I am at the flipp'n grocery store at least every other day and today twice! But we are coming off of a long haul in a temporary kitchen, almost 2 years in construction, and I'm still not stocked as well as like. I think if you start saving recipes and plan at least 4 meals a week, your pantry will be pretty well stocked for wonderful meals within a month or so. On Monday I was at the store picking up plums and decided to stock my vinegars that have been sadly lacking. So I picked up my usual, White and Red wine vinegar, a few balsamic that were on sale, Rice vinegar and Champagne and even a few odd ball ones in the Oriental aisle. Over the last month or so I've been stocking up on my oils, sesame seed, walnut, 2 gallons of EVOO, Peanut oil and a some others that I can't recall now. I buy most of my baking staples at the bulk store as they have a nice selection of flours, all purpose, cake, WW and rye. Although the other day I was out of crisco, for heaven's sake! How that happened I don't know. I am at the bulk store probably once every 2 wks and I pick up spices at the time and white and long grain wild rice. I keep many varieties of pasta, a few cans of tomato paste and sauce. Now that I canned my stewed tomatoes, I don't need to buy any crushed tomatoes but I usually keep at least 2 cans on hand at all times. Also, keep some mild Italian sausage in the freezer. As far a meat, I keep 10-12 chicken breasts, some skinned and some deboned. Ground beef some in patties and some in bulk. Now, we do have a pork shoulder in the freezer but this was on sale and I need it to make more sausage. Several different cuts of beef, and I think we even have some pork chops which we usually don't. Lately I've been buying bacon too. Our fresh vegetable and fruit vary but I always have green onions, several lemons and at least 1 orange, brussel sprouts, carrots, celery, mushrooms, tomatoes, purple onions, radishes, broccoli, potatoes and cauliflower. And we always have bananas and apples. I keep a huge stock of cheeses and it varies as to what is on special. But I stock several white cheeses, maybe a packet of shredded cheddar and usually brie or a similar dessert cheese. I keep a ready supply of nuts in the freezer, walnuts, pecans, peanuts, sliced and whole almonds, pine nuts, cashews and macadamia nuts. Even with all this, I am still at the grocery store way to much. Michelle

Since I don't like "sweet" with my meat or fish, I only use maple syrup in traditionally sweet foods. Mostly desserts or . Home Cookin Chapter: Recipes From Thibeault's Table Maple Cream Fudge ================= 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup cream 1/3 cup of butter 1/4 cup of maple syrup pinch of salt vanilla . Add the two sugars, butter and cream maple syrup and salt into a sauce pan. Place over medium heat. Stir while bringing to a boil. Lower the heat and continue to stir slowly while the mixture cooks. After about 7 minutes, test by pouring a small amount into some cold water. You want it to form a soft ball. You might need to cook it for another minute or two. Remove from the heat, add a couple of teaspoons of vanilla and start stirring. It takes about 14 or 15 minutes for the fudge to cool and thicken. Pour into buttered dish. Option: Replace the cream and cup of white sugar with one can of Sweetened Condensed Milk and increase the maple syrup to 1 cup. 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup white 1/2 cup white corn syrup 1 cup butter 1 cup cream pinch of salt vanilla Cook to almost hard ball stage. Let cool slightly, stir and then pour into butter pan or mini muffin tins. Home Cookin Chapter: Recipes From Thibeault's Table Maple Mousse With Walnut Praline ================================ Source: Marg (Friend) 1 Tablespoon Gelatin 1 1/4 cup cold water 2 eggs beaten 1 cup maple syrup 1 Cup whipping cream - whipped . Soak gelatin in cold water. Beat eggs and combined with maple syrup in top of a double boiler. cook stirring constantly over boiling water until it coats a spoon. Add gelatin and stir until dissolved. Strain if necessary. Refrigerate until thick. Whip cream until stiff. Whip gelatin mixture. Fold in whip cream until well combined. Pour into 3 1/2 cup mold and refrigerate until set. Praline 1 cup walnuts 1 cup white sugar 1/4 cup cold water toast walnuts at 350 for 10 minutes. Do not burn Add water to sugar in heavy sauce pan and stir until sugar has dissolved. Cook until sugar turns a golden brown. Add nuts and immediately pour on to a buttered cookie sheet. Let set for one hour. Chop coarsely. Sprinkle chopped praline over each serving. Home Cookin Chapter: Recipes From Thibeault's Table Butter Tarts ============ 1/4 cup butter at room temperature 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup maple syrup 1 cup walnut halves Optional - 1/2 cup currants or raisins water Blend together the butter and brown sugar. Beat the eggs lightly and stir into the butter and brown sugar and add the corn syrup. (You can substitute Corn syrup for all or part of the Maple syrup.), add vanilla and raisins if using. Fill tart shells about two thirds full. Bake at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until pastry is golden. The filling in these tarts is runny. Do not over bake or the filling will firm up. Let tarts set in the tins for about 3 minutes. Remove carefully and cool on racks. Makes about twenty 3 inch tarts. Home Cookin Chapter: Recipes From Thibeault's Table ==================== Source: Foodtv.ca Anna Olson Dough * 2 cups all purpose flour * 2 tbsp oats * 1/2 tsp baking powder * 1/2 tsp salt * 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces and chilled * 2 tbsp sour cream * 2 tbsp maple syrup Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine flour, oats, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter the texture of coarse meal. Stir sour cream and maple syrup and add to dough, Mixing until it just comes together. Chill dough for 15 minutes.

Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Mon, Jan 25, 10 at 9:05 Caliloo (Alexa) has chosen BROCCOLI for this ingredient focus. Thanks Alexa, this is one of my favorites! Between now and Feb 6, I hope we can all find some goodies using broccoli. Soups, salads, casseroles.... I wonder what the weirdest (but good) use might be? Note to everyone... please participate. This is a way to group forum favorite recipes together for future use. Adding a recipe that you like and have made is all that is necessary. Pictures are welcome but not required. I draw a name from those who participate and then you get to decide on the next focus. So be sure to check back at the end of the two week period. I'll draw the next name on February 7,2010 from the participants on this thread. It's fun to pick a favorite ingredient and collect the recipes. We are purposely avoiding meat, poultry and fish so that more can play. Nancy Here is a link that might be useful: Cookalong #19------SPINACH Follow-Up Postings: o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by susytwo (My Page) on Mon, Jan 25, 10 at 9:50 We like this one from one of the Moosewood Restaurant cookbooks. Raw Broccoli Salad 1 large head of broccoli 1/2 cup mayo 2 tsp maple syrup 4 tsp cider vinegar 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 cup currants or raisins 1 medium tomato, diced Finally chop the florets from the broccoli and smaller stems. It should make about 4 cups of chopped broccoli. In a serving bowl, whisk together mayo, syrup, salt and pepper. Stir in broccoli, currants and tomatoes. Set aside for at least 30 minutes, but best when allowed to sit for a day in the refrigerator. o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by sherrmann (My Page) on Mon, Jan 25, 10 at 10:05 Stir Fried Broccoli Florets cut small but intact, with a bit of stem remaining Butter OR EVOO Salt Heat the butter or EVOO in a large saute pan, add the broccoli, toss to coat, just a few minutes. Toss a couple times until brocolli is crisp tender, sprinkle with salt. I never parboil the brocolli. Though I use evoo for almost everything, we prefer butter for this one. It is just perfect as a side dish sauteed like this...one of our favorite veggies, goes with everything. Sherry o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by doucanoe (My Page) on Mon, Jan 25, 10 at 10:11 Wow, looking through my T&T file I just realized that it's obvious I am not very adventurous when it comes to broccoli! LOL Other than using in stir-fry, I only have two recipes that use broccoli, and I haven't made either of them in years! Hopefully this cookalong will break me out of my shell! LOL Broccoli