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 Weave Asparagus Tart

May 1st, 2013 by Kat | 0

Ingredients 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed 1 bunch of at least 10-12 fresh asparagus 12 lardons bacon 2 tablespoons crème fraise (can substitute sour cream) 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper to taste Directions Preheat oven to 350F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and then individually lay the [...]

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Cheesy Feet Crackers (Käsfüße)

Apr 4th, 2013 by Kat | 0

Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature zest of one lemon 1 egg yolk 3 tablespoons heavy cream 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt olive oil to brush on tops sea salt for sprinkling Directions Preheat oven to 350F. Prepare cookie sheets with silpat [...]

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Triple Lemon Doughnuts (Donuts/Beneigts/Krapfen)

Feb 10th, 2013 by Kat | 0

Ingredients 2 tablespoons active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water, (100 degrees to 110 degrees) 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/4 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon lemon extract 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups vegetable oil, plus more for bowl 1 cup lemon curd [...]

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Wiener Schnitzel mit Bratkartoffeln /
Breaded Pork Cutlet with Home Fries

Jan 1st, 2013 by Kat | 0

Ingredients for the Weiner Schnitzel 4 boneless pork chops (1 pound total), 1/2 inch thick 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons milk 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs 1 teaspoon paprika 6 tablespoons vegetable oil for the Bratkartoffeln 1 1/2 pounds new baby potatoes, boiled [...]

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Laugenbrezeln (Brezn) / Swabian/Bavarian Pretzels

Oct 28th, 2012 by Kat | 0

Ingredients 250 g 12% protein flour 250 g 14% protein flour 50 g active-dry yeast 250 ml water, heated to 100-110F 50 g butter, cut into small cubes 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 tablespoon salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 liters water 4 1/2 tablespoons cooking lye Coarse salt for sprinkling Directions In the work [...]

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