2 cups masa harina (flour for corn tortillas) 1 1/3 cups warm water ¼ teaspoon salt In a large bowl, mix the masa, water and salt together with your hands until combined. Knead the dough very well until moist and smooth, but not sticky, about … Read More →
Category Archives: Grains
Grilling Or Roasting Corn on The Cob
Grilled Corn on the Cob is a popular menu item for barbecues and clambakes, and it’s easy to do. Grilled corn on the cob is not only tasty, but grilling your corn never fails to impress your guests. Fresh corn on the cob can be … Read More →
Pan Roasted Chilean Sea Bass with Lemon Vinaigrette
Lemon Mint Vinaigrette: 1 egg yolk* 1 teaspoon water 3 teaspoons Sherry wine vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh 2/3 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons tarragon leaves 1 tablespoon onion, minced 2/3 teaspoon lemon pepper 1/4-ounce chives For the Lemon Mint Vinaigrette: In a mixing … Read More →
Roasted Eggplant and Red Pepper Pasta Salad
Ingredients a 1 1/2-pound eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tablespoon coarse salt 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound orzo 2 red bell peppers, roasted and chopped 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted golden 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/4 cup fresh … Read More →
Acini-de-pepe with Garlic and Olives
1/2 pound acini di pepe or orzo (1 1/4 cups) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoon unsalted butter 4 garlic cloves, minced (1 1/2 tablespoon) 1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped fine 2 teaspoons chives, cut fine. Cook acini di … Read More →
Herb Grilled Maine Lobster Tail on Arugula with Chive Ricotta Gnocchi & Corn Milk
Grilled Maine Lobster Tail Ingredients 4 each Maine Lobster Tail, split and deveined 4 oz. Unsalted Butter 1/2 teaspoon Thyme , minced 1/2 teaspoon Chive, minced 1/2 teaspoon Rosemary , minced Salt and Pepper, To Taste Maine Sea Salt, Pinch per Tail Wilted Arugula Ingredients 4 cups … Read More →
Butternut Squash Risotto
Yields 4 portions of side dish size Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. butter 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 cup butternut squash, diced small pinch of salt 4 oz. white wine 1 cup stock 1 1⁄2 cup, pre-cooked risotto 2 Tbsp. grated parmesan Directions Sauté the … Read More →
Caramelized Onions and Pepato Cheese Tamales with Cranberry
8 large dried corn husks makes 8 tamales Caramelized Onion: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter 2 pounds onions (such as Spanish, red, leek, or Vidalia), thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups red wine 1/2 cup sherry vinegar Pinch salt 2 tablespoons honey Filling: 1/2 cup cranberry … Read More →
Venison Chops with Red Currant Glaze and Polenta
Ingredients 4 (8-ounce) venison chops Salt and pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup diced onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup currants 1/2 cup red wine 1/4 cup beef broth 4 tablespoons red currant jelly 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme … Read More →
Horney Toad Biscuits
Use a smaller biscuit cutter to make savory appetizers. Sprinkle more cheese on top to serve. 1 1/4 Cups cake flour 3/4 Cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 Cup butter, cut into small chunks 3/4 … Read More →
Smoked Gouda And Spinach Rice Casserole
Ingredients 3 tablespoons oil 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots 2 cups sliced mushrooms 3 cups hot cooked long grain white rice 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 2 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese, divided 1/2 cup whipping cream Salt and pepper to … Read More →
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Fried Sage and Brown Butter
Yield: Makes 10 to 12 servings Ingredients: 2 1-pound red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), rinsed, patted dry, pierced all over with fork 1 12-ounce container fresh ricotta cheese, drained in sieve 2 hours 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces) 2 tablespoons (packed) … Read More →