What's your best recipe?

What's your best recipe? Main dish, side dish, dessert... anything! Gimme the best recipe in your cooking arsenal!What's your best recipe?
i'm a single cullinary arts student and i've made this for girls a lot. It has gotten me laid several times :P





SEARED FILET MIGNON W/ SILKY MUSHROOM CREAM


Get a beautiful 1 1/2 inch thick piece of filet from your


butcher, tie the circumfrence of the steak to hold its shape. make your sauce:


2 tbsp butter


1 shallot, chopped


1 clove garlic


3 button mushrooms


1 oz red wine


2 oz beef stock


2 oz cream


salt and pepper


for sauce: chop shallot roughly, add to med. heat pan w/ butter and saute lightly while you chop mushrooms-- roughly as well. Add mushrooms to pan. cook this mixture until mushrooms are golden. add red wine and allow to reduce almost completely, add beef stock and allow to reduce by half, add cream, salt and pepper and pass through fine strainer; set aside. For steak: place a cast iron pan over high heat w/ 2 tbsp of oil and heat until oil is smoking. season steak heavily with salt and pepper and place in pan carefully. cook 2 mins/ side, roll edges on hot pan until brown all over, steak will be blue rare; if you like it more done then lower heat to med. and cook 3-4 mins/ side for med rare. allow to rest 4-5 mins. serve steak w/ mushroom cream on top along with grilled asperagus and crisp roasted potates.What's your best recipe?
My favorite to eat is sooo simple to make, my grandma taught me when I was a kid...its called Dump Cake.





Get a can of any flavor Pie Filling


1 can of chopped or crushed pineapple


1 box of cake mix yellow


1 stick of butter





Get a cake pan, empty can of pie filling and can of pineapple with all the juices. Spread cake mix evenly over fruit, cut small squares of butter and place evenly over cake mix. cook at 350 degrees for an hour. mmmm I love the smell of it sooo much, and to me its best a little warm.
The one I'm making tonight. An Italian meatloaf. Ground beef and pork with breadcrumbs, onions, garlic parmesan, basil, oregano, eggs, rosemary, and crushed red pepper. Kinda like a big meatball but covered with mozzerella and marinara
Kale, sausage and Potato soup.


You can use any kind of your favorite sausage . I like to change it up and use different kinds..Brauts is also very good to use in this recipe. Also I like mine a bit spicy so I add two pinches of pepper flakes.








KALE SOUP


1 bunch of Kale


2 c. carrots, diced


2 c. potatoes, diced


1 pkg. Cherico sausage (about 1 1/2 lbs.)


1 c. onions, chopped


2-3 cans chicken broth (enough to cover vegetables and sausage)


Pepper flakes (optional)





Cook above until tender. Then add: 1 bunch Kale, chopped


Cook until tender. Add 1 can kidney beans (baked makes soup thicker) and fresh ground pepper. Make a day ahead. Serve with herb bread.
a very light and moist cake that i like, it's one of my favourite.


It's called Pandan Chiffon cake.


Ingredients:





150 g : cake flour


0.5 tsp : baking powder


0.25 tsp : salt


8 - : egg yolks


300 ml : coconut milk


2 tbsp : pandan juice


160 g : castor sugar


0.5 tsp : pandan essence


9 - : egg whites


1 tbsp : castor sugar


0.5 tsp : cream of tartar











Method:





Preparation Batter





Pre heat the oven to 160c/350 f(convection).





Pour the coconut milk into a saucepan and add the castor sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring slowly to disslove the sugar. set aside to cool.








Sieve the cake flour, baking powder and salt.





In a bowl, combine the egg yolks, coconut mixture, pandan juice and pandan essence.





Whisk lightly, then add the flour to the egg yolk mixture. Mix until the batter is smooth. Set aside.





Whisk the egg whites lightly and add in the cream of tartar and castor sugar. Continue to whisk until the mixture is stiff. Do not overheat or allow the mixture to become dry. Set aside.





Baking the cake





Gently fold half the beaten egg whites into the egg yolk mixture and blend well.





Fold in the remaining egg whites and work very lightly with a spatula. Make sure the mixture is well mixed.





Place the finished mixture in an ungreased 10 inch chiffon cake /tube mould. Level and bake in the oven until golden brown (about 45 minutes).





