Crust:
1 1/4 c flour
2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
6 Tbsp cold butter, cut into 1/2" cubes
1/4 c ice water, plus additional if needed
Filling:
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
1 3/4 c packed light brown sugar
2 Tbsp flour
1/8 tsp salt
3/4 c heavy cream
1/2 c maple syrup
Garnishes:
raspberries
whipped cream
Prepare crust: stir together flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until butter is the size of small peas. Stir in 1/4 c ice water. Dough should look shaggy and come together when pressed into a ball. If it's crumbly, add water by the tablespoon until it just holds together but isn't sticky. Flatten dough into a disk, wrap in plastic and refrigerate 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll out crust, then drape over a 9" pie pan (not deep-dish). Cut excess dough from edge. Crimp edges. Freeze until firm, about 10 minutes.
Prepare filling: whisk eggs and yolk lightly in a medium bowl. Add brown sugar, flour and salt, whisking until no lumps remain. Whisk in cream and maple syrup. Pour filling into chilled pie shell.
Bake pie in top third of oven until filling is deeply golden and puffed in the center but still wiggles slightly when nudged, 60-70 minutes. Check after 30 minutes. If edge is browning before center is cooked, cover edge with a foil collar and continue baking.
Cool pie completely, about 2 hours, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve chilled, garnished with raspberries and/or whipped cream.
NOTES
From Hannaford.
Untried.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Bolo de Cereveja (Portuguese Beer Cake)
3 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 c butter, room temperature
1 3/4 c sugar
3 eggs, room temperature
1 egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla or lemon extract
1 c pilsner beer
confectioners' sugar
fresh berries
whipped cream
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 10" Bundt or tube pan with cooking spray. Use a paper towel to make sure entire surface is coated, then dust with flour.
In a medium bowl, sift or whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium high to cream butter until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Scrape down sides, then add eggs and yolk, one at a time, mixing on medium speed until each egg is fully incorporated into batter. Mix in vanilla or lemon extract.
Add 1 cup of the flour mixture and mix until incorporated and batter is smooth. Add 1/3 c beer and mix until incorporated. Repeat this step two more times.
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Bake at 325 degrees on middle rack for 60-70 minutes, or until top is golden and a tester comes out clean. Cool in pan for at least 1 hour, then remove from pan and cool on a wire rack for another hour.
If desired, sift confectioners' sugar over surface before slicing. Serve at room temperature, garnished with fresh berries and whipped cream. Store at room temperature, well wrapped or in an airtight container. Cake may be frozen.
NOTES
From Hannaford.
Untried.
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 c butter, room temperature
1 3/4 c sugar
3 eggs, room temperature
1 egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla or lemon extract
1 c pilsner beer
confectioners' sugar
fresh berries
whipped cream
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 10" Bundt or tube pan with cooking spray. Use a paper towel to make sure entire surface is coated, then dust with flour.
In a medium bowl, sift or whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium high to cream butter until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Scrape down sides, then add eggs and yolk, one at a time, mixing on medium speed until each egg is fully incorporated into batter. Mix in vanilla or lemon extract.
Add 1 cup of the flour mixture and mix until incorporated and batter is smooth. Add 1/3 c beer and mix until incorporated. Repeat this step two more times.
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Bake at 325 degrees on middle rack for 60-70 minutes, or until top is golden and a tester comes out clean. Cool in pan for at least 1 hour, then remove from pan and cool on a wire rack for another hour.
If desired, sift confectioners' sugar over surface before slicing. Serve at room temperature, garnished with fresh berries and whipped cream. Store at room temperature, well wrapped or in an airtight container. Cake may be frozen.
NOTES
From Hannaford.
Untried.
Baba Ghanoush
1 large eggplant (about 1 1/2 lb)
1 Tbsp mayonnaise
2 Tbsp plain yogurt
2 Tbsp tahini
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
parsley sprigs for garnish
fresh vegetables, pita chips, or pita bread wedges
Preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Cut eggplant in half lengthwise and place face down on foil. Broil for 14-16 minutes, until skin is blackened and flesh is cooked and softened. Turn eggplant over and let cool on baking sheet for 15 minutes.
When eggplant is cool enough to handle, use a teaspoon to remove as many seeds as you can, but try to retain juices. If seeds are tiny, keep them. Discard charred skin and scoop flesh and any tiny seeds into a bowl or food processor or blender for a smoother texture. For a chunkier dip, mash eggplant with fork.
Mix or process eggplant with mayonnaise, yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic (mince if mixing by hand) and salt until well combined. Transfer to a bowl and serve cold or at room temperature, garnished with parsley, with veggies, pita chips or pita bread wedges for dipping. Dip may be frozen.
