Alton Brown was the host of his cooking show, “Good Eats”, and still may be seen on The Food Network hosting his competitive cooking program “Cutthroat Kitchen”. He made this simple pea soup recipe on Good Eats, and as you can see, it was so simple I had no trouble writing it down as he… Continue reading Pea Soup with Curry Flavor (Alton Brown)
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Pulled Chicken Slow-Cooker Barbecue
Link to the turkey breast original of this recipe! 2 large onions1 large garlic clove2 cups cider vinegar½ stick (¼ cup) unsalted butter½ cup ketchup3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons Tabasco plus additional to taste1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon black pepper3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs hoagie rolls, toastedcoleslaw* (follow link for real North Carolina style coleslaw… Continue reading Pulled Chicken Slow-Cooker Barbecue
Pulled Turkey Barbecue Seibels
Link to a chicken thighs and crockpot variation of this recipe! This is another of the recipes that comes from the time of my erstwhile subscription to Gourmet Magazine. It was contributed by the Seibels family in July, 199_. (The final digit is cut off from the recipe, so it could be any year of… Continue reading Pulled Turkey Barbecue Seibels
Chicken Cutlets with Fig Compote
½ cup dried mission figs2/3 cup chopped walnuts½ cup dried thyme2 tablespoons unsalted butter4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 pounds)¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper1 medium onion, chopped1/3 cup chicken broth frozen roasted potatoes, prepared according to package directions4 cups mixed greens salad Soak figs in hot water for 5 min. In a… Continue reading Chicken Cutlets with Fig Compote
Harvest Chicken and Potatoes
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" pieces3 tablespoons flour½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper12 oz. new potatoes, scrubbed and halved2 cups baby carrots, cut into thirds2 stalks celery, cut into ½" pieces1 large onion, chopped1 can (4 oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained2 cloves garlic, minced¾ teaspoon dried thyme½ teaspoon dried sage1 cup… Continue reading Harvest Chicken and Potatoes
Beef Stew with Mushrooms, Rosemary, and Tomatoes
4 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut in 2" pieces½ cup all-purpose floursalt and pepper¼ cup olive oil2 medium onions, chopped4 garlic cloves, chopped1 tablespoon tomato paste1 cup dry red wine2 cups beef broth4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced ¼" thick1 cup chopped canned tomatoes1 sprig fresh rosemary1 bay leaf2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 pound white mushrooms,… Continue reading Beef Stew with Mushrooms, Rosemary, and Tomatoes
ANZAC Biscuits (cookies)
In Australia and New Zealand, ANZAC Day now commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders “who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations” and “the contribution and suffering of all those who have served.” (See the Wikipedia article.) Originally, the day of April 25 was set aside to remember the Australian and New… Continue reading ANZAC Biscuits (cookies)
Chocolate Nut Cake
This is another of those expert recipes. Much was left out, but experience tells me that one should use a blender to grind together the almonds and chocolate; and fold the egg whites into the batter just before pouring it into the pan. In only one way this recipe is like the King James Bible,… Continue reading Chocolate Nut Cake
Double-Chocolate Cake
For the cake:4 ounces bittersweet chocolate1 teaspoon vegetable oil2 ¼ cups flour½ cup cocoa powder1 ½ teaspoons baking soda½ teaspoon salt¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened1 ½ cups sugar4 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 teaspoons white vinegar1 ½ cups milk For the frosting:12 ounces white chocolate chips8 ounces sour cream½ cup (1 stick) unsalted… Continue reading Double-Chocolate Cake
Beacon Hill Brownies (Baker’s)
8 ounces Baker’s unsweetened chocolate1 cup unsalted butter5 eggs3 cups sugar1 teaspoon vanilla1 ½ cups unsifted all-purpose flour2 cups chopped walnuts, optional Heat oven to 350°. Grease a 13" x 9" pan; set aside. In a saucepan, over very low heat, melt chocolate and butter, stirring constantly; cool slightly. In a large mixer bowl, beat… Continue reading Beacon Hill Brownies (Baker’s)
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