Linguini 1 lb linguini 3 oz olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 lg bunch broccoli, finely chopped including 1-2" of stems 3/4 c chopped walnuts 1/2c pitted black olives, sliced 3 oz parmesan or romano cheese, grated Salt to taste Pepper, freshly ground Cook linguini according to package directions until "al dente", drain. Heat olive oil in large skillet and sautgarlic until golden. Add broccoli, walnuts and olives, cook and stir over medium heat until very hot. Season to taste with salt and pepper Pour over hot linguini, sprinkle parmesan over top and serve immediately (From Daytons Marketplace) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Broccoli Puff 2 10-oz packages frozen chopped broccoli 1c Bisquick 1c milk 2 eggs ½ tsp salt 1c shredded cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 325 º. Butter 1-1/2 qt casserole. Cook broccoli as per directed on package, drain and cool. Beat Bisquick, eggs and salt until smooth. Stir in broccoli and cheese. Pour into casserole, bake 1 hour or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serves 6 Variation: Substitute 2 10 oz packages frozen corn or 2 10 oz packages of spinach for the broccoli Source: General Mills, Inc. Linda o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by denise8101214 (My Page) on Mon, Jan 25, 10 at 10:19 Links to previous Cookalongs! Here is a link that might be useful: All the other Cookalongs o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Mon, Jan 25, 10 at 10:30 Thank you Denise for adding the links. Such a help! Nancy o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by lpinkmountain (My Page) on Mon, Jan 25, 10 at 21:29 HMMMM. I do need to break out of my broccoli shell. I only eat it raw in salads or with dip, or in stir fry, and rarely, steamed with some lemon butter over the top. I have a good recipe for that broccoli, nut, raisin salad but hardly ever make it. I like Sharon's pasta idea. I had great broccoli pasta once at a dinner party, it was bow ties. I also used to make cream of broccoli soup, back in my younger, svelter days. o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by pkramer (My Page) on Mon, Jan 25, 10 at 22:48 Gosh, I haven't participated in any of the cookalong, but I had to answer you on one comment. "I wonder what the weirdest (but good) use might be?" Compost! I can't stand the smell of this stuff. Sorry! o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by beanthere_dunthat (My Page) on Mon, Jan 25, 10 at 23:07 Ann, would you add the last few cookalongs in the FAQs for us? Please? There used to be a restaurant in Raleigh, long closed now, that specialized in breakfasts. They made an omelette with shredded chicken, cream cheese and broccoli that was delicious. I know it doesn't sound that good, but it really was. o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by theresafic (My Page) on Mon, Jan 25, 10 at 23:26 Here is a great soup I served a couple of weeks ago at my soup party. It was a huge hit. The recipe is from All Recipes. Potato, Broccoli and Cheese Soup Rated: Servings: 6 Submitted By: Ruth A. Burbage "A cheesy, potato broccoli soup that tastes great." Ingredients: 2 cups chopped onion 2 tablespoons margarine (I used olive oil) 2 1/2 pounds peeled and cubed potatoes 5 cups boiling water 4 cubes chicken bouillon (I used chicken stock) 3 cups fresh broccoli, cooked and drained salt and pepper to taste 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (added some left over rinds) Directions: 1. In a large stock pot saute onion in butter. Add potatoes, water and bouillon cubes. Cover, bring to boil and then reduce heat to medium and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. 2. Remove tough outer skin of broccoli stems and cook broccoli. Once cooked add to soup. 3. In a blender or food processor puree half of the soup and return to stock pot. Season with salt and pepper. 4. Add cheese and heat soup through until cheese is melted. Serve warm I served the soup with homemade crutons and pumpkin seeds. o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by jessicavanderhoff (My Page) on Mon, Jan 25, 10 at 23:39 It's pretty good boiled in saltwater with olive oil and lemon juice squeezed over it, but it's divine breaded in salt/cornstarch and deep fried :-) o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by dirtgirl07 (My Page) on Mon, Jan 25, 10 at 23:49 It's edible if you steam the broccoli til tender. Then add it to a pan that you sauted some garlic with olive oil, just to coat it good. Then give it some shavings of Asiago cheese when you plate it. o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by caliloo (My Page) on Tue, Jan 26, 10 at 7:55 ONe of my all time favorites is an Asian stir-fry sort of thing that came from an ancient Myra Waldo cookbook. 1 tbsp oil 1 bunch broccoli cut into florets and stems peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices 3 scallions, cut in 1 inch pieces on an angle Sauce: 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp gin 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 cup water Mix together sauce ingredients and set aside. Heat oil (med high heat) in a saute pan, add broccoli. Stir fry for 2 minutes. Add scallions and stir fry for an additional minute. Pour sauce over broccoli, cover and turn heat to med for about 2 minutes. o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by lpinkmountain (My Page) on Tue, Jan 26, 10 at 9:25 I priced out fresh broccoli at the grocery store yesterday, it was $2.99/lb. so I definately won't be using that. They had random spears for $1.99/lb, which is just one cent under my limit for produce. So I might be using frozen, which makes me think my contribution is either going to be soup or pasta, although the idea of making broccoli stuffed calzones or something similar is kind of intriguing. I can get produce way cheaper at the greengrocer, but it is out of the way from my usual routes so I can only go on Saturdays. o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by sally2 (My Page) on Tue, Jan 26, 10 at 10:24 I need to add more broccoli to my diet, too. I sometimes get broccoli cheese soup at restaurants, and usually enjoy it if they have it warm enough (I've been served ice cold broccoli cheese soup - you don't even want to go there.) My attempts at making have been less than successful. It comes out kind of grainy in texture. I'm hoping someone has a good recipe. The one above that Theresafic looks promising. The other day I steamed some broccoli and cauliflower together to add to some pasta I made, but I learned that steaming doesn't take nearly as long as I thought it would, and the veggies turned to mush. Oh well, I'll keep trying. Sally o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by angelaid (My Page) on Tue, Jan 26, 10 at 11:41 Broccoli Cornbread 1 stick melted margarine 1 box of chopped broccoli, thawed 1 pkg. Jiffy cornbread mix 4 eggs 3/4 c cottage cheese 1/2 c grated cheddar cheese Mix all ingredients, and put in a greased 9 by 13 inch pan. Bake at 400* for 20-25 minutes. o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by katiec (My Page) on Tue, Jan 26, 10 at 13:15 This is how I got the kid (and a couple of other broccoliphobes) to eat broccoli: * Exported from MasterCook * Broccoli Balls Recipe By : Katie, from the Victory Garden Cookbook Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 large eggs 2 cups blanched and finely chopped broccoli 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese -- (or Swiss or Parmesan) salt and pepper 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/3 cup vegetable oil Beat eggs and combine with everything but oil. Form into 1"-1 1/2" balls. Fry in hot oil until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by chase (My Page) on Tue, Jan 26, 10 at 13:26 Like Linda I was shocked at how few Broccoli recipes I have! It's one of our favourite veggies but I simply steam it and serve with butter. However I do have this one recipe that we just love! Chicken And Broccoli Crepes 8 crepes 3 Tbl butter 2 Tbl shallot minced 2 garlic cloves minced 3 Tbl flour 2 Cup milk dash tobasco 2 Tsp Worcestershire salt and pepper to taste 1 Cup grated cheddar 2 Cups Chicken cooked and cubed 12 broccoli florets, Cooked until Just Tender crisp Melt butter and cook shallots and garlic over low heat for 1 or 2 minutes. Add flour and cook , stirring for 2 minutes. Gradually add milk and cook until thickened. Add salt, pepper, tobasco, worchestershire and cheese. Remove 1/2 the sauce. Add chicken pieces and broccoli to the sauce. Divide mixture among crepes. Place rolled crepes, seam side down, on a buttered oven proof dish. Spoon reserved sauce over crepes. Sprinkle with parmesan. Heat in the oven at 375 for 10 - 15 minutes and then broil to brown lightly. Serve immediately. Can substitute asparagus, mushrooms or seafood Crepes: 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 cup flour, 2 T melted butter.Combine all until smooth, let sit 30 minutes. 