Recipezaar: Non-Religious Holiday,Western European recipes

Parmesan and Parsley Crust Salmon

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:37:26 -0400

Salmon is one of the few varieties of fish that my husband will eat. So, I can never have enough salmon recipes in my collection. This is one that I found in the Autumn 2008 copy of BBC Easy Cook magazine. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Halloween Fun - Pumpkin Cake O' Lantern (Jack O'lantern)

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 01:58:59 -0400

Made from two bundt cakes, this cake makes an ideal Halloween cake & centrepiece. It is both delicious & beautuful (& fun to make). To make this recipe easier & quicker, you can substitute three boxes of spice-cake mix for the cake ingredients - just follow the box instructions! There are quite a few steps to make this cake but it is NOT difficult & is well worth the effort! -- posted by Um Safia

Ahoy There! Moules Marinières - French Sailor's Mussels

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:54:18 -0400

I adore moules, mussels, and this is the classic French recipe for them. Moules Marinières is also commonly known as Sailor's mussels or Mariner's mussels. The dish consists of delicately steamed fresh mussels in a white wine, garlic, parsley, butter, onion and cream sauce. Moules Marinières can be served as an appetising starter or even a light main meal. It is delicious served with fresh crusty bread or with frites (chips/fries). There is nothing more mouth-watering than a huge bowl of artistically presented mussels, yet the fun part is eating them. The best way is to use an empty mussel shell as the "spoon" in which to pick the remaining mussels from their shells and then eat them. It's a brilliant excuse to use your fingers to eat rather than the usual knife and for - very tactile! A traditional French recipe will use butter, however the butter may be substituted for a few tablespoons of olive oil for a healthier option - I sometimes use a mix of butter and olive oil I hope you find the step-by-step photos helpful, this recipe was used in the September 2008 Cooking School for the TOTM - hopefully, the photos will debunk the myth that mussels are hard to prepare and cook, NOT so! Bon Appétit! -- posted by French Tart

Hot Diggedy Dogs! Bonfire Bangers in Wraps (Hot Dogs/Sausages)

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:26:33 -0400

A deliciously different way of serving up Hot Dogs for Bonfire Night or Halloween! Choose your favourite bangers or dogs, mine are high meat content Lincolnshire sausages with herbs, then oven bake them for ease with sticky roasted mustard coated onions - all in one pan! Serve with lashings of tomato relish or tomato ketchup for a great comfort dish on the run! The great thing about this recipe is that it can also be kept warm in the oven, whilst the spooky activities are in action, or dad is still trying to light the DAMP fireworks in the garden!! If you are serving this to little ones who may not like the mustard, just leave it out and add a little tomato puree instead for a tomatoey onion taste. (Edited and adapted from a Good Food recipe, 2007) -- posted by French Tart

Twit Twooo, Hooting Halloween Owls - Halloween Cupcakes/Muffins

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:29:06 -0400

These are GREAT fun! Bake some chocolate fairy cakes, muffins or cupcakes, decorate them and then turn them into Hooting Halloween Owls! I made these last year for a children's Halloween party, and they all loved them. The recipe is based on our British fairy cake or angel cake recipe, where the top of the baked cake or muffin is cut off to create the "wings". I have stated some sweets (candy) that are British - please use your own local sweets to decorate the owls. This is a wonderful recipe idea that I have changed and adapted from Tana Ramsay, the wife of the famous Gordon Ramsay.....she has some great family recipes, of which this is one. (Preparation time includes the time to decorate and ice them after they have been baked.) My Recipe #328085 would also be great Halloween companions for these hooting owls! -- posted by French Tart

Gruesome Green Goblin Punch - Fun for Halloween!

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:36:33 -0400

This is a great recipe for Halloween or a kids party. It is really simple to put together & looks fab. Time to make doesn't include time to set. -- posted by Um Safia

Halloween Fun - Witch's Broom Favors

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:01:49 -0400

These favors are so cute! You can use them as table decorations, give to trick or treaters, give to your guests as favours. It is a nice idea to make little tags with your guests names on & hang over the top of each broom stick for fun place settings. My orange & black truffles would look really good in these, as would any other halloween candy mixes. -- posted by Um Safia

Traditional Buttery French Croissants for Lazy Bistro Breakfasts

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:46:30 -0400

I do not profess to make these all the time; living in France gives me access to wonderful croissants and other French breakfast pastries, However, these are even BETTER than MOST I can buy at the boulangerie, really! It is a time consuming process to make them, but the results are well worth the effort. The butter-enriched dough can be made the night before and stored in the fridge, and it can also be frozen. Once you have the hang of adding the butter to the dough and turning and rolling it to trap the air in between the layers, you are nearly there with the technique. This is my own recipe for croissants, and the quantity yields between 8 and 12 croissants, depending on how accurate you are with the measurements of the triangles before they are rolled. I usually start my dough off in my bread machine for the mixing, kneading and proving - it just gives me more time in the kitchen to get on with other things. I have also given the traditional method by hand, and the dough can also be mixed with a dough hook in a food mixer - choose whatever method is best for you! These croissants can also be frozen - before being baked; defrost overnight in the fridge before baking as normal. Eat these with freshly ground coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, fresh butter and a selection of confitures, jams and conserves. -- posted by French Tart

Spooky Spider Cupcakes/Muffins for a Howling Halloween!

