Chef pierre's Recipes - Page 5

Combine nuts and sugar in 9-inch pie pan. Press mixture with back of spoon over bottom and sides to cover evenly. Bake in 400°F. oven 6-7 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely before filling; keep chilled until serving. - 24.7147

Cream shortening and cheese together. Add sugar, then eggs, beating until light and fluffy. Stir in flour, orange rind, vanilla and salt, mixing well. Fold in chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoon-fuls about 1 inch apart on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at... - 42.6868

Mix the first 4 ingredients together; then rub in 1 tablespoon butter, and, with a fork, stir in enough cold water (7-8 tablespoons) to make a fairly soft dough. Knead about 5 minutes (on a lightly floured board) until smooth and shiny. Roll out 1/8 inch... - 39.9049

Combine all ingredients, and bring to a boil. Pour into individual sauce dishes as dip for each person's shrimp. Note: Raw harusame noodles are thin transparent noodles made of soybean powder. When cooked they resemble shredded coconut and are available in... - 25.7079

Wash and dry 6 medium-size red apples. Dry well. Insert wooden skewers firmly at stem ends. In medium saucepan, mix sugar, corn syrup and water. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Add 1 teaspoon red food coloring. Bring to boil; cook until candy... - 38.2194

Combine wafer crumbs and nuts. Add milk and rum extract, and blend well. Chill about 1 hour. Dip palms of hands into icing sugar. Shape by teaspoonfuls into small balls. Roll in icing sugar or sprinkles. Store in covered container in refrigerator. Balls will... - 31.8751

Measure and chill butter in the freezer until very hard. Sprinkle yeast and 2 teaspoons sugar into the lukewarm water, and let stand until dissolved, about 10 minutes. Add eggs, and set aside. Sift flour, salt and 1/3 cup sugar into a large bowl. Hold butter... - 45.5948

Sprinkle 2 teaspoons sugar and the yeast over the- lukewarm water. Let stand until dissolved. Scald milk, and pour into a bowl. Add butter and sugar. Stir, and cool to lukewarm. Add egg and yeast mixture. Beat in the next 5 ingredients sifted together. Add... - 44.6803

Mix the first 3 ingredients in a'deep heavy saucepan, and place over low heat. Cook until juice starts flowing; then bring to a boil, and boil uncovered 15 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking. Stir in sugar, and cook 15 minutes. Add ginger, and cook to the... - 27.5102

Prepare pastry, and line a 9-inch pie plate. Combine flour, tapioca or cornstarch with sugar and salt. Sprinkle mixture over berries, and toss lightly with a fork. Scrape into prepared pie shell. Dot with butter. Dampen edges, and cover with rolled-out top... - 35.6366

Blanch and peel tomatoes. Cut into pieces, and add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; then simmer, uncovered, on medium heat until quite thick, 2-3 hours. Stir frequently to prevent sticking. Lift out spice bag, and ladle into hot sterilized... - 34.5918

Butter inside of 7- or 8-inch souffle dish. Line closely with ladyfingers, standing upright. Tie collar of. greased parchment or double-thickness waxed paper around outside of souffle dish, allowing it to stand 3 inches above rim of dish. Soften gelatine in... - 40.5291

Melt butter or margarine in saucepan, and stir in flour. Mix well, and add milk gradually. Add salt, and stir constantly until mixture comes to a boil; then stir quickly, and cook over low heat 10 minutes or until thick and smooth. Divide sauce in 1/2. Mix... - 45.8187

Heat and stir gelatine and 1/2 cup water together until gelatine is melted. Remove from heat, and stir in the remaining water and the frozen lemonade. Whisk in the ice cream, and chill in the freezer until mixture begins to set, stirring occasionally, about... - 27.8568

Heat bacon in soup kettle; saute chicken and ham until lightly browned. Remove meat from kettle. Add okra and onion to pan, with butter, and saute until okra has ceased to string. Add tomatoes, thyme, and pepper sauce, and return chicken and ham to... - 42.4887

