Recipezaar: Taste/Mood,Valentines Day recipes

Potato Soup & Smoked Salmon Relish With Crispy Brie Crouton

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:42:54 -0400

My morning nurse, Barbara made this for me when I went to her home to have a "LIGHT" dinner - who was she kidding? It was awesome! The soup was absolutely exquisite and it had no cream, which is the way I like it! We were a small crowd and the meal was lovely! We had a salad of mixed greens with all their pretty colors & raspberry vinaigrette and cut-up fresh fruit which was absolutely so sweet and everything she put in there was beautiful - she had cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, banana's, kiwi's, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and I don't know what else - it was delicious tasting and looking!! I suspect she got some recipes from the Food Network but she said it was a combination of recipes! -- posted by Manami

Amaretto French Toast W/Amaretto Butter and Syrup

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:02:44 -0400

A really special breakfast for that special occasion! Try Irish Cream instead of Amaretto, for a different flavor. -- posted by mikekey

Coconut Shrimp With Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:35:36 -0400

These are soooo good! Found this on the Smuckers web site. -- posted by Manami

Kittencal's Chicken Cacciatore

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:03:37 -0400

Coating in flour then browning firstly will insure your chicken will be moist and tender and also add extra flavor to this dish, you will need a large skillet for this or you may use a pot, I use my wide 5-quart chicken fryer skillet --- if you are not an olive-lover you may omit, they really do add flavor to this dish, but do not use black olives --- adjust the chili flakes to suit heat level, using good-quality canned Italian diced tomatoes will only improve the flavor of this dish also for the best flavor I would strongly suggest to use only skin-on bone-in chicken for this --- made as stated this make a delicious restaurant-quality dish paired with cooked pasta and sprinkled with freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top. -- posted by KITTENCAL

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

Emeril's New Orleans-Style Welsh Rabbit

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:05:17 -0400

This recipe sounds truly awesome! Serve this an an entree. If you can't find Caerphilly cheese, substitute cheddar. Emeril's.com For the essence seasoning: use recipe #14372 or recipe #11783. We're planning on making this real soon. -- posted by Manami

Pomegranate Pear Cocktail

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:02:30 -0400

I made this up last night and it was terrific! The pomegranate juice gives just enough sweetness, but still allows the pear flavors to shine through. This could also be turned into a martini by using 1.5 oz of each ingredient and serving without ice. Hope you enjoy! -- posted by JanuaryBride

Quick and Easy Creamy Bacon-Mushroom Pasta Skillet

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:29:53 -0400

This takes very little time to make, which makes it a perfect week night meal. -- posted by KITTENCAL

Hot Chocolate Passion

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:33:04 -0400

As I have mentioned before, my friend, Judy is having a large dinner party in about a month and this is one of the dishes we tried. Very time consuming! This chocolate dessert is rich, dark, decadent, and ever so slightly spicy. Saveur Magazine - September 2006. *This recipe is to be completed three times, using a different chocolate each time. -- posted by Manami

Oven-Baked Pork Chops in Lemony-Mushroom Gravy

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:20:33 -0400

This is a must served this with mashed potatoes ---one can of well drained mushrooms may be used in place of fresh, do not use fast-fry pork chops for this. -- posted by KITTENCAL

Cheesecake Truffle Bombs for the Holidays

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:11:14 -0500

What a great idea! Saw this in a new cookbook by Marcy Goldman "A Passion for Baking" and knew I had to set this aside for our holiday baking. COOKING TIME seems long, but that includes baking the cheesecake AND chilling AND freezing the little squares prior to dipping. -- posted by Debber

Darkest Chocolate Cupcakes (For Grownups!)

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 01:21:36 -0500

These are the chocolatiest cupcakes you will ever eat. Because these are made with 70% cacao MELTED DARK CHOCOLATE! Elizabeth Falker's recipe, from CitizenCake. Do Not Over-bake! Frost these with chocolate-buttercream icing and garnish with marshmallows and walnuts, and you have rocky-road cupcakes! -- posted by minnie chef

