By Alison, on October 19th, 2011
1 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar Spices – cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger Pinch of salt 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Nuts (optional) Water or milk
Mix the dry ingredients. Stir in the melted butter. Add just enough water or milk so that the mix comes together in . . . → Read More: Basic Oat Crumble Topping for Fruit – Softer Version
By Alison, on October 19th, 2011
1 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup flour 1 cup packed light brown sugar Spices – cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger Pinch of salt Nuts (optional) 1 cup (two sticks) unsalted butter
Mix the dry ingredients then cut the butter into pieces and work it into the mixed ingredients with your fingers gently until it resembles . . . → Read More: Basic Oat Crumble Topping for Fruit – Crispy Version
By Alison, on October 19th, 2011
One approximately 1-pound ribeye steak, 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick Canola or vegetable oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper
Buy a rib eye steak. It should be at least 1-inch thick and have some fat marbling around the edges. Open the package and drain out any juices. Blot the steak dry with . . . → Read More: Basic Oven Seared Steak
By Alison, on October 19th, 2011
1 to 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon freshly chopped herbs (optional) Olive oil 1/2 tablespoon butter
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness with the handle or flat of a knife.
Lightly salt and pepper the chicken breasts.
Mix about . . . → Read More: Basic Seared Chicken
By Alison, on June 26th, 2011
1 cup (1/2 lb.) unsalted butter, at room temperature 4 cups (1 lb.) powdered sugar, sifted 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons milk 2 teaspoons vanilla
In a bowl, with a mixer (preferably fitted with whisk attachment) on low speed, beat butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, and the salt until blended. Add milk and vanilla; . . . → Read More: Basic Vanilla Frosting
By Alison, on June 26th, 2011
3 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 to 2 tablespoons whipping cream
In a standing mixer fitted with a whisk, mix together sugar and butter. Mix on low speed until well blended and then increase speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes.
Add vanilla and cream and . . . → Read More: Basic Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
By Alison, on May 2nd, 2011
4 ounces mascarpone cream 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons sugar Pinch of salt
In a medium bowl, beat all ingredients with a mixer until evenly incorporated and small peaks form.
Keep extra for amazing hot chocolate topping or to serve with fruit or even oatmeal.
By Alison, on April 1st, 2011
Broiled: With Tomatoes and Capers – Set rack 4 inches from heat source. Spread a broiler-safe pan with olive oil. Add fish. Mix 1 pound sliced tomatoes with oil and 2 tablespoons each capers and chopped red onion. Spread over and around fish; broil. Garnish: Chopped parsley and lemon wedges.
Tacos – Skip . . . → Read More: Basic Fish Preparations: Bittman’s Broiled, Sautéed, Roasted, Poached
By Alison, on March 4th, 2011
1/2 cup Colman’s dry mustard 1/2 cup white wine vinegar 1 large egg 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt
Whisk together dry mustard and vinegar in a medium metal bowl until smooth. Chill, covered, overnight.
Bring a medium saucepan filled with 1 inch water to a simmer. To bowl of . . . → Read More: Hot and Tangy Mustard
By Alison, on March 4th, 2011
1/4 cup Colman’s dry mustard 1/2 cup light-bodied beer1 teaspoon turmeric 1 egg 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Whisk together dry mustard, beer, 2 tbsp. water, and turmeric in a medium metal bowl until smooth. Chill, covered, overnight.
Bring a medium saucepan filled with . . . → Read More: Ballpark Beer Mustard
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