HOW TO COOK A LEG OF LAMB

August 23, 2010 by  
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A LEG OF LAMB

A LEG OF LAMB

VIDEO TUTORIAL ON HOW TO COOK A LEG OF LAMB

Ingredients to Cook a Leg of Lamb

1 (7 pound) leg of lamb, fat trimmed to 1/4-inch
12 anchovy fillets, packed in oil
12 cloves garlic, peeled and halved lengthwise
1/4 cup duck fat
3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large yellow onion, peeled and quartered
1 large carrot, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 large turnip, trimmed and quartered
2 stalks celery, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 cup rich chicken or beef stock
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces

Steps to Cook a Leg of Lamb

Step 1 to Cook a Leg of Lamb

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 to Cook a Leg of Lamb

With a small, sharp knife, make 12 (1 1/2-inch deep) slits about every 2 inches of the lamb.

Step 3 to Cook a Leg of Lamb

Wrap the anchovies around the garlic cloves and stuff into the slits.

Step 4 to Cook a Leg of Lamb

In a large roasting pan set over 2 burners, heat the duck fat over medium-high heat.

Step 5 to Cook a Leg of Lamb

Add the lamb and sear, turning, on all sides, about 5 minutes.

Step 6 to Cook a Leg of Lamb

Remove from the heat and, in a small bowl, combine the rosemary, Essence, salt, and pepper, and rub evenly over the meat, add the vegetables, and stir to coat with the fat.

Step 7 to Cook a Leg of Lamb

Roast until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the leg reads 130 degrees F for medium-rare, about 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring the vegetables every 30 minutes.

Step 8 to Cook a Leg of Lamb

Remove from the oven, transfer to a large platter, and cover loosely to rest for 15 minutes.

Step 9 to Cook a Leg of Lamb

Place the pan over 2 burners over medium-high heat.

Step 10 to Cook a Leg of Lamb

Add the wine and cook, stirring, to deglaze the pan and reduce by half.

Step 11 to Cook a Leg of Lamb

Add the stock and stirring, reduce again by half.

Step 12 to Cook a Leg of Lamb

Strain into a small saucepan through a fine mesh strainer, pushing down on the vegetables to extract as much liquid as possible.

Step 13 to Cook a Leg of Lamb

Return to medium heat, and stirring constantly, add the butter a piece at a time. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.

Step 14 to Cook a Leg of Lamb

Carve the lamb, and if desired, serve with the roasted vegetables on the side.

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HOW TO COOK BEEF TENDERLOIN

August 23, 2010 by  
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HOW TO COOK BEEF TENDERLOIN

BEEF TENDERLOIN

Video Tutorial On How to Cook Beef Tenderloin

Ingredients On How To Cook Beef Tenderloin

5-6 oz beef tenderloin steaks (filet Mignon)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly cracked green peppercorns*
1 tablespoon chopped shallots
1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup Guinness or dark Irish Ale
3 tablespoons smoked ham, chopped
1 cup demiglace
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1-2 tablespoons butter

Steps On How To Cook Beef Tenderloin

Step 1 on How to Cook Beef Tenderloin

Sprinkle tenderloin steaks with salt and cracked peppercorns.

Step 2 on How to Cook Beef Tenderloin

In a heavy skillet, saute steaks until medium rare.

Step 3 on How to Cook Beef Tenderloin

Set aside on a warm platter.

Step 4 on How to Cook Beef Tenderloin

Pour beer or ale into the skillet to deglaze and add ham, shallots and garlic, and demiglace.

Step 5 on How to Cook Beef Tenderloin

Simmer until the quantity of the sauce has reduced by 1/4-1/3 of the volume.

Step 6 on How to Cook Beef Tenderloin

Add parsley and butter to sauce; serve over the steaks.

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HOW TO COOK SMOKED SALMON WITH APPLE

August 3, 2010 by  
Filed under Fruits A-M, Salmon, Seafood, Smoked

SMOKED SALMON WITH APPLE

Smoked Salmon with Apple

VIDEO TUTORIAL ON HOW TO COOK SMOKED SALMON WITH APPLE

Ingredients to cook Smoked Salmon with Apple

6 (1/4-inch thick) slices rosemary or olive bread, quartered

6 ounces Nova Scotia smoked salmon

1 small green apple, such as Granny Smith, halved and cut into very    thin       slices

1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps to cook Smoked Salmon with Apple

Step 1 to cook Smoked Salmon with Apple

Put an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2 to cook Smoked Salmon with Apple

Set the bread on a baking sheet in a single layer.

