]> http://betsyblock.com Betsy Block en http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Breakfast-slash-Brunch&display=114 32 oz. plain whole milk yogurt 1 ripe mango, peeled 6 strands saffron soaked in 1-2 tablespoons lukewarm water 1/4 cup toasted and silvered almonds 1/4 cup toasted unsalted pistachios 1 teaspoon freshly ground green cardamom seeds (or not freshly ground ... Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:40:23 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Breakfast-slash-Brunch&display=114 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=1604 Here s a recipe from Michael Leviton of Lumiere in Newton, Mass. This easy, elegant, healthy dish from the chef made Andy, me and our friends very happy. For the vinaigrette 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 tablespoons canola oil 4 tablespoons extra virgin ... Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:38:43 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=1604 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=1603 So these recipes are from Douglas Katz of Fire Food and Drink in Cleveland. They offer everything I could hope for in a dinner %22 they re delicious, decadent and sustainable all at once. I m grateful to the chef for sending them my way, especially becaus ... Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:38:16 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=1603 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=277 Mussels Primer Always buy mussels as close as possible to when you ll cook them, but definitely the same day. Mussels should be closed the way my daughter s mouth is closed when her pediatrician wants to look in her throat -- except that mussels don t ha ... Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:16:57 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=277 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=276 by Anthony Bourdain Serves four as a main course. 1/4 pound slab bacon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 4 tablespoons butter 1 shallot, thinly sliced 6 small white mushrooms, thinly sliced 1/2 apple, cored, peeled and cut into small dice or chunks 3 ounces ... Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:09:18 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=276 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=1601 by Anna Thomas, The New Vegetarian Epicure filling: 2 lbs. red Spanish onions 2 Psifrac12Omicron Tbs. olive oil 2 Psifrac12Omicron Tbs. butter salt to taste 1 oz. dried porcini Psifrac12Omicron lb. fresh porcini or Portobello mushrooms (or, you know, ... Fri, 21 Mar 2008 06:57:42 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=1601 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=1585 For the vinaigrette 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 tablespoons canola oil 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 tablespoons toasted pinenuts 4 tablespoons rinsed capers 4 tablespoons golden raisins %22 briefly soaked in hot water 2 tablespoons minced chiv ... Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:37:50 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=1585 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=1584 For the vinaigrette 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 tablespoons canola oil 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 tablespoons toasted pinenuts 4 tablespoons rinsed capers 4 tablespoons golden raisins %22 briefly soaked in hot water 2 tablespoons minced chives ... Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:33:00 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=1584 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Fatty_Snax&display=1493 This recipe was inspired by a dish my husband and I had at Toro, a restaurant in downtown Boston. It s absurdly easy (as long as you can find the right cheese), but unbelievably delicious. 4 slices good bread (baguette, sourdough, something hearty and ... Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:45:43 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Fatty_Snax&display=1493 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Soups_|n_Salads&display=1492 This recipe is adapted from Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America by Jose Andres. 1 pomegranate 4 oranges (we used what looked best at the store, including blood oranges for color) 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, peeled 2 teaspoons sherr ... Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:44:26 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Soups_|n_Salads&display=1492 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Fatty_Snax&display=1491 This recipe is adapted from The New Spanish Table by Anya von Bremzen (Workman 2005). Spanish Marcona almonds are available at specialty stores. They have a slightly different taste and shape than other almonds. 1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 ... Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:42:32 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Fatty_Snax&display=1491 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=1490 This recipe is adapted from Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America by Jose Andres (with Richard Wolffe) (Clarkson Potter 2005). 