The Perfect Low-Sugar Kool-Aid Salt Water Taffy

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:49:42 -0500

I've worked at it and worked at it and 5 batches later, I think I've got it. It's the perfect salt water taffy flavored with kool-aid. It takes alot of work to get it to the right consistency so don't give up! And if it seems to hard when it cools down, as long as it's still pliable, it will work. If it cracks into pieces, you cooked it too long. Even 5 degrees can ruin the batch so keep an eye on it. Try again, or tell people you were going for painted glass candy all along. Also, most taffy recipes will tell you that you don't need to keep stirring after the mixture starts boiling. I ruined 3 batches before I found out it's safer just to keep stirring. Even a little bit of burnt taffy in the mix ruins the batch, and if you don't stir, it will burn to the bottom of the pan. **SIDE NOTE** I sited strawberry kool-aid in my recipe, but you can use any kind as long as it's unsweetened. -- posted by InBlackAndLace

Lower Fat Creamy Alfredo Sauce/White Sauce

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:55:59 -0500

If you are searching for a delicious lower fat white sauce or alfredo sauce don't look any further this one is it! ---serve over cooked pasta passing more Parmesan cheese at the table, adjust the garlic to suit taste -- posted by KITTENCAL

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

Vanilla Hearts

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:17:32 -0500

A rich, buttery shortbread-type cookie. Super easy to make and very yummy! =) -- posted by Lalaloula

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

Kittencal's Extra-Crispy Fried Chicken Breast

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:53:54 -0500

You may adjust the seasoning amounts to you own taste ---serve this with gravy and mashed potatoes, this is delicious!--- see my recipe#145064 -- posted by KITTENCAL

Beef Tenderloin With Red Wine Sauce

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:43:53 -0500

When choosing a wine to cook with, pick something affordable that you'd like to enjoy with the meal. For this recipe, you only need 1/2 cup, so there should be plenty left over to drink. The recipe recommends using your favorite hearty Cabernet Sauvignon or a spicy red Zinfandel. Recipe is from Good Housekeeping. -- posted by Lainey6605

Super-Cheesy Stuffed Shells

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:49:53 -0500

There are seven different kinds of Italian cheeses in this stuffed shells recipe. -- posted by Lainey6605

Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Pancakes, Diabetic

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:07:54 -0500

The last time I went shopping there was a terrific price on sour cream so I grabbed 2 BIG containers. I'm currently putting sour cream in everything I can think of! I'm the first to admit that this wouldn't be a daily thing but for a special breakfast (Valentines, Mothers Day?) it isn't going to break the diabetic bank -- posted by Annacia

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

Broccoli, Walnut & Blue Cheese Pasta

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:53:29 -0500

I have had a dish similar to this at a restaurant in the past and enjoyed it. So, when I saw this recipe in the 2008 Christmas copy of BBC Good Magazine I wanted to jot it down. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

The Best Kahlua and Coffee Fudge!

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:21:19 -0500

If you like chocolate & coffee together, you will LOVE this fudge!!! One of my all-time favorite fudge recipes--- very simple to make and soooo delicious! Great for the cookie tray or for gift giving. From Taste of Home "Best of Christmas". -- posted by BecR

Salmon Korma Phyllo Rollups (Easy & Fast)

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:43:18 -0500

I invented this tonight on a whim and was really happy with it. I served it on a bed of yellow rice and that made for a nice colour combination on the plate. It isn't that bad for the diet either as most of the fat in it is the good kind. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Cheesy Alfredo Sauce With Mushrooms and Fresh Tomato

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:28:53 -0500

After the sauce is cooked throw in cooked chicken or shrimp and serve with cooked fettuccini or thin spaghetti. -- posted by KITTENCAL

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

Oreos 'n' Cream Cake

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:08:12 -0500

I saw this recipe recently in Family Circle. My son loves Oreos and anything Oreos so I think this will be his birthday cake! Can't wait to try it. Fresh whipped cream makes this homemade cake extra special. -- posted by Lainey6605

Kittencal's Easy Lemon-Garlic Sauteed Shrimp

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:54:16 -0500

This is a simple yet delicious shrimp dish, serve it alone with a crusty French baguette bread to dip in the sauce and a side salad, or serve it over cooked fettuccine or rice --- make certain to completely dry the shrimp with paper towels before using in the recipe, feel free to add in a pinch of your favorite dried herbs and omit the fresh parsley --- servings will yield 3-4 but may easily be increased. -- posted by KITTENCAL

Warm Chocolate Tart With Red Wine Sauce

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:55:29 -0500

This romantic tart comes together in no time at all with the use of a premade tart shell. Feel free to make your own of course, but I stick with the premade ones on account of being pastry-challenged. As far as a rich and indulgent dessert, you cannot go wrong with warm chocolate and red wine! Perfect for valentines day, or any day that you just want to treat yourself and the ones you love. -- posted by Jess4Freedom