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:28:38 -0400

I JUST love these little spider cakes, when I make them, their faces make me laugh - well, I am easily pleased! Furthermore, they are VERY tasty - they have a much better flavour than NORMAL spiders I find, their legs are a little too chewy! The cake mixture is a double chocolate cake mixture - with cocoa and chocolate pieces, topped off with a chocolate butter cream. The decorations are made using Liquorice Allsorts and liquorice strings/laces or Catherine wheels as we call them in Great Britain. They are easy to make and can be frozen before you decorate them. I made these for TOTM Cooking School September 2008 - I hope you find the step-by-step photos handy when you come to bake and decorate them. An idea we had for an adult Halloween party - turn the spiders upside down so they have their legs in the air, and scatter wine corks amongst them on a plate........only joking! :-) If you fancy some wise companions for these spooky spiders, try these: Recipe #326716. -- posted by French Tart

French Chocolate Cake for Historic Recipe Buffs

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:35:30 -0400

We found this recipe torn from an old Sunday insert called "The American Weekly," dated August 31, 1952. (Online, I learned that this Sunday newspaper supplement was published by Hearst from 1896 to 1963, when it became "Pictorial Living" until its demise in 1966). The 5"x6" scrap had somehow gotten stuffed in between the floor joists of our attic. Our house was built in 1951 and we are the 4th owners, so the recipe may have been lost by any of the previous occupants. Beneath the recipe is partial information for ordering something that ends with, "[.]arty Cakes Fancy-Plain." The address is incomplete, but the recipe (or collection) cost 5 cents each. On the reverse of the recipe is an ad for the "new" James Cagney movie, "What Price Glory." On the same side as the recipe are 2 little notations, perhaps upcoming features, the first about Norman Rockwell (including "the story of the two old cronies and the mongrel dog who posed for" his four newest paintings); the second is headlined, "When Love Needs a Doctor," and advertises "Sound advice from an eminent psychiatrist that should bring comfort and hope to thousands of husbands and wives who are confused by the marriage relationship." The answer, of course, is to feed each other chocolate cake ;) This recipe doesn't seem much different from modern recipes, except that it calls for pastry flour "sifted 4 times" with salt. In the 1970s, my Home Ec teachers taught that flour no longer needs to be sifted because it is treated to make it flow more readlily and be less susceptible for forming lumps. Current cooking shows do sometimes recommend sifting certain ingredients together to distribute them evenly, so it's probably a good idea to sift the flour and salt at least once. Bon apetit! -- posted by Kimberly Annette

Tartiflette - Alpine Melted Cheese, Bacon and Potato Gratin

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:10:12 -0400

Fast becoming a classic, Tartiflette is the perfect palliative supper dish for chilly autumn and winter evenings. This delicious, rich and hearty dish hails from the Alpine Haute Savoie region of France. For authenticity's sake, try to get hold of a whole Reblochon cheese. Reminiscent of Camembert or Brie in flavour, texture and shape, Reblochon has the perfect melting quality for Tartiflette. In addition, as this dish can be prepared a day or so ahead, it could make the ultimate Bonfire Night or Halloween centrepiece! This is a truly indulgent dish, which is best appreciated after a strenuous morning on the ski-slopes or at least a brisk winters morning walk. It is important to use a ripe Reblochon, preferably bought a few days in advance and left to reach maturity out of the fridge. For this to happen, it should be uncategorised. Of course, if you have a good cheese monger you will be able to buy one ripe and ready to eat. Serve the Tartiflette hot and straight from the gratin dish with fresh salad, crusty bread and assorted pickles. Edited to add: One reviewer made a comment that you should fry the bacon and discard the fat - it IS stated in the main instructions to do just that! Also, if your potatoes are not cooked after 15 minutes plus 25 minutes in the oven, you have not cut them thin enough - try to cut them quite thinly, as shown in all the photos. Reblochon cheese is a very STRONG cheese - do not try this recipe if you are not a lover of strong cheese! Merci:-) -- posted by French Tart

Harvest Festival - English Baked Stuffed Autumn Marrow/Zucchini

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:30:42 -0400

Harvest Home! A heart warming and traditional English recipe, which is a wonderful way to deal with those large marrows (zucchini) from the autumn garden! The marrow is stuffed with a savoury beef and onion mixture and is then baked in foil. This is an old family recipe, which always pleases and is regularly requested when these giant marrows are in season it is hearty and full of flavour and is wonderful when served with a hot tomato sauce, steamed fresh seasonal vegetables and piles of fluffy mashed potatoes. The preparation is a little time-consuming, but the stuffed marrow is then baked slowly in the oven, leaving you free to follow other pursuits. I have posted a full set of step-by-step photos with this recipe, it shows how easy it is to prepare and cook, as well as showing how delicious it looks when served piping hot at your dinner table! The title of this recipe was taken from memories of all the Harvest Festivals we had every year, that were held at school or the local parish church - marrows (LARGE zucchini) were always a BIG feature of the harvest display! -- posted by French Tart

Canadian Maple Walnut Layer Cake With Fudge Frosting

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:43:24 -0400

This never fails to please; walnut and maple syrup sponge cakes, which are frosted and sandwiched together with maple fudge frosting/icing, divine! This is NOT a light airy-fairy sponge cake, as it is made with soft brown sugar to enhance the fudge and maple flavours - and it needs to be fairly robust to hold the walnuts in the cake mixture. It is however, a soft pudding type cake with lots of texture and an amazing taste. Of course this can be made with excellent maple syrup from the USA, but I have called it a Canadian cake, as the maple syrup and maple extract was sent to me by a kind Zaar friend in Canada. The cake is baked in two cake tins; the two cakes can then be cut in two again, making a three-layer cake, (four pieces of cake = three layers) it depends on how high they rise. If you do make a three-layer cake, you may need a little more fudge frosting and filling. This cake keeps very well in an airtight container or tin for up to a week. The cake can also be frozen before icing and frosting defrost it overnight, then assemble and ice the cake when fully defrosted. Pecans can also be used in place of walnuts but I prefer the taste of walnuts with the maple syrup. -- posted by French Tart

Curried Cauliflower Fritters (Jamie Oliver's Recipe)

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:28:57 -0400

Excerpted from JAMIE AT HOME by Jamie Oliver, Copyright (c) 2008. Published in the US by Hyperion. All rights reserved. Food Network or www.jamieoliver.com. From SHOW: Jamie At Home - Episode: Cauliflower. This is really an unusual but very delicious way to eat cauliflower! Here we are going to use beer as it goes well with all these spices. However, you must be ready to fry them and eat them at once! This batter goes well with fish filets, chicken pieces, and other vegetables. -- posted by Manami

Mashed Potatoes With Kale (Colcannon)

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:26:26 -0400

Another in the New York Times' "Recipes for Health Series" by Martha Rose Shulman. This Irish dish is traditionally eaten around Halloween. This version used kale rather than the more common cabbage. -- posted by blucoat