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 garlic cloves, peeled 2 slices of white bread, crusts removed 2 tablespoons pimenton (Spanish ... Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:41:19 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=1490 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=1489 This recipe is adapted from Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America by Jose Andres. Makes 4 servings 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped (about 1 cup) 7 ounces chorizo sausage, ... Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:39:38 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=1489 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=974 "What time do you open?" BD had asked the man on the other end of the phone at Dali, a local tapas joint. After all, we were on vacation and the kids had never eaten Spanish food. "5:30," the man replied, then added meaningfully: "It s when life begins. ... Mon, 01 Jan 2007 09:38:51 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=974 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Soups_|n_Salads&display=1473 Makes 4 servings 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cups squash (1 20-ounce bag of peeled squash) in 1-inch cubes 4 cups water 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon curry powder Salt to taste Creme fraiche ... Sat, 23 Dec 2006 12:11:58 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Soups_|n_Salads&display=1473 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Soups_|n_Salads&display=1469 MISO SOUP Adapted from Elizabeth Andoh s Washoku: Recipes from the Japanese Home Kitchen (Ten Speed Press 2005). This simple recipe for a dashi, or homemade stock, requires kombu (seaweed) and bonito flakes (dried, shaved fish), both readily available a ... Sat, 23 Dec 2006 12:08:33 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Soups_|n_Salads&display=1469 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Soups_|n_Salads&display=1471 Miso Salad Dressing Recipe from South River Miso company 1/2 cup vinegar (or lemon juice) 2 tablespoons sweet, white miso 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 teaspoons honey 2-3 tablespoons water 1/4 cup fresh parsley, basil or chives 1 cup sesame or light ... Sat, 23 Dec 2006 12:07:21 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Soups_|n_Salads&display=1471 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=1470 Miso Fish Marinade In Washoku, Andoh explains how to make a quick and easy marinade for fish. Mix together: 1/3 cup shiro miso 1 teaspooon coarse salt 2 tablespoons mirin, a rice wine available at Asian markets and some supermarkets 1 tablespoon sak ... Sat, 23 Dec 2006 12:05:39 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=1470 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dessert&display=1194 by Jen Pearson, pastry chef of Conundrum 16 oz. unsalted butter (European-style butter works best, says Jen, but, adds Betsy, so does the lousy Stop %FC Shop house brand if you re in a pinch, which she always is) 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 tsp. cinnam ... Wed, 18 Oct 2006 08:41:32 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dessert&display=1194 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Fatty_Snax&display=1097 This method of popping corn is adapted from Alton Brown s brilliant carcinogen-free microwave popcorn recipe. 1/2 cup unpopped popcorn (this will make the end result super-caramellyOmicron if you want it less sticky, use 2/3 cup unpopped popcorn) 4 teas ... Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:10:58 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Fatty_Snax&display=1097 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=1096 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup yellow corn meal 1 heaping teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon finely minced scallion or Spanish onion 1 large egg, beaten 1 ... Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:56:23 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=1096 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dessert&display=1081 1 stick unsalted butter, softened cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla 1 %2014cup flour jam ... Thu, 21 Sep 2006 06:50:39 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dessert&display=1081 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=1036 by Jos Andres of Washington, D.C. s Jaleo Taken from Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 chicken legs, cut into small pieces (this is where I went wrong - pieces not small enough. Learn from my mistake ...) 