March 31, 2010

THE INGREDIENTS

1 c. milk
1/4 c. warm water (105-115°F)
2 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter, softened
4 eggs
1 egg yolk
4 1/2 c. unsifted flour
1/2 c. raisins, soak overnight in rum
1/2 c. ground nuts, mixed in dough

TOPPING:

1 egg white
1 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. flour
2 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
2 tbsp. butter
Solution

March 30, 2010

THE INGREDIENTS

1 pkg. yeast dissolved in 1/4 cup lukewarm water (110°F)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1 tsp. pure vanilla
1 tbsp. freshly grated orange zest (or a few drops of pure orange oil)
1 tbsp. anisette liquor
3 tiny drops anise oil
1 tsp. salt
4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup honey or agave nectar
2 large eggs, well beaten
1 egg yolk (reserve the white for egg wash for top)
hard boiled eggs dyed red (1 for each person)
Solution

March 29, 2010

THE INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 package active dry yeast
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 eggs
5 whole eggs, colored, if desired
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Solution

March 25, 2010

THE INGREDIENTS

5 cups all purpose flour, divided
2 pkg active dry yeast
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup currants or raisins
1/3 cup candied orange peel
1 egg yolk mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Solution

March 24, 2010

THE INGREDIENTS

4 1/2 to 5 cups flour, more if needed
1/2 cup whole milk, scalded
1/2 cup water, lukewarm
1 teaspoon honey
2 1/2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons butter flavored Crisco
3 tablespoons lard
3 tablespoons buttermilk or sour cream
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
5 eggs (for dough)
1 egg, boiled
1 egg, mixed with 1 tablespoon water for glaze
Solution

March 22, 2010

THE INGREDIENTS

3 red sweet bell peppers
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (approximately)
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
3-4 stems fresh basil (1-2 tablespoons chopped)
1/4 teaspoon oregano
pinch red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups garlic croutons
1 cup fresh mozzarella
sea salt and pepper, to taste
dash of paprika
Solution

March 19, 2010

THE INGREDIENTS

1 lb. bacon
1 dozen eggs
3/4 c. half and half or evaporated milk
1 sm. can mushrooms
1 c. grated cheddar cheese
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2/3 c. half and half or evaporated milk
Solution

March 18, 2010

THE INGREDIENTS

1 long French or Italian loaf
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
4 to 5 large cloves garlic, peeled
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
paprika
Solution

March 17, 2010

THE INGREDIENTS

2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups oatmeal
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick butter
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon maple extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1/3 cup currants (optional)
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup pecans, chopped
Solution

March 16, 2010

THE INGREDIENTS

1 corned beef brisket
1 large head cabbage (preferably savoy)
8 peppercorns
6 cloves garlic, whole peeled
4-5 parsnips
1-2 turnips
2 bay leaves
1 pound carrots, peeled
6 large potatoes
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
3 whole cloves
1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
Solution

March 15, 2010

THE INGREDIENTS

2 oz. cavatelli or macaroni (about 1 c.)
2 med. tomatoes
1 sm. onion
Nonstick spray coating
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1 tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules
1/4 tsp. dried Italian seasoning, crushed
1/4 tsp. bottled minced garlic or dash garlic powder
1 c. frozen cut broccoli
1/2 c. finely shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz.)
Solution

March 11, 2010

THE INGREDIENTS

3 c. white sugar
5 tsp. soda
2 c. boiling water
2 c. 100% Bran (Nabisco)
5 c. flour
1 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
4 c. All Bran (Kellogg's)
1 qt. buttermilk
4 eggs, beaten
Solution

March 10, 2010

THE INGREDIENTS

1 c. sugar
3/4 c. butter
1 egg
1/4 c. pineapple or raspberry preserves
2 1/4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
Solution

March 09, 2010

THE INGREDIENTS

1 pkg. yeast
2 tbsp. warm water
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. oil
1 egg, well beaten
2 c. flour
1/2 c. water
1 (16 oz.) can refried beans
1 1/2 lbs. hamburger
1 pkg. taco seasoning
Grated Cheddar cheese
Shredded lettuce
Chopped tomatoes
Solution

March 08, 2010

THE INGREDIENTS

1-2 lb. hamburger
1-2 lb. bacon
1 c. chopped onions
1 c. ketchup
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. liquid smoke
1 (approximately 15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
1 (approximately 15 oz.) can lima or butter beans, drained
2 (approximately 15 oz.) cans pork and beans
Dash of pepper
Solution

March 05, 2010

THE INGREDIENTS

1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 egg
Pinch of salt
1 (16 oz.) can fruit cocktail
Chopped nuts
Sugar
Solution

March 04, 2010

THE INGREDIENTS

1 lb. ground beef
1 (16 oz.) can pork & beans
1/2 c. barbecue sauce
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
Velveeta pasteurized process cheese spread
1 (8 oz.) can Pillsbury refrigerated butter- milk or country style biscuits
Solution

March 03, 2010

THE INGREDIENTS

3/4 c. chili sauce
3/4 c. grape jelly
1/2 tsp. cinnamon (scant)
1/2 tsp. nutmeg (scant)
1/2 tsp. ginger
4 tsp. red wine
2 tsp. mustard
1 1/2 tsp. soy sauce
1 1/2 lbs. cooked Kielbasa, cut into 1 1/2" pieces
Solution

March 02, 2010

THE INGREDIENTS

1/4 c. butter
1 lg. onion, chopped
3 tbsp. flour
1 c. applesauce
1 can condensed beef bouillon
1 1/2 tsp. curry powder
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. salt
Dash cayenne pepper
2 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 c. fresh shrimp
Solution