12 crepes (or you can use store bought flour torillas) o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by kathleenca (My Page) on Tue, Jan 26, 10 at 13:42 I've made this recipe since it was in the Los Angeles Times Food section in 1993. Broccoli Chantilly 6 servings 1 1/2 lb fresh or frozen broccoli 2/3 c whipping cream 1/3 c sour cream 1 tsp dry mustard 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp grated onion salt & pepper paprika, optional Wash broccoli, cut off tough ends & split if large. Cook in 1 inch boiling water until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain thoroughly & place in warm broiler-proof casserole. Whip the cream until stiff. Fold in sour cream, mustard, lemon juice, onion & salt & pepper to taste. Dollop cream mixture over broccoli & sprinkle with paprika. Place under broiler until lightly browned, watching to prevent scorching. Here's another oldie I have made off & on since the mid-'80s, also from the L.A. Times. It's good for getting protein & broccoli into kids, & is easy to cut in half. It can be mixed together a few hours before baking. Broccoli Casserole 8 servings 6 eggs 2 lb creamed small-curd cottage cheese 6 Tbsp flour 1/2 lb diced Colby cheese 1/2 c butter or margarine 2 green onions,chopped 2 10-oz pkg frozen chopped broccoli, thawed In a large bowl, lightly beat eggs, then add cottage cheese, flour, Colby cheese, butter, green onions & broccoli. Pour into greased 9x13 pan & bake at 350 degrees 1 hour or until knife comes out almost clean. Casserole should be golden & bubbly on top. Let set 10 minutes before serving. o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by skeip (My Page) on Tue, Jan 26, 10 at 14:17 Here's two that I love. The first is from the New York Times, the second is an Alton Brown riff. GARLICKY SESAME CURED BROCCOLI 1 ½ Teaspoons Red Wine Vinegar 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt 2 Pounds Broccoli Florets ¾ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 fat Garlic Cloves, minced 2 Teaspoons Cumin Seed 2 Teaspoons Toasted Sesame Oil Large pinch Red Pepper Flakes In a large bowl, stir together the Vinegar and Salt. Add Broccoli and toss to combine. In a large skillet, heat Olive Oil until hot, but not smoking. Add Garlic and Cumin Seed and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in Sesame Oil and Pepper Flakes, Pour over Broccoli and toss well. Let sit at least one hour at room temperature. Taste for Salt and serve. OVEN ROASTED BROCCOLI 1 Pound Broccoli, rinsed 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 2 Cloves Garlic, minced Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper 1/3 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs ¼ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Cut the Broccoli Florets into bite size pieces. Cut the stalks into 1/8" thick rounds. Place all in a mixing bowl, add the Oil and Salt and Pepper. Toss to cover. Add the Panko and toss to combine. Place all in a 9"x13" baking dish and bake in a preheated 425 degree F oven until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese, toss and serve immediately. Steve o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by fearlessem (My Page) on Tue, Jan 26, 10 at 19:47 This recipe for roasted shrimp and broccoli is my favorite... Roasting the broccoli brings out so much flavor, and I had never thought to pair it with cumin and coriander before this, but the flavor combo is fantastic. Here is a link that might be useful: Roasted Broccoli with Shrimp o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by beanthere_dunthat (My Page) on Tue, Jan 26, 10 at 23:05 Oooo...Skeip, those two are going in my "to-try" folder right now. Thank you. o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by ruthanna (My Page) on Wed, Jan 27, 10 at 9:36 Over the years, I find myself making broccoli less often because I like the flavor of than other green vegetables better than broccoli. I usually steam fresh broccoli in the microwave and serve it with a drizzle of olive oil. When I want to dress it up, I sometimes serve it with this sauce: RIPE OLIVE SAUCE 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped, pitted black olives 1 or 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp. salt, or less to taste 1/4 tsp.pepper Saute garlic in small saucepan over medium-low heat until golden, about 3 minutes. Do not let it brown. Add remaining ingredients and cook 1 or 2 minutes to heat olives. Pour over steamed fresh vegetables. o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by dgkritch (My Page) on Wed, Jan 27, 10 at 15:05 I was just going to post Roasted Broccoli too! Steve beat me to it and his sounds better! LOL I just toss with the OO, salt and pepper. I love the idea of the Panko and garlic. Hmmm.........have broccoli. have garlic. have Panko. Yep, on the menu this week! Several other here going in my To Try SOON" file! Deanna o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by chase (My Page) on Wed, Jan 27, 10 at 15:11 OH Yum Steve....I might just have to do that roasted broccoli tonight along with my Lemon Chicken. I was doing broccoli anyhow but yours sounds way better. o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by sally2 (My Page) on Wed, Jan 27, 10 at 16:59 I thought for sure I had served broccoli with a parsley caper sauce, but haven't found the recipe yet. It seems that broccoli is one of those veggies that lends itself well to sauces and dressings, whether cooked or raw. That roasted broccoli recipe looks good to me, too. Sally o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Mon, Feb 8, 10 at 8:48 I got involved with the Superbowl game yesterday and forgot that it was time to start a new cookalong... Kathleenca.... Please pick the next ingredient to focus on. o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Mon, Feb 8, 10 at 14:44 up we go... Kathleen...I hope you see this and if you do, then just post your choice on here. Then I can start the next cookalong. o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by kathleenca (My Page) on Mon, Feb 8, 10 at 19:19 Hi Nancy, Let's try bacon for the next cookalong. Thanks, KathleenCA o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Mon, Feb 8, 10 at 19:44 I sent Kathleen an email for another idea. I've purposely stayed away from meat so that everyone can join in. o RE: Cookalong #20--------Broccoli clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Mon, Feb 8, 10 at 22:28 All set to move on.. Feel free to add any new broccoli recipes to this thread at any time. Nancy Here is a link that might be useful: Cookalong #21---------BEANS

Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Mon, Nov 15, 10 at 19:49 Pull out The Holiday recipes! Annie1992 has picked out next ingredient and it a great one for this time of year. >>>>>>>>>>>>> BUTTER This basic staple is heavily used in recipes this time of year. What are some of your favorites? Recipes do not have to be just for the Holidays as I know we all use butter throughout the year. But please, no 'fake' butter recipes. Nancy Here is a link that might be useful: Cookalong #36 ------ HONEY Follow-Up Postings: o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by lindac (My Page) on Mon, Nov 15, 10 at 20:20 One of my faves....blender Hollendaise. Ingredients 4 egg yolks ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon dry mustard 1 Tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice ( I like 2 tablespoons) 1 shot tobasco - ¼ pound butter (one stick) Have eggs at room temp, as well as lemon juice. Place eggs, lemon, tobasco, salt and mustard into blender and blend until well mixed. Heat butter until bubbling hard but not brown….with blender running slowly pour into the blender….hot butter cooks the eggs and the sauce thickens….serve immediately or keep hot over boiling water. And of course Ann's Caramel sauce Linda, 1 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup white sugar and one cup of whipping cream. pinch of salt (optional) and vanilla. Add everyone except the vanilla and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 or 6 minutes and remove from heat. Add vanilla. Ann. (If there is any left, eat with a spoon) LOL And there are shortbread cookies, spritz, butter cookies, pecan snow balls etc etc etc... It's all about butter! o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by doucanoe (My Page) on Mon, Nov 15, 10 at 21:04 OMG,I can feel my waistband tightening..... Aw heck, you only live once! Here we go! Buffalo Wings 2-1/2 lb chicken wings, separated 1/2 c butter 1/2c Louisiana Hot Sauce 2 6oz. pkg dry Italian dressing mix 2 T lemon juice 1/2 tsp dry basil Fry unbreaded wings in hot oil until meat is cooked and skin is crispy. Meanwhile, melt butter in saucepan, stir in remaining ingredients. Toss cooked wings in sauce until coated. Place wings on baking sheet and bake 10 minutes at 350º Serve with Blue Cheese dressing and celery sticks ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Originally posted back in 2005 by Janet_KS I have made this one often....super simple! Toffee 1/2 lb. butter 1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed) 4 or 5 Hershey bars or milk chocolate chips (approx. 