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

Chocolate-Walnut Turnovers

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:46:11 -0500

These are a nice sweet treat! -- posted by Lainey6605

Valentine's Berry Parfaits

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:25:13 -0500

I'm planning a special Valentine's dinner and I think that this will be my dessert. After a heavy meal I think that this will be lite enough to finish the evening off. -- posted by mydesigirl

Kittencal's Tender and Juicy Breaded Dijon Chicken Breast

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:31:30 -0500

You may not have your chicken any other way after you taste this! --- browning the chicken in oil firstly adds lots flavor, make certain to bread all the chicken breasts and have them ready on a plate before browning. -- posted by KITTENCAL

Chocolate Fudge Pecan Pie

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:21:13 -0500

A quick, easy recipe to satisfy your chocolate fix! Prep time does not include chilling time. -- posted by JackieOhNo!

Chocolate Raspberry Chambord Truffles for Your Valentine!

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:31:24 -0500

A perfectly decadent treat for Valentine's Day, or any romantic occasion! -- posted by BecR

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

Molten Chocolate-Cherry Cakes

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:47:36 -0500

These little molten chocolate-cherry cakes are perfect to serve on Valentine's Day for a very special dessert. When you cut into them, chocolate comes "oozing" out, so good! Remember, it is very important to serve these cakes warm from the oven. Be sure to make the dipped cherrries ahead and have them ready. -- posted by Annacia

Boursin and Bacon Stuffed Chicken Breasts - for Two!

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:05:11 -0500

A romantic & delectable dinner for two! Serve vineyard-style with a crusty baguette for mopping the juices--you may want to double the sauce, it's so good. May be frozen, at the stuffed stage, which makes this a great make-ahead dish. I usually keep several on hand in the freezer. Note: You could easily sub cream cheese, feta or chevre cheese for the boursin, and add your own favorite fresh or dry herbs. -- posted by BecR

Blushing Rose Mimosa

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 01:34:44 -0500

Delicate floral notes enhance this blushing mimosa cocktail! -- posted by BecR

Pasta With Salami and Peas

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 02:03:49 -0500

if you enjoyed my recipe#159894 then you will like this recipe, you will need the amount of oil and butter stated to coat the pasta, adjust the chili flakes to suit heat level --- all beef salami works the best for this, purchase a whole small chub then chop, all amounts may be adjusted to taste. -- posted by KITTENCAL

Strawberries and Cream Trifle

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:21:15 -0500

A gorgeous dessert that is sure to impress! Luscious ripe berries, cake and whipped cream layered in a pretty glass trifle dish makes a very attractive presentation! Add a layer of custard if you like--delicious! Lovely for a ladies luncheon or brunch. Very simple and easy to prepare using store bought cake, or if you prefer, you can bake your own. Sure to become one of your favorites. -- posted by BecR

Frozen Lite Chocolate Cheesecake

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:02:09 -0500

I love anything chocolate!! This cheesecake is creamy and absolutely delicious! Also delicious with the Mocha variation. Enjoy! Please NOTE: Plan ahead! This requires at least 6 hours in the freezer! If you like this, you should try Recipe #371878 -- posted by kittycatmom

Pomegranate Julep (Mocktail)

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 01:53:53 -0500

Another gem from the Pom Wonderful website, this is an easy and delicious non-alcoholic alternative to other juleps. Its beautiful pink color makes it perfect for Valentine's Day, breast cancer awareness celebrations, baby or bridal showers, or any fun and festive occasion. The lime juice adds a depth of flavor that nicely complements the flavor of the pomegranate. -- posted by Lynne the Pirate Queen

Pomegranate Mimosa (Mocktail)

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:01:33 -0500

Perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion, this very simple yet elegant non-alcoholic cocktail comes courtesy of the folks at Pom Wonderful. The amount of the cider is approximate -- the original recipe simply calls for "1 glass sparkling cider", which I've estimated at 6 ounces so as to better fit into a standard champagne flute. Feel free to adjust to your tastes. Using a champagne flute will allow the beauty of the drink to come through, with the dark red of the pomegranate juice filling the stem portion as the cider sparkles above. -- posted by Lynne the Pirate Queen

Pomegranate Ice Cubes

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:03:08 -0500

From the Pom Wonderful website comes this super-easy and elegant twist on the humble ice cube. These add a lovely pinkish hue to any light-colored drink (sparkling water or ginger ale make for an especially pretty presentation). NOTE: You can save time and work by using packaged pomegranate seeds, available in some grocery stores (such as Trader Joe's) in the refrigerated produce section. Cook time is freezing time. -- posted by Lynne the Pirate Queen

Oven-Roasted Garlic Potatoes

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:57:53 -0500

Serves 2, but can easily be doubled or tripled. Just throw these in the oven and let them roast while you prepare the rest of your meal. The aroma will be wonderful. -- posted by JackieOhNo!

