What’s Next on my Plate:

Hawaiian Mahi Mahi rolls stuffed with mango and macadamia nut stuffing

Æbelskiver (Danish Filled Pancakes)

Chicken Canzanese with Polenta Cakes

Lillet Poached Pears with Thyme & Pepper

Triple Lemon Baked Doughnuts

Hasenpfeffer
(German Braised Rabbit Stew)

Pesto Goat Cheese Chicken Cordon Bleu

Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs

Apr 1st, 2013 by Kat | 0

Ingredients 12 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and cut horizontally 1/3 cup Mayonnaise 1/3 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon minced chives (fresh or dried) 1/2 teaspoon minced dill (fresh or dried) 1/2 teaspoon paprika salt and pepper to taste 6 lardons bacon, cut into thirds [...]

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Crème Brûlée, for Easter

Mar 31st, 2013 by Kat | 0

Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream (divided) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 6 egg yolks 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of salt 4 tsp granulated sugar fruit, to garnish (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 300F. Fill a large kettle water and put it on the stove to boil. You will use this for cooking the crème brûlée [...]

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Easter Bread (Osterzopf)

Mar 30th, 2013 by Kat | 0

Ingredients 1 cup warm water, between 100-110F 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 teaspoon instant or dry active yeast 450 grams all-purpose flour (about 3 3/4 cups) 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 4 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional) 1/2 cup hagelzucker (pearl sugar) 4 hard boiled, colored eggs Instructions In the [...]

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Bacon Cheddar Popovers

Mar 19th, 2013 by Kat | 0

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups whole milk, warmed 2 cups bread flour (you can use AP Flour, but they won’t puff quite as much) 4 large eggs, room temperature 6 lardons bacon, fried until just crispy, fat reserved (you will need 2 tablespoon bacon grease) 1/3 cup finely grated cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon fresh herbs, very [...]

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Spinach and Bacon Quiche with a Potato Rösti Crust

Mar 13th, 2013 by Kat | 0

Ingredients for the crust 3 cups, peeled and grated yukon gold potatoes 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1/2 teaspoon salt and dash pepper for the filling 1 small onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, finely minced 6 cups fresh baby spinach, stems removed 8 lardons bacon, cut to 1-inch pieces and rendered (save the bacon fat) [...]

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