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Cranberry Glaze Recipe

April 30, 2008 in Recipes by danky

Makes about 2 1/3 cups.

INGREDIENTS

  • 112-ounce package fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1cup sugar
  • 1cup water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel

    DIRECTIONS

    Combine cranberries and sugar in processor. Using on/off turns, coarsely chop cranberries. Transfer mixture to heavy medium saucepan. Add 1 cup water and orange peel and bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer until mixture is reduced to 2 1/3 cups, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Cover; chill overnight or up to 2 days (mixture will thicken).

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    Thai Shrimp Curry Recipe

    April 30, 2008 in Recipes by danky

    This dish bursts with flavor yet is so simple to prepare. Adjust the heat by adding the curry paste to taste.

    Makes 8 servings.

    INGREDIENTS

    • 1tablespoon peanut oil
    • 1cup thinly sliced onion
    • 1cup chopped green onions (about 8 small)
    • 1to 2 tablespoons thai green curry paste*
    • 114-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk*
    • 1cup low-salt chicken broth
    • 3tablespoons thai fish sauce (nam pla)*
    • 2teaspoons sugar
    • 1cup diced plum tomatoes
    • 2pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
    • chopped fresh cilantro
    • lime wedges

    DIRECTIONS Heat peanut oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion; stir-fry until soft and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add green onions and curry paste; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add coconut milk, chicken broth, fish sauce, and sugar; bring to boil. Add tomatoes and boil 2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook just until opaque in center, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Transfer curry to large shallow bowl. Garnish with cilantro. Serve, passing lime wedges separately.

    *Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.

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    Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs with Gorgonzola and Walnuts Recipe

    April 30, 2008 in Recipes by danky

    If fresh figs aren’t available, dried black Mission figs can be substituted here; look for ones that are soft and moist. What to drink: Crisp Pinot Grigio pairs nicely with the entire meal.

    Makes 18.

    INGREDIENTS

    • 9large fresh black mission figs, stemmed, halved
    • 181×5-inch thin strips prosciutto (about 3 ounces)
    • 3tablespoons gorgonzola cheese
    • 18large walnut pieces, toasted

    DIRECTIONS Preheat broiler. Cover large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Wrap each fig half with 1 prosciutto strip; place on prepared sheet. Broil until prosciutto chars slightly on edges, about 1 1/2 minutes. Turn figs; broil about 1 1/2 minutes longer, watching closely to prevent burning. Place 1/2 teaspoon Gorgonzola atop each fig half. Top each with walnut piece. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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    Pumpkin Bread Puddings Brulee Recipe

    April 30, 2008 in Recipes by danky

    Ella Brennan, who has been called the “queen of Creole cuisine,” tasted her first bread pudding long ago. “It was my mother’s,” she says. “You never had anything like it.”


    These days, people say the same thing about the bread pudding at Brennan’s famous Commander’s Palace restaurant in New Orleans. “Our bread pudding soufflé outsells all of our other desserts by ten to one, maybe a hundred to one,” she says. “We see people swoon over it.”


    Here’s a new take on this hall-of-fame comfort dessert: a pumpkin bread pudding that is served cold, except for the sugar sprinkled on top and browned under the broiler just before the sensational dessert goes to the table.

    Makes 6 servings.

    INGREDIENTS

  • 1 3/4cups half and half
  • 3/4cup sugar2tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 6slices cinnamon raisin bread (each about 3 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches)3/4cup canned pure pumpkin
  • 4large egg yolks
  • 1large egg
  • 1tablespoon amaretto or frangelico (hazelnut liqueur)
  • 1teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • pinch of salt6tablespoons whipping cream
  • 6tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar

    DIRECTIONS

    Stir half and half and 3/4 cup sugar in medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove saucepan from heat; cool mixture to lukewarm.


    Spread butter over 1 side of each bread slice. Cut bread into 3/4-inch pieces. Divide among six 1 1/4-cup soufflé dishes or custard cups.


    Whisk pumpkin, yolks, egg, liqueur, vanilla, nutmeg and salt in medium bowl until blended. Add half and half mixture; whisk until smooth. Pour pumpkin custard over bread in dishes, dividing equally. Let stand 30 minutes, occasionally pressing on bread to submerge.


    Preheat oven to 350°F. Place soufflé dishes in large roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into roasting pan to come halfway up sides of soufflé dishes; tent loosely with foil. Place roasting pan in oven. Bake puddings until knife inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Transfer puddings to rack and cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.


    Preheat broiler. Spoon 1 tablespoon whipping cream over top of each pudding. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon brown sugar over each. Broil puddings until tops are bubbly and golden brown, watching closely to avoid burning, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

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    DAYRECIPE COMPETITION (MAY MONTH COMP):

    April 30, 2008 in Recipes by danky

    Hello There Dayrecipe Members,I’am Danky – site owner and admin of Dayrecipe.com and i’de like to run a competition to thank the submitters on this site..

    So here goes i will award $50 in prize money to the Member who submits a recipe and gets the most views by fellow members.

    This Competition will Run from 1st May [tommorrow] till the End of May..

    prize will be transfered via paypal or other money transfer system,good luck guys and girls!

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