NOTES
From Hannaford.
Untried.
1 Tbsp mayonnaise
2 Tbsp plain yogurt
2 Tbsp tahini
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
parsley sprigs for garnish
fresh vegetables, pita chips, or pita bread wedges
Preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Cut eggplant in half lengthwise and place face down on foil. Broil for 14-16 minutes, until skin is blackened and flesh is cooked and softened. Turn eggplant over and let cool on baking sheet for 15 minutes.
When eggplant is cool enough to handle, use a teaspoon to remove as many seeds as you can, but try to retain juices. If seeds are tiny, keep them. Discard charred skin and scoop flesh and any tiny seeds into a bowl or food processor or blender for a smoother texture. For a chunkier dip, mash eggplant with fork.
Mix or process eggplant with mayonnaise, yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic (mince if mixing by hand) and salt until well combined. Transfer to a bowl and serve cold or at room temperature, garnished with parsley, with veggies, pita chips or pita bread wedges for dipping. Dip may be frozen.
NOTES
From Hannaford.
Untried.
Prassopita (Greek Potato and Leek Pie)
3 Tbsp olive oil
4 c cleaned, chopped leek whites and greens (about 4 leeks)
3/4 lb Idaho potatoes, scrubbed, peeled and grated
1 egg
2 Tbsp milk
2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill (or 2 tsp dried)
1/4 tsp pepper
8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed and refrigerated until ready to use
1 c crumbled feta cheese
1/4 c kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9"x13" baking pan with cooking spray.
Heat 2 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, then add leeks. Cook until they have softened but are still bright green and have not caramelized, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool about 10 minutes. Put potatoes, egg and milk into a large bowl and mix to combine, then stir in dill and pepper.
Place remaining 2 Tbsp + 1 tsp olive oil in a small cup or bowl. Remove phyllo dough from fridge, take sheets out of box and unroll so they're flat. Cover with a sheet of plastic wrap and then a clean, damp dishtowel.
Place a sheet of phyllo on bottom of baking pan. Using fingers, lightly dot with olive oil. Place another piece of phyllo on top, gently press down, and continue until you have 4 layers. Do not oil the last sheet.
Place half the potato mixture on top and sprinkle with half the feta and half the olives. Top with 1 sheet phyllo and, using fingers, lightly dot with olive oil. Continue until you have 4 layers. Oil the last sheet, too, using up any remaining oil.
Bake at 375 degrees until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature. May be made in advance and frozen, then reheated at 350 for 15-18 minutes.
NOTES
From Hannaford.
Untried.
4 c cleaned, chopped leek whites and greens (about 4 leeks)
3/4 lb Idaho potatoes, scrubbed, peeled and grated
1 egg
2 Tbsp milk
2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill (or 2 tsp dried)
1/4 tsp pepper
8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed and refrigerated until ready to use
1 c crumbled feta cheese
1/4 c kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9"x13" baking pan with cooking spray.
Heat 2 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, then add leeks. Cook until they have softened but are still bright green and have not caramelized, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool about 10 minutes. Put potatoes, egg and milk into a large bowl and mix to combine, then stir in dill and pepper.
Place remaining 2 Tbsp + 1 tsp olive oil in a small cup or bowl. Remove phyllo dough from fridge, take sheets out of box and unroll so they're flat. Cover with a sheet of plastic wrap and then a clean, damp dishtowel.
Place a sheet of phyllo on bottom of baking pan. Using fingers, lightly dot with olive oil. Place another piece of phyllo on top, gently press down, and continue until you have 4 layers. Do not oil the last sheet.
Place half the potato mixture on top and sprinkle with half the feta and half the olives. Top with 1 sheet phyllo and, using fingers, lightly dot with olive oil. Continue until you have 4 layers. Oil the last sheet, too, using up any remaining oil.
Bake at 375 degrees until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature. May be made in advance and frozen, then reheated at 350 for 15-18 minutes.
NOTES
From Hannaford.
Untried.
Braised Chicken
3 chicken legs
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 bell peppers, sliced into strips
1 large onion, sliced
3 tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/8 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika powder
1 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp oil
Combine garlic, oil, paprika, curry powder, cinnamon and salt; whisk until you have a fragrant marinade.
Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Heat 1-2 Tbsp oil in a skillet and quickly brown the chicken legs. Transfer them to an oven dish. Brush them with half of the marinade. Spread peppers, onions and tomatoes in the pan, around, on top of, and underneath chicken. Lightly dab the vegetables with the other half of the marinade. Pour in chicken broth, but don't cover chicken.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Halfway through, remove from oven, flip vegetables, and spoon sauce over chicken. Return to oven until cooked through.
NOTES
From Pioneer Woman.