Yorkshire Parkin - Sticky Oatmeal Gingerbread for Bonfire Night

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:39:04 -0400

A wonderful tradition from Northern England, in particular from the county of Yorkshire; this wonderful gingerbread is traditionally eaten on the 5th November which is Bonfire Night, also called Guy Fawkes night or Fireworks Night. There are many ways to make ginger parkin; this is my recipe for this deliciously, sticky and dark gingerbread with oats. This recipe is an egg free parkin, and I was always told that Parkin should NEVER contain eggs in it, whether that is true or not, I'm not sure! Try to plan ahead when you make this recipe, it is MUCH better when kept for 2 to 3 days before eating, as it become stickier and more intense in flavour. This keeps for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container and freezes well, if there is any left! I use jumbo porridge oats in my parkin, for a nice chewy texture - but any porridge oats or oatmeal will be suitable. Please note, if you make this with the suggested alternatives of corn syrup and molasses, it will not be quite the same flavour, but it should still be sticky! -- posted by French Tart

Irish Cheddar and Chive Smashed Potatoes

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:38:30 -0500

From Wild Oats Natural Marketplace. Looks irresistible and had to post for safekeeping. Note: Since posting this, I have made this several times due to popular demand. It was the star of my Thanksgiving feast. -- posted by JackieOhNo!

Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:59:59 -0500

This is a simple recipe for two, but I have doubled it to serve four. It is from Paula Deen's magazine. -- posted by Lainey6605

Ricotta Hotcakes With Honeycomb Butter

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:23:10 -0500

A great breakfast treat courtesy of Bill Grainger. Not essential to use the honeycomb butter! -- posted by Noo

Meg's Irish Soda Bread Cookies

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:35:31 -0500

This is the easiest cookie recipe ever and the result is a melt-in-your mouth dessert that is great with a cup of tea, coffee, cider, hot chocolate, whatever. If made properly they taste more like little cakes. This is a traditional Irish recipe I have tweaked over the years to make my own. I usually double this recipe since they tend to go very quickly! -- posted by Chef #1006007

French Tart's Classic Madeleines: Madelines: Little Fluted Cakes

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:52:55 -0500

These are one of my favourite French cakes; delicate little light sponge cakes, baked in special fluted trays and sprinkled lightly with icing sugar, so elegant, light and airy! Some are flavoured with vanilla extract only, whilst other recipes suggest using lemon or orange; my recipe uses a combination of vanilla extract and lemon. These are ideal served with afternoon coffee or with a glass of dessert wine after a meal, just as the French serve them. You can also dip the tips into melted chocolate, but I prefer mine to be a little more subtle - but it is up to you! -- posted by French Tart

Peter Hoffman's Chicken Liver Crostini

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:02:36 -0500

Every good chicken has a good liver, says Peter Hoffman. Sometimes I eat the liver myself as the cooks reward, and sometimes I let a bunch accumulate in the freezer until I have enough to make this recipe" The beautifully silky puree is accented with sauteed apples, smoky bacon and a splash of brandy, then served on crunchy toasts. What can be bad with that? For a healthier version omit the 4 Tablespoons of chilled butter.;) One of the best partners for creamy chicken livers is, surprisingly, German Rieslingits high acidity cuts through the richness, and its touch of sweetness is a nice contrast to the livers earthiness (much in the way that Sauternes goes well with foie gras). Two good choices are the apple-inflected 2007 Leitz Dragonstone and the minerally 2007 Hexamer Meddersheimer Rheingrafenberg Kabinett.Food & Wine Magazine, 09/2008. From: The Glass House We made these the other night because of my weakness for chicken livers and they were awesome! :) There is a 30 minute chilling time, didn't allow for it in recipe! -- posted by Manami

Creamy Spinach With Smoked Gouda Gratin

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:32:42 -0500

To make sure this gratin is rich & luscious, be sure to squeeze all the excess liquid from the spinach before adding the bechamel sauce. Bechamel is a classic French white sauce made by stirring milk into a cooked mixture of flour and butter. Adding Smoked Gouda makes it thick, creamy, cheesy and irresistible! Here is anther selection for the coming holidays - Thanksgiving. Food & Wine Magazine, March 2005 edition. From:Speedy Sauce Recipes, recipe by Grace Parisi -- posted by Manami

Mint Zinfandel Sorbet

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:03:07 -0500

Another unique and sophisticated wine sorbet that would be an elegant addition to any special gathering. Prep time does not include chilling time or overnight freezing time. To cool the sugar syrup mixture quickly, place bowl in larger bowl of ice and stir occasionally. It should be cold in about 15 minutes. -- posted by JackieOhNo!

Riesling Sorbet

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:03:44 -0500

An unusual sorbet that will impress your guests. Prep time does not include chilling time or overnight freezing time. To cool the sugar syrup mixture quickly, place bowl in larger bowl of ice and stir occasionally. It should be cold in about 15 minutes. -- posted by JackieOhNo!

Winter Squash Souffle

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:47:19 -0500

Gourmet | November 2006 -- posted by dicentra

Beetroot & Horseradish Puree

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:12:53 -0500

Beetroot and horseradish is such a yummy combination. This would be very nice with roast beef as either a condiment or a side. I am betting it would also be nice spread on a sandwich made with leftover roast beef. I found this recipe in the Christmas 2008 copy of BBC Good Food Magazine. The recipe says that the puree can be made up to a day ahead and heated in a pan or in the microwave. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Red Cabbage, Walnut and Apricot Salad

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:29:26 -0500

This sounded like a really interesting salad and I usually enjoy red cabbage salads. I found this in the Christmas 2008 copy of BBC Good Food Magazine and I wanted to put it here for safe keeping. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Pear & Mustard Rarebit

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:36:54 -0500

This sounds like it could be interestingly yummy. I picked up a copy of the Christmas 2008 BBC Good Food Magazine to read on a flight back home to the USA to visit my family on Thanksgiving and I am leaving the issue with my mother so I am putting the recipes I would like to try on zaar for safe keeping and sharing. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

French Merguez Sausages - Culinary Communion

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:07:40 -0500

From the Culinary Communion charcuterie class. Delicious! Recipe courtesy of Gabriel Claycamp, posted with permission. Makes approximately 10 pounds sausage. -- posted by Julesong

Marilyn's Special Green Beans

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:59:29 -0500

My dear friend Marilyn shared this recipe with me. It is a holiday favorite at her house. I did find two recipes on Zaar that were similar but omitted the mayo which is a yummy "must have ingredient" in this recipe. This recipe doubles very well. -- posted by Brenda.

