Recipe Thread

[Randi]

Here's a recipe site for everyone - have a look! They have all been rated!

http://allrecipes.com/default.asp

[Miss Meow]

Randi, your chocolate truffles have inspired me to put something else fattening on this thread!

(Nomi, I might look up Mrs Dash on the web for the ingredients and see if I can make some - if not, I'll be calling on you!!! )

WHITE CHOCOLATE COOKIES

You can be from mixing bowl to munching in less than half an hour with these. If you don't have macadamia nuts, you can substitute with hazelnuts, pistachio etc (any unsalted nut you like really)

125g (4.5oz) butter, softened
125g (4.5oz) soft brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
200g (7oz) self-raising flour
pinch of salt
150g (5oz) bar of white chocolate, roughly chopped (I usually put more in so it's like a Mrs Field's cookie)
75g (2oz) macadamia nuts, chopped

Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees C (375F). Lightly grease a couple of baking trays.

Cream together butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl with a wooden spoon, until light and fluffy. Should only take a couple of minutes if the butter is really soft.

Add the beaten egg in small batches, beating well after each addition.

Add flour and salt into creamed mixture and blend well. Stir in chocolate and nuts.

Place heaped tablespoons onto baking trays. Leave at least an inch between cookies as they spread during baking.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown on top. They will still be soft in the centre, but will firm on cooling. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool.

My original recipe says leave to cool before serving. Really! Try one warm while the chocolate is still melted - yum yum yum.

[Cookiebaker]

Miss Meow, Those sound absolutely scrumptious. If I had the ingredients I would be making those tonight!

[Miss Meow]

Originally posted by Cookiebaker
Miss Meow, Those sound absolutely scrumptious. If I had the ingredients I would be making those tonight!

With a user name like Cookiebaker, what else could we expect
I often make them Sundays and send them with Shane for his morning tea for the week. His workmates get jealous, he he he!

[koxka]

NICOLE YOU ARE THE QUEEN OF THE KITCHEN

Anyone is interested in Catalan or Spanish recipes? They are YumiYumi!

[neko1]

Love that allrecipes website!! Can't wait to start making some apple crisp tomorrow! My fiance will love it

[Karen]

Originally posted by koxka
NICOLE YOU ARE THE QUEEN OF THE KITCHEN

Anyone is interested in Catalan or Spanish recipes? They are YumiYumi!

Absolutely!

[RockyRoad]

Ooooh, these sound so good!! Too bad I can't cook.

[Andie]

Cucumbers and Onions (serving depends)

I:
Cucumbers
Green peppers
Red onions
Tomatoes
1 cup Vinegar
1 1/4 cups Sugar
1 Tablespoon celery seed


Stir until sugar dissolves!

[kohala]

Originally posted by koxka
NICOLE YOU ARE THE QUEEN OF THE KITCHEN

Anyone is interested in Catalan or Spanish recipes? They are YumiYumi!

My mother-in-law used to make the best empanadas - got a recipe? I can't find hers and I'd like other interpretations, anyway!! Hers had beef and raisins, and other "stuff"!!!
I love Catalonian food, what little I know of it. She was Catalonian/Basque (we Americans are always "Something else" )

[kohala]

I've had pollo and/or pork adobo from many Filipino friends, but (my mother-in-law) Mom's was the best (actually, Pop was the recipe source, he was raised in Manila):

1/2 lb chicken thighs, boneless, quartered
1/2 lb pork shoulder, boneless, cut in 1 to 2 inch pieces
1 TBSP canola oil
3-4 garlic cloves, sliced thin
5-6 bay leaves
1/4 cup black peppercorns (whole)
1/4 cup paprika
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup water

Saute the chicken and pork with the garlic in the oil. When browned, add paprika first, toss a little to coat, then add vinegar and water. Add bay leaves and peppercorns, bring to a boil, then let simmer covered on medium low heat until the liquid is reduced.

Serve over steamed rice.

It keeps well, and forms a jelly when chilled!

I usually don't use measurement, so I had to guesstimate these. I usually make it with chicken, and you can adjust the ingredients according to how much meat you use. It is made with pork and/or chicken. The idea is to have more than enough paprika to color the meat; not too much vinegar, but you should taste a tang to the meat and sauce. When you add water to cover, cook until the "sauce" is slightly gelatinous. This property is better acheived when using cut chicken legs or pigs feet. I found I tended to shatter the legs and thighs when I cut them, so went to the boneless variety, and I am not a pig's foot fan!
The use of vinegar in cooking is also a preservative in hot climates, and has a wonderful flavor. You can change the vinegar to adjust the flavor, but stick to hearty, red vinegars, not white ones.

I used to call all these dishes I got from her "Norweigan Adobo", or "Norweigan Chow Mein" in deference to my ethnic "spins" on the recipes!!

[Miss Meow]

Originally posted by koxka
NICOLE YOU ARE THE QUEEN OF THE KITCHEN

Anyone is interested in Catalan or Spanish recipes? They are YumiYumi!

No, just queen of messing up the kitchen

Catalan and Spanish sounds wonderful. I believe the Catalans have wonderful fish dishes

This is a great thread. Does anybody cook Korean food? I am looking for a chilli broth that's used as a base for hot pot dishes. If I can find that, my life will be complete

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Bruschetta


Loaf of bread
Olive oil
Garlic clove
Fresh Mozzarella
Tomatoes
Sweet Onion
Balsamic vinegar
Salt, pepper, to taste
Basil

Roast garlic cloves in oven for 30 minutes at 375. Toss tomatoes, sweet onion, roasted garlic, mozzarella and basil with balsamic, salt and pepper. Heat grill. Slice bread. Place bread on grill and rub bread with garlic clove. Onto the grilled bread layer tomato mixture. Cover with Parmesan shavings.

[Randi]

Originally posted by koxka
Anyone is interested in Catalan or Spanish recipes? They are YumiYumi!

I'd love some! Do you have the recipe for the small round cakes rolled in pinenuts? I think they make them for Easter?
And also some Basque recipees!

[NoahsMommy]

What great recipes! Keep them coming!! What about any recipes we make every year during the holidays? I always make my grandmother's stuffed mushrooms...I'll add the recipe here when I get home.