95 toast stars Recipes

cream cheese, softened, crumbled blue cheese, sour cream, divided, eggs, lightly beaten, pepper, chopped walnuts, toasted, red grapes , sliced star fruit and assorted fresh herbs, optional, assorted crackers

baby carrots, turnips (8 oz total ), boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks, scallion, sliced, white and green parts separated, reduced-sodium chicken broth, water, reduced sodium soy sauce, dry sherry, brown sugar, minced fresh ginger, rice vinegar, chinese chili-garlic sauce, garlic cloves, minced, star anise , pod or 1 tsp anise seed, cinnamon stick, cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water, toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

hoisin sauce, unseasoned rice vinegar, ginger, peeled, minced, garlic clove, minced, nonstick vegetable oil spray, cubes day-old crustless white bread (from 2 slices), low-salt chicken broth, bacon, minced, sliced scallions (dark-green parts separated ), celery stalks, minced (about 1 cup), ginger, peeled, minced, garlic cloves, minced, ground beef, ground pork, eggs, beaten to blend, whole star anise , finely ground in a spice mill (about 2 tsp ground), or 1 tsp chinese five-spice powder, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, matchstick-size pieces peeled carrots , cucumbers, and radishes, unseasoned rice vinegar, kosher salt, sugar, more) vegetable oil, divided, thick slices white sandwich bread, toasted, chopped fresh cilantro

dry sherry, japanese soy sauce , plus more if needed (shoyu or tamari), seasoned rice vinegar (can use 2 tbsp plain rice vinegar plus 1/2 tsp white sugar), dijon mustard (whole-grain is nice), fresh ginger, grated, garlic cloves, minced, toasted sesame oil, molasses or 1 tsp dark brown sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, ground star anise (optional) or 1/4 tsp chinese five spice powder (optional), boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, broccoli, peanut oil or 1 tbsp canola oil, water chestnuts, drained, cooked barley (can use a mix also) or 4 cups cooked short-grain brown rice (can use a mix also) or 4 cups cooked chinese black rice (can use a mix also) or 4 cups cooked colusari red rice (can use a mix also)

boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced, soy sauce, salt, pepper, cornstarch, cider vinegar, ketchup, sugar, water, star anise, canola oil, green bell pepper, sliced, red bell pepper, sliced, fresh grated ginger, chopped fresh garlic, shallot, chopped, mangoes, peeled,pitted,thinly sliced, toasted pecan halves, cilantro

honey, cinnamon sticks, banana, peeled and sliced, lemon juice, star fruit, sliced (carambola), firm ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and sliced (or papaya), kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced, wooden skewers , each about 6 inches long (or metal), vanilla ice cream, toasted flaked coconut

sugar, whole star anise, cream of tartar, dry, fruity red wine , such as syrah, divided, oranges, low-fat plain greek yogurt, toasted hazelnuts , almonds, or pistachios, coarsely chopped, fresh mint leaves

sauvignon blanc, water, honey, fresh ginger sliced, star anise pods, cinnamon stick 3 inch, vanilla bean split and seeds scraped, black peppercorns, firm anjou pears peeled, halved, cored, goat cheese softened, pecans toasted and chopped, extra virgin olive oil, poached pear liquid, fresh chives chopped, whole grain mustard and white wine vingegar

coffee ice cream, softened, butterscotch caramel topping, chopped pecans, toasted, vanilla ice cream, softened, chocolate caramel cookie bars (20 sticks total ), milk chocolate candy bar, shaved, special equipment : pastry bag (or resealable plastic bag) and a # 6 star tip

pomegranites, pears, apples, grapes, oranges, pineapple, star fruit, kumquats, lightly toasted pecans or slivered almonds, pumpkin seeds, those big flakes of unsweetened coconut or even fresh chunks would be good also, as would passion fruit seeds , although then you ve got slimy fish egg looking seeds messing it all up for the garnet jewels of pomegranite.

red wine vinegar, honey (or other sweetener of choice), ground star anise, dijon mustard, chimayo red chili powder (i tried chipotle powder. new mexico chili powder will work.), salt, grapeseed oil (subbed for canola oil), romaine lettuce hearts (torn into small pieces), garden spring greens (or heirloom lettuce), baby turnips (sliced into matchstick-sized bits ) or 1/2 cup jicama (sliced into matchstick-sized bits ), toasted pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds), fresh corn (roasted kernels were good in this salad!), fresh strawberries, sliced (or other fresh berry in season)

chopped fresh cilantro , no stems, toasted pumpkin seeds, crushed garlic, roasted chopped green chilies, lime juice, olive oil , add more if necessary, salt, pasta, vegetables, pasta, cooked and chilled (star #54 style), cucumber, quartered and sliced thin, sugar snap pea, halved, green onions, sliced green parts only

apple cider, freshly squeezed orange juice, vanilla bean , split lengthwise, cinnamon stick, star anise, bosc pears, peeled, halved, and cored, orange zest, low-fat greek yogurt (2% fat), grated orange zest, sliced almonds, toasted

beef marrow or knuckle bones, beef chuck, cut into 2 pieces, ginger , cut in half lengthwise and lightly bruised with the flat side of a knife, lightly charred, yellow onions, peeled and charred, fish sauce, rock sugar , or 3 tbsp sugar, whole star anise , lightly toasted in a dry pan, sea salt, dried 1/16 inch wide rice sticks, soaked, cooked and drained, beef sirloin, slightly frozen , then sliced paper-thin across the grain

sweetened flaked coconut, toasted and cooled, all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, cut into pieces and softened, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, milk, four 3 1/2- to 4-inch-long cannoli forms (each about 5/8 inch indiameter), cream cheese, softened, granulated sugar, freshly grated lime zest, bottled key lime juice or 5 tbsp fresh limejuice, mascarpone cheese (about 1/2 lb), mango sauce, accompaniments: fresh raspberries, sliced carambola (star fruit) if desired

bosc pears, tardio (a sweet, late harvest wine made from the torrentes grape), preferred brand, santa julia, malbec, sugar, cinnamon sticks, star anise, crumbled cabrales (spanish blue cheese), toasted walnuts

boneless pork shoulder, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, vegetable oil, low-sodium chicken broth, soy sauce, dry sherry, dark brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, red pepper flakes, star anise pods, cinnamon stick, garlic , smashed, ginger, peeled and sliced, whole dried shiitake mushrooms, soba or ramen noodles, water chestnuts, sliced, fresno chile peppers, seeded and thinly sliced, scallions, sliced, fresh cilantro

whole large egg whites, sugar, semisweet or bittersweet chocolate do not go over 61% cacao, unsalted butter room tempature, chilled heavy cream, whole milk, chile de arbol, stalk cinnamon stick, whole star anise, light brown sugar firmly packed, semisweet or bitter sweet chocolate chopped ( do not exceed 61% cacao, tequila, chilled heavy cream, sugar, ground cinnamon, whole vanilla bean split lengthwise, whole almonds toasted and coarsely crushed