Step 3 to cook Smoked Salmon with Apple

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly brown and crisp.

Step 4 to cook Smoked Salmon with Apple

Cool to room temperature, around 10 minutes.

Step 5 to cook Smoked Salmon with Apple

Put the smoked salmon in a one layer on a serving platter.

Step 6 to cook Smoked Salmon with Apple

Place the apple cuts on top. Scatter the capers over the salmon and apple pieces.

Step 7 to cook Smoked Salmon with Apple

Drizzle with olive oil & season w/ salt & pepper, to taste.

Step 8 to cook Smoked Salmon with Apple

Serve Up with the toasted bread.

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HOW TO COOK SALMON SPREAD

August 2, 2010 by  
Filed under Herbs and Spices, Salmon, Seafood

SALMON SPREAD

Salmon Spread

VIDEO TUTORIAL ON HOW TO COOK SALMON SPREAD

Ingredients to cook Salmon Spread

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish, drained
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 pound (4 ounces) smoked salmon, minced

Steps to cook Salmon Spread

Step 1 to cook Salmon Spread

Cream the cheese in an electric mixer fit w/ a paddle attachment until just smooth.

Step 2 to cook Salmon Spread

Put the sour cream, lemon juice, dill, horseradish, salt, & pepper, and mix.

Step 3 to cook Salmon Spread

Put the smoked salmon and mix well.

Step 4 to cook Salmon Spread

Chill & serve w/ crudites or crackers.

Step 5 to cook Salmon Spread

If you can find it, I prefer Norwegian salmon; it’s drier and less salty than usual smoked salmon.

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HOW TO COOK GRILLED SALMON WITH LIME BUTTER

GRILLED SALMON WITH LIME BUTTER

Grilled Salmon with Lime Butter

VIDEO TUTORIAL ON HOW TO COOK GRILLED SALMON WITH LIME BUTTER

Ingredients to cook Grilled Salmon with Lime Butter

5 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons key lime juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
Cooked pasta or rice

Steps to cook Grilled Salmon with Lime Butter

Step 1 to cook Grilled Salmon with Lime Butter

Prepare grill by gently oiling grill grate all over medium-high heat.

Step 2 to cook Grilled Salmon with Lime Butter

In a small saucepan, dissolve butter add lime juice. Salt and pepper the salmon fillets modestly along both positions.

Step 3 to cook Grilled Salmon with Lime Butter

Position fillets onto grill, sweep partial of lime butter through salmon.

Step 4 to cook Grilled Salmon with Lime Butter

Grill salmon for two to three minutes on each side for medium-rare.

Step 5 to cook Grilled Salmon with Lime Butter

Moisten remaining lime butter all over salmon before serving. Serve Up w/ pasta or rice the Grilled Salmon with Lime Butter.

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HOW TO COOK GRILLED SALMON HONEY CURED

August 2, 2010 by  
Filed under -Seafoods, BBQ & Grilling, Salmon, Seafood

GRILLED SALMON HONEY CURED

Grilled Salmon Honey Cured

VIDEO TUTORIAL ON HOW TO COOK GRILLED SALMON HONEY CURED

Ingredients to cook Grilled Salmon Honey Cured

1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pound fillet salmon, skin on
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 bunch watercress, coarsely chopped
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons aged sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps to cook Grilled Salmon Honey Cured

Step 1 to cook Grilled Salmon Honey Cured

Combine together the mustards, honey, horseradish, mint and 1/4 teaspoon of salt & 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a small bowl.

Step 2 to cook Grilled Salmon Honey Cured

Allow to sit for at least 15 minutes before using. Can be made 1 day in advance and refrigerated  do not add the mint until just before using.

Step 3 to cook Grilled Salmon Honey Cured

Bring to room temperature before using.
Ignite the grill to high.

Step 4 to cook Grilled Salmon Honey Cured

Brush the salmon w/ the oil & flavour with salt and pepper.

Step 5 to cook Grilled Salmon Honey Cured

Position the salmon on the grill, skin side down, and grill until golden brown and slightly scorched, about 3 mins.