Cranberry & Sausage Stuffing Logs (Oamc)

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:18:49 -0500

I made two of these gorgeous rolled stuffing logs, one for Thanksgiving and froze the second to serve with our Christmas meal. The entire recipe makes 2 stuffing logs and there will also be a third portion left to stuff a turkey with, or to bake in a casserole. If you only want to make 1 roll, simply divide most of the ingredients by 3, except for the apple, egg, and bacon - use 1 small egg, 1 small apple, and 12 pieces of bacon, cooking time will remain the same. A bit tricky to roll up, but the final product is worth all your hard work.You can substitute fresh red currants for the cranberries or use dried cranberries or dried cherries if you prefer. Also, if you only have dried herbs, that is fine.. just add dreid versions to taste, perhaps a few spoonfuls of each. This gets sliced and looks so lovely with the center of berries. Adapted from a version I found in Good Food magazine. -- posted by HeatherFeather

Skillet Cabbage and Ham

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:44:36 -0500

I love finding different ways to make cabbage. This would be a good way to use up leftover ham. Recipe is from Family Circle. -- posted by Lainey6605

Day After Christmas Cranberry & Nut Breakfast

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:07:14 -0500

This would be yummy for any day but it is Christmas inspired because I made it on Boxing Day morning out of leftovers I had floating around from Christmas day. Plus, after eating so much the day before it was kind of nice to start the next day with a healthy breakfast. If you use Splenda instead of sugar this is pretty diabetic friendly too. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Beetroot & Pomegranate Soup (Low Fat)

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:22:15 -0500

I saw this in a vegetarian cooking magazine and the photo looked so stunning I had to add it. It will be a hard sell to get my husband to try anything with beets but I love them so I will give them a shot the next time I am cooking for myself. You could probably use pomegranate juice to save the actual juicing process but I am not sure how much juice you get from a pomegranate to give an equivalent measure. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Chickpea Flatcake With Honey Roasted Vegetables

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:16:53 -0500

This looks interesting and different. I am guessing you could fairly easily mix up the sort of veg you are roasting for the dish. I found it in the 2008 copy of 'Vegetarian Christmas' special put out by the BBC Good Food Magazine. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Orange, Carrot & Mint Soup

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:29:47 -0500

Vegetarian soups are always welcome in my cookbook. This one sounded different so I wanted to add it here for safe keeping. I originally found it in a British cookery magazine called "Vegetarian Christmas 2008" -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Hot Mulled Cider - German Glühmost

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:49:33 -0500

Traditional hot mulled cider with white wine 'Glühmost', and the more common red wine version 'Glühwein' are served throughout the cold weather season, and are sold by-the-mug at outdoor Christmas Markets in Germany. Delicious! -- posted by BecR

Quick Pate'

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:29:11 -0500

No one has to know how quick this recipe is to put together. This pate' is perfect for an elegant dinner party or casual get-together. Serve with French bread or crackers. It freezes well, but bring to room temperature before serving. -- posted by Alan in SW Florida

Rootin' Tootin' Roasted Roots - Roasted Root Vegetables in Paper

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:00:55 -0500

An easy to throw together recipe that I made to accompany several meals over the Festive period this year. The trick for these roasted roots is to cook them en papillote (in a paper parcel) for the first 30 minutes - almost oven steaming them, before opening up the paper and allowing them to brown and go crunchy and crispy around the edges! Sprinkle them with sea salt, cayenne pepper and freshly ground black pepper before serving them in the paper on a flat plate. You can also make smaller individual parcels for full dining impact!! Use whatever root vegetables you have to hand. The vegetables listed in this recipe are the ones that I used for the last few times of cooking this dish, but I can see possibilities of many more veggies, especially when they are in season. You can reduce the fat content in this recipe by adding just a teaspoon of olive oil and putting the vegetables in a zip-lock bag with the oil, then give it all a good shake, I went FULL fat throughout Christmas and the New Year period! However, I think now the diet is back on the agenda, I will roast these the low fat way! -- posted by French Tart

The Queen of Hearts - Valentine's Jam Tarts

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:41:53 -0500

Jam tarts are a quintessential British teatime treat - little crispy short crust pastry rounds filled with assorted fruit jams, such as strawberry, raspberry, apricot, blackcurrant and lemon curd. They were the first things my mum taught me to bake when I was little, and in turn, I taught my daughter how to make them when she was very small. Here I have suggested that as a Valentine's Day treat, you top the jam tarts with a little pastry heart........after all, the way to a loved one's heart is through their stomach! Jam Tarts normally do NOT have any pastry topping however, so for the rest of the year, just make them as posted with no pastry lid, or use other suitable shapes appropriate for a special event. I have posted homemade short crust pastry, it is so easy to make and is far superior to ready-made, although I DO use ready-made when I am short of time! Try to use good quality or homemade jams and jellies, the higher the fruit content, the less the jam or jelly will bubble out of the pastry case. These are essential for any English Tea Party, especially if Alice in Wonderland has been invited............along with the white rabbit! Have fun! -- posted by French Tart

Coddle

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 01:18:52 -0500

Traditional Dublin dish, simple, easy and very tasty. Ideal to put on before heading to the pub for a few nice pints of guinness. -- posted by Chef #675347

