Sauce Bechamel 4 ½ Tbsp. butter 4 ½ Tbsp. flour ½ onion, chopped very fine 3 ¾ cups hot milk 1/2 tsp thyme 1 tiny bay leaf 1 1/2 tsp salt Heat the butter until bubbly. Add onion and cook over very low heat for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 […]
Spiced Molten Chocolate Cakes
4 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate (Scharfenberger recommended!) ½ cup butter 1 Tbsp. crème de cacao or brandy 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 cup powdered sugar 2 eggs 1 egg yolk (skip when halving recipe) 6 Tbsp. flour ¼ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp. ground ginger Butter 6 4-ounce custard cups or souffle’ dishes. Place on […]
Perfect Brownies
2/3 cup flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (chocolate chips are fine) 2 ounces unsweetened (baking) chocolate 10 tbsp butter 1 1/4 cup sugar 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 3 large eggs 3/4 cup chopped nuts, toasted (optional) Preheat oven to 325°. Grease or spray 8” x 8” baking […]
Tabouli
1 cup bulgher 2 cups water 2 tomatoes 1 bunch green onions 3 T. fresh mint, or 1 teaspoon dried 2 cups parsley ½ cup lemon juice ¼ cup olive oil black pepper Soak the bulgher in the boiling water until soft. Cool. Chop parsley, mint, and green onions in food processor. Add all ingredients […]
Cranberry Scones
Scones: 1/2 cup dried cranberries OR dried sweet cherries 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tbsp brown sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 4 tbsp butter 1 tsp orange zest 1 egg yolk, beaten 8 oz. sour cream (light is OK) or yogurt Orange Glaze: 1 cup sifted powdered sugar […]