209 who cares Recipes

medjool dates , carefully pitted, marcona almonds (substitution: blanched almonds), valdeon cheese (substitution: maytag or stilton), sliced bacon, each slice cut in 1/2 (roughly 4-inch lengths ), canola oil, special equipment : 6- inch bamboo skewers

unsalted butter, slightly softened, chopped fresh tarragon leaves, heaping tbsp hot sauce , or more if you like your food really spicy (recommended: frank s), kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, oysters , shucked carefully over a bowl, catching the oyster liquor and putting back into the shell with the oyster, hot sauce (recommended : frank s red hot), tarragon leaves, for garnish

old age, i decided , is a gift., i am now , probably for the first time in my life, the person i have always wanted to be., i would never trade my amazing friends , my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. as i ve aged, i ve become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. i ve become my own friend., i don tsp chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that i didn tsp need, but looks so avant garde on my patio. i am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant., whose business is it if i choose to read or play on the computer until 4 am and sleep until noon, i will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 50 s, 60 s, & 70 s, and if i, wish i will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if i choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set., will get old ., i know i am sometimes forgetful. but there again , some of life is just as well forgotten. and i eventually remember the important things.., over the years my heart has been broken ..., but broken hearts are what give us strength andunderstanding and compassion. a heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect., i am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. so many have never laughed, and so may have died before their hair could turn silver., as you get older , it is easier to be positive. you care less about what other people think. i don tsp question myself anymore. i ve even earned the right to be wrong., answer your question , i like being old. it has set me free.. i like the person i have become., i am not going to live forever, but while i am still here, i will not waste time lamenting about what could have been, or worrying about what will be. and i shall eat dessert every single day. (if i feel like it), may our friendship never come apart especially when it s straight from the heart, may you always have a rainbow of smiles on your face and in your heart forever and ever

dry red wine, beef stock, brandy, onion, quartered with the root end attached, carrots , cut into 3-inch pieces, garlic, sliced, parsley, dried thyme, dried rosemary, black peppercorns, allspice berries, bay leaf, well-marbled beef chuck , cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces, slab bacon, unsalted butter, plus 1 tbsp softened, olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, all-purpose flour , for dredging, plus 1 tbsp, tomato paste, pearl onions, blanched and carefully peeled, sugar, cremini or button mushrooms, flour, parsley-rimmed croutons , recipe follows, firm white bread, crusts removed , cut into 6 circles, melted unsalted butter, very finely minced fresh parsley leaves

head green cabbage (you won tsp use it all!), carefully cored with a knife, frozen meatless hamburger-style patty with about 100 calories, onion, tomato, ketchup , optional, as a topping, mustard , optional, as a topping

ground buffalo, red bell pepper, chopped finely, more or less to taste) finely chopped fresh anaheim or poblano chiles, canned smoked chipotle chili paste (paste is easier to use and distributes better. careful, this is smoked jalepeno, adjust for the amount of heat you want.), onion powder, heaping tbsp rendered duck fat (can be purchased at most gourmet meat shops), chilled fresh baby spring greens, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, freshly ground salt and pepper, fresh dinner-sized rolls, logs ) soft goat cheese

unsalted butter, plus 1 tbsp for greasing the pan, leeks , upper (dark) green part removed, split lengthwise, halved again lengthwise and then cut into 2-inch strips, carefully washed and drained, kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper, eggs, fresh goat cheese , cut into slices, heavy cream, milk, a few drops hot sauce (recommended : tabasco), a few drops worcestershire sauce, brie cheese, cut into 8 even slices, rind trimmed

unsalted butter, plus 1 tbsp for greasing the pan, leeks , upper (dark) green part removed, split lengthwise, halved again lengthwise and cut into 2-inch strips. wash and drain the strips carefully, kosher salt, freshly ground white pepper, eggs, fresh goat cheese , cut into slices, heavy cream, milk, hot sauce, few drops, worcestershire, few drops, brie cheese, cut into 8 even slices, rind trimmed

japanese eggplants, skin on and cut into 1/2-inch dice, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, chopped garlic, chopped fresh oregano leaves, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, grated manchego cheese, grated monterey jack, roasted red peppers, peeled, seeded and chopped, roasted garlic cloves, creme fraiche, red wine vinegar, honey, chopped chipotle in adobo, balsamic vinegar, honey, dark beer (1 1/2 cups), eggs, all-purpose flour, salt and freshly ground black pepper, sized , poblano peppers, oven roasted, seeded and carefully peeled, all-purpose flour, salt and freshly ground black pepper, yellow cornmeal, peanut oil, freshly chopped parsley leaves, for garnish

extra-large head green cabbage (large enough to yield 14 large leaves), core carefully removed with a sharp knife, chopped onion, chopped garlic, raw lean ground turkey, ketchup, tomato paste, granulated sugar, jellied cranberry sauce, low-sugar grape jam or preserves, low-fat plain marinara sauce, salt, chopped scallions, for optional garnish