Remove the cake from the oven and invert the mould. Allow it to cool for 1 hour.





Do not remove the mould while the cake is still hot.





When it has cooled, use a long, fine palatte knife to loosen the sides of the cake to remove it from the tin.


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Another one is also my fav. It's so moist and delicious!!


Tres Leches Cake





* 1 1/4 cup cake flour


* 1 teaspoon baking powder


* 1 cup sugar


* 1/3 cup oil


* 5 eggs, large


* 1 teaspoon plus 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


* 1 cup plus 1/2 cup milk


* 1 cup sweetened condensed milk


* 1 cup plus 3/4 cup heavy cream


* 1 tablespoon rum


* 1 pinch salt


* optional garnishes- fresh berries or cinnamon





PREPARATION:


Combine flour and baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the oil, sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add the eggs to the sugar mixture one at a time until well combined. Stir in the 1/2 cup of milk, then gently fold in the flour mixture a little at a time.





Pour batter into a lightly greased cake pan or baking dish and bake at 325 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until it feels firm and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.





Let the cake cool until it feels room temperature.





Turn it over onto a platter with raised edges. Pierce cake with a fork 20-30 times. Let it cool in the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes.





Whisk together 1 cup milk, 1 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup heavy cream and rum. Slowly pour over cooled cake. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Occasionally, spoon the milk runoff back onto the cake.





In a mixing bowl, add 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 Tablespoon sugar. Beat until peaks form. Spread a thin layer over the cake.





Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon or garnish with fresh berries.
Well, my favourite and healthy recipe I've made was chicken souvlaki. This is a bit different than I made it, though.





Season chicken with garlic, oregano, and onion powder and grill. Chop up lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta cheese. Make tzatziki sauce with plain yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced cucumbers, and garlic. Serve with slices of whole wheat pita bread.
Dessert.... Smoothie....1.Buy some colorful fruits.2.Mash the fruits up in a small bowl (until it becomes a liquid).3. Pour the fruity Liquid into a clear glass and serve!
Wilted Romaine Lettuce





3 small bunches (or 2 medium bunches of Romaine lettuce)


2 medium onions, chopped


2 tsp minced garlic


1/2 lb mushrooms sliced or quartered


Fried, drained bacon bits (optional) or


1/2 lb fried, drained Tofu cubes (optional)








You can fix this in a large skillet or a very large saucepan....


Saute the tofu separately (or the bacon first). Then saute the onions and the garlic and the mushrooms and add the tofu (or bacon). Drain off excess frying oil but leave some in for flavor. Wash Romaine lettuce leaves and separate them.Put the Romaine lettuce leaves in the skillet.Put enough apple cider vinegar to go up 1/4 of the side of the skillet , then add water so that the skillet has 1/2 full of vinegar water(ie equal vinegar and water). Simmer this covered, turning lettuce as needed with a large spoon..until the leaves are wilted thoroughly (the main vein of the leaves will be slightly crunchy..that is okay.) Serve hot.
Hmmm...I have several:





Appetizers:





This is the best and easiest dip recipe, and people always rave! I tell them it鈥檚 really hard to make (lol):





Cream Cheese Dip





2 large blocks of cream cheese


1 large jar Pace picante (medium)-use most of the jar





Soften cream cheese and mix with hand mixer until smooth. Add picante and mix with hand mixer. Leave in frig for a few hours to blend flavors. Serve with chips.





I know it seems too simple to be great, but it is!





Addictive Nacho Dip


Here's my no fail, always asked-for nacho dip. When it's heated through, put it on warm or low, or unplug for a short time if it's too hot. Everyone raves about this:





1 1/2 pounds ground beef, browned


1 can cream mushroom soup


1/4 cup butter


2 lb Velveeta, cubed


2 cups Pace Chunky Salsa, (medium is our favorite, mild or hot if you like)


3 Tbsp Chili Powder





Put all into crock pot. Cook on low 1-1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with tortilla chips. Yummy!





