One of my High School and Facebook friends posted this. I love recipes that can be explained with just a photo and with 140 characters or less on my Twitter account. Any kid could make these.
Raspberries filled with Mini Chocolate Chps are a perfect dessert for a summer party.
Put the chips in the center of each Raspberry. Done!
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The Onion Soup at Au Pied du Cochon, Paris
When my husband and I were on our honeymoon in Paris, he was dying for a great onion soup, so I told our taxi driver (in my best French), “Il veut soupe a l’oignon”. He immediately drove us to a restaurant called , “Au Pied du Cochon”, which stands for “The foot of the pig” , which is one of their specialties. Their onion soup was simple, traditional and divine. They also served this amazing tower of “Fruits de Mer”, consisting of multiple types of seafood (Oysters, Langoustines, etc…) We noticed a man, alone and really drunk eating it. He continued to shout obscenities and insults at the waiters. As he staggered out, two of the waiters took off their aprons and followed after him. We still wonder why. Did they rough him up? We do not know. But the waiters did walk back in with smiles on their faces. What a great night and I cannot wait to make it back there some day. For now, I make the onion soup which is surprisingly easy. You really cannot mess it up by adjusting the measurements of the ingredients.
In a large pot, heat butter and add onions. Stir on a low to medium flame until onions are carmelized. If you need to, you can add a little sugar to help speed up the process.
Add wine and scrape the brown bits off of the bottom of the pot. Add broth and herbs. Reduce the flame and let cook for about 20 minutes (or more). Add the cognac or brandy.
Divide into individual, oven proof dishes. Place a piece of Sourdough toast (or your favorite Gluten Free option such as Udi’s bread) on top. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top of the bread (optional). Then, cover the top with the Swiss and Gruyere.
Cheese on the Onion Soup before melting it on top. Can you see my puppy photobombing the picture on the top left?
Put into a 400 degree F oven , or toaster oven or broiler until the cheese melts on top.
I am so happy I can make this for my husband. Some day, we’ll go back to Paris!
Truffles are easy. But these are easier. Love cookie dough? Who doesn’t? But, because most cookie dough contains raw egg, it’s not a good idea to eat raw cookie dough. Enter “pasteurized eggs”. Pasteurization heats the eggs up to a temperature that kills whatever bacteria might be on the egg or inside (like salmonella which is unfortunately somewhat common on eggs). I’ve read that one can pasteurize eggs at home by merely heating water up to 140 degrees Fahreinheit and leaving the eggs in the water for 5 minutes. I have not tried this myself because it’s much easier to just buy pasteurized egg product at the store. Plus, I don’t have to break any eggs. Bonus!
Make cookie dough with pasteurized eggs to eat it safely before rolling in cocoa powder, or other topping to make party “truffles”. So easy….
Your kids will LOVE making these!
Make your favorite cookie recipe with pasteurized eggs.
With clean hands, roll “truffles” in your hand to form little circles (any size you like).
Then, roll your “truffles” in sweetened cocoa powder, or confectioner’s sugar, chocolate jimmies, mini white chocolate chips, nuts, coconut or even chili powder! Super fun. Super easy. A great party dessert recipe!
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When I managed restaurants, most of the kitchen staff were from Oaxaca, a beautiful part of Mexico where indigenous colors and culture abound. Sometimes they would make their own (off menu) food on the line to eat and share. One of my favorites was a meat rub Chucho would mix from dried spices and ingredients and sprinkle over cut meat that he’d fry in a pan and serve with corn tortillas. While the Oaxacan mix is usually paprika, cinnamon, (unsweetened) cocoa powder, cumin, salt, oregano, black pepper and cayenne, below is another variation. But you can have fun experimenting with any mix you like, and, it’s as easy as mixing the ingredients in a bowl and storing in your cupboard! This spice mix also makes a great gift bottled and tied with a simple ribbon. This rub also can be used on steak, fish or shrimp.
Spice Rubs make any dinner easy.
Rub on both side Pork Chops (or a Pork Tenderloin would also work).
Fry in Pan in oil or BBQ for 3-4 minutes per side (depending on thickness. 1 minute longer per side if really thick, 1 minute less if thin). I prefer to Pan Fry so the spices stay on the meat and do not fall through into the grill grates.
Dinner Pork Easy Mexican Spice Rub Cumin Garlic Oaxacan Oaxaca Gluten Free