1/2 po ... Sun, 27 Aug 2006 11:31:08 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=1036 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=937 By Tony Maws, Craigie Street Bistrot Ingredients: 5 pounds of skirt or hangar steak For Marinade: 6 New Mexican dried red chiles (rehydrated) 6 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 2 cloves 10 allspice berries 1 tablesp ... Wed, 19 Jul 2006 07:33:57 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=937 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=565 By Nora Pouillon, Restaurant Nora, Washington, D.C. Mango-avocado relish 1 large mango 2 avocados (6 to 8 ounces each) 2 Tbsp. lime juice 1 Tbsp. minced cilantro or mint leaves 1 small chili pepper, minced (optional) sea salt and freshly ground blac ... Tue, 18 Jul 2006 20:38:05 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=565 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Breakfast-slash-Brunch&display=934 6 large eggs, hard-boiled 1/4 cup light cream or half-and-half 1 teaspoon finely chopped chives 1-2 teaspoons curry powder (depending on how strong you want it) Salt and pepper to taste ... Tue, 18 Jul 2006 20:37:40 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Breakfast-slash-Brunch&display=934 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Soups_|n_Salads&display=933 by Chris Parsons, owner of Catch restaurant in Winchester, Mass. 4 cups boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and cooled (this is about 1 1/2 pounds uncooked) 1 cup seedless red grapes, rinsed and halved 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds 1 mince ... Tue, 18 Jul 2006 20:36:47 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Soups_|n_Salads&display=933 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Breakfast-slash-Brunch&display=919 12 hard-boiled eggs, cut up fine 8 oz. wild, cold-smoked salmon, pulled into small pieces 2 tbsp. capers 2 tsp. dried dill 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard cup good extra virgin olive oil pepper to taste (no salt needed because of the salmon) ... Wed, 05 Jul 2006 06:49:22 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Breakfast-slash-Brunch&display=919 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Fatty_Snax&display=748 We start with Alton Brown s brilliant microwave recipe sans pesky hidden carcinogens: One brown paper bag cup popcorn 2 tsp. olive oil Put the popcorn and olive oil in the bag, seal with a piece of tape, microwave on high for three minutes. The Sup ... Wed, 31 May 2006 07:41:14 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Fatty_Snax&display=748 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Soups_|n_Salads&display=566 By Michael Moore of Michael Moore Restaurant in London 40 grams mixed salad leaves (I used - who knows) 20 grams orange segments (I used two oranges) 2 tablespoons salad dressing 50 grams sliced duck breast (or two confit legs - enough for two hungry ... Sat, 13 May 2006 06:34:09 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Soups_|n_Salads&display=566 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dessert&display=564 About 1/2 cup powdered sugar (more or less) 1 cup creamy peanut butter (if you use "natural," which means it has nothing added, you ll have to stir the oil in first) 1 bag chocolate chips (I used Ghiradelli, whose bags oddly weigh 11.5 ounces, but most ... Sat, 13 May 2006 06:26:41 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dessert&display=564 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=527 by Neil Perry of Rockpool in Sydney 1 large organic chicken, cut into saut pieces 2 small red onions, sliced 6 cloves garlic, sliced 1 large knob ginger, finely sliced 6 small hot chillies, finely chopped Sea salt, to taste 6 tablespoons garam ma ... Wed, 26 Apr 2006 06:49:54 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=527 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=408 From Sunday Suppers at Lucques (KnopfOmicron 2005) By Suzanne Goin Pork marinade 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon thyme leaves plus 3 whole sprigs 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 10 cloves garlic, smashed 3 ... Fri, 14 Apr 2006 10:39:11 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=408 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Soups_|n_Salads&display=352 By Brian Villahermosa, Salt Yard in London For two tapas-size portions: 4 medium sardines (scaled and gutted, hopefully by someone else) extra virgin olive oil 1 pomegranate 100 ml. pomegranate juice (or a little less than %2014cup) 100 g. baby spi ... Sun, 02 Apr 2006 10:28:03 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Soups_|n_Salads&display=352 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=324 By John Levins, Something Savory Truth in advertising: I didn t actually make this chicken, but it s still going to make me look mighty good at my birthday party - the one that Johnny s catering for me. Still, the only challenge here is in collecting all ... Tue, 28 Mar 2006 15:29:17 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=324 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dessert&display=323 Finale Double Chocolate Cookies By Nicole Coady, executive pastry chef 6 eggs 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate 17 ounces semi-sweet chocolate 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking ... Tue, 28 Mar 2006 15:27:17 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dessert&display=323 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=284 by Jos Andres of Washington, D.C. s Jaleo 1 small Maine lobster (1 to 1 %2014poundsOmicron or about 3/4 pound precooked) 2 tablespoons Spanish extra-virgin olive oil 6 ounces fresh squid, cut into small pieces cup sofrito 1 garlic clove, finely ch ... Wed, 08 Mar 2006 07:03:39 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=284 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=81 1 lb. skinned fish filets (BD used sole) 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into bits 1 Tbsp. lemon juice salt and pepper to taste 1 cup panko (we ve had some questions about panko here at Mama Cooks - these are especially light and crunc ... Wed, 08 Mar 2006 07:02:56 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=81 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Breakfast-slash-Brunch&display=281 by Tim Partridge 2 cups half and half 6 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon brown sugar A pinch of cinnamon A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg A pinch of salt Splash of grand marnier Zest of one orange 8 slices of day-old brioche, sliced thick (or ch ... Sun, 05 Mar 2006 17:22:31 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Breakfast-slash-Brunch&display=281 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=278 10 ripe plum tomatoes (or one 28-ounce can of peeled whole plum tomatoes) 1 %2014cups Spanish extra-virgin olive oil 4 small Spanish onions, peeled and finely chopped (about 4 cups) 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pimentn (Spanish sweet ... Sun, 05 Mar 2006 17:15:38 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=278 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=87 From Gourmet 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes (optional) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup dry white wine 1 cup tomato sauce 4 lb mussels (preferably cultivated), scrubbed and beards removed ... Fri, 03 Mar 2006 10:14:22 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=87 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Soups_|n_Salads&display=101 six 2-lb. pumpkins (they ll be small enough to hold in one hand) 1 lb black beans (if you get them pre-packaged, it s fine if you have a few ounces less) 4 strips bacon, diced 1 onion, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 3 cloves garlic, chopped or smashed ... Mon, 27 Feb 2006 08:18:24 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Soups_|n_Salads&display=101 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Soups_|n_Salads&display=92 by Bob Sargent 2 large red onions, peeled 4 pears, almost ripe 1 head frisee or curly endive, washed 2 bunches watercress, washed 1 head radiccio, washed 1 endive, washed wedge of Stilton to taste pecans or walnuts (optional but delicious) ... Mon, 27 Feb 2006 08:18:03 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Soups_|n_Salads&display=92 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Soups_|n_Salads&display=85 by Bob Sargent One smallish zucchini One small summer squash One red pepper One green pepper 1/2 small red onion 4 medium-sized ripe tomatoes One small (not tiny, 16 oz.?) can whole tomatoes in juice One large peeled cucumber One small carrot On ... Mon, 27 Feb 2006 08:17:24 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Soups_|n_Salads&display=85 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Festive_Drinks&display=262 Syrup: cup sugar cup water 4-inch piece of lemongrass, cut into small circles 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and cut into thin rounds ... Mon, 27 Feb 2006 08:16:53 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Festive_Drinks&display=262 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=257 by Chris Parsons Catch 1 pound Nantucket Bay Scallops (I just bought what was available) 1 cup diced celery root, cut in %2014inch cubes (oops! I cut these way too big! Then I got obsessive and went back to cut the cubes in half, then came to my senses ... Mon, 27 Feb 2006 08:16:34 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=257 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=254 By George Germon and Johanne Killeen Johanne writes: "At home, we cook steak in our fireplace by burning down the cord wood (maple, oak and ash) to large embers -- roughly the same size as lump hardwood charcoal. The size of the fire depends on how many ... Mon, 27 Feb 2006 08:16:15 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=254 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=115 2 pounds of carrots - peeled and sliced (all the same size) 2-3 tbs butter salt and pepper 1 cup full-bodied red wine 1 cup stock or water chopped chives and parsley ... Mon, 27 Feb 2006 08:15:50 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=115 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=100 12 wings (about 2 %2014lbs) 2 tsp. salt pepper to taste ... Mon, 27 Feb 2006 08:14:58 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=100 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=82 1 lb. lobster meat, picked over for cartilege and chopped fine 1 cup bread crumbs (we used panko because we had them) 1 large egg 1/3 cup cream cup extra virgin olive oil juice of %2014lemon cup chives, chopped 2 small ribs celery, finely m ... Mon, 27 Feb 2006 08:14:07 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=82 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dessert&display=258 Adapted from The Olives Table (Simon %FC SchusterOmicron 1997), by Todd English and Sally Sampson. Butter and flour six 8-ounce ramekins. Then melt together in a double-boiler (or in a regular ol pan if you re like me and can t deal with double-boiler ... Mon, 27 Feb 2006 08:13:48 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dessert&display=258 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dessert&display=256 Adapted from Rosie s All-Butter, Fresh Cream, Sugar-Packed Baking Book by Judy Rosenberg (WorkmanOmicron 1991). 