Unexpectedly delicious. Way, way better than I thought it could be.
I used frozen peppers/onions and canned tomatoes.
My kids don't do peppers and onions, but they loved the chicken.
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 bell peppers, sliced into strips
1 large onion, sliced
3 tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/8 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika powder
1 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp oil
Combine garlic, oil, paprika, curry powder, cinnamon and salt; whisk until you have a fragrant marinade.
Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Heat 1-2 Tbsp oil in a skillet and quickly brown the chicken legs. Transfer them to an oven dish. Brush them with half of the marinade. Spread peppers, onions and tomatoes in the pan, around, on top of, and underneath chicken. Lightly dab the vegetables with the other half of the marinade. Pour in chicken broth, but don't cover chicken.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Halfway through, remove from oven, flip vegetables, and spoon sauce over chicken. Return to oven until cooked through.
NOTES
From Pioneer Woman.
Unexpectedly delicious. Way, way better than I thought it could be.
I used frozen peppers/onions and canned tomatoes.
My kids don't do peppers and onions, but they loved the chicken.
Soft Onion Sandwich Rolls
3/4 c lukewarm milk
5 Tbsp lukewarm water
3 Tbsp butter, softened
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 Tbsp white sugar
1 tsp onion powder
3 Tbsp dried minced onion
1/4 c instant potato flakes
3 c all-purpose flour
1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
1 egg white
1 Tbsp water
1/4 c dried minced onion
Place the milk, water, butter, salt, sugar, onion powder, 3 tablespoons of dried onion, potato flakes, flour and yeast into the pan of a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select the Dough cycle, and press Start.
When the cycle has completed, remove the dough from the machine, and knead on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 8 equal pieces, and form into balls. Gently flatten the balls until they are 4 inches in diameter. If they keep shrinking back, just let them relax for a minute before flattening. Place on a baking sheet, and cover loosely with a towel. Set in a draft-free place to rise until doubled in size, about 40 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk together the egg white and water in a cup. Brush over the tops of the risen rolls, and sprinkle with remaining minced onion.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Cool completely, then slice in half horizontally before using.
NOTES
From allrecipes.com.
I've never quite gotten the texture/density right on these, but the flavor is so good that I keep using this recipe anyway.
5 Tbsp lukewarm water
3 Tbsp butter, softened
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 Tbsp white sugar
1 tsp onion powder
3 Tbsp dried minced onion
1/4 c instant potato flakes
3 c all-purpose flour
1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
1 egg white
1 Tbsp water
1/4 c dried minced onion
Place the milk, water, butter, salt, sugar, onion powder, 3 tablespoons of dried onion, potato flakes, flour and yeast into the pan of a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select the Dough cycle, and press Start.
When the cycle has completed, remove the dough from the machine, and knead on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 8 equal pieces, and form into balls. Gently flatten the balls until they are 4 inches in diameter. If they keep shrinking back, just let them relax for a minute before flattening. Place on a baking sheet, and cover loosely with a towel. Set in a draft-free place to rise until doubled in size, about 40 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk together the egg white and water in a cup. Brush over the tops of the risen rolls, and sprinkle with remaining minced onion.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Cool completely, then slice in half horizontally before using.
NOTES
From allrecipes.com.
I've never quite gotten the texture/density right on these, but the flavor is so good that I keep using this recipe anyway.
Butternut Cheese Pie
4 c coarsely shredded butternut squash (about 1 lb)
1/4 c uncooked bulgur
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp olive oil
1 c chopped onion
3/4 c (3 oz) crumbled feta cheese
1/2 c (2 oz) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/2 c chopped fresh mint
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
8 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed and divided
cooking spray
1/4 c uncooked bulgur
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp olive oil
1 c chopped onion
3/4 c (3 oz) crumbled feta cheese
1/2 c (2 oz) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/2 c chopped fresh mint
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
8 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed and divided
cooking spray
Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; cover and chill 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°.
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 3 minutes. Add onion, feta and Parmesan cheeses, chopped mint, and black pepper to squash mixture, stirring to combine.
Working with 1 phyllo sheet at a time (cover remaining dough to prevent drying), place 1 sheet into a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate coated with cooking spray. Gently press sheet into pie plate, allowing ends to extend over edges of pan; lightly coat with cooking spray. Place another phyllo sheet across first sheet to form a crisscross design; lightly coat phyllo with cooking spray. Repeat procedure with 2 phyllo sheets and cooking spray.
Spoon squash mixture over phyllo. Place another phyllo sheet over squash, repeating crisscross design with remaining phyllo and cooking spray. Fold in edges of phyllo to fit dish and form a rim. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
NOTES
From Cooking Light.
I like this a lot, but the kids emphatically do not.
I make it without the mint.
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