Mexican Coffee Pudding With Kahlua Whipped Cream

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 01:08:32 -0500

Bon Appetit February 2009 -- posted by Mom2Rose

Kittencal's Pan-Seared Steak, Stove Top-To-Oven Method

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:14:40 -0500

There has been many requests for pan seared steak that is started in a skillet then finished cooking in the oven this is the recipe/method for the perfect seared steak---to insure perfect doneness you will need an instant-read thermometer for this, and you will need a cast-iron or a heavy oven-proof skillet --- the times listed are for 2-1/2-inch thick steaks preferably New York or rib-eye. --- IMPORTANT do not add on any salt until the steak is finished cooking, salt will draw out the juices, and make certain to leave the steak/s out at room temperature for 1-1/2 hours this will relax the meat fibers and make for a tender juicy steak -- posted by KITTENCAL

Raspberry White Chocolate Cake With Lemon Buttercream

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:27:35 -0500

Sweet, buttery, lemony goodness! This is a decadent, impressive cake for special occasions or just because you love someone! My hubby requests this for Valentines Day and anniversaries. I made it for my moms 70th birthday celebration. Its that special. But its easy to make, too. The only tricky part is splitting the 2 cake layers into 4. Even if you dont get it done perfectly (and my layers are sometimes a bit uneven), it will still look and taste great. The cake layers and frosting are from two different Cake Mix Doctor recipes. I put them together with the raspberry filling. Dont even think about ruining the cake by using raspberry jam with seeds. -- posted by appleydapply

The Love Potion

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:28:56 -0500

A Valentine's Day cocktail by Andrea Leigh at http://www.aldenteblog.com -- posted by DrGaellon

Kittencal's White Cake

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:23:00 -0500

7-Up or Sprite is the secret ingredient that takes this cake to another level, do not allow the soda to go flat pour right from the bottle or can --- this cake bakes out beautiful with no dark over cooked edges --- I recommend to use diet soda regular is too sweet but regular will work fine also ---this also may be baked in two 8-inch round cake pans and it makes the perfect wedding cake! -- posted by KITTENCAL

Mediterranean Fish Prosciutto Parcels

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:32:19 -0500

If you haven't thought of combining fish and meat before, try these parcels of fish wrapped in prosciutto. The fish is cooked and served on a bed of roasted vegetables for a truly Mediterranean flavour. -- posted by English_Rose

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

Pepper Crusted Filet Mignon

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:49:19 -0500

There's nothing better than a really great steak! When I want something really extra special this is what I make. . -- posted by kittycatmom

Valentine's Cranberry Oatmeal

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 11:07:58 -0500

This Lovely Valentine red color oatmeal is so heart healthy. Making this is very Heart healthy great for keeping you Loving For a long time! ;) Juices high in vitamin C with your oatmeal elevates your breakfast to a super-food! The nutrients in oatmeal and cranberry juive and dried cranberries work synergistically to provide double the benefits. The phenols in oatmeal and the vitamin C in the juice both help make LDL more stable. The more stable your LDL, the less likely it is to rupture, stick to artery walls and cause heart attacks. So reduce your cholesterol! With this excellent source of fiber and good source of potassium and Omega-3. Low in sodium. Optional Dairy free making it good for lactose intolerant! -- posted by ~Rita~

Cheese for Starters? - Done!

