Monthly Archives: February 2011

High End Carnitas

Pork tenderloin, cut in to strips 3 to 4 cups chicken broth 1 onion, chopped 1 bunch cilantro, chopped 1 jalapeño, chopped 1 TBL cumin 1 tsp chili powder 2 TBL melted butter Combine first 7 ingredients. Bring to boil … Continue reading

Pork, Recipes

Pastry Cups with Praline Pastry Cream

Prepare pastry cream (below) the day before and refrigerate over night. Praline 1 cup toasted almonds 1/2 cup powdered sugar Combine almonds and powdered sugar in a small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar melts and caramelizes. Quickly pour … Continue reading

Dessert, Recipes

Because I’ve Read It, That’s Why

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Social, Religion

Asparagus Crepe Souffle

Crepes 1 egg 1/2 cup flour 3/4 cup milk 1/4 tsp salt Combine above until smooth. Makes 8 – 12 crepes. Filling 1 TBL butter 1 TBL flour 1/2 cup hot milk 3/4 cup asparagus, steamed then purée-ed 2 egg … Continue reading

Recipes, Vegetable

Baked Hazelnut Brie with Fresh Fruit

Small wheel of Brie Flour Beaten egg Ground, toasted hazelnuts Ground, toasted almonds (if desired) Sliced pear Sliced apple Grapes Preheat oven to 375 Dip Brie in to flour to coat lightly, then in to beaten egg. Coat in ground … Continue reading

Cheese, Recipes