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How to Make Pesto like an Italian Grandmother Recipe

How to Make Pesto like an Italian Grandmother Recipe
If you've ever tasted pesto in Italy you know that the pesto here in the United States just isn't the same. I received a lesson in how to make pesto from a real Italian grandmother last week and now I understand the difference and what makes it so. My friend Francesca makes the trip from her small town near the pesto-epicenter of Genoa, Italy to San Francisco once or twice a year - this time (lucky for us) she brought her mom and two-year old son Mattia. Her mom makes a beautiful pesto (and perfectly light, potato gnocchi to go along with it) and offered to show me and my friend Jen how it is done. Most of the pesto you encounter here in the U.S. is different for a few reasons. During my lesson I quickly began to realize chopping all the ingredients by hand and not blending them is key because this prevents the ingredients from becoming a completely homogenized emulsion or paste. Another thing, Genovese pesto is famous in part because it is often made with young, small basil leaves.

Συνταγή Σοκολατόπιτα στιγμής Μπιφτέκια αφράτα με λεμονάτες πατάτες φούρνου (18.01.16) Πιό σπιτικό δε γίνεται, με άγγιγμα μαμάς και γεύση μοναδική! Μια από τις αγαπημένες σας συνταγές και πρώτη στις προτιμήσεις σας στο argiro.gr. Την έχετε φτιάξει επανειλημμένα από τότε που την πρωτοέδειξα γιατί είναι πεντανόστιμα και τα πιο αφτάτα μπιφτέκια που έδειξα ποτέ. Καλή όρεξη! Βασική ζύµη για πίτσα Ετοιμάστε τη ζύμη που σας δίνω και φυλάξτε τη στην κατάψυξη. Φανουρόπιτα Αυτή η συνταγή θα σας... φανερώσει τη μοναδική γεύση της παραδοσιακής φανουρόπιτας.

Cheese Pinwheel Rolls | The Hungry Mouse - StumbleUpon Sooner or later, all my conversations inevitably turn to food. Don’t believe me? Call me up sometime and try to, say, sell me some insurance. Perfect example: I was in a meeting a few weeks ago at the office. What was the best way to make them? Ah, the Frankenroll This recipe borrows heavily from two fairly unrelated things. To make these rolls, spread pizza dough liberally with melted butter, sprinkle it with cheese and spices, roll it up like a stromboli—then slice and bake like a pan of cinnamon buns. The result? Fill them however you like The best part about these rolls? This is what I always refer to as a Sliding-Scale Recipe. You can toss it together with a ball of pre-made dough and a bag of shredded cheese from the grocery store—or you can go all out and make the dough from scratch and grate your favorite cheeses by hand. I like to throw these rolls together on a weeknight. So, this one’s for you, Scott. Cheese Pinwheel Rolls Makes about a dozen rolls Roll out the pizza dough

Tilapia In Green Chile Sauce With Coconut Lime Rice With the new year, come the new resolutions! Resolving to be more fit, cook healthier meals is never a bad idea any time of the year. This past year has been a true food adventure for me! I have cooked and tried so many new foods and cooking techniques I have had the most fun documenting my adventures. Yields 4 servings Ingredients: For the Green Chile Sauce: 6 roasted Anaheim chiles, peeled and cleaned 4 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 clove garlic, sliced ½ teaspoon cumin Salt ½ cup chicken broth or white wine, reserved For the Coconut Rice: 2 cups coconut water ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon sugar 1 cup jasmine rice ¼ cup green onions, sliced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped 1 serrano chile, minced (seeds removed, optional) Juice of 1 large key lime For the Fish: 4 6-ounce tilapia fillets 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, sliced thin Salt Fresh cracked pepper I have tried different methods for roasting peppers, but I always go back to the way my Mom taught me.