Soften gelatine in pineapple juice. Set over hot water, and stir until dissolved. Cream the cheese until soft; then beat in the dissolved gelatine. Add crushed pineapple and mayonnaise. Chill until a spready consistency. Note: Chicken and Pineapple-Cheese... - 29.95

Beat the shortening (butter will give a yellowish icing) on medium speed until creamy; then add 1 cup icing sugar and a little milk alternately, beating after each addition. Add the salt and flavoring. Test the consistency. The icing is a good thickness when... - 26.8581

Beat sugar, shortening and eggs together until very fluffy. Add sour milk and sifted dry ingredients, alternately. Dough will be soft. Coat dough with flour, and knead slightly. Roll or pat out to 3/8-inch thickness. Cut with floured doughnut cutter. Fry in... - 44.7072

Cook shrimp according to package directions. Drain and dry on absorbent paper. While shrimp are still warm, grind with the fine blade of a mincer, crush in a blender or rub through a sieve. Cream the shrimp with the butter, and season well with salt, pepper,... - 24.9144

Mix first 6 ingredients together, and spread in greased 8-inch square pan. Bake at 325°F. 25 minutes. Cover with marshmallows; cut sides down, and cool. Drizzle with frosting. When completely cold, cut into 30 small squares with a warm wet knife. - 33.667

Use 8 pounds crab apples in place of pears. Do not parboil, but add raw to hot vinegar syrup. If deeper tone is desired, add a little red vegetable coloring to syrup before pouring over apples in jars. - 14.9999

Grease the bottoms of 2 8-iiich layer-cake pans 1 1/2 inches deep, and line with greased waxed-paper circles. Spread hazelnuts in a small shallow baking pan or pie plate, and toast in the oven at 300°F. 30 minutes. Rub nuts together in a tea towel to remove... - 44.4469

Sift flour and salt into bowl;rub in soft short-ening until texture is very fine. Cut hard short-ening into 1-inch cubes, and cut into flour with pastry blender to distribute evenly throughout. Combine egg yolk, water and lemon juice, and sprinkle over... - 36.3633

Measure and sift dry ingredients into a bowl, and make a well in the center. Combine the remaining liquid ingredients, and pour into the well. Stir only until flour mixture is dampened; then fill lined or well-greased muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake about 20... - 35.1279

In a square of cheesecloth tie 1/2 bay leaf, 1/4 teaspoon dry thyme and a few sprigs of celery and parsley. Use 1 or 2 sprigs of fresh thyme or savory in place of dried thyme, if available. - 13.117

Melt butter or margarine. Add syrup, sugar and salt. Boil over medium heat to very hard-ball stage (260°F.). Add vanilla and coloring. Pour syrup over popcorn, stirring thoroughly while pouring. Butter hands lightly, and shape mixture into balls. Makes... - 32.637

Combine beef-bouillon, soy sauce, sherry, sugar and ginger; marinate beef in this mixture for about 2 hours. Arrange prepared vegetables artistically in separate dishes on tray. Drain meat, and reserve marinade. Take everything to table to be cooked. Put 2... - 38.9999

Scald milk, and add 1/4 cup sugar, shortening and salt. Stir in 1 cup lukewarm water, and cool until whole mixture is lukewarm. Sprinkle yeast into other cup lukewarm water with 2 teaspoons sugar (if yeast cakes are used, omit sugar). Let stand 10... - 41.4321

Mix meat with parsley, grated onion, mustard, salt, garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Taste for seasoning. Heap in bowl, and pat smooth. Surround with thin slices rye or pumpernickel bread, cut into fingers, or thin slices toasted rye on pumpernickel. Let... - 27.7566

Combine all ingredients, and mix well. Makes 1 1/3 cups. - 20.9071

Prepare cake batter, following package directions. Bake in two 8-inch layers, dividing batter evenly between pans, according to package directions. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Loosen sides with spatula. Remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Combine cream, cocoa... - 32.8978