Step 6 to cook Grilled Salmon Honey Cured

While the salmon is cooking, Position the watercress and onion in a medium bowl, add the vinegar & oil & salt & pepper and toss to blend.

Step 7 to cook Grilled Salmon Honey Cured

Transfer the salad to a platter, top w/ the salmon fillet & drizzle each fillet w/ the mustard sauce.

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HOW TO COOK CHICKEN WITH PARMESAN

August 2, 2010 by  
Filed under Cheese, Chicken, Herbs and Spices, Parmesan Cheese

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CHICKEN WITH PARMESAN

chicken with parmesan

VIDEO TUTORIAL ON HOW TO COOK CHICKEN WITH PARMESAN

Ingredients to cook Chicken with Parmesan

4 slices whole-wheat bread (1-ounce each)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 egg whites
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 (6 ounce) skinless boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness

Olive oil cooking spray

1 jar good-quality marinara sauce (about 3 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons (1/2-ounce) shredded Parmesan

Steps to cook Chicken with Parmesan

Step 1 to cook Chicken with Parmesan

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 to cook Chicken with Parmesan

Position the bread in the bowl of a food processor & process until fine crumbs are made, around 25 to 30 seconds.

Step 3 to cook Chicken with Parmesan

Set the crumbs on a baking sheet & bake for 12 minutes, until golden. (You will wind up with just about 1 1/3 cups toasted crumbs.)

Step 4 to cook Chicken with Parmesan

In a average bowl, toss the crumbs with oregano, garlic powder, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

Step 5 to cook Chicken with Parmesan

In another bowl, whisk the egg whites & milk together.

Step 6 to cook Chicken with Parmesan

In a third bowl stir together the flour, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt & 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

Step 7 to cook Chicken with Parmesan

Dip all piece of chicken, 1 piece at a time, in flour, shaking off excess, then egg, then bread crumbs, shaking off excess.

Step 8 to cook Chicken with Parmesan

Adjust oven temperature to 400 degrees. Position breaded breasts in a glass baking dish and spray on all side with cooking spray, about 5 seconds total per side.

Step 9 to cook Chicken with Parmesan

Bake breasts until cooked though & crumbs are browned, just about 15 minutes.

Step 10 to cook Chicken with Parmesan

Top with marinara sauce, mozzarella and parmesan & return to oven for an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbling.Serve the Chicken with Parmesan.

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HOW TO COOK CHICKEN TEQUILA

August 2, 2010 by  
Filed under BBQ & Grilling, Chicken, Herbs and Spices

CHICKEN TEQUILA

Tequila Chicken

VIDEO TUTORIAL ON HOW TO COOK CHICKEN TEQUILA

Ingredients to cook Chicken Tequila

Marinade:
2 tablespoons canola or olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons
1/8 cup finely chopped red onion
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 dashes cayenne pepper (less than 1/8 teaspoon)
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 pound (2 large half breasts) boneless skinless chicken breast; sliced
completely in half making 4 pieces
1-ounce tequila
4 ounces shredded Colby Jack cheese

Optional garnish (2 tablespoons each serving):

1 small red onion, diced (use remainder of onion for marinade)
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 whole green onion, chopped
1 curly “Mexican” pepper or cubano, diced
1 sprig fresh cilantro leaves
Salsa picante
Sour cream, in a squeeze bottle
1 tablespoon sliced black olives
1 lemon and lime, cut in thin wedges

Steps to cook Chicken Tequila

Step 1  to cook Chicken Tequila
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a bowl, place 2 tablespoons canola oil, all marinade ingredients, & chicken, and combine thoroughly.

Step 2 to cook Chicken Tequila

In a large saute cooking pan, heat 3 tablespoons canola oil over medium-high to high heat.

Step 3 to cook Chicken Tequila

Place the coated chicken breasts in the hot pan & sear on one side until golden brown for about one minute.

Step 4 to cook Chicken Tequila

Turn and dry the other position for a a couple of seconds more, & sizzle w/ the tequila.

Step 5 to cook Chicken Tequila

Transfer seared chicken breasts to a lightly greased sheet cooking pan and bake in oven for about 10 minutes until fully cooked.

Step 6 to cook Chicken Tequila

Take Out chicken from oven and top with the chopped cheese.