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 03:00:19 -0500

This is such a simple and delicious starter that I serve it all the time. It is both, compfort food and festive. You can serve it for a romantic dinner for 2 as well as a crowd and anybody who likes cheese will love this. It uses the simples ingredients and is done in minutes. -- posted by Iceland

Chocolate Banana Nut Custards

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:06:59 -0500

Saw this on the Food Network. Looked simple to prepare and wanted to post this for safe-keeping. Use two 6 oz ramekins for two servings, if you're fortunate enough to find heart shaped ramekins, that makes for a beautiful presentation! -- posted by cali_love

Romantic Chicken Scallopine With Saffron Cream Sauce

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:11:42 -0500

This is a recipe of Giada De Laurentiis's from Foodnetwork.com (but I lessened the salt, added flour, upped the garlic, and added a sauce-thickening tip). It seems like it would be super hard, but it is really not that difficult. The first time I made it was for my husband on Valentine's Day. I had never cooked with several of the ingredients before, and except accidentally buying chicken tenders instead of chicken cutlets, it turned out just lovely. :) I also found saffron threads the cheapest at Whole Foods, almost $7.00 less expensive than the next cheapest place! I served this over angel hair pasta with green beans and garlic breadsticks, and we had Recipe #175610 for dessert. -- posted by Greeny4444

Menage a Trois (The Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Cookie)

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:18:44 -0500

Take a bite of this cookie and go to Chocoholic Heaven. They will melt in your mouth in ways that you never thought possible for a cookie. Be aware that they only keep for a few days, and that they tend to be very fragile. Also, they can be somewhat finnicky to make; do not be dismayed if they do not come out right the first time. Good quality chocolate, proper oven technique, and parchment paper are all very important. And yes, the flour: chocolate ratio is correct - that is what gives it its texture (and makes it so expensive). From "A Field Guide to Chocolate Chip Cookies" by Dede Wilson. -- posted by Oenophilly

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

Sirloin Steaks With Red Wine Berry Sauce

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:00:41 -0500

Yep, it's that good. And although it sounds fancy, it is really easy to make. Throw a couple of potatoes in the oven, roast some asparagus and sit down to an incredible meal- candelight optional. From a little recipe card I found at the grocery store. -- posted by cookiedog

Thick Apple Pancakes With Raspberry Sauce

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:21:42 -0500

This is a fabulous and impressive recipe (both visually and in deliciousness). It's great with or without the raspberry sauce The recipe makes about twice the amount of sauce necessary (in my opinion), but the leftovers are amazing on ice cream! I don't strain the raspberries because the seeds don't bother me. You can also replace with strawberries. If you really want a decadent meal, top with whipped cream. You can prepare the recipe as directed or just bring the apple topping and raspberry sauce out to the table and let people plate it themselves. It's also great if you mix the apple topping right into the pancake batter. Really, it's hard to go wrong with this recipe. :) This beautiful brunch dish is served at The Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite Valley, CA and was printed in "Bon Appétit" (Nov. 2000). If you are just cooking for one or two, leftover batter refrigerates well. -- posted by blucoat

Gratin Dauphinois - Classic French Potatoes Baked in Cream

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:40:31 -0500

Very simple with no cheese topping or onions, just potatoes, butter, and cream, with a bit of garlic. Optional - If you add cheese to this dish, it will become a Gratin Savoyard. The recipe originated in the Dauphine, a region of mountains, forests, and pasturelands that lies between the Savoy with its alpine lakes and snowy peaks, and Provence, home to sunshine and lavender. Serve with meat or poultry. Note: Make sure your baking dish is large enough to allow the cream to completely cover the potatoes. Adapted from Williams-Sonoma. -- posted by BecR

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

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

Strawberry Love Muffins

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:54:24 -0400

Completely vegan, yet anyone with a sweet tooth will love these! Plus, with the addition of fresh strawberries, all the ingredients are pantry staples! As always, I prefer to use unbleached flour and organic sugar, but regular items may be used. Oh, and you can use canola in place of the safflower if you don't have any safflower on hand! -- posted by *Mrs. Muffins*

Spicy Garlic Chicken Breast Cutlets

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:49:49 -0400

Plan ahead the chicken will need to marinate for at least 6 hours or up to 24 hours, you may need to adjust the hot sauce and cayenne to suit heat level, after you make this once you will know how much hot sauce and cayenne is suitable for you taste --- this is very good! -- posted by KITTENCAL

Cocoa Pancakes

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 02:13:47 -0400

We serve these pancakes for breakfast every Valentines Day - even if it falls on a school day! They are very rich, but oh so delicious. The kids look forward to them all year! The original recipe from the Penzey's Spices catalog said to cook them in heart-shaped pancake molds, but pancake molds have never worked well for me. I just use cookie cutters. The "scraps" are just as delicious as the cut-outs. -- posted by 2hot2handle