Victoria Sandwich - Classic English Sponge Cake for Tea Time

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:02:38 -0500

The Victoria Sandwich is the quintessential English cake, conjuring up images of old England and afternoon tea. It's always been a favourite in cake baking competitions and is even used by manufacturers to test new cookers.This is one of the recipes that I use when I make my Victoria Sandwich sponge cake - the other method is posted at the end of the recipe; the ingredients are the same but the weight ratio is slightly different. This method is the original and more traditional way of weighing your ingredients, bearing in mind that the recipe is Victorian! A true Victoria Sandwich would only contain jam, usually raspberry, but as the cake became more popular and cooks became more affluent, cream was added as a delicious addition. I was always taught that caster sugar was sprinkled on top - again, icing sugar is often used nowadays. This recipe adaptation was taken from the WI website, a wonderful organisation in Great Britain for woman of all ages, backgrounds, race or creed - remember The Calendar Girls? They were all WI members! Historical note: Anna, the Duchess of Bedford (1788-1861), one of Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting, is credited as the creator of tea time. She invited friends to join her for an additional afternoon meal at five o'clock in her rooms. The menu centred around small cakes, bread and butter sandwiches, assorted sweets, and, of course, tea.The practice of inviting friends to come for tea in the afternoon was quickly picked up by other social hostesses. Queen Victoria adopted the new craze for afternoon tea time. By 1855, the Queen and her ladies were in formal dress for the Victorian tea time parties. This simple cake was one of the queen's favourites and was named in honour of the Queen as a mark of the cake's most devoted followers! (I used home made lemon curd for the cake in my photos, a tangy change from raspberry jam!) -- posted by French Tart

Mom's Delicious Homemade Bread

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:22:24 -0500

This is my Mom's recipe. It is so good, very light and fluffy with a crispy crust on the bottom. Very simple too. Can be used to make rolls, or loaves. You can easily double it. You can also add 1c. raisins and/or slivered almonds,orange/lemon zest and vanilla extract to a loaf for a festive holiday bread. The options are endless! -- posted by Leah's Kitchen

German Crullers With Lemon Frosting

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:19:27 -0500

"Eberswalder Spritzkuchen" from Germanfoods.org - During the iron curtain years, when Germany was divided into two states, these crullers were made by many bakeries in what was then West Germany. Most people ate Eberswalder Spritzkuchen for decades with no idea that this pastry originated in an isolated German town at the eastern end of the German Democratic Republic close to the Polish border. As in the Rhineland, the celebration of carnival (also known as the crazy days before Lent) in Eberswalde is at the origin of this pastry. Before the invention of food additives, the beginning of Lent meant that all animal fat had to be used up, or it would go bad. This is why pastries like Eberswalder Spritzkuchen were invented. -- posted by Mom2Rose

Flank Steak With Whiskey Sauce

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:21:11 -0500

This sauce is an interesting alternative to a typical red wine sauce and adds a depth of flavor that is quite unique. These steaks are great broiled or grilled. -- posted by JackieOhNo!

Sexy Strawberry Surprise

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:54:44 -0500

Succulent strawberries laced with brandy and topped with vanilla flavoured whipped cream -- posted by English_Rose

Beer Brats With Onions and Peppers

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 11:07:17 -0500

Easy, yet flavorful bratwurst simmered in beer then seared in the skillet with onions and peppers. -- posted by Vicki in CT

Freshly Shucked Oysters and Sauce Mignonette With a Twist!

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:21:51 -0500

A classic with a twist - I like to add a splash or three of Tabasco sauce to my shallot and red wine vinegar Mignonette sauce, for that extra zap! This is easy to make and is even better if you let the oysters marinate in the sauce for ten to fifteen minutes before serving them. I also like my oysters au natural with just a squeeze of lemon, but variety is the spice of life, and this makes an exciting change! The quantities listed below will be sufficient for between 12 large and 24 small oysters. -- posted by French Tart

Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:36:05 -0500

This recipe came about after a failed casserole recipe turned into an amazing soup! Who says failure is a bad thing? You could even make this vegetarian/vegan by changing the meat to a veg friendly option and using a veg broth. Hope you enjoy this too! -- posted by mama's kitchen

Beef Bourguignon Soup

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:40:57 -0500

This is another quick yet elegant way to start your dinner party or holiday meal. It's very straightforward and simple, and is guaranteed to please. -- posted by JackieOhNo!

Fast French Onion Soup

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:49:58 -0500

I won't kid you...this is not the time-consuming, tried and true method for preparing this French classic. However, it is great in a pinch, and will fool your guests into thinking you spent much longer in the kitchen than you did! -- posted by JackieOhNo!

Irish Roast Beast

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:30:51 -0500

This is a recipe from Joanne Fluke's mystery "Sugar Cookie Murder." This pot roast is made with Guinness stout (what else?) and has directions for either making in the slow cooker or in the oven. Something different for St. Paddy's Day and the kids (and grown-ups) will get a kick out of the name. Don't forget to make your favorite "Irish Soda Bread" and serve with mashed potatoes and carrots. Enjoy!! -- posted by Alan in SW Florida

Asperge Violette: Violet Asparagus With Hollandaise Sauce

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:28:51 -0400

A springtime treat in France, violet asparagus - gently steamed and then served with hollandaise sauce, divine! All that is needed to accompany this seasonal delicacy is crusty bread and chilled white wine. There are several ways of making this classic French sauce, I give you a very simple method here, and this recipe is well behaved enough to stay warm for up to 30 minutes! There are three types of cultivated asparagus: white, violet and green. The exposure time of asparagus to sunlight determines its colour under sunlight the white asparagus turns first violet and then green. The cultivation methods applied determine the colour. Green asparagus for example is grown above ground and tastes most similar to the original wild asparagus. I like to sprinkle fresh violets from the garden on my asparagus - violets are edible and even if you do not eat them, they make a beautiful garnish! Serves 4 as an appetiser and 2 to 3 as a light meal. -- posted by French Tart

Auld Alliance: Potted French Blue Cheese and Scotch Whisky Pate

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:36:45 -0400

The Auld Alliance is the historic friendship between Scotland and France, as well as a traditional cheese and whisky recipe. Here is a modern version of my Scottish grandmother's recipe for Auld Alliance. I have used Scotch whisky and a lighter French blue cheese, Fourme d'Ambert, instead of the usual Roquefort, which I find very salty. This makes a fabulous appetiser or an alternative cheese course. Choose a blue cheese and Scotch whisky of your choice; blends are better than malts in this recipe. A Potted History! Scotlands most famous connection with Europe was the Auld Alliance with France. First agreed in 1295/6 the Auld Alliance was built on Scotland and Frances shared need to curtail English expansion. Primarily it was a military and diplomatic alliance but for most of the population, it brought tangible benefits through pay as mercenaries in Frances armies and the pick of finest French wines! The preparation time includes the chilling time. -- posted by French Tart

A Pint of Prawns and Guinness Chaser - British Pub Grub!

