, freshly grated parmesan, salt and freshly ground black pepper, freshly chopped parsley leaves, clarified butter, red onion, sliced, portobello mushrooms, cleaned , gills removed, quartered, and cut into slices 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch thick, cleaned and sliced white mushrooms, tomatoes , insides removed and finely diced, freshly chopped chives, salt and freshly ground black pepper, sheets puff pastry dough (often sold in 17 or 18-oz packages containing 2 (9 or 10-inch) square sheets puff pastry), egg, beaten for egg wash

prawns, shelled and de-veined, walleye pike fillets, skinless, olive oil, old bay seasoning , to taste, bamboo skewers soaked in water for 1/2 hour, oil, for deep-frying, mesclun salad mix, very dry, salt and pepper, to taste, cooked wild rice, warm, minced chives , tarragon, parsley and chervil, leek , julienned, fennel, cored , julienned, white wine, seafood stock , or 2 1/2 cups clam broth and 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, saffron, carrot, very finely diced

food cake mix without pudding, instant chocolate fudge pudding mix, vegetable oil, eggs, instant coffee granules, very hot tap water, kahlua, vodka, creme de cacao, glaze mix, confectioners sugar, talespoons strong coffee, kahlua, creme de caco

margarine, onion powder (optional) or 1 tbsp very finely minced onion (optional), flour, shredded swiss cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, skim milk, oscar mayer shaved deli ham (or mix them, i did) or 24 slices deli turkey (or mix them, i did), pepper

chimicheese cake, flour tortilla shells , 6 1/2 diameter, cream cheese, at room temperature, sugar, flour, eggs, beaten, vanilla, cooked apples, very well drained, almond toffee bits, cinnamon sugar (1/2 cup sugar and 3 tbsp. ground cinnamon, mixed well), vanilla ice cream, caramel topping, beat cream cheese until fluffy ; add sugar and eggs, beat again. add vanilla and mix well. fold toffee bits and apple pieces in cheese mixture. on tortilla shell place a serving in the middle, about 2 1/2 inches from the side of shell. tuck sides in slightly and roll shell to seal the filling and hold in the cream cheese. when shells have been stuffed and rolled, place in refrigerator; chill to set filling. in deep fryer heat vegetable oil. when ready, place chimicheesecake and fry until slightly golden while carefully turning on each side. remove from oil and drain. heat oven to 350f and place chimicheesecake on cookie sheet and bake for 20 - 25 minutes. remove from oven and liberally sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. serve cheesecakes slightly warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel topping.

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.

homemade chicken broth (or a mix of half store-bought broth and half water) or 4 cups meat broth (or a mix of half store-bought broth and half water), olive oil, tender celery ribs, chopped, carrots, chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, red onion, chopped, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh sage, chopped fresh rosemary, peeled seeded chopped fresh tomatoes (or 1 1/2 cup. canned italian peeled tomatoes with their juice, chopped), drained cooked cannellini beans, boiling potatoes, peeled and diced, zucchini, chopped, cabbage (about 4 cups) or 1 lb kale, thinly sliced (about 4 cups), green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces, salt, fresh ground black pepper, day-old italian bread, thinly sliced, extra-virgin olive oil, red onion, very thin slices (optional)

lean ground beef or 2 -3 lbs ground turkey or 2 -3 lbs ground chicken, beef bouillon cubes or 1 knorr s vegetable bouillon cube, water, very warm, lipton onion soup mix or 1 (1 1/4 oz) package beef and onion soup mix, seasoned bread crumbs, eggs, ketchup, water, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, finely chopped, vidalia onions or 1 medium sweet onion, a-1 steak sauce (optional), ground pepper, salt