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

Basting Sauce for Grilled Fish

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:01:51 -0400

This is not a marinade it is used to baste while grilling and works well with all fish, I have used it on salmon and halibut with great results... this is very good! -- posted by KITTENCAL

Pink Syllabub

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:18:05 -0400

This is so pretty as well as delicious. Make this when you aim to impress. The pretty pink color is the result of black currant liqueur. -- posted by Super Wifey

Sun-Dried Tomato Potato Crush

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:06:53 -0400

I threw this together tonight on a whim to go along side a nice steak. I enjoyed the results so figured I would share it here. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Chocolate Dessert Quesadillas

Wed, 06 May 2009 13:51:55 -0400

These sound really good! I have added them for ZWT5. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Magnificent Mango Mousse

Sun, 10 May 2009 19:16:27 -0400

This ultra-light, fluffy and refreshing recipe for Mango Mousse is sure to enliven your palette, while invigorating your senses. It's the perfect treat for a hot summer day. -- posted by G.A.B.

Rocky Road Fudge (No Bake)

Tue, 12 May 2009 01:08:26 -0400

This recipe is similar to rocky road treats because of its crunch and crunch! There are many things you can add to make it crunchier as well! This recipe is open for experimentation! And the best part is, for those of you (like me) without an oven, this doesn't require one! LOL -- posted by Annicka Shadowing

Strawberry Banana Smoothie (Try It--It's Delicious)

Sat, 23 May 2009 17:50:33 -0400

It's a very creamy and yummy smoothie. -- posted by Maddy #4

Beef Tenderloin in Mushroom Port Sauce

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:32:43 -0400

Easy enough to make for a family dinner, yet elegant enough to serve to the most prestigious guests. The mushrooms and port wine make an incredibly rich and flavorful sauce for the tenderloin roast. -- posted by kittycatmom

Summer Love Muffins

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:55:10 -0400

Muffins made with spelt flour, fresh fruit and brown rice syrup. This is a delightfully light and healthy muffin. Great for children. -- posted by Lovely Dolphin

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

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

Silly Easy Chocolate Creme De Menthe Pudding

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:05:38 -0400

I was making up a box of sugar free pudding and spotted the bottle of creme de menthe on the shelf. It wouldn't let me ignore it and I thought 'hmm, I wonder' and added a bit into the mix. It worked and turned normal chocolate pudding into something lush tasting. I could see it being the base of easy 'grown up' parfaits and that sort of thing too. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Walnut Brownie Martini

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:41:53 -0400

YUMMY!!!!!!!! -- posted by ~Rita~

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

V's Chocolate Coma Cake (Triple Layer)

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:13:51 -0400

I wanted to make my DH a special chocolate cake for his birthday this year and a box cake mix wasn't gonna due. Although I often kick-up cake mixes I decided to create a cake just for him and go the extra mile. WARNING: This cake is not for dieters, It is packed with lots of love and will be my special occasion cake from now on. My boys loved it so much, they are already requesting it for their birthdays! :) Another thumbs up by the family! -- posted by Vseward (Chef~V)

Versatile Buttercream Frosting

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:39:27 -0400

This is a copycat recipe from another one I saw on here-- but not a duplicate, because this is intended to be made for frosting than for bonbons (though it certainly could be used that way.) By "extract", vanilla extract is the most commonly used one for traditional buttercream flavor. But this is a versatile recipe: you want almond-y buttercream? Use almond extract. Fruity buttercream? Try orange, strawberry, or pineapple extract. Why not chocolate extract or peppermint extract! Chocolate and vanilla extracts together taste great too. Frosts about 20-24 cupcakes or one 8" two-layer cake. -- posted by the80srule

Prosciutto/Chicken Breasts/Eggplant Panzanella/Raisinvinaigrette

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:11:42 -0400

"Chef Barbara Lynch's take on saltimbocca gets its richness from Taleggio* cheese, which is stuffed in the chicken breast. A slightly sweet bread salad is served with the chicken." Bon Appetit Magazine, September 2009 Edition. The real name of the dish is: Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breasts with Eggplant Panzanella and Raisin-Pine Nut Vinaigrette - with "Taleggio cheese that is a semi-soft, washed-rind cheese from the Valtaleggio region in northern Italy, near Lombardy. It is characteristically aromatic yet mild in flavor and features tangy, meaty notes with a fruity finish. The texture of the cheese is moist-to-oozy with a very pleasant melt-in-your-mouth feel. The combination of the soft texture, pungent aroma, and buttery flavors has proven to be addictive especially when spread on fresh crusty bread! Taleggio pairs nicely with Italian Nebbiolo wines, as well as a wide range of reds & whites." Cooling times have not been included. -- posted by Manami