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:37:21 -0400

Classic and traditional British Pub Grub! Cooked prawns (shrimps) served in a pint mug with a tangy garlic mayonnaise and a pint of Guinness of course - my idea of heaven! British pub grub is justly famous and this simple dish is also great when served at home. Serve these prawns for family gatherings, or St Patrick's Day, St George's Day, St David's Day, St Andrew's Day, Australia Day, football, superbowl, darts matches or ANY time you fancy simple, robust food with a pint of ale! I have suggested Guinness but you can serve these prawns with any real ale or your favourite brew. I have spiced the mayonnaise up a tad - if you are not a lover of spicy food, serve these prawns with classic mayonnaise. -- posted by French Tart

Easiest Ever Chocolate Fudge Cake

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:53:27 -0400

It is the magazine I found this recipe in calling this 'the easiest', not me. That said, it does look pretty easy. I found it in a booklet produced by the British cooking magazine Olive. So, the measurements are in grams rather than ounces but don't let that scare you and remember you can use the conversion chart here to instantly convert the recipe. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Beef and Zucchini Bites

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:53:45 -0400

I am putting this here for when the abundance of zucchini arrive as they do most years. I found this recipe in a booklet called 'Mince Magic' put out by the British beef board. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Bailey's Irish Cream Cupcakes

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:23:29 -0400

Here's a yummy treat to help celebrate your St. Patrick's Day celebration. These from-scratch cupcakes are moist and festive! Recipe is from Woman's World. -- posted by Lainey6605

Milk Free Irish Soda Bread

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:06:16 -0400

This is an adaptation made from several recipes on this site so that the bread could be made without dairy or sugar. It is more moist than most Irish soda breads, and with the whole wheat has a very rich and wholesome flavor. The bread rose much higher than other similar recipes that I have tried. -- posted by Chef FishDoc

Irish Beef Hand Pies

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:07:34 -0400

On St Patrick's Day or on any other day, tuck the makings of traditional beef-and-potato stew into flaky pastries you can bake straight from the freezer. These are like empanadas and can be stuffed with all vegetables, or maybe berries of some kind, or sausages and/or other meats. Everyday Food or Martha Stewart web site.;) -- posted by Manami

Easy German Lasagna

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:07:27 -0400

This is an easy way to enjoy a unique dish that has amazing flavor and is sure to please even the most picky eater. A must try ! -- posted by Carpi Diem

Goat's Cheese & Thyme Stuffed Chicken

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:19:45 -0400

A French inspired dish I found in a back issue of BBC Good Food Magazine. The recipe says it can be frozen in the uncooked stage. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Creamy Mustard & Tarragon Chicken

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:27:24 -0400

A French inspired dish I found in a back issue of BBC Good Food magazine. The recipe uses reduced fat crème fraîche but if you can't get that just use the full fat variety. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Champagne Syllabub

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:44:33 -0400

A simple yet fancy French inspired dessert found in a back issue of Olive magazine. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Cherry Bakewell Cake

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:34:54 -0400

One of my culinary discoveries since moving to the UK is the Cherry Bakewell Tart. They are just so yummy and feel very British to eat. So, when I saw this cake version in BBC Good Food magazine I simply had to add it for sometime when I am allowed to cheat on my diet and there are other people to share it so that I don't eat the whole thing myself! -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Tiny Toads in the Hole

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:35:08 -0400

Toad in the hole is one of those British dishes with a name that make most outsiders giggle. Really though it is just sausages baked into a batter - yummy. These are a tiny bite sized version much like pigs in a blanket. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Apfelschorle (Apple Spritzer)

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:17:29 -0400

This simple and refreshing beverage is made of equal parts apple juice and carbonated mineral water. You may mix equal parts Apfelschorle with white wine for a "Weinschorle", or with beer for a "Apfel Berliner Weisse". Very popular in Germany and Europe! -- posted by BecR

Chip Shop Curry Sauce

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:27:19 -0400

In the Northern part of England it is very common to go to a fish and chips shop and order chips with curry sauce. The curry sauce you get in chip shops is different from the sort you would get on an actual curry at an Indian takeaway. It tends to be a bit sweeter and considerably more mild in spicy heat. People eat it either poured all over their chips (ie steak fries) of in a pot on the side where they dip their chips. I found this version on a blog and it sounds very close to the type I enjoy. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Chive and Parsley Mashed Potatoes

Sun, 10 May 2009 19:50:12 -0400

These green mashed potatoes are so cool looking! This would be great for St. Patrick's day, Thanksgiving or any weeknight you want to kick your regular mashed potatoes up a notch! Adapted from Gourmet magazine. -- posted by Sharon123

Can-Can Canapés! Boursin Baguette Bruschetta

Sat, 16 May 2009 10:43:39 -0400

Ooh la la! Let's do the can-can, have our canapés and eat them with wild high-kicking abandon! The full flavour and creamy texture of Boursin cheese makes an ideal ingredient for party nibbles. These bruschetta are quick and easy to prepare and hit the nibbles and aperitifs spot! High kicks and dancing are not compulsory, as you might spill your drink and drop your bruschetta! -- posted by French Tart

Contessa's Heirloom Tomatoes With Blue Cheese Dressing

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:03:32 -0400

When tomatoes are ripe in the summer, this is the simplest and most delicious salad to make. It only has a few ingredients, so choose luscious ripe tomatoes and a good Roquefort cheese. Adapted from Barefoot Contessa at Home cookbook. -- posted by Sharon123

Cornish Hens With Cornbread Stuffing

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:00:53 -0400

Shake up tradition a little and serve these for Thanksgiving or anytime! Everyone loves to have their own little bird stuffed with moist, delicious cornbread stuffing. This is an easy dinner to make for a party! You can make your own cornbread or use store-bought. Adapted from Barefoot Contessa At Home cookbook. -- posted by Sharon123

Old-Fashioned Lemon Verbena Lemonade Syrup

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:32:42 -0400

Pull up a hammock, select a good book and make a jug of this cooling lemonade to refresh you as you gently sway and wile away the long, hot hours! A simple zingy lemonade syrup that is added to water to dilute and is compulsory for hot, humid days! Lemon Verbena is one of my favourite herbs and is a welcome addition to my walled herb garden here in France. The syrup is also amazing if poured over ice creams and summer berries for a tangy citrus flavour. Add an attractive label and a sprig of lemon verbena leaves for a thoughtful summer gift. -- posted by French Tart

Whiskey Smoked Salmon Spread

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:17:06 -0400

This is a delicious dip/spread that is great on a bagel. Or, if you are hosting a brunch, you can serve it on mini bagels garnished with some cucumber slices. Of course, if you don't like or drink whiskey, you can substitute milk in its place. -- posted by JackieOhNo!