Step 7 to cook Chicken Tequila

Put back in the oven for only a minute to melt the cheese and Take Out.

Serve & enjoy!
Make it Supreme!

Step 8 to cook Chicken Tequila

Before serving, top with sour cream, salsa picante, & other vegetables for garnish.

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HOW TO COOK CHICKEN CREAM SOUP

August 2, 2010 by  
Filed under Chicken, Chicken, Cream Cheese

CHICKEN CREAM SOUP

Chicken Cream Soup

VIDEO TUTORIAL ON HOW TO COOK CHICKEN CREAM SOUP

Ingredients to cook Chicken Cream Soup

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 medium Spanish onion, chopped
2 stalks celery (with leaves), chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour
7 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
3 sprigs parsley
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
2 3/4 cups cooked, diced chicken
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 1/2 teaspoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps to cook Chicken Cream Soup

Step 1 to cook Chicken Cream Soup

Melt the butter in a large soup casserole in a medium heat.

Step 2 to cook Chicken Cream Soup

Add the onion, celery, & carrots & cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 12 minutes.

Step 3 to cook Chicken Cream Soup

Put the flour & cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, for 2 min more.

Step 4 to cook Chicken Cream Soup

Pour out in the broth and bring to  boil while whisking constantly.

Step 5 to cook Chicken Cream Soup

Tie the parsley sprigs, thyme, & bay leaf together with a piece of kitchen twine and add to the soup.

Step 6 to cook Chicken Cream Soup

Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 7 to cook Chicken Cream Soup

Stir in the chicken & bring to a boil. Remove from the heat.

Step 8 to cook Chicken Cream Soup

Whisk the heavy cream, sherry, & salt into the soup and flavour with pepper to taste.

Step 9 to cook Chicken Cream Soup

Take out and dispose the herb bundle.

Step 10 to cook Chicken Cream Soup

Part among soup bowls, sprinkle the top of each soup w/ the chopped parsley and serve immediately.

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HOW TO COOK CHICKEN SOUP WITH HERB AND SPRING VEGETABLE

August 2, 2010 by  
Filed under Chicken, Herbs, Vegetarian

CHICKEN SOUP WITH HERB AND SPRING VEGETABLE

Chicken Soup with Herbs and Vegetable

VIDEO TUTORIAL ON HOW TO COOK CHICKEN SOUP WITH HERB AND SPRING VEGETABLE

Ingredients to cook Chicken Soup with Herb and Spring Vegetable


3 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus 1 tablespoon chopped
3 sprigs fresh tarragon, plus 1 tablespoon chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 small onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
3 long strips lemon zest
4 bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
4 cups chicken broth, low-sodium canned or homemade
1 bunch medium asparagus, thick ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch segments
1/3 cup fresh or frozen peas
5 medium shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced

Steps to cook Chicken Soup with Herb and Spring Vegetable

Step 1 to cook Chicken Soup with Herb and Spring Vegetable

Tie the parsley, tarragon, and thyme sprigs & bay leaf together with kitchen twine and put in a huge saucepan with the onion, carrot, celery, lemon zest, & chicken breasts.

Step 2 to cook Chicken Soup with Herb and Spring Vegetable

Cover w/ the broth, bring just to a boil over high heat,  off any foam that comes to the surface.

Step 3 to cook Chicken Soup with Herb and Spring Vegetable

Set the heat to very low & cover. Cook the chicken until firm to the touch, about 20 min. take off the chicken to a platter, when cool enough to handle and pull into huge strips; discard the bones.

Step 4 to cook Chicken Soup with Herb and Spring Vegetable

When prepared to Serve Up, put the asparagus, peas, and mushrooms to the stock.

Step 5 to cook Chicken Soup with Herb and Spring Vegetable

Cook until the vegetables are just tender, about 3 to 5 minutes, & take off herb bundle.

Step 6 to cook Chicken Soup with Herb and Spring Vegetable

Return chicken to the broth & warm completely.

Step 7 to cook Chicken Soup with Herb and Spring Vegetable

Divide chicken between 4 huge soup bowls & lade some stock and vegetables into each bowl.

Step 8 to cook Chicken Soup with Herb and Spring Vegetable

Garnish each soup with the chopped parsley and tarragon. Serve well the Chicken Soup with Herb and Spring Vegetable.

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