16 very was Recipes

i had input from several great friends who took their time to help in the search., on g, juels , tink, danadooley and magandab., cherylann from ez cooking, thanks to all for you time and help. jessica harlan a very busy person took time to research pans and sent me several emails, thank you for taking your time to help a stranger., magandab sent me a link on g for a pan at target and since i pass it often and by chance the day she sent her message on gr, i stopped and checked the pan made by calphalon., very heavy, straight sides so it would be easy to attach a candy thermometer and a glass lid with a dip lip with strainer capability., what an incredible pan for $60. why; i am able to put the butter and sugars into the pan and not worry about burning! i made toffee again last night and to really test it, set the temp 1 line about medium on the electric stove. i would stir about every 10 minutes and then do something else; well i was making a cheese cake while the toffee cooked. every time i checked, it was boiling up, stir and i could feel nothing sticking to the bottom and burning like my old copper bottom revere ware steel 3 quart pot., how great to not have to worry about the mixture burning. this is a 4 quart pot. just perfect for the amount of butter and sugar to boil and become a food that should be reserved for the gods., i placed a mat over the pot as it boiled as the cool air was affecting the rise in temperature. the notch in the side for pouring let me leave my bamboo spoon in pot, the thermometer clipped to the side. once the mix reached 285 i poured the mix into the pan and it was so cool to see how the very last bit slipped right out of the pan. this is a fantastic pot for making toffee and recommend without reservation the purchase of this pot by calphalon., double thanks to magandab for sending me to my perfect candy pan. eating my toffee makes see s toffee-ettes taste like dirt, this is the link magandab sent me, http://www.target.com/kitchen-essentials-calphalon-hard-anodized-straining/dp/b000jm34km/qid =1234998462/ref=br_1_4/192-4549105-5227516 ie=utf8&node=11082001&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1

gemelli pasta (i only used 12 oz which worked great), pine nuts, frozen corn (i used fresh corn, cut off the cobb), chicken (i used precooked instead of poaching it), asparagus, minced fresh rosemary (i only used 1 tsp and it was very strong in this recipe), apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper, honey (i only used 3 tsp and it was very sweet, i caution you if you choose to use more), dijon mustard, orange , juice and zest of (i used the juice of half the ), olive oil, dried cranberries

andes mints, graham cracker, marshmallow, crisy cookie (thin mint, mint oreo, mint brussels..i used the last 1 and it was very good)

chicken ( about 1 kg) - cut into small pieces - see note, tblspn corn flour ( corn starch), oil, onion - sliced thinly, tblspn grated ginger - see note, garlic - finely chopped, sauce ingredients . - to be mixed together, soya sauce, water, tblspn vinegar, tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, corn flour (corn starch), i happened to have a bag of chicken thighs in the freezer, so wanted to use what i had on hand. i cut most of the meat from the thighs, leaving some on the bone & cut the meat into chunks. i used the meaty bones in the recipe also. i used enough to make the 1 kg., i did not have fresh ginger on hand so i used 1 tsp ginger paste instead & mixed it into the sauce ingredients., i had found a jar of the ginger paste in the ethnic section at super store previously. i find it very handy . for me the 1 tsp was more than enough for the ginger flavor.

garlic cloves, minced, fish sauce, molasses, lemon juice, dark sesame oil, black pepper (i use red pepper flakes and it was very good), boneless skinless chicken breasts (thighs would work well too)

vegetable oil cooking spray, unsalted butter, unsweetened chocolate, chopped, eggs, sugar (i only used 1 1/2 cups and it was very sweet), raspberry jam (i used seedless), black raspberry liqueur (such as chambord) or 3 tbsp other berry liqueur, all-purpose flour, salt, semi-sweet chocolate chips, powdered sugar

steak, sliced in thin strips (or any leftover beef, 1 of the very best we have had was made with leftover smoked tri-tip, the sm), onion, chopped, butter, brown gravy mix, water, sour cream

boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped onion (i use sweet ), minced garlic (or 1 tbsp. fresh , smashed), olive oil, red curry paste (i used more, but it was very hot, so use to your taste) (if you don tsp have paste, mccormack makes a red curry powder now), chicken broth, coconut milk (i used a taste of thai - lite), red bell pepper, chopped (i used fire roasted, jarred, this time because i didn tsp have a raw 1, i prefer the brightness of the fresh, but either will do), chopped fresh mushrooms (i used 4 large white), fresh chopped basil (about 1/2 cup), cooked jasmine rice (or long grain white, whatever you like)

