The Secret to Better Brussels Sprouts: Bacon. Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Hard Apple CiderServes 3 to 4 If there was ever a way to get Brussels sprouts haters to try the vegetables, it’s with browned bits of bacon balanced by honey and crisp apple cider. 3 strips bacon, cut crosswise into ½” strips2 Tbsp. butter1 ½ lbs.
Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved2 large shallots, roughly chopped1 cup hard apple cider1 tsp. honey1 tsp. kosher saltFreshly ground black pepper Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high. Add bacon and cook, stirring here and there, until brown and crisp. Pour all but 1 Tbsp. bacon fat into a heat-proof jar and reserve for another use. Stir in the shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer. Toss with bacon and serve immediately. Watch more cooking videos:The Key to Fluffy Mashed PotatoesPan-Seared Pork ChopsWhy Baking Bacon Is Better Then Frying It. Easy Thai Peanut Sauce: How to Make My Mom's Thai Satay Sauce. My mother, in whose memory this site was created, was a cookbook addict.
Her philosophy in life was based upon a statement attributed to Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466-1536): When I get a little money I buy books, and if any is left I buy food and clothes. Replace “books” with “cookbooks” and you’ll get my mother. Over the years, she had passed on several of her cookbooks to me for fear that years of living in the United States would result in me abandoning the cuisine of my original country or, worse, becoming so culinarily syncretic that I can’t tell how a dish is supposed to taste. Extra Crispy Waffles Recipe. Did you ever eat those frozen pre-packaged waffles growing up?
I did. And I almost can’t believe I did. They’re quite a far cry from the crisp, thick, flavorful waffles I now make every Saturday for brunch. The Best Pan Roasted Potatoes recipe on Food52. Author Notes: Deceptively easy to do, requiring only potatoes, oil and salt; the result here is a not-too-salty, creamy, roasted-slash-fried potato.
I think this was inspired by small, whole, oven-roasted and salted potatoes. I wanted something in between oven-roasted and some kind of fried potatoes. To my mind they require no butter or sauce. The trick is to exercise patience and restraint; let the potatoes fry until you are sure they are near burning -- no peeking! Maker's Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Handmade Whisky. By Chef Sheamus Feeley, Executive Chef & Partner, Farmstead Restaurant I only use Rancho Gordo beans in the restaurant, as I feel they are the best dried bean available.
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Although rumor has it that King Louis the XV of France has also been credited with its creation, a quaint story of him returning from a hunting trip, famished, with nothing in the pantry but onions, champagne and a crust of bread. Enjoy this classic French onion soup recipe that will be sure to embrace your senses and feed your hunger. Ingredients: 4 onions2 Tablespoons butter2 cans beef broth1 soup can water1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauceToasted bread4 thick slices Swiss cheese Directions: 1. 2. 3. 4. Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips and Brussels Sprouts Recipe : Giada De Laurentiis. Homemade Butter Recipe. Garlic Butter Recipe - Steakhouse Garlic Butter Recipe. Nothing beats the sight of a melting dollop of garlic butter slowly disappearing over a perfectly cooked steak!
This easy to make garlic butter recipe is perfect for steak, chops, chicken, and even seafood recipes. Garlic butter will keep in the fridge, and can be made well in advance. Makes 1/2 cup of Steakhouse Garlic Butter Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 stick unsalted butter3 garlic cloves, crushed and minced fine1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce1/4 tsp white pepper (may substitute black)1/4 tsp salt, or to taste1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley Preparation: Put the butter in a bowl and leave at room temperature until it is soft enough to work.
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I don’t have a lot of tried & true summer squash recipes, so I decided to come up with my own - a risotto! I received a few stalks of fresh garlic from the CSA, & having no clue how to use them, I asked the gal at the farm stand what she recommended. She said she uses it just like you would a garlic clove, so I minced up one stalk & used it in my risotto! It looks very much like an onion, but has that intense garlic aroma & flavor!
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