unsalted butter , or more if needed, minced chives or onions, fresh herbs and greens , all carefully cleaned and dried, then torn into small pieces, eggs, whole or low-fat milk, unbleached all-purpose flour, grated aged or semi-aged montasio cheese, freshly ground black pepper

chicken, chicken stock or 4 cans low sodium chicken broth combined with 1 cup water, carrots , thickly sliced on an extreme diagonal, stalks celery, peeled and sliced 3/4-inch thick on an extreme diagonal, leeks, white part only , thickly sliced on an extreme diagonal and rinsed carefully to remove all dirt, a bouquet garni consisting of 1 bay leaf tied with a few stalks of parsley, dried thyme, dried tarragon leaves, crumbled , or to taste, if desired, garlic , smashed, tiny star pasta , stellini, unsalted butter, at room temperature, lemon juice , or to taste, chopped fresh tarragon, salt and freshly ground black pepper, coarsely chopped italian parsley, thick slices crusty italian bread, extra virgin olive oil, freshly grated parmesan cheese, italian parsley

center cut fillets chilean sea bass, salt and pepper, canola oil, fresh thyme, whole butter, assorted mushrooms ( shiitake, cremini, portobello), instant grits, chicken stock, heavy cream, baby spinach , carefully washed

live mussels , carefully rinsed and drained, sweet butter, sweet onion, chopped, chicken-gouda sausages (or similar) cut into 1 pieces, crushed garlic, crushed red pepper (to taste)., fresh thyme leaves, minced, dry white wine, water, worcestershire sauce, sugar or splenda .

cps flour, baking powder, salt, cp sugar 2 eggs, egg yolks, melted butter, shredded orange or lemon peel, cp chopped almonds , hazelnuts or pistacios, preheat oven to 325, place dry ingredients in large bowl and mix, make well in center of flour mixture and add eggs, yolks, butter and peel, stir til dough begins to form a ball, add nuts and mix well, turn dough out onto a lightly floured board and devide into three pieces., shape each portion into a 14 inch log and place on lightly greased baking sheet, bake for 30 minutes or untill firm and light brown, oven and cool about 15 minutes, place on cutting board and carefully slice diagonally., place slices on cookie shhe and bake 10 minutes, turn over and bake another 10 minutes, these will be very crisp and a beautiful golden brown. they are definitely worth the work. taste great with a good cup of tea.

i. friday s fire bites, sliced jalepeno peppers (not pickled , those used for nachos), crackers crumbs, flour, eggs, water, vegetable oil ( for your favorite deep frying system), drain jalapeno peppers and set aside., mix cracker crumbs and flour together, blend well. in separate bowl beat eggs and add water blend well., heat oil in fry pan , deep fryer, or fry cooker until temperature is the same degree s that you would fry french fries at., dip slices of peppers in egg wash and then the flour and cracker crumb mixture, dust off excess dry ingredients and carefully place in hot oil., place enough of the peppers in your deep frying system so they are not over crowded. take care , the peppers like to pop a little. fry until golden brown., peppers and dry on a paper towel.

krispy kreme doughnut copycat, doughnuts, yeast, water (105-115 degrees ), lukewarm milk (scalded , then cooled), sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, creamy glaze, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, water, chocolate frosting, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, water, milk chocolate chips or semisweet chocolate chips, dissolve yeast in warm water in 2 1/2-quart bowl., add milk , sugar, salt, eggs ,shortening and 2 cups flour., beat on low for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly., beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally., stir in remaining flour until smooth ., cover and let rise until double , 50-60 minutes., dough is ready when indentation remains when touched.) turn dough onto floured surface ; roll around lightly to coat with flour., gently roll dough 1/2-inch thick with floured rolling pin., cut with floured doughnut cutter ., cover and let rise until double , 30-40 minutes., heat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 350 degrees ., slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula., turn doughnuts as they rise to the surface., fry until golden brown , about 1 minute on each side., carefully from oil (do not prick surface); drain., dip the doughnuts into creamy glaze set on rack then when slightly cooled spread chocolate frosting on top ., dip in sprinkles or other toppings after chocolate if desired., creamy glaze**: heat butter until melted ., stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth., stir in water , 1 tbsp at a time, until desired consistency., chocolate frosting**: heat butter and chocolate over low heat until chocolate is melted., stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth., stir in water 1 tbsp at a time , until desired consistency., doughnuts

buttery biscuit squares, self-rising flour, sugar, milk, butter, melted, all-purpose flour, make your own self-rising flour : place 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder and 1/2 tsp. salt in a measuring cup. add enough flour to measure 1 cup., combine flour , sugar and milk; mix well. turn onto floured surface; sprinkle with all-purpose flour. pat into 1/2-inch thickness. dip a knife in flour and cut into 3 x 2-inch pieces., pour butter into ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. dip 1 side of each square into butter , turning carefully to coat. bake, uncovered, in preheated 450* f. oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown., makes 15 biscuits .