Homemade Junk Food | Spark Homemade Twix bars. Two for you, enough for everyone else. 19 Reclips 14 Likes Healthier goldfish (did you know Goldfish normally contain MSG?) 27 Reclips 18 Likes Make your own thin mints any season of the year. 48 Reclips 12 Likes Samoas, another Girl Scout favorite. 24 Reclips 5 Likes Make your own "Snickles" bar. 38 Reclips 4 Likes Healthier Hostess cupcakes. 15 Reclips 2 Likes Pop tarts from your own oven. 4 Reclips 4 Likes When you make your own peanut butter cups, you can add all the peanut butter filling you want. 5 Reclips 5 Likes Homemade Almond Joy. 17 Reclips 4 Likes Smitten Kitchen fills DIY pop tarts with Nutella. 2 Reclips 6 Likes Fig Newtons all grown up. Tater tots. 9 Reclips 3 Likes Break yourself off a piece of that homemade Kit Kat bar. Your homemade Twinkies won't have a longer lifespan than you do. 14 Reclips 2 Likes Passable "Doritos" made from quinoa. 2 Reclips 1 Likes These knockoff Fritos don't have the signature curl, but still have the distinctive salty corn flavor. 1 Reclips 2 Likes

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Steak au Poivre - The Showstopper | Food for My Family - StumbleUpon I have a comment on this comment, then I have a comment for the OP. To Amy: Removing to foil is simply a way to keep the steaks warm whilst resting (FOR 5 MINUTES AT LEAST… ALWAYYYS!). When the OP says remove to foil, he/she doesn’t mean to wrap them tightly. They mean to place them in a plate, and form a loose ‘covering’ of foil. This will simply trap some of the heat and allow it to remain warm, without trapping too much moisture. To the OP and to anyone else who decides to try ‘flambe’: It is important to note: When you add cognac or any other high proof liquour to a hot pan, then ignite, you are not burning the alcohol itself, per se. - Never light alcohol while there is an open flame/heat source. - Notice how in the OP, they remove the pan from the stove and then light. - Keep a heavy lidded pan nearby, just in case things Do go awry (if you follow the first 2 tips, they won’t) - Always have at least an ABC rated fire extinguisher within arm’s reach

Blackened Tilapia Tacos Topped With Chayote-Tomatillo Salsa & Light Chipotle Crema I know I have mentioned this before, but my Mom did not cook a lot of fish while we were growing up. For years, after I was married I was always afraid to cook fresh fish. As I prepared this lunch for my husband and I today, I just happened to get a call from my youngest brother Eric. Yields 8 tacos Ingredients: For the Blackened Tilapia: 4 6-ounce fillets 1 tablespoon chile ancho powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder Juice of 1 lime 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for cooking For the Light Chipotle Crema: 1 cup light sour cream 1 chipotle pepper in adobo 1/3 teaspoon smoked paprika Juice of 1 lime Salt to taste I am convinced that the best fish tacos are the ones topped with a fresh chunky salsa! You Will Also Need: 16 corn tortillas Directions: 1. 2. 3. 4. Other recipes by Sonia:

Easily Good Eats: Beetroot Cake Recipe Beetroot cake is not as common as carrot cake and I wondered why. The main explanation I could come up with was the fact that carrots are more easily available than beetroots. They are both sweet root vegetables and requires similar procedures for preparing a cake. But beetroot looks nicer! Most beetroot cake recipes I found on the internet were for chocolate beetroot cake, plain beetroot cakes were less common. One of the more appealing aspects of working with beetroot is the beautiful red color. The dough loses some of the red color during baking but taste is important. The beetroots can be either cooked or uncooked. Ingredients 2 cups flour 2 large beetroots, grated 1 cup sugar 230 ml oil 4 eggs beaten 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Ricotta-Taleggio Ravioli with Wild Mushroom Sauce Recipe : Anne Burrell Directions Make the dough. Mound the flour on a large cutting board and make a wide well in the middle. Knead the dough. Mix the filling. Roll out the dough. Assemble the ravioli. Make the sauce. Cook the ravioli. Photographs by David A. Meatloaf Recipe Ingredients 1 cup dried mushrooms, such as shiitake, porcini or chanterelle1 cup bulgur (see ingredient note)1 cup boiling water2 tsp extra virgin olive oil1 small onion, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce1 can 15-ounce diced tomatoes, drained½ cup non-fat evaporated milk½ cup ketchup1 large egg2 large egg whites1 ½ lb 90%-lean ground beef1 cup fine bread crumbs¼ cup chopped fresh parsley2 tsp dried thyme½ tsp salt Directions 1. Place mushrooms in a small bowl and cover with warm water; let stand for 30 minutes. Combine bulgur with the boiling water in another small bowl and let soak until the bulgur is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 30 minutes. 2. 3. 4. 5. Ingredient note: Bulgur is made by parboiling, drying and coarsely grinding or cracking wheat berries. Nutrition Facts Provided by: EatingWell Per Single Serving / Serves 10 Total Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes Recipe - Food.com - 9054 cancel TOP Filters What's in Your Fridge? Browse By: Next Recipe Stumped for dinner? Recipe Box Grocery List Print Share How to Make a Roux (1:30) More Learn to make a simple roux, the classic base for gravies and sauces. 5 Ways to Eat More Cheese (1:32) Learn five different ways to get more out of the cheese in your life. 5 Sweet and Salty Snack Hacks (1:34) These ideas for sweet-and-salty snacks will keep your taste buds happy. How to Roast Meats (2:06) Foolproof tips for prepping and roasting meat to your desired doneness. 5 Cool Hot Cocoa Hacks (1:39) Here are five ways to jazz up your favorite hot cocoa. How to Cut an Onion (1:29) Dry your eyes! More Videos Total Time 35mins Prep 5 mins Cook 30 mins This recipe was recently submitted to a news group to which I belong. Skip to Next Recipe Ingredients Nutrition Check Out Our Top Pancakes and Waffles Recipe Mashed Potatoes, 25 Ways Directions Up Next How to Make a Roux Advertisement Reviews See All Reviews Write A Review Most Helpful Related: Potato

Ramen Hacks: 30+ Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Instant Noodles SLIDESHOW: Ramen Hacks: 30+ Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Instant Noodles [Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt] Ramen in the U.S. has come a long way. That said, my tastes have changed and expanded considerably over the years, and sometimes that little flavoring packet just isn't enough. As a card-carrying member of the Ramen Transmogrification Society of Greater New York,* it is my duty, my honor, and my privilege to share with you some of our methods and recipes. For full, step-by-step instructions on any of these dishes, please click through the slideshow above. * Our membership is pretty thin right now—care to join? Simple Add-ins Mix-ins. The easiest way to quickly upgrade a bowl of instant noodles is with ingredients that require no extra cooking. Miso pasteChili bean sauceThai curry pasteJapanese curry powderFish sauceHarrisaVinegarPonzu Here's the answer: Just crunch up the noodles in the bag, tear off a corner, add the seasoning packet, hold the torn corner and shake it up, then consume. Eggs

garlic butter roasted mushrooms | smitten kitchen - StumbleUpon A repeat offender in the lede-burier category, let me begin with what matters: this is absolutely my new favorite quick and obsessively delicious way to prepare mushrooms. And now, a story. Once upon a time, I was a vegetarian who loved going to steakhouses. A friends birthday would approach and out of kindness to me, they’d start talking about gathering friends at a restaurant that had vegetarian options and I’d beg them to go to a steakhouse instead. “It’s your birthday! I know you want a steak! If only I knew the secret: escargot! I found this recipe a while back on Gourmet.com, something that hadn’t made the cut of what had to have been their final issue (moment of silence, but do you know what’s almost as wonderful?). Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms Perfect as can be from Gourmet.com Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle.

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