Cold Doughs

Ingredients: 6 cups flour 3  sticks butter ( room temperature ) 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt rind of lemon ( optional) 1/4 cup warm milk 1 package dry yeast ( not Quick Rise ) 6 egg yolks 1 cup sour cream Sugar for rolling dough   DOUGH: Cream butter, flour, salt, and sugar, (lemon […]

Dolly’s Stuffed Cabbage

Directions for Ingredients: Cabbage: Each head of cabbage uses 1 pound of meat. 1.  1 medium cabbage – do not use dark green leaves 2.  Core cabbage – place core side down in 2 inches of water  and steam  to loosen leaves. 3.  Using a paring knife – take the vein  off  each cabbage leaf […]

Sesame Chicken

Glaze: 2/3 cup honey 2 Tablespoons bottled minced ginger 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic  or 2 cloves of garlic minced Zest of one lemon 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice ( 1 lemon) 2 Tablespoons soy sauce 2 Tablespoons cider vinegar 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 4 chicken cutlets cut into bite […]

Tiramisu

Espresso Drizzle 1/2 cup strong coffee 2 Tablespoons sugar 2 Tablespoons Kahlua Filling 1 (8 ounce) block fat free or 1/3 fat cream cheese 3.5 ounce mascarpone cheese 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 Tablespoons Kahlua  Remaining ingredients: 2 (3- ounce Packages)ladyfingers  or 1  poundcake 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa grated chocolate bar […]

Chickpea and Spinach Stew

ACTIVE TIME: 15 MIN  TOTAL TIME: 35 MIN SERVES: 4 INGREDIENTS 1 cup water 10 ounces baby spinach 2 large garlic cloves, crushed Kosher salt Pinch of saffron threads 2 teaspoons sweet paprika 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin Pinch of ground cloves Pinch of freshly ground pepper Two 15-ounce cans chickpeas with their liquid 1/4 cup […]

Italian Meatballs

2 pounds 80% ground beef 5 pieces  bread processed into crumbs in food processor 3 eggs beaten 4 hands grated cheese 1 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons salt 1 Tablespoon dried parsley 2 teaspoons garlic powder Dash season salt 1.Process breadcrumbs and add lightly to ground beef 2. Add seasonings and cheese 3. Mix in beaten […]

Greek Sausage and Pasta

1 ½ pounds turkey sausage, casings removed 2-3 red peppers 1 nice sized block of feta cheese Kalamata olives Bow tie pasta Oregano 1. In large fry pan, break apart sausage with spatula and cook until browned. Reduce heat 2. While sausage is cooking, slice peppers into julienne pieces and add to fry pan. 3. […]