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons evaporated milk (by now you know how I feel about directions like this - puh-leeze, j ... Mon, 27 Feb 2006 08:13:24 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dessert&display=256 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dessert&display=91 BAKED TART SHELL 9-inch fluted tart pan with removable bottom (or four tartlet pans, also with removable bottoms) 1 and 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar teaspoon salt 1 stick (8 tablespoons) cold, unsalted butter, cut into %2014inch cub ... Mon, 27 Feb 2006 08:13:02 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dessert&display=91 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dessert&display=89 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 pound (8 ounces, or half a bag if you re using chips) semi-sweet chocolate 1/4 cup corn syrup ... Mon, 27 Feb 2006 08:12:41 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dessert&display=89 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=270 Chicken or Veggie Pot pie to Feed Your Guests (and your ego) This could easily be made into a vegetarian main dish by omitting the chicken and chicken stock, using veggie stock and upping the amount and variety of root veggies. FILLING 4 boneless, skin ... Sun, 19 Feb 2006 15:06:10 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=270 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Festive_Drinks&display=84 2 c. apricot juice 3 c. peach juice 1/4 c. orange juice juice from one lime (2-3 Tbsp.) 3 c. white wine (my favorite so far has been a $10 Reisling) cut-up summer fruits (plums, peaches, blueberries, nectarines -- whatever you have around) ... Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:59:50 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Festive_Drinks&display=84 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Soups_|n_Salads&display=255 By Bob Sargent Flora 3 T. butter 1 large onion, diced cup leek, diced 1 large carrot, peeled and diced 2 lbs. assorted wild mushrooms, cleaned and sliced (Bob usually uses cepes and other boletes, hen-of-the-woods, and chicken mushrooms, wherea ... Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:58:31 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Soups_|n_Salads&display=255 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dessert&display=261 From The International Cookie Cookbook by Nancy Baggett (Stewart, Tabori %FC Chang, 1988) 1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup cornstarch tsp. baking powder tsp. baking soda cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, slightly softened 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter ... Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:58:19 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dessert&display=261 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=98 1 pound flageolet, white beans, cannellini or pea beans, rinsed then soaked overnight Olive oil 1/4 pound slab bacon, cut in 1/2-inch dice (optional) 1 split pig s foot or ham hock (optional) 2 carrots sliced 1/2-inch thick 1 cup onions, diced ... Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:58:05 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dinner&display=98 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dessert&display=90 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate (half a box, if you re using Bakers or Hershey s squares) 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 large eggs, room temperature (I never remember to take the eggs out beforehand, so I pop them, still in t ... Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:55:22 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dessert&display=90 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dessert&display=86 1 c. heavy cream 1/2 lb. milk chocolate, chopped 1/4 c. corn syrup dash of vanilla extract ... Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:55:08 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dessert&display=86 http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dessert&display=83 After blueberry picking one fine summer day, we ended up with two quarts of gorgeous, plump, sweet blueberries - that no one really wanted to eat, until nine-year-old E came up with this recipe. Even I like blueberries this way: (Recipe by E) 1 cup cr ... Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:54:56 EST http://betsyblock.com/index.php?page=recipes&family=&category=Dessert&display=83