Ingredients 4 1/2 lb filet mignon 3/4 cup beef broth 2 tbsp olive oil 3 tsp butter 2 tbsp shallots, finely chopped 1 tsp flour 1/4 cup maderia wine 2 tsp parsley, chopped How to prepare 1. Sprinkle the meat on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a skillet and when very hot add the meat. Cook over high heat about 5 minutes. Cook longer if you want medium or well-done meat. 2. Turn the meat and continue cooking over high heat about 5 minutes, or longer if desired. Remove the meat to a warm platter and keep warm. Pour off the fat from the skillet. Add the shallots. 3. Add the wine and...
Ingredients 7 1/2 oz jar roasted red peppers, drained 1/2 cup cilantro 6 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp red wine or balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper 1/2 cup toasted, slivered almonds How to prepare Place first 5 ingredients into food processor. Process until almost smooth. Add almonds, process until almonds are broken up but not completely smooth. Share/Bookmark
Ingredients 1 garlic clove minced 1/4 tsp pepper flakes red, crushed 2 tbsp fish sauce 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp lime peel minced 2 tsp lime juice 3 tbsp water How to prepare Increase the amount of red pepper flakes to suit taste. Combine garlic, lime peel, and red pepper flakes then add lime juice, fish sauce, water, and sugar. Whisk until all ingredients are blended and sugar is dissolved. Makes about 1/3 cup. Will keep short periods if refrigerated. Yield: 12 servings. Share/Bookmark
Ingredients 3 lbs frying or roasting chicken 3 tbsp vegetable oil or butter 1 onion; chopped 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional) 1 cup dry white wine, more if nec. 2 cup chopped, drained tomatoes 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 pn dried marjoram or thyme salt & freshly ground pepper water if necessary How to prepare Wash and dry the chicken. In a frying pan, heat the oil or butter and sear the chicken over high heat, turning constantly to avoid burning the chicken. Remove each piece when reddish in color. Lower the heat and saut Share/Bookmark
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds all-purpose potatoes (about 3 large), peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks 1/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons margarine or butter (1/4 stick) 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes 2 pounds ground beef chuck 2 large eggs 3/4 cup seasoned dried bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 garlic clove, minced 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry How to prepare 1. In 3-quart saucepan, heat potatoes and enough water to cover to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes...
Ingredients 1 egg 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tbsp poppy seeds 1 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp onion salt 1 1/2 cup crisco oil 1/4 cup honey How to prepare Combine first 7 ingredients, blending well. Add 1/4 cup crisco (vegetable, not the solid) oil a few drops at a time, beating well. Add remaining oil slowly while continuing beating. Add honey and beat well. Chill. Makes 2 cups Share/Bookmark
Ingredients 1/3 cup dark-brown sugar, packed 1/3 cup soy sauce 2 tbsp light molasses 1 tsp finely minced, peeled fresh ginger 1/4 tsp ground coriander 1/8 tsp freshly ground white pepper How to prepare Place brown sugar and 1/3 cup water in small saucepan and cook, stirring over low heat 1 minute to dissolve sugar. Increase heat to medium and cook at slow boil until mixture thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in soy sauce, molasses, ginger, coriander and white pepper. Simmer about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Sauce may be stored tightly covered in refrigerator up...
