Egg-cellent idea

You can fry them, shir them, scramble or roll them up. Is there a more versatile food at your fingertips? It's that incredible egg, long on the upswing after its battering on the health front.

April 10, 2013 | By Lee Dean Star Tribune (Minneapolis) | Recipes

This recipe comes from Dorette Snover, owner of C'est si Bon! Cooking School in Chapel Hill. She wrote: "Growing up in Berks County, Pennsylvania Dutch Country, meant making these delicious - and synonymous with springtime - Easter treats. Many old-time recipes are a bit sketchy as to exact amounts of each ingredient, so let your palate be your guide."

March 27, 2013 | The News & Observer (Raleigh) | Recipes

Mango Gelees

The original recipe calls for 1 cup unsweetened fruit puree. Author Hedy Goldsmith likes to use passion fruit, mango and guava. One note: I had no luck with making this with raspberry puree. Raspberries have little natural pectin, so I would stick with Goldsmith's fruit suggestions. Adapted From "Baking Out Loud: Fun Desserts with Big Flavors," by Hedy Goldsmith (Clarkson Potter, 2012).

March 27, 2013 | The News & Observer (Raleigh) | Recipes

Homemade Peeps

1 ( ¼-ounce) envelope powdered unflavored gelatin ¾ cup water, divided 1 cup granulated sugar, plus 1 ½ cups for coating ¼ cup light corn syrup ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ounce milk chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips, a scant ¼ cup Vegetable shortening (for bunnies) Line a large rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper and shake a thin, even layer of granulated sugar across the waxed paper. Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over ¼ cup ...

March 27, 2013 | | Recipes

Grilled Lamb Steaks with Artichoke Lemon Sauce

Start to finish: 1 hour 40 minutes (20 minutes active) Servings: 4 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 pound lamb steaks cut from the leg (preferably about 3/4-inch thick) 1 cup artichoke hearts, patted dry and chopped (frozen is best) 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 large egg yolk 1 tablespoon fresh lemon ...

March 20, 2013 | Associated Press | Recipes

Caramelized Onion and Guinness Dip

Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 16 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 large sweet onions, diced 1 cup cold Guinness 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1 pound extra-sharp cheddar cheese (preferably Irish), cubed Crackers, chips or bread, to serve In a large skillet over medium, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and caramelized, about 20 minutes. If the onions begin to char ...

March 13, 2013 | Associated Press | Recipes

Getting beyond the green beer with St. Patty's Day cocktails

Can we all just agree that unless you're a frat boy (or girl), green beer belongs nowhere near your lips on St. Patrick's Day? Because there really are so many other ways to celebrate the holiday, not to mention far more appealing methods of sipping a green beverage.

March 13, 2013 | | Recipes

Chicken Tinga Tacos

Chicken Tinga Tacos Makes 4 to 6 servings 1 pound chicken tenders 1 celery stalk, halved 1 carrot, halved A couple sprigs of parsley About 10 peppercorns Olive oil 1/2 of an onion, diced 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 chipotles in adobo, finely chopped 2/3 cup canned corn, rinsed and drained 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes Sea salt and pepper (if needed) 6 ...

February 27, 2013 | By Ellise Pierce Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Recipes

Slow Roasted Rosemary Leg of Goat

Slow Roasted Rosemary Leg of Goat This recipe was written for a 2 1/4-pound bone-in leg of goat, which will make about 4 servings. If you can't find that size, or need a larger one in order to feed more people, estimate about 2 hours of roasting per pound. Start to finish: 4 hours (10 minutes active) Servings: 4 servings 3 large carrots, cut into 2-inch lengths 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped 2 ...

February 20, 2013 | By J.M. Hirsch Associated Press | Recipes

Warm Double Chocolate Cakes with Raspberry Sauce

Servings: 8 For the chocolate cakes: 1/4 cup sugar, plus 8 teaspoons for coating the ramekins 4 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, divided 2 large eggs, whites and yolks separated and brought to room temperature 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt For the sauce: 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries (if frozen, thaw, drain and retain the liquid) 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar Coat eight 1/3- or 1/4-cup ramekins with cooking spray. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon ...

February 06, 2013 | | Recipes

Guacamole recipes offer an avalanche of avocados

Looking for a few simple ways to freshen up the go-to dish of the Super Bowl? We cobbled together a mighty tasty basic guacamole, then came up with four ways to turn basic into unbelievably good.

January 30, 2013 | By J.M. Hirsch From staff reports | Recipes

Chicken Soup with Rice and Roasted Lemons

Serves: 4 / Preparation time: 10 minutes Total time: 30 minutes 1 cup basmati white rice 1 ¾ cups water 1 lemon, zested and juiced ¼ teaspoon salt Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon canola oil 2 ribs celery, sliced 6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade or fat-free, less-sodium canned broth 2 cups shredded chicken from Roast Spatchcocked Lemon Chicken (see NOTE) Roasted lemons, shallots, and pan juices from Roast Spatchcocked Lemon Chicken ...

January 23, 2013 | | Recipes

Antebellum’s Chocolate Flourless Cake

Antebellum's Chocolate Flourless Cake 8 ounces butter 8 ounces chopped high quality semi-sweet chocolate 1 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup cocoa powder sifted 6 eggs 8-10 inch cake pan Melt butter and chocolate together in a double boiler until smooth. Meanwhile whisk eggs, sifted cocoa and sugar together. When chocolate-butter mixture is smooth, add it to cocoa mixture and whisk well until combined. Spray prepared pan with nonstick spray, fill with batter ...

January 09, 2013 | From staff reports | Recipes

Bear’s Surprise

Makes two gallons of chili 1 gallon can of Bush's chili beans 2 gallon pot 5 pounds ground beef 5 pounds of jalapeno bacon, or cook bacon in jalapeno juice 1 gallon can of crushed tomatoes 1 gallon can of tomato sauce Two 16 ounce cans of tomato paste 2 whole onions "cut up nice and squared" Chili powder to taste Garlic powder to taste Brown meat adding chili powder and garlic powder to taste, ...

December 19, 2012 | | Recipes

Sweet Potato and Apple Latkes

Makes: 18 latkes 2 sweet potatoes (about 1 pound ), peeled and quartered lengthwise 1/2 onion, peeled and quartered 1/4 cup flour 1 egg Coarse salt and pepper 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Canola oil for frying 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 1 apple 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Using a food processor fitted with a coarse grating disk, grate the potatoes and onion; discard any large pieces. Transfer the ...

December 12, 2012 | | Recipes

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