Cream shortening and 1/3 cup icing sugar together; stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and egg yolk. Add flour and salt; mix well. Press dough into 8-inch square pan lined with waxed paper. Bake at 350°F. 12 minutes. - 29.9764

Soften gelatine in cold water. Stir into the boiling tomato juice with the crumbled bouillon cube. Stir until dissolved. Add next 5 ingredients. Chill until set. Break up with a fork, and spoon into bouillon cups. Top each serving with sour cream and snipped... - 31.7296

Heat waffle iron. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into bowl. Beat egg whites to form soft peaks. Beat yolks; add milk and oil, and beat to blend. Make well in flour mixture, pour in milk mixture and beat until smooth; then fold in beaten... - 34.4546

Beat pineapple juice into slightly beaten egg. Add shortening. Sift flour with 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt, and add to egg mixture. Stir quickly until dry ingredients are just moistened. Fill greased muffin pans 2/3 full. Mix 2 tablespoons sugar and... - 41.1366

Cream butter or margarine with almond paste; gradually beat in brown sugar and egg. Blend in flour. Pat in lightly buttered 13" x 9" x 2" pan. Bake in moderate oven, 325°F. 20 minutes. Spread with jam. Beat egg whites until frothy; gradually beat in sugar,... - 43.2743

Combine meat and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; then cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Drain meat, and reserve juice. Refrigerate meat. Combine meat juice, cider, 2 pounds of the sugar and the next 4 ingredients. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 15... - 39.2284

Add salt to egg yolks, and beat until thick. Add sherry and 1/3 cup sugar, and beat well. Cook in double boiler until mixture coats spoon; remove from heat. Soften gelatine in cold milk; add to hot mixture. Stir until gelatine dissolves. Chill until partially... - 41.9723

Measure the thickness of the fish,and rinse and dry.Overlap the vent pieces, and pin with small metal skewers. Wrap the fish in 2 thicknesses of cheesecloth; then place on a rack in a fish kettle. If fish is small you may be able to use a long covered roast... - 28.1786

Cut meat into 2-inch cubes; then slice very thin for quick cooking. Place in bowl; add next 5 ingredients and let stand 1/2 hour. Quarter tomatoes. Remove stems, seeds and white membranes from peppers; cut into 1 1/2-inch squares. Start cooking about 10... - 41.3738

Line 9-inch pie plate. Arrange apples in pastry, and sprinkle with lemon juice. Make crumble topping by blending sugar, flour, butter or margarine and spices together until fat is well distributed. Sprinkle over apples. Bake at 425 °F. 20... - 31.942

Mix gelatine with reserved cooking liquid. Bring to a boil, and boil, uncovered, until reduced to 3 1/2 cups. Strain through cheesecloth into a bowl, and taste for seasoning. Chill in refrigerator until syrupy, stirring occasionally, or set the bowl in a dish... - 19.0075

Halve eggs lengthwise, press yolks through strainer; mix with mushrooms and mayonnaise to moisten. Season with salt. Pile mixture back into whites; spread 1 cup Mornay Sauce in flat baking dish. Place eggs on top of sauce, and spoon remaining sauce... - 24.7206

Saute' onion in butter in a saucepan. Add water and soup. Whisk and cook until thickened. Remove from heat, and stir in next 3 ingredients. Add salmon, salmon juice and mashed bones. Stir in macaroni. Taste for seasoning. Spread in a greased 2-quart... - 39.5829

Bring chicken broth to a boil, and add the scallops. Cover, and simmer 5 minutes. Add oysters and juice. Cover, and simmer until the edges of the oysters curl. Strain off the liquid, and measure. Add enough milk to make 2 1/2 cups. Heat butter in a... - 44.3415

Saute mushrooms and onion in hot butter until soft but not brown. Toss with remaining ingredients. If mixture seems dry, sprinkle with a few tablespoons hot water or melted butter. Taste for seasoning. Makes enough dressing for a 10-12-pound turkey. - 33.1366

Drain and dry capers. Chop coarsely. Mix with Mayonnaise, mustard and cayenne. - 18.061