Seared Scallops With Basil, Anchovy & Sweet Corn Pudding

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:12:28 -0400

The quality of the fresh seafood is key in this lemony, piquant dish. April Bloomfield recommends seeking out day-boat scallops, caught by fishermen who return from a day at sea with supremely fresh scallops that haven't been treated with any kind of preservative. If you can't get the "just-caught" make sure they are of a coral-color instead of a milky-white. Chef Alice Bloomfield - From Pairing of the Day: July 2008, Published 2007. Wine Chardonnays from Californias Carneros region are known for their lemon cream and fruit notes, a nice echo for these scallops. Two good Carneros bottlings are the melon-tinged 2005 St. Clement and the tropical-fruited 2005 Rombauer. -- posted by Manami

Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:22:35 -0500

I make this every year for my husband for Valentine's Day. I got this recipe from the Food Network and Martha Stewart. 2003 Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. -- posted by JenJenMarie

Old-Fashioned Yellow Cake With Chocolate Icing

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:23:39 -0500

When I first got married, my husband told me that his favorite cake was a simple yellow cake with chocolate icing. I wanted to make a birthday cake for him from scratch, and this was the result. He never would eat a box cake again! This is especially nice with a tall glass of milk. -- posted by JackieOhNo!

Mocha Truffle Brownies

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:16:35 -0500

These are so good! It's from Taste of Home, and what a taste it is! They're everything I want in a brownie, they're delicious, smooth and creamy. If you like mocha, you'll love these as I do. -- posted by FLUFFSTER

Grand Pomegranate Prosecco for Lovers!

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:28:44 -0500

Check out this sexy cocktail! The Great Aphrodisiac? You tell me! -- posted by ~Rita~

Melted Foie Gras on Country Bread With Armagnac

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:19:36 -0500

This fabulous Dean and Deluca recipe was inspired by an extraordinary restaurant near Baden-Baden, in Germany. The chef sautéed thick slices of country bread in duck fat, with garlic, then simply melted very thin slices of fresh foie gras over the bread. Though it's astoundingly simple to do, it's a mightily impressive starter for a lusty dinner party. Serves 4 as a first course. -- posted by BecR

Lower Calorie Quick Hot Fudge

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:53:18 -0500

This is a quick hot fudge recipe that I use when I really want to indulge. You can mix in any kind of 70% Cocoa and above chocolate bars (bars usually come as 2 oz, so you would need 2). I prefer to use Dagoba pure unsweetened chocolate. Whatever is available will work. -- posted by Southern Kitchen Gardener

Valentine's Day Chocolate Dippers (Raw Foods)

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:54:48 -0500

This is in the monthly newsletter from my local health food store, Nature's Pantry. Cooking time is refrigerator or freezer time. -- posted by mliss29

Miniature Austrian Sachertorte

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:21:16 -0500

Sachertorte, one of Austria's most famous desserts, was created in the 1830s by baker Franz Sacher. Here is an updated version of the classic recipe, made into individual servings using a muffin tin. The moist, light cake is topped with a glistening chocolate icing and served with a dollop of warm Cointreau spiked apricot jam. A lovely special occasion dessert! Adapted from "The Opera Lover's Cookbook". -- posted by BecR

A Mere Trifle! Strawberries and Clotted Cream Trifle

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:20:30 -0500

Luscious fresh strawberries nestle amongst light sponge cake sandwiched with strawberry jam, which are then covered with creamy custard and topped with clotted cream. Simple! This trifle may be simple but it is the star on any tea-time or dessert table and if you cannot obtain clotted cream, use whipping cream, heavy cream or double cream instead. Madeira is used in place of sherry in this trifle, which gives a mellow flavour to the trifle. This is a recipe that my mum sent to me, from a cutting in a British magazine promoting Devon and Cornwall in the West Country - home of the Cream Tea! If you wish to serve this to children or non-drinkers, substitute the Madeira with fruit juice of your choice. In the summer scatter some pink rose petals over the top for the ultimate and romantic finish! (Prep time includes the chilling and soaking time.) -- posted by French Tart