6-8 oz.) 3/4 cup chopped pecans Butter cookie pan and sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Put butter and sugar in heavy skillet and bring to boil. Boil for 12 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour candy into cookie pan and allow it to cool a minute or two. Place chocolate on top of candy and wait a couple of minutes for it to soften. Spread chocolate evenly and top with remaining nuts. When cool, break into pieces. JANET'S NOTES: I sometimes use margarine instead of butter and usually only cook it for 10 minutes rather than 12 minutes (probably varies due to type of skillet used). To cool quickly, I put mine in the refrigerator. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This is the best Scampi recipe I've ever had. It's from allrecipes, posted by slipmaloney. Deeeee-Lish! Ultimate Shrimp Scampi 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta 1/2 cup butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup minced onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 dash Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon dry white wine 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp 1/2 cup Asiago cheese, diced 1 large avocado - peeled, pitted and diced Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the angel hair pasta, and cook until al dente, 2 to 3 minutes; drain. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and white wine. Once the mixture begins to bubble, increase the heat to medium-high, and stir in the shrimp. Cook and stir until the shrimp turn pink, and are no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Serve the scampi over a bed of angel hair pasta, and sprinkle with Asiago cheese and avocado to serve. Linda o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by ruthanna (My Page) on Mon, Nov 15, 10 at 23:31 This is a truly decadent first course and needs the best quality ingredients you can find, including the butter. COACH HOUSE CRAB WITH PROSCIUTTO - 6 servings 24 thin slices of prosciutto 12 oz. Fresh lump crab meat 3/4 cup unsalted butter 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce (I use Cholula) 1 lemon 2 Tbs. minced parsley Freshly ground black pepper Arrange 4 slices of prosciutto on a flat surface, each slightly overlapping the other. Place a heaping tablespoon of crab in the center of the end slice. Roll ham slices over filling cigar-style; repeat with remaining meat and crab to make 6 rolls. Heat butter in a large skillet; when it foams, add the six rolls. (The ham will cling to the drab when heated.) Turn rolls once and cook until ham starts to frizzle and crab is heated through. Transfer to a hot serving dish. Add Worcestershire and Tabasco to skillet and squeeze in juice of lemon. Heat for about 30 seconds and pour over ham. Sprinkle each roll with parsley and pepper. o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by canarybird (My Page) on Tue, Nov 16, 10 at 2:58 I'll have to add this one: AUNTY DOE'S SHORTBREAD Posted by canarybird (My Page) on Mon, Dec 17, 07 at 13:42 Here's the recipe from my Aunt which has been made for over 60 years and is a family favourite which has been passed on and on and on. It's one great shortbread!: Aunty Doe's Shortbread 1/2 lb salted butter - softened to room temperature 1/2 cup sifted icing sugar (confectioner's sugar) 2 cups flour Mix butter and icing sugar, then add flour, mixing by hand. Form into a brick shape...if necessary put in fridge to cool, then slice into thick rectangles. (Slice thickly from the end of the "brick" and then slice each one again so the pieces come out at around 1" x 2" (2.5 cm x 5 cm) and about 3/4 inch thick. She liked to put a small dot of either red or green glace cherry in the middle of each.) Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet at 275F for one hour. SharonCb o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by caliloo (My Page) on Tue, Nov 16, 10 at 3:08 YUM! Here are a few must haves for the holidays..... MARINATED SHRIMP WITH CHAMPAGNE BEURRE BLANC Sauce base 2 cups Champagne or other dry sparkling wine 1/3 cup finely chopped shallots 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or other white wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns Shrimp 1 cup Champagne or other dry sparkling wine 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons minced shallots 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 24 extra-large uncooked shrimp (about 2 pounds), peeled with tail left intact, deveined 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Nonstick vegetable oil spray 1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 16 pieces For sauce base: Combine Champagne, shallots, vinegar, and peppercorns in heavy medium saucepan. Boil until reduced to 1/4 cup liquid, about 20 minutes. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.) For shrimp: Combine Champagne, olive oil, shallots, and ground pepper in resealable plastic bag. Add shrimp to bag and seal; shake bag to coat shrimp evenly. Marinate shrimp at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour, turning bag occasionally. Mix chives, tarragon, and parsley in small bowl. Preheat broiler. Spray broiler pan with nonstick vegetable oil spray. Drain shrimp; discard plastic bag with marinade. Arrange shrimp on prepared pan in single layer. Broil shrimp until just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Stand 3 shrimp, tails upright, in center of each plate. Rewarm sauce base over medium-low heat. Whisk in butter 1 piece at a time, just allowing each to melt before adding next (do not boil or sauce will separate). Season beurre blanc to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon warm sauce around shrimp. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve. Market tip: Champagne and sparkling wines labeled extra dry are actually slightly sweeter than those labeled brut. The latter works best for this dish. ******************************************************** Phyllo Triangles with Lobster Filling Martha Stewart Entertaining Makes about 50 1 Steamed Lobster 4 Tbsp unsalted butter 6 scallions finely chopped ¼ cup white wine or vodka 1 ½ tbsp all purpose flour ¼ cup heavy cream pinch of cayenne pepper Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper 1 lb Phyllo 1 lb unsalted butter, melted Remove meat from lobster and chop. Set aside Melt 2 tbsp butter in a small skillet and sauté the scallions for 2 or 3 min. Add lobster meat and wine or vodka and stir quickly to combine over high heat. Drain the mixture reserving the liquid. Melt the remaining 2 tbsp butter in another skillet. Add the flour and cook slowly without coloring the flour for 5 minutes. Add the reserved liquid and cream and stir constantly until the mixture begins to thicken. Stir the lobster meat back into the cream mixture, add cayenne and season to taste. Cool completely before filling the triangles. Prepare the triangles as you would sharon’s Spanikopita. If you need those directions, I can copy them over. o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by pat_t (My Page) on Tue, Nov 16, 10 at 4:26 OMG - this is to die for on a steak! ROQUEFORT BUTTER 1/2 lb. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 shallots, sliced thin (about 2/3 cup) 1 clove garlic, minced 4 oz. Roquefort cheese, crumbled 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves 1 Tblsp. good-quality red-wine vinegar Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Melt 1 Tbs. of the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until the shallots are soft, about 5 min. Set aside to cool. Meanwhile, using a mixer or a wooden spoon, beat the remaining butter until soft and creamy. Scrape the butter off the beaters or spoon. Add the cooled shallots and garlic, Roquefort, thyme, and vinegar to the butter and mix together with a rubber spatula. Season with salt and pepper. Taste again for balance, adding a drop more vinegar or a dash more salt if necessary. If you like, serve with a generous tablespoon of Roquefort Butter on each steak, letting the butter soften slightly on the cooked steak for a minute or two. Yields about 1-1/2 cups. This butter mixture, called a compound butter, can be stored in a covered plastic container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap the butter in plastic wrap or waxed paper, roll into a log 2 inches in diameter, and freeze for up to 2 months. Recipe from Fine Cooking magazine. o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by nancedar (My Page) on Tue, Nov 16, 10 at 4:43 Hope someone from up North, like Canada LOL, posts a TNT recipe for Butter Tarts. Ate one every day from a little bakery when I lived a short while in Brossard QC (next to Montreal). Yum. Nancy o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by jasdip (My Page) on Tue, Nov 16, 10 at 7:19 My Mom makes the best butter tarts! She even sells them at my step-father's work! LOL Walnuts/raisins are often in Canadian butter tarts. Mom just puts raisins in hers, but you can put both, or none in. Jasdip's Mom's Butter Tarts :D 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 tsp cream or half and half 1/2 cup butter, melted raisins Make pastry and cut with a large biscuit cutter and put into muffin cups. Put some raisins in each unbaked shell. Spoon mixture over top. Bake at 425 degrees 10 minutes, reduce heat to 350 until done, another 8-10 minutes. o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Tue, Nov 16, 10 at 7:46 BUTTERY DINNER ROLLS 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk 1 1/4 cups warm water (105 to 115 degrees F) 1 large egg slightly beaten 8 tablespoons butter melted 2 tablespoons butter flavored vegetable shortening Place 2 cups flour in a large mixing bowl. Add yeast, salt, sugar and dry milk. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine water and egg and stir to blend. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour water mixture into the well. Mix by hand, beating 150 strokes and frequently scraping bottom and sides of bowl. Add 1/2 of the melted butter and beat to incorporate. Add remaining flour, about 1/3 cup at a time, beating to incorporate each addition. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Set dough in a warm, draft free place such as oven with a pan of the hottest tap water on the rack below. Allow batter to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. Coat cups, bottoms and sides of 12 cup muffin pan (or two small round pans) with shortening. Punch down batter (batter will be extremely soft and sticky). Drop by hand or spoonful into prepared muffin cups to make 12 rolls (or in pan touching the next). Brush dough with 1/2 remaining melted butter. Let rise uncovered in a warm draft free place until doubled in bulk, about 30 minutes. In preheated 400 degree oven, bake rolls on middle rack for 16-18 minutes. Brush tops of baked rolls with remaining melted butter. TEXAS ROADHOUSE CINNAMON BUTTER Texas Road House is known for their delicious rolls. 1 C. (2 sticks) butter, softened 1/3 C. sweetened condensed milk (chilled) 1/2 tsp. corn syrup 3/4 to 1 tsp. cinnamon (to taste) Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until mixture is smooth. Serve with hot rolls or muffins. This may be stored in the refrigerator. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This recipe eliminates the rolling and turns of the traditional croissant recipes. I freeze the butter in the second step and my pea sized chunks are larger rather than smaller peas. I have also used this dough to shape old fashioned Butterflake dinner rolls. EASY CROISSANTS Source of Recipe RC 1 package yeast 1 cup water 3/4 cup evaporated milk 1 egg 1/3 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 5 cups flour, divided use 1/4 cup melted butter 1 cup firm butter 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon water In a bowl, combine yeast with water. Add evaporated milk, egg, sugar, salt and 1 cup of the flour. Beat to a smooth batter and blend in 1/4 cup melted butter. In a large bowl, cut the 1 cup of firm butter into the remaining 4 cups of flour until pea-sized. Pour the yeast mixture over the, butter-flour mixture and gently mix just until the flour is moistened. Cover with clear plastic wrap and refrigerate until well-chilled, 4 hours to 4 days. Knead the dough on a floured board about 6 turns to release air bubbles. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts. Keeping the other parts refrigerated, roll one part into a 15-inch diameter circle, then cut into 8 equal wedges. For each croissant, roll wedges toward the point. Gently turn the ends toward the center to form a crescent. Place on an ungreased baking sheet with the point down, about an inch apart. Repeat with remaining parts. Cover the croissants with a clean tea towel and let rise at room temperature. When almost doubled in bulk, about 2 hours, brush them with a mixture of the 1 beaten egg and 1 tablespoon water. Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes. My notes... after removing the dough from the refrigerator, knead a couple of times. Put half of the dough back into the refrigerator. Roll remaining dough, into a rectangle, fold up like a letter and roll into a rectangle again, about 10 X 15. Cut into 7 rolls along the wide side (zig-zag pattern) each roll will be about 4 1/2 to 5" on the wide end and 10" long. Repeat with other half of dough. Total 14 croissants that are large enough for making sandwiches. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ooey Gooey Cinnamon Rolls Source of Recipe www 2 packages active dry yeast 1 cup warm water 2/3 cup plus 1 tsp. granulated sugar 1 cup warmed milk 2/3 cup butter 2 tsp. salt 2 eggs, slightly beaten 7 cups flour Filling: 1 cup melted butter 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts, optional 1 1/2 cups raisins, optional In a cup, combine yeast, warm water and 1 tsp. sugar, stir and set aside. In a large bowl, mix milk, remaining 2/3 cup sugar, melted butter, salt and eggs; stir well and add yeast mixture. Add half the flour and beat until smooth. Stir in enough of the remaining flour until dough is slightly stiff (dough will be sticky). Turn out onto a well-floured board; knead 5-10 minutes. Place in glass or plastic bowl and cover. Let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. When doubled, punch down dough and let rest 5 minutes. Roll out on floured surface into a 15 x 20 inch rectangle. To prepare filling: Spread dough with 1/2 cup melted butter. Mix together 1 1/2 cups sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over buttered dough. Sprinkle with walnuts and raisins, if using. Roll up and pinch edge together to seal. Cut into 12 slices. Coat bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking pan and an 8-inch square pan with remaining 1/2 cup melted butter, then sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Place cinnamon roll slices close together in pans. Let rise in warm place until dough is doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes. Topping: 1 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup Karo syrup 2 cups pecans chopped (optional) In a saucepan place all ingredients except for the pecans. Melt these ingredients on range top. Mix in pecans then pour over top of rolls. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. bake for approximately 25 minutes or until done. Let cool. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Enjoy! Nancy o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by ruthanna (My Page) on Tue, Nov 16, 10 at 8:27 CAUTION: This recipe uses uncooked eggs.. TOASTED WALNUT BUTTER ��" 4 cups ��" 8 servings 1 pound butter, room temperature 3 Tbs. heavy cream 3 egg yolks 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup lightly toasted ground walnuts 2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. pepper 1 1/2 Tbs. minced garlic In a food processor or by hand, cream the butter. Add the cream and egg yolks and blend until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients. Refrigerate, well covered, if not using immediately. For each entree serving, have 1/ 2 cup of the butter at room temperature; toss with cooked, drained pasta over low heat in the pasta cooking pan. Dust with minced parsley and additional Parmesan, if desired. This butter is also good on baked potatoes, steamed green vegetables, chicken breasts, etc. Minced fresh herbs can be added but I prefer to let the walnuts be the dominant flavor. o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by jessyf (My Page) on Tue, Nov 16, 10 at 9:21 Just found this one on thekitchn. Thinking about it for Friday AM after T-giving. No-Knead Pumpkin Rolls with Brown Sugar Glaze Makes 16-18 rolls For the dough: 1/4 cup water 1 scant tablespoon yeast (1 package) 1 cup milk 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour For the filling: 1/2 cup butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 2 cups pecans - toasted, chopped, and divided in half (optional) For the glaze: 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup milk 1 cup brown sugar pinch salt 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let it sit a few minutes until the yeast is dissolved. Meanwhile, warm the milk and butter in a small saucepan on the stove top until the butter is melted. Combine this with the sugar in a large heat-proof mixing bowl and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Let the milk mixture cool until it is just warm to the touch - NOT HOT. Then stir in the yeast and the pumpkin. Add the salt and five cups of the flour all at once, stirring until all the flour has been absorbed. Squish it between your hands if you’re having trouble incorporating the last of the flour. The dough will be sticky, but should come together in a shaggy ball. If it's still more the consistency of cookie batter, work in an additional 1/2 cup of flower. Cover the dough and let it rise for 1-3 hours. During this time, it should double in bulk. At this point, you can punch the dough down and refrigerate it overnight or continue shaping the rolls. To shape the rolls (either immediately or with the refrigerated dough), sprinkle your work surface with a little flour and dump the dough on top. Pat it down into a rough rectangle and then use a floured rolling pin to roll it into a rectangular shape about a half an inch thick, longer than it is wide. If the dough gets sticky, sprinkle a little more flour on the dough’s surface and on your hands. Melt the butter in the microwave and stir in the brown sugar and the spices. Spread this over the rectangle of dough, leaving an inch of bare dough at the top. Sprinkle one cup of the toasted pecans over the dough, if using. Starting at the edge closest to you, roll the dough into a cylinder and pinch it closed at the top. Rub a tablespoon of soft butter into the bottom of two 9x13 baking dishes, two 9-inch cake pans, or a combination. Using a bench cutter or a sharp knife, cut the cylinder into individual rolls 1 - 1 1/2 inches thick. Place them into your baking dishes so they have a little wiggle room on all sides to rise. Cover them with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise until they fill the pan and look puffy, 30 minutes for already-warm dough and 1 hour for dough that’s been refrigerated. About 20 minutes before baking, begin heating the oven to 375°. When the rolls are ready, bake them for 20-25 minutes, until the tops are golden and starting to look toasted around the edges. Rotate the pans halfway through cooking. While they are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk and butter. When the butter has melted, add the brown sugar and salt. Stir until the brown sugar has melted. Remove from heat and strain into a mixing bowl to remove any sugar clumps. Stir in the powdered sugar. This should form a thick but pourable glaze. Let the baked rolls cool for about five minutes and then pour the glaze on top. Sprinkle the remaining cup of pecans over the top, if more nuttiness is desired. Eat them immediately. Leftovers will keep for several days and are best reheated for a minute in the microwave. o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by sally2 (My Page) on Tue, Nov 16, 10 at 9:38 Here's one of my favorites, from one of my favorite forum members. Lars, I hope you don't mind me posting this recipe. Oh, and I've always followed it as written, using the Amaretto. I bet they're good using the other suggested substitutes as well. Lars' Danish Butter Cookies  1-1/4 cups unsalted butter, softened 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar 3 egg yolks, beaten 2-1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1-1/2 teaspoons Amaretto   How to Prepare : Cream butter and sugar. Beat egg yolks in, one at a time. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Chill dough. Roll dough into small balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Press dough with any press or glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 325 degrees for 12 to 18 minutes, or until lightly brown around edge. Remove immediately from cookie sheet and cool. You can substitute other flavorings for the Amaretto, such as a bit of grated lemon rind or vanilla or coconut extract. Sally o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by denise8101214 (My Page) on Tue, Nov 16, 10 at 11:15 Here is a recipe for Pasta Frolla from my friend and neighbor. I had a little trouble with the conversions but maybe your scales will make that easier. The conversions I use are in parenthesis. It is like a rich shortbread. She served it filled with lemon curd with a few shapes of the dough on top. Very pretty, very tasty. Pasta Frolla 270 gr. (2 cups) All purpose flour 115 gr. (1 cup) Powdered sugar 135 gr. (9 1/2 Tbsp.) Butter 4 Egg yolks A little orange peel grated Using a food processor mix the flour with the diced butter to make crumbs. Add sugar and orange peel then one yolk at a time. The pastry will all lump together. Leave it in the fridge for about 30 minutes. Using a rolling pin, roll out on a board or cold surface. Remove some to make criss-cross pattern or shapes with cutters on the surface after filling the base. Using a flan dish (for this quantity I use a flan dish that measures about 9.5 inches in diameter. If the pastry breaks when you try to lift it to put in the dish, don’t worry, just piece it together in the dish and put bits around the edge of the dish too. The fill it with lemon curd or whatever you want. When you have finished adding the pastry on top, be it criss-cross or shapes, use some of your egg whites to brush all the pastry that is visible. I cooked it at about 350 degree F for about 45 minutes. Mine is a convection oven so you’ll just have to be careful. Here is a link to a blog recipe that is similar and it has pictures. Here is a link that might be useful: Similar recipe o Cookalong #37 --- BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by denise8101214 (My Page) on Tue, Nov 16, 10 at 11:21 Links to all the other cookalongs. Here is a link that might be useful: Cookalong Links o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by lindac (My Page) on Tue, Nov 16, 10 at 14:43 Forgot about one of my favorite uses for butter. Buy whole lobsters....get big pot of salted water to boiling, plunge lobsters in head first, clap on the lid and boil about 6 minutes for small "chicken" lobster. Drain, remove feelers and place on your plate along side a dish containing about 1/2 a cup of melted butter. Works with crab too! Linda C o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by mustangs (My Page) on Tue, Nov 16, 10 at 15:19 Annie selected BUTTER?? Ratz! Butter and cream are my nemeses (plural of Nemesis?)...but Annie is my hero. As usual, I'll be watching the Cookalong closely. o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by publickman (My Page) on Tue, Nov 16, 10 at 15:54 Sally, thanks for posting that recipe! I'm not on the forum much at home, and I don't have the recipe here. It's definitely one of my favorite butter recipes, and I've made it often. You know I was born in Texas, don't you! One of my favorite new uses for butter is to make grilled garlic toast. Here's the method: Mash two or three cloves of garlic in a mortar & pestle with about a teaspoon of salt. Add one stick of soft butter and blend with the garlic. Add 2-4 tablespoons of EVOO plus fresh herbs and fresh black pepper, as you desire. Slice your bread of choice (I use sourdough) into 1/2" thick slices, butter both sides, and then place the bread on a charcoal grill for a smoked flavor. If the grill is very hot, they will toast in about two minutes each side, and so you have to watch them carefully. The butter is very good at absorbing the smoky flavor, and I always use Mesquite charcoal. You could grill them inside, but the flavor will not be the same. If you toast them in a toaster oven, put butter on one side only and make the slices thinner. Lars o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by jasdip (My Page) on Tue, Nov 16, 10 at 18:16 This is my go-to biscuit recipe. Super easy, and delicious. I cut it in half, for the 2 of us. Baking Powder Biscuits 4 cups flour 2 tbsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 1 cup butter, cubed 1 3/4 cups milk In large bowl whisk flour, baking powder and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until coarse crumbs. (I also rub some in with my fingers.) Pour almost all of the milk over top, stirring with a fork to form ragged dough. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. With lightly floured hands, knead gently until dough comes together. Pat or roll into 3/4" thickness. Using a 3 1/4" floured cutter, cut out rounds. Place on ungreased rimless baking sheet. Gather up scraps and cut more rounds, pressing remaining scraps into final biscuit. Brush tops with remaining milk and bake in center of 375* oven for about 30 minutes or until golden. Let cool on pan on rack. Leftovers or make-ahead: Wrap individually in plastic wrap and freeze in airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Thaw and reheat in 350* oven 10 minutes. o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by triciae (My Page) on Tue, Nov 16, 10 at 18:40 We don't much like white pastas or red sauces but this time of year we really enjoy these ravs. DH made them a couple weeks ago & used wonton wrappers since making pasta isn't yet something he's willing to try. They were great but if you use the wontons you have to be careful 'cause they cook very quickly & will fall apart...we know because DH lost the first batch! :) Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli with a Sage Brown Butter Sauce Ingredients 9 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons minced shallots 1 cup roasted butternut squash puree Salt/Pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons heavy cream 3 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus 2 ounces Pinch nutmeg (itty-bitty pinch) 1 recipe pasta dough, rolled out into wide ribbons, about 1/4-inch thick 12 fresh sage leaves 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves Directions In a large saute pan, over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the shallots and saute for 1 minute. Add the squash puree and cook until the mixture is slightly dry, about 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the cream and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 3 tablespoons cheese and nutmeg, to taste. Season with salt and pepper. Cool completely. Cut the pasta ribbons into 3-inch squares. Place 2 teaspoons of the filling in the center of each pasta square. Bring 1 corner of the square to the other, forming a triangle and seal the pasta completely. Add the pasta to pot of boiling salted water. Cook until al dente, about 2 to 3 minutes or until the pasta floats and is pale in color. Remove the pasta from the water and drain well. Season the pasta with salt and pepper. In a large saute pan, melt the remaining 8 tablespoons of butter. Add the sage to the butter and continue to cook until the butter starts to brown. Remove from the heat. Place some of the pasta in the center of each serving plate. Spoon the butter sauce over the pasta. Sprinkle the 2 ounces of cheese over each plate and garnish with parsley. /tricia P.S. These are also very good with a bit of finely crumbled bacon added to the squash puree. Not much, just a tablespoon, or so. o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by shambo (My Page) on Tue, Nov 16, 10 at 18:58 This is one of my absolute favorites! I even served kourabiedes at my wedding instead of cake. I used to drive my mom & grandma nuts snitching bits of raw dough. Just be careful to not inhale any powdered sugar when you eat them! This is my family's recipe. Kourabiedes (Greek Butter Cookies) Traditional Greek Christmas cookies coated with powdered sugar. 1 pound sweet, unsalted butter ½ cup powdered sugar 1 egg yolk 4-4½ cups flour (no more than 4½ cups) 1-2 pounds powdered sugar Soften butter at room temperature. In large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy using an electric mixer. Add sugar and egg yolk and continue to cream. Gradually add the flour, a little at a time, until a very, very soft dough is formed. Break off pieces slightly larger than a walnut and roll into balls, half-moons, or S-curves. Place on unbuttered cookie sheets (use parchment paper, if desired) allowing an inch between each cookie. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden colored, not browned; do not over bake. Remove from the oven and carefully place on paper towels and allow to cool. Sift powdered sugar over cooled cookies; they must be very well coated. Makes about 3 dozen cookies. For a colorful presentation, cookies may be served in individual paper muffin baking cups. Variations: ·Add ½ cup blanched and finely chopped almonds or finely chopped walnuts to the dough before shaping. ·Add 1 teaspoon vanilla with the egg yolk. ·Add ½ teaspoon baking powder for a lighter, fluffier cookie. ·Sprinkle cookies with 1-2 tablespoons rose water as soon as they come out of the oven (before dusting with powdered sugar). ·Stud each cookie with a whole clove before baking. o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by annie1992 (My Page) on Tue, Nov 16, 10 at 21:43 LOL, Cathy. Yes, butter seemed like a good choice, with the holidays coming up.... Annie o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by sally2 (My Page) on Wed, Nov 17, 10 at 9:42 Yes. Lars, I knew you at least lived in Texas. I see your cookies in my near future! Denise, I've never heard of pasta frolla. Can you tell more about what it is? Sally o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by nancedar (My Page) on Wed, Nov 17, 10 at 22:00 jasdip - OMG those butter tarts are even better than I remember in Brossard! Please give a hug to your mom and tell her she made my day, week, month, year, lifetime with that recipe. All you Southern continent folks really need to try this treat. Actually, I sent it to my sister in Alaska so she would be just Western continent. LOL. Nancy o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by jasdip (My Page) on Sat, Nov 20, 10 at 19:24 I just read your post now Nancy. Gee thanks!!!! They are the best I've ever had, and I'm not even being biased. I'm truthful, they are. Not sickeningly sweet and runny. Glad I could help you find a great butter tart recipe! o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by lorijean44 (My Page) on Sun, Nov 21, 10 at 10:24 My contributions are all cookies: Butter Bits 1 cup flour 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pinch of salt Preheat oven to 375 F. Mix all ingredients. Place walnut-sized ball of dough on parchment- or silicone mat-lined baking sheet. Flatten in criss-cross pattern with floured fork. Bake for 15 - 18 minutes. (Mine browned a little too much this time.) When completely cooled, lightly sprinkle with confectioners's sugar before serving. Yield: 1 to 1-1/2 dozen cookies * * * * * * * * * * Shortbread 1 pound of butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup sugar 5 - 6 cups of unbleached flour Cream the butter with the extracts. Gradually add the sugar and the flour. When the climate is dry, I generally only need 5 cups of flour. It was raining most of the day today and it took all 6 cups of flour to come together. Pat/roll the dough out to a rectangle on an ungreased cookies sheet, 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch thick. Prick the top of the dough with a fork. Bake at 350 F for 25 - 30 minutes, or until the edges barely turn golden. Slice the dough while still warm, but leave on the cookie sheet until thoroughly cooled. * * * * * * * * * * Russian Teacakes 2/3 cups toasted nuts (hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts are all good choices - I used walnuts this time) 2 cups of flour, divided 1 cup of unsalted butter, room temperature 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup confectioners' sugar to roll baked cookies in Preheat oven to 350 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Toast the nuts in a dry skillet on top of the stove over low heat, stirring frequently. (This should take about 5 - 8 minutes.) Cool. Place cooled, toasted nuts and 2 tablespoons of the flour in a food processor, and finely chop the nuts, being careful not to over-process the nuts to a paste. Set aside. In bowl of mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 1 - 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Add remaining flour and salt, and beat until well-combined. Stir in nuts. Cover and refrigerate dough for about 1 hour or until dough is firm. Form the dough into walnut-sized balls, and place them 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.Bake 12 - 15 minutes, until the edges of the cookies start to turn golden. Remove from oven and place on cooling rack for about 3 minutes. In a large bowl, sift remaining powdered sugar. Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar until well-covered. Store in an airtight container. Makes about 3 dozen cookies. Lori o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by sally2 (My Page) on Sun, Nov 21, 10 at 11:04 Lori, those all look so good! I love your photos, too, especially the one of the shortbread. But I want to try the Russian Tea Cakes. Jasdip, I scrolled back and looked at your recipe for the Butter Tarts. Can you elaborate on your recipe? There are so many pastry recipes, what do you use for pastry? The ignorant want to know. (Me.) Sally o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by jasdip (My Page) on Sun, Nov 21, 10 at 11:50 Here's Mom's pastry that she uses Sally. I love the pastry part the best! One time when we were all coming, she made a batch of butter tarts, but left one unfilled. Just baked pastry. For me! LOL I always pick the tart with the most pastry showing. 5 cups flour 1 tbsp sugar 1/4 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 lb butter 1/2 lb lard (or 1 lb) lard 1 egg 1 tbsp vinegar Combine dry ingredients, and cut in lard/butter. Mix an egg in 1 cup measure, add vinegar and add 3/4 cup ice water. Add the liquid to the flour, stirring with a fork. Mix into a ball, divide into 2. Refrigerate one of the balls, freeze the other for future use. Roll and cut with biscuit cutter or a can, and press into muffin tins. (I don't know what size of a cutter mom uses, but it's big, because she always has a "dimple" on each tart. That's how I distinguish hers from anyone else's on a plate. LOL o Question for jasdip clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by walnutcreek (My Page) on Sun, Nov 21, 10 at 15:54 For the pastry your mom uses, the following was posted: 5 cups flour 1 tbsp sugar 1/4 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 lb butter 1/2 lb lard (or 1 lb) lard 1 egg 1 tbsp vinegar Will you please clarify the: 1/2 lb lard (or 1 lb) lard o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by jasdip (My Page) on Sun, Nov 21, 10 at 16:02 Sorry for the confusion! Either 1/2 lb butter plus 1/2 lb lard, or 1 lb lard. Whichever your preference. o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by sally2 (My Page) on Sun, Nov 21, 10 at 17:00 Not a lard eater here, but is it basically a pie dough? Sally o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by booberry85 (becky@leadsafe.us) on Sun, Nov 21, 10 at 17:58 Butterhorns This came from Penzeys One Magazine, issue one 2005. This is a â€sleeper.ââ¬Â They donââ¬â¢t seem like very much when you first make them, but you find yourself craving them. The recipe makes 72 cookies. Ingredients Dough 1 (2 ý teaspoons) package yeast 1 þ cups milk, divided ý cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided 2 eggs 1 cup butter 5-5 ý cups flour 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar Filling ý cup sugar ü cup butter, melted 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon Icing 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon butter, softened 2 tablespoons milk ü teaspoon pure vanilla extract Heat ý cup milk to lukewarm (warm to touch). Pour into a small bowl with yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes, until foamy. In a large mixing bowl, beat 2 eggs with ý cup sugar until blended. Melt 1 cup butter. Mix with 1 ý cup warm milk. Pour milk, butter, yeast mixture and 2 ý cups flour into the mixing bowl. Blend until just mixed. The dough will be very wet. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk (1 to 1 ý hours). After the first rise, mix in 2 ý cups flour. If the dough is still sticky, mix in another ü cup to ý cup flour. Grab a hunk of dough the size of a tennis ball and roll it in a circular shape on a lightly floured surface. Use as little flour as possible. In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients. Spread the filling, about a tablespoon, on the dough circle. Donââ¬â¢t spread too much filling or butterhorns will unroll during baking. Cut the circle into 8 triangles (like a pizza), and roll the butterhorns up, starting at the outside edge. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and place on a greased baking sheet. o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by jasdip (My Page) on Sun, Nov 21, 10 at 18:14 Sally, Yes, a pie pastry! o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by walnutcreek (My Page) on Sun, Nov 21, 10 at 19:53 Here are two butter recipes I like. One is savory and one is sweet. Provençal Butter This recipe comes from Jean Francois Meteigner of La Cachette in Los Angeles, CA. 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 2 teaspoons finely chopped black olives 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Allow butter to soften. Sauté the rosemary for 10 seconds in a dab of butter, remove and let cool. Mix all ingredients with a wire whisk until well combined. Serve with French baguettes or freshly baked sourdough rolls. Orange Honey Butter 1 lb. butter 2 1/2 C. honey 3/4 C. light brown sugar 1/2 t. cinnamon 1 t. lemon zest 1 T. orange zest Mix all these ingredients in your mixer bowl. Blend to combine and then whip it until it is very light. Roll it into several logs or put in a crock and chill. Very good on toast, French toast, pancakes, etc. o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by annie1992 (My Page) on Sun, Nov 21, 10 at 22:08 I was waiting for Ruthanna to post, this is her recipe, but this is one of my favorite ways to use butter, it's wonderful melted over pan fried fish, and equally good as a spread on bread or melted to sauce vegetables. TOMATO BASIL BUTTER à 1 Tbs. olive oil à 1 1/ 2 cups peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes (about 1 lb.) à 2 tsp. minced garlic à 1/ 2 cup sweet butter softened à 2 tsp. grated lemon rind à 1/ 2 tsp. salt à 1/ 8 tsp. pepper à 1/4 cup minced fresh basil à à Heat the olive oil in a small skillet. Add the tomatoes and garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until the tomatoes form a puree that will mound. Let cool. à Put the butter in a mixing bowl and beat in the tomatoes and remaining ingredients. Can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated but best served at room temperature so that it will melt quickly over the fish. à à Freezes well, make a ââ¬Å"logââ¬Â, wrap in waxed paper, then Ziploc bags. Annie o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by sally2 (My Page) on Mon, Nov 22, 10 at 8:22 I made Lori's Russian Tea Cakes last night, and they're very good. Mine don't look as pretty as hers do in her picture, though. (Isn't that the case with cookbook pictures, too?!) I waited 3 minutes, then rolled them in the powdered sugar, and it sort of melted, or dissolved soon after rolling them. They taste fine, though. Oh and the other thing that happened was that the first one I rolled, I sort of gently tossed it into the bowl of sugar, and it broke completely into crumbs, almost like it exploded. I don't know why. I was much, much more gentle with the following cookies. They are very tender cookies, and just melt in the mouth. Sally o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by chase (My Page) on Fri, Nov 26, 10 at 13:56 Jasdip, I just finished making a batch of your Mom's butter tarts and they are wonderful! Best I've had. My recipe uses corn syrup which bugs me so I've been looking for one that didn't. Yours is it! I love them...so won't be making them often! LOL Thank your Mom for me. o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Thu, Dec 9, 10 at 9:32 I just read through this again and I know I gained a couple of pounds while reading. It all sounds so good. I'm going to pick a name right now for our last Cookalong of 2010.... >>>>>>>>>>> Lorijean44 Please put your thinking cap on and let us know what you decide. Just post your choice here and I'll start the new thread. Nancy o RE: Cookalong #37 ----BUTTER! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Thu, Dec 9, 10 at 16:18 Lori has picked dates for Cookalong #38. Thank you Lori, that's a good idea. I know I use more dates this time of year than any other. I'll get it set up now... Nancy Here is a link that might be useful: Cookalong #38 ---- Dates!