Sunday, December 30, 2007
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Saturday, December 29, 2007
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Leftover Ham and Vegetable Medley
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups carrots, julienned
- 1 onion, sliced into rings
- 2 cups French cut green beans, drained
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced green bell peppers
- 1 cup sliced red bell peppers
- 4 cups cooked ham, cut into thin strips
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
DIRECTIONS
- Heat a wok or large skillet with oil on medium heat. Place carrots, onions, green beans, green peas, broccoli, green peppers and red peppers. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Make a well in the center of vegetables. Place ham in and stir to moisten. Simmer 5 to 10 minutes.
- In a small, lightly greased skillet, scramble the eggs until firm. Cut eggs up into small pieces.
- Stir vegetables, ham and eggs together. Mix the soy sauce, water and cornstarch in a bowl and pour into center of wok or skillet. Stir quickly until it begins to thicken.
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ROASTED CHICKEN
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2 kilo dressed chicken (broiler)
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2 cups of lemon grass (tanlad)
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3 tablespoons of cooking oil
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2 tablespoons of salt
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Make sure the chicken is clean with no remaining small feathers and no insides.
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Wash thoroughly and pat dry with a paper towel
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Rub the whole chicken with cooking oil as well as the inside cavity.
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Next apply salt all over, again, including the insides.
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Fill the cavity with lemon grass
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Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
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Place the chicken on an oven rotisserie.
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If you don't have a rotisserie put the chicken on an elevated rack on a baking pan - breast side up (so the bottom of the chicken does not touch the baking pan).
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Bake for 1 hour or until the chicken is golden brown. When you prick between the chicken thigh and body and the juice runs clear (not bloody) the chicken is done.
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Serve with mashed potatoes, rice or corn on the side.
Friday, December 28, 2007
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Blue Cheese Gougeres

1 cup whole milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1/4 pound blue cheese, or other creamy blue cheese Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Directions:
In a large saucepan, combine the milk, butter, salt, black pepper, and Essence over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. Add the flour, and stir constantly with a large wooden spoon to incorporate, about 1 minute. Return to medium-high heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the cheese and beat until mixed well and a slightly soft dough forms.
Drop the dough by the spoonful onto the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F, and bake until golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately, or at room temperature.
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Source: Food Network