Scotch Eggs

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:01:54 -0400

A traditional pub treat that can be prepared ahead, scotch eggs are sausage-covered hard-cooked eggs which are dipped in bread crumbs and baked until golden and delicious served hot or cold. From an old newspaper clipping. -- posted by Molly53

Fish and Chips Bits

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:03:25 -0400

A traditional pub treat as an appetizer! Sprinkle with malt vinegar and salt for an authentic touch. When deep frying, the most important thing to monitor is the oil temperature. If you don't have a fryer with a thermostat, go to your local kitchen shop and purchase a good quality deep fry thermometer. From an old newspaper clipping. -- posted by Molly53

Green Beans With Dijon Mustard and Caramelized Shallots

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:42:29 -0400

Adapted from Bon Appetit, December 2003. The butter really mellows the Dijon mustard, creating a really delicious flavor. -- posted by swissms

Apple Marzipan Galette

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:58:18 -0400

Published in Cooking Light, March 2002. -- posted by swissms

Honey-Roasted Pear Salad With Thyme and Verjus Dressing

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:33:56 -0400

An elegant and sophisticated salad that makes good use of verjus (verjuice) in the dressing. I use a local blue cheese, such as Roquefort in this salad; however, please do use a local blue cheese of your choice - any creamy or robust blue cheese will marry well with the pears and tart dressing. Verjuice, or verjus, is the juice of unripe grapes. This staple of French provincial cooking, a key ingredient in Dijon mustard, has the tartness of lemon juice and the acidity of vinegar, but the harshness of neither. Its delicate flavour is ideal for everything from stocks to sweet syrups - as long as you know what you're doing. Verjus was also a common ingredient used in English cooking throughout the Middle Ages. I try to make a batch of verjus every year with the green grapes from my non-dessert grape vine - as I love cooking with it. This recipe came from an old copy of Bon Appetit magazine from 2005. Prep time includes the time it takes the pears to cool. -- posted by French Tart

Easy Mango Chutney Salmon

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:19:21 -0400

I was looking for ways to use up that part used open bottle of mango chutney that always appears to be lurking in the back of my fridge. I threw this together to see what would happen and we actually rather enjoyed it. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Baked Carrots With Cumin, Thyme, Butter and Chardonnay

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:59:27 -0400

From Food Network, courtesy Jamie Oliver. The butter and wine make a fantastic sauce. You can substitute whole carrots sliced at an angle for the baby carrots. Cooked in a foil pouch. -- posted by swissms

Traditional Jersey Bean Crock: the Original Baked Beans

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:25:13 -0400

Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands.The island is usually the hottest place in the British Isles during the summer months, with the temperature averaging a few degrees higher than the mainland. As the island is neither part of the EU or the UK, it is a popular 'duty-free' destination. Jersey has a rich and varied history, with several wars and invasion attempts over many centuries.The island was part of the Duchy of Normandy in the 10th century and became part of the Anglo-Norman realm in 1066. The island's history is reflected in the French road names and typical Jersey surnames, as well as in the many historical French artefacts and monuments that can be found around the island. This is a traditional recipe, and no self-respecting Jersey woman would be without her earthenware bean crock, or casserole, in which to cook one of the most filling and tasty of all the island's recipes. So popular was this bean dish that every farmhouse had its bundles of drying French beans hanging from the rafters waiting to be shelled in the long winter evenings. Town folk used to hang their beans in the garage. For some Islanders this was a traditional supper dish; others had it for Sunday breakfast. Mr. Heinz is supposed to have taken the idea for his famous baked beans from the bean crock of Jersey emigrants in Canada. Prep time includes the overnight soaking for the beans. (This adapted recipe is originally from the Jersey Tourism Website.) -- posted by French Tart

Buttermilk & Brown Butter Waffles

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:50:36 -0400

This waffle recipe gets a deep and delicious flavour from first browning the butter. The recipe is from chow.com. I think it might work for pancakes too. TIP: To make these even fluffier, separate the yolks and whites. Put the yolks in as normal. When all other ingredients are combined, beat the whites until fluffy and fold into the batter. -- posted by blucoat

Potted Shrimps for a Traditional Yorkshire Shrimp Tea

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:56:56 -0400

Delicate pink shrimps nestled in spiced butter that are packed into earthenware pots, and sealed with golden clarified butter - quintessential British fare that is tinged with timeless elegance of an old-fashioned Seaside teatime treat! Although Morecambe Bay in the North West of England is most famous for its potted shrimps, I remember these amazing Yorkshire Shrimp Teas from my childhood; you would see signs outside country cottages and farmhouses along the Yorkshire coastline near Scarborough and Whitby. Potted shrimps are traditionally served with hot toast and lashings of hot (preferably Yorkshire) tea! Serve these potted shrimp as appetisers, or for a real Yorkshire Shrimp Tea - with hot buttered toast, fresh lemon wedges and a pot of tea. This recipe is based on a 19th century recipe found in an old country cookbook, which I bought in an antique bookshop in England. (Prep time includes chilling time.) -- posted by French Tart

Irish and Scottish Gaelic Soda Bread Scones

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:00:40 -0400

Delicious and easy to make soda bread scones, which are perfect when served alongside soups, stews or an Irish or Scottish breakfast. These can be whipped up in a trice and make a nice alternative to bread.........they are also delectable when eaten hot, split and spread with fresh butter. -- posted by French Tart

Gourmet Cheddar Hot Dogs With Cider Braised Leeks and Apples

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:44:36 -0400

Leeks and apples simmered in cider add a hint of sweetness-- nice contrast to the sharp melted cheddar. If you can find oblong pretzel rolls at your market, they'll make an ideal accompaniment to these English-style hot dogs. -- posted by College Girl