Cut 1/2-inch slice off the top of the sponge cake. Hollow out the top section of the cake as follows: Make 2 circular cuts 1/2 inch in from the outside and inside edges of the cake to within 1 inch of the bottom. Pull out the cake, leaving a cavity. Fill with... - 24.8548

Beat eggs just enough to mix. Add sugar and salt, and slowly stir in milk. Strain mixture, and allow to cool while preparing pastry and lining 9-inch pie plate. When milk mixture is completely cool, add vanilla, and pour into pastry shell. Sprinkle top with... - 36.5685

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Beat eggs; add milk and oil. Make well in dry ingredients; blend in liquid, and beat well until smooth. Use as directed to coat foods for deep-frying. Makes about 1 3/4 cups. - 25.5548

Melt 1/2 cup sugar in a heavy frying pan over moderate heat. When carmelized to a bright golden color, add the water and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar syrup has melted. Pour into a 4-5-cup deep ring mold or pudding pan, and tilt mold carefully to... - 39.0864

Remove cartilage from crab meat. Melt butter or margarine, and saute' onion until tender. Blend in flour and seasonings. Add milk gradually, and cook until thick, stirring constantly. Add lemon juice and barbecue sauce. Blend a little hot sauce into beaten... - 44.1734

Mix all ingredients except hot pepper sauce together, and combine well. Add hot pepper sauce to taste. Makes approximately 1 cup. Note: Spread on crackers or toast shapes, or double amount of sour cream to make a dip. - 21.9808

Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix in cornmeal, and make well in center. Combine egg, milk and vegetable oil; then stir quickly into dry ingredients until combined. Pour into greased 8-inch square cake pan. Bake 25-30... - 41.6356

Spread or brush butter evenly over bottom and sides of 9-inch pie plate. Pat coconut into butter or margarine. Bake in 350°F. oven 8-10 minutes or until shell is crisp brown. After filling with cream or chiffon mixture, refrigerate several hours before... - 25.7074

Combine first 8 ingredients in saucepan; bring to boil, and remove from heat. Pour over beef in glass, stainless or earthenware bowl, and cover tightly. Refrigerate from 24 hours to as long as 4 days. Turn meat occasionally. To cook, remove meat from marinade... - 40.6915

Scald milk in the top of a double boiler. Beat egg yolks and sugar until thick and lemon-colored. Add to hot milk gradually, stirring constantly, and cook and stir until mixture coats spoon. Soften gelatine in cold water; add to custard, and stir until... - 40.0281

Cook noodles in plenty of boiling salted water until just tender. Drain, and place in large heated bowl. Add butter and cheese, and using long-handled spoon and fork, toss together quickly until noodles are thoroughly coated. Serve immediately on hot plates. ... - 23.6845

Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large beater bowl, and mix on low speed; then beat on medium to high speed 10-15 minutes. Add the flavoring. Dip the edge of a metal spatula in and out of the frosting. If a sharp edge or peak forms, icing is a good... - 31.7375

Cream first 4 ingredients together until fluffy. Add lemon rind and allspice. Work in flour and peanuts. Press mixture firmly and evenly into 8-inch square pan lined with waxed paper. Chill in freezer until firm. Remove from pan, and peel off paper. Cut... - 40.5384

Mix sugar, cornstarch and salt; blend in water and egg yolk. Cook until thick and clear, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and add lemon juice, butter or margarine and lemon rind. Cool before spreading on cake. Makes about 1 1/2 cups. - 28.1348

Prepare white sauce, adding at least 2 tablespoons grated cheese. To the spinach, add the chopped onion and mushrooms, previously sauteed in the butter or margarine. Cook 5 minutes. Fill the crepes. Arrange, seam side down, in shallow buttered baking... - 40.3414

Beat the first 4 ingredients together; then stir in sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk. Add the oats, and chill until firm enough to roll. Roll out on a floured board to 3/8-inch thickness, and cut into circles, 3—4 inches in... - 41.1661

