POTATO LEEK SOUP
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, chopped 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup heavy cream Salt and pepper, to taste Directions In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped leeks and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or […]
APPLE PIE
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water 6 cups sliced apples 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced Directions In a large […]
HOMEMADE BAGELS
Ingredients 3 1/2 cups bread flour 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 1/4 cups warm water 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon water Directions In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Add warm water and mix well. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until it’s smooth and […]
PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE
Ingredients 12 large sea scallops 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 4 tablespoons butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest Fresh parsley, chopped Directions Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season them with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet […]
STEAK FAJITAS
Ingredients 1 lb flank steak, sliced into thin strips 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1 yellow onion, sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper Flour tortillas Avocado, sliced Sour cream Fresh cilantro, chopped Directions In a large […]
ROSEMARY FOCACCIA BREAD
Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 1/4 cups warm water 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary Coarse sea salt Directions In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Add warm water and olive oil and mix well. Knead the […]
GRILLED VEGETABLE SKEWERS
Ingredients 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 zucchini, sliced into rounds 1 yellow squash, sliced into rounds 1 red onion, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper, to taste Directions Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread the chopped […]
FRUIT CRISP
Ingredients 4 cups sliced fruit (such as apples, peaches, or berries) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup rolled oats Directions Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread sliced fruit in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, […]
BROWNIES
Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix together melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Beat in eggs […]
CLASSIC FRENCH BREAD
Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups warm water 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 2 teaspoons salt Directions In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and yeast. Add warm water and mix until a sticky dough forms. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for 1 hour. Preheat the oven […]