Reblochon Tarts With Bacon & Fingerling Potatoes

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:25:34 -0400

F&W Magazine, October 2008 edition. Terrence Brenan s the author of this recipe as it originally appeared in this edition. From Pairing of the Day: October 2008, Strategies for Cooking with Cheese. With a golden layer of puff pastry topped by caramelized onions, soft potatoes, bacon and tangy Reblochon cheese, this tart is lighter than the sum of its parts, making for a satisfying fall dish thats great any time of day. The Reblochon, a washed-rind cheese from France, can be replaced with a robust Taleggio from northern Italy or the smooth French soft-ripened cows-milk cheese Saint-Andre. Wine suggestions: the earthy, berry-rich flavors of Pinot Noirs from Californias Santa Lucia Highlands work well as partners for washed-rind cheeses like the Reblochon in this tart. Jason Miller likes to pour the silky 2005 Logan Pinot Noir. The floral 2006 Morgan Twelve Clones is an equally good option Now that I have finished with the preliminaries I have to say these were delicious - with cheese being melted over the caramelized onions was a real treat - to say the least. ;) -- posted by Manami

Queen Victoria's Brown Windsor Soup

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:19:28 -0400

The very soup reputed to have built the British Empire and one that was oh-so-fashionable in Victorian and Edwardian times! This soup was served daily, until recently, in the dining cars of British Rail. This classic hearty soup was also very popular at the castle (Windsor) in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Queen Victoria was particularly fond of it, and it regularly appeared on state banquet menus. However, this recipe has not had very good press over recent years - drab tinned brands and indifferent, greasy soups served in some lower end restaurants have given it a bad culinary name! I hope to redress that with this authentic recipe from Windsor in Berkshire, England - home to the Royal Windsor Castle. A rich and hearty soup, this makes a meal in itself when served with crusty bread, scones or bread rolls. -- posted by French Tart

Baked Shrimp/New Orleans Remoulade Sauce/French Potato Salad

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:41:38 -0400

The secret to this dish is the bread crumbs -- browning them first ensures they form a crispy crust.08/20/2009 edition of Cuisine at home eRECIPES. Purchase shrimp already peeled and deveined to save time or do the work yourself to save money. I combined 3 recipes so as to have a nice romantic meal for 2. Serve with remoulade and French Potato Salad and nice bottle of wine - outside if it is summer and if not in front of the fireplace! :) This is NOT diet friendly -- however, it is only once a year! ;) -- posted by Manami

Spiced Autumn Walnut and Golden Syrup Tart-Pie

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:58:40 -0400

This sticky and lightly spiced walnut tart is absolutely perfect for any autumn gathering, especially Thanksgiving, Halloween or Bonfire Night. It combines walnuts together with warm spices and a hint of orange, which are all bound together in a buttery syrup filling.......if you cannot get hold of golden syrup, you can use honey instead. Serve this pie with a dollop of cream, crème fraiche or yoghurt. -- posted by French Tart

Pistachio Petit-Four Cake

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:47:28 -0400

Adapted from "Sky High: Irresisitible Triple-Layer Cake via Leite's Culinaria. I don't need to tell you that this cake is a little insane to make. But I can tell you it's worth it, and not nearly as complicated as it might seem from the outset. It's a one bowl (plus food processor) cake, the jam comes from a jar, ganache takes two minutes to make, and the next time - - the marzipan will come from a tube, already made, rather than making almond paste from scratch. -- posted by Manami

Koffie Van Brunt

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:40:40 -0400

This hot coffe and rum cocktail gets its name from the Dutch word for coffee (koffie) and the street (Van Brunt) where it is served at St John Frizell's Fort Defiance café-bar in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Bon Appetit Magazine, November 2009 edition. I am not a drinker now but the combination of this drink has got to be a winner! ;) -- posted by Manami

Apple Strudel Easy!

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:50:21 -0400

This is made easy with store bought puff pastry. I used a mix of dried nuts and dried fruit but you can use either or. -- posted by ~Rita~

Apple Coffee Cake With Crumble Topping

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:00:30 -0400

I got this recipe from food network and it tastes amazing it even has an optional brown sugar glaze -- posted by rachtach123

Apple Coffee Cake With Crumble Topping

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:40:21 -0400

I got this recipe from food network and it tastes amazing it even has an optional brown sugar glaze -- posted by rachtach123

Kevin Weeks' Guinness Cake

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:36:26 -0400

Guinness Cake with conventional measuring units. -- posted by Dulcet Kitchen

Croque Monsieur Puffs

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:24:10 -0400

My latest crush is this new incarnation of gourgeres, or cheese puffs. These were inspired by the classic French ham-and-cheese sandwich, Croque Monsieur. If you're serving only one thing with cocktails before dinner, it would have to be these heavenly puffs. They're perfect for "popping" in between sips of a Pear Thyme Fizz or Peach 75. -- posted by College Girl

Hannah Obee's Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:53:55 -0500

This cake is unreal! It is so scrumptious and I only allowed myself a tiny taste! Delizzzzous! Thi cake is one of the final three in the 20th birthday cake competition at BBC Good Food. This dark, rich, moist delectable cake is one of the desserts we are serving for our Thanksgiving Dinner. All family members are invited and we fill up the DR, the patio off the DR, the two lobbies and the hallways! Good Food magazine, November 2009 issue.:) The recipe calls for golden syrup and since the recipe is English, I think it called for Lyle's Golden Syrup. I know it can be found in NYC & other large cities - we found it in a specialty store here in South Miami. A good substitute - Steen's Cane Syrup - good luck. That is what came up when I googled it ;) -- posted by Manami

Garth Brook's German Chocolate Cake With Coconut Frosting

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:44:53 -0500

Trisha Yearwood says every February, when it's Garth Brooks birthday, she makes this beautiful and delicious cake for him. She says last fall, Garth made a sad statement like only three more months until you make me that awesome German chocolate cake again! She made the cake the next day. She doubles the frosting recipe to frost the entire cake, because Garth likes extra frosting, but one recipe will frost the tops of the layers and do the trick just fine- unless you are Garth! If you have some frosting left over, it's good spread on graham cracker or on brownies. Okay, it's also good right off the spoon! Enjoy! -- posted by Sharon123