south coast portuguese fish chowder, recipe from: 50 chowders, this chowder has a relationship to new bedford and the area new englanders call south coast, which includes that part of southeastern massachusetts west of cape cod and a small piece of eastern rhode island. the area is ethnically diverse, with a large portuguese population, but everyone, even those who aren tsp portuguese, loves good food. i served this chowder recently to a group at sakonnet vineyards in little compton, rhode island. as soon as word got out that there was chourico (a dry, spicy, garlicky portuguese sausage) in the chowder, the crowd demolished it. almost everyone in this region loves chourico, which the locals pronounce shore-eese. all over new england where the portuguese have settled, chourico is included in clambakes, clam boils, and other traditional yankee fare., its translucent reddish broth and colorful pieces of bell pepper, tomato, chourico, potato, fish, and cilantro, this portuguese-style chowder is very enticing. it has a splendid aroma and a savory spicy flavor, making it an interesting and exciting alternative to milder creamy chowders., i like to serve this chowder with toasted garlic bread or a crusty loaf of portuguese or italian bread., serves: 8 as a main course, equipment, you will need a 4- to 6-quart heavy pot with a lid, a wooden spoon, a slotted spoon, and a ladle., olive oil, dried bay leaves, garlic, finely chopped (1 tbsp), onions (14 oz), cut into 1/4-inch dice, green bell pepper (6 oz), cut into 1/2-inch dice, ground allspice, yukon gold , maine, pei, or other all-purpose potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/3 inch thick, fish stock , chicken stock, or water (as a last resort), canned whole tomatoes in juice (from a 28-oz can), cut into 1/2-inch dice (measured with their juice), spicy chourico or andouille sausage, casing removed and sliced 1/4 inch thick, kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, skinless silver hake , cod, haddock, or bass fillets, pinbones removed 10 sprigs fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems finely chopped (1/4 cup), coarsely chopped fresh italian parsley

a finalist in the 2001 nestle toll house share the very best recipe contest , this dessert was submitted by juilee decker of cleveland, ohio. a scrumptious blend of raspberry preserves, nestle toll house premier white morsels and toasted almonds tops a rich, buttery cookie crust to create an irresistible cookie bar., amazing arazza-ma-tazz bars, butter or margarine, nestle toll house premier white morsels, divided, eggs, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, salt, almond extract, seedless raspberry jam, toasted sliced almonds, preheat oven to 325o f. grease and sugar 9-inch-square baking pan., melt butter in medium, microwave-safe bowl on high (100%) power for 1 (or less) minute; stir., add 1 cup morsels ; let stand., do not stir ., beat eggs in large mixer bowl until foamy ., add sugar ; beat until light lemon colored, about 5 minutes., stir in morsel-butter mixture ., add flour , salt and almond extract; mix at low speed until combined. spread 2/3 of batter into prepared pan., bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until light golden brown around edges. remove from oven to wire rack., heat jam in small, microwave-safe bowl on high (100%) power for 30 seconds; stir. spread jam over warm crust. stir remaining morsels into remaining batter. drop spoonfuls of batter over jam. sprinkle with almonds., bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are browned. cool completely in pan on wire rack. cut into bars.

store bought angel food cake, cheesecake flavored pudding, prepared with skim milk (i use instant pudding for ease, but either works- as long as you allow time for cooked pudding to co), fat-free whipped topping, strawberries, sliced, blueberries, blackberry

clam juice, water, manila clams, in shells, garlic cloves, minced, sesame oil, soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce (sambal oelek), sugar, salt, dried ancho chile powder or 1 1/2 tsp use 1/4 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, green onions, sliced (use white and green parts ), daikon radishes, peeled, sliced very thin and quartered, handful baby spinach leaves (optional), spaghetti (i used multi-grain last time and it was fine) or 1 lb similar noodles (i used multi-grain last time and it was fine)

pork sausage, crumbled (i ve also made this with chicken & apple sausage, and it was very good), onion, chopped, green onions, white and a little green,chopped, dried thyme, dried rosemary, crushed, dried oregano, plain croissants , torn into pieces (i like to lightly toast them in the oven first, too, so they re not too soft), chicken broth, salt and pepper (depends on the flavor of your sausage)