Sandwich:





Grilled Cream cheese sandwiches:





Cut very fresh french bread into 1/2 inch slices. Butter one side of each, put one side on pan. Cut a chunk of cream cheese to taste (mine are about 1/4 in to 1/2 inch thick). Spread on the bread. Top with the best tomatoes you can find. Salt and pepper. Add the other slice of bread, buttered side up. Grill one side until brown. Flip over, grill the other side until brown.


MMMMMmmmmm.





Mexican:





Best Burritos Ever鈥?br>

1 lb. hamburger


1 can refried beans with lime


4 little cans chopped green chilis


1 Tbsp. Cumin


Sharp cheddar cheese


1 pkg flour torillas


Sour cream (optional)


Salsa (optional)





Brown the hamburger. Drain the grease. Combine the beans, chilis and cumin. Cook until hot. Put 1/4 cup cheese in tortilla and microwave for 20 seconds. Fill with meat mixure and sour cream and salsa. Fold. Enjoy.





Fun:


Beer Boil





2 pounds of large shrimp (don't shell them)


2-3 cans beer (any kind)


water


1 pound kielbasa sausage


crab (king crab is best)


shrimp and crab boil (in any supermarket)





Slice the kielbasa into serving pieces. Wash the shrimp in cold water.





In a large pot, bring to a boil the beer, shrimp boil, and enough water to cover shrimp, etc.


Add crab and sausage. Cook 5 minutes. Add shrimp and cook until shrimp turns pink. Dump into a big pot. Use your fingers!!! Serve with melted butter, Gold Dipt cocktail sauce, and spicy mustard. Add frozen corn with the shrimp, if you like corn.





Side dish:


Best Fancy Mashed Potatoes


5 lb mashed potatoes peeled, cooked


1 stick real butter


8 oz cream cheese


8 oz sour cream


Half and half


salt and pepper


1/2 to 1 cup shredded sharp cheese





Mash potatoes with the butter and a little half and half. Add the rest of ingredients, except cheese, and continue to mash until cream cheese is melted and potatoes are fluffy. Put in casserole dish and cover with sharp cheese. Bake at 350 until cheese is melted and heated through.





Very rich, but wonderful!!





Crockpot:





BBQ Ribs





Country Style Ribs


Onion


Bottled BBQ Sauce (any kind you like)





Sear ribs on all sides to seal in juices. Place in crock pot. Cover with sliced onions and BBQ sauce. Cook on low 8-10 hours. Yummy!!!





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Rice and Beans and Sausage





3 celery ribs, chopped


1 onion, chopped


4 garlic cloves, minced


1 3/4 cups V8 juice (or tomato juice)


2 16 oz. cans kidney beans, drained


3/4 tsp dried oregano


3/4 tsp. dried thyme


1/2-3/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (less if you don't like spicy)


1/2 tsp pepper


2 lb. fully cooked smoked kielbasa cut into 1/4 inch slices.


4 cups cooked rice





Combine all ingredients except rice in slow cooker. Cover. Cook on low 4-6 hours. Serve over rice. Yummy!!





Creamy Crockpot Chicken





1 envelope dry onion soup mix


2 cups sour cream


1 can cream mushroom soup


Salt and pepper to taste


6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts





Combine first 4 ingredients. Pour over chicken in crockpot. Cook on low 8 hours. Serve over noodles or rice.





Salad:





Caesar Coleslaw





1 pkg pre-made coleslaw


1/4-1/2 cup shredded parmesean cheese


1/2 pkg caesar croutons


1 bottle creamy caesar dressing





Toss first three ingredients together. Add enough dressing to coat. It's even good the next day!





Hope one or more of these become your favorites!
Chocolate Delight


3/4 C. Butter (1 Large box Chocolate instant pudding


1 1/2C.Flour ( 3 Cups milk


3/4C.chopped pecans


1 8oz.pk cream cheese softened


1C. powdered sugar


1 large cool whip divided


(for garnish) chopped pecans %26amp;Choc.Morsels








Combine butter,flour,pecans mix well. Press into 13x9x2pan. Bake at 375 * for 15 min.Let cool completely.





Blend cream cheese,pow.surgar and 1/2 of cool whip.Blend throughly spread on crust and chill.Combine pudding and milk.Beat 2 min spread over cream cheese layer.Spread remaining cool whip over pudding layer.Garnish with chopped pecans and choc. .Refrigerate.(Servings 15)
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