Combine mincemeat and pineapple. Line 9-inch pie plate with pastry; 'fill; adjust top pastry cover, and seal edges. Bake in 425°F. oven about 30—35 minutes or until pastry is golden brown. Note: To reheat, place in 300°F. oven... - 19.7352

Cream margarine, sugar and egg yolk together until fluffy. Add lemon juice, lemon rind, orange rind and extract. Add flour, and mix well. Wrap in waxed paper, and chill several hours. Roll into small balls. Beat egg white slightly, and dip balls in it, then... - 41.329

Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Combine sugar, cream of tartar and salt. Add mixture 1 tablespoon at a time to egg whites, beating after each addition. After all mixture has been added, continue beating until very stiff but still glossy. Grease... - 33.6463

Add salt to egg whites, and beat until rounded peaks are formed. Add sugar very gradually, about 1 tablespoon at a time, continuing to beat after each addition. After all sugar has been beaten in, continue beating until mixture is stiff but still glossy. Beat... - 35.0822

Mix flour, brown sugar and nuts together. Stir in the melted butter or margarine with a fork, then with fingertips, to form a crumbly mixture. Press into bottom and sides of a deep 9-inch pie plate, and prick here and there. Bake at 300°F. 30-35... - 27.3095

Beat egg well. Stir sour milk and soda together, and add mixture to egg, blending well. Sift flour with sugar, baking powder and salt, and stir into milk mixture; add shortening. Beat mixture well until smooth; pour from tablespoon onto greased griddle, and... - 35.6522

Dice herring, potatoes, dill pickles, apples and onions to approximately the same size as the beets. Mix together with beets, and add just enough sour cream to bind mixture; add salt and pepper. Garnish with dill. - 23.0102

Stem the tomatoes, cut in quarters and press through a mincer, using the coarse blade. Stir in sugar, orange and lemon rind, and let stand overnight. Bring to a boil, and simmer, uncovered, for about 30 minutes. Add lemon juice and spices, and cook at a full... - 28.5976

Melt shortening, add prepared vegetables and saute lightly until soft. Sprinkle with flour, and blend well; stir in broth, meat sauce, capers and paprika. Bring to boil, season with salt and pepper and remove from heat. Brush steak with melted butter or... - 41.0942

Add sugar to warm water, and sprinkle yeast over; let stand 10 minutes. Mix boiling water, oats, molasses, shortening and salt in large mixing bowl, and let mixture cool to lukewarm. Add yeast mixture, egg and 1 1/2 cups flour to lukewarm mixture. Beat 2... - 40.9227

Scoop out egg yolks, and mash. Add mayonnaise, caviar (reserving a little for garnish), pars-ley and onion juice. Taste for seasoning, and add salt if necessary. Heap mixture into egg whites, and garnish with caviar. Chill. - 24.8967

Saute mushrooms in butter 3 minutes. Stir in flour, then chicken broth, gradually. Cook until thick, and stir in cream. Reheat 1 minute. Add next 3 ingredients. Season, and spread in buttered 1 1/2-quart casserole; bake at 400°F. 20 minutes or until... - 36.8648

Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in lukewarm water. Mix milk, sugar, shortening and salt together, and cool to lukewarm. Add yeast mixture, and stir in all-purpose flour. Mix until smooth. Add onion and caraway seeds, then enough rye flour to make firm... - 41.7227

Beat eggs in top of double boiler; then beat in sugar, butter or margarine and lemon rind. Place over boiling water, and cook 5 minutes. Add lemon juice, and continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring until thickened. Remove from hot water. Chill mixture... - 28.2399

Combine 1 cup icing sugar, milk and 1/4 tea-spoon vanilla. Frost baked bars in pan while still warm, and cool in pan. Cut into 24 squares or bars. - 20.1711

Bone the chicken. Slice the 2 breasts of chicken in half lengthwise, and set aside. Grind remaining chicken, the ham, 4 slices of bacon and the onion; then mix in the pork. Crumble the bread into milk; add parsley, garlic salt, salt, herbs and brandy, and... - 38.9724