Recipe Review: Soba Noodle Soup with Shiitake and Spinach

Here’s another childhood favorite soba dish that is incredibly simple to make. Martha Shulman’s Soba Noodle Soup with Shiitake and Spinach utilizes every cooking step towards a savory and complex broth to serve. The winning ingredients for me are the buckwheat soba noodles and plenty of scallions with maybe a few dashes of Ichimi Togarashi for a little more heat. This dish is undeniably healthy with the shiitake mushrooms, buckwheat soba, and spinach – even better is that it’s something I’ve always loved as a fast lunch or even late night comfort food.
Recipe: by Martha Rose Shulman
Yield: 4 Servings
Time: Total 1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1 ounce kombu seaweed
4 dried shiitake mushrooms
3/4 pound dried soba noodles
12 ounces spinach, stemmed and washed thoroughly, or 1 6-ounce bag baby spinach, rinsed
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon sake
2 tablespoons mirin
2 to 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (to taste)
1. Place the kombu and [...]

AUTHOR: Gilda

POSTED ON:

Feb 16

2010

COMMENTS: 0

CATEGORY: Recipes

TAGS: Asian Food, healthy recipes, Japanese Food, Noodles, Recipes, Soup, Vegetarian, What's For Dinner, What's For Lunch

Recipe Review: Simplest Roasted Turkey

Here’s one of my favorite recipe tips from Gourmet on roasted turkey. Of all the various turkey articles and t.v. episodes I’ve read and watched, this is the most helpful and intuitive set of basic recipe tips for a juicy and flavorful whole roasted turkey or stuffed or even just the turkey breast. It has actually been useful for following along whenever I needed to remind myself what to do next or check on. As usual, always check temperature earlier for lighter weight turkeys and add a cup of water to dark-colored metal roasting pans before putting it in the oven. I suggest using an oven thermometer, placing it on the same rack as your turkey in the oven to make sure the temperature is accurate. Adjust the oven rack so that your turkey, not the roasting pan, can be positioned in the center of [...]

AUTHOR: Gilda

POSTED ON:

Dec 22

2009

COMMENTS: 0

CATEGORY: Featured, What's For Dinner

TAGS: Christmas, Recipes, Roast Turkey, roasting, Thanksgiving, turkey, What's For Dinner, Xmas

Recipe Review: Black Truffle Roast Turkey with White Wine Shallot Gravy

I honestly don’t think there’s any roast turkey better than my sister’s. When I think her roast turkey can’t get any better, she floors me, and there I am amazed and drooling with turkey in both hands. I’m not sure what the magic ingredient or trick is. It doesn’t seem to matter what kitchen she’s in. I think she has the magic touch with roast turkeys and I want to try every recipe with her. Here’s one that I love for a truly special occasion, Black Truffle Roast Turkey with White Wine Shallot Gravy.
For the gravy, whisking is very important when adding the flour to prevent lumps from forming and also to blend in as much flavor from the scraped caramelized bits of turkey meat. It’s a better idea to make the gravy ahead of time, so that you’re not rushing to get the [...]

AUTHOR: Gilda

POSTED ON:

Dec 21

2009

COMMENTS: 0

CATEGORY: Featured, What's For Dinner

TAGS: Christmas, Gravy, Holiday, Recipes, Roast Turkey, Truffle, turkey, What's For Dinner

Recipe Review: Pappardelle Veggie Bolognese

I’ve been planning a holiday party menu for a group of friends with some vegetarians. It’s almost impossible to please every taste bud, but it’s fun trying. Here’s a dish that hit the right spot for me. This Papparadelle Veggie Bolognese is a lusciously rich and hot dish but also vegetarian. Top it off with some fresh shreds of basil and a heavy hand of parmigiano-reggiano for some extra love. The best part is that it’s all ready to serve within an hour!
Recipe: by Melissa Roberts
Yield: 4 Servings
Time: Total 55 minutes, 20 minutes active
Ingredients:
1 oz (28 g) dried porcini mushrooms (1 cup)
1 cup boiling-hot water
2 medium carrots, quartered lengthwise, then cut into 1-inch pieces
2 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 medium shallots, quartered lengthwise
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 [...]

AUTHOR: Gilda

POSTED ON:

Dec 14

2009

COMMENTS: 0

CATEGORY: Featured, What's For Dinner

TAGS: cheese, italian food, Pasta, Recipes, Vegetarian, What's For Dessert

Recipe Review: Oatmeal Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

Here’s a combination of two of my favorite things for breakfast – oatmeal and pancakes. Martha’s recipe for Oatmeal Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes is a perfect simple recipe for healthy comfort breakfast. The combination of whole wheat, buttermilk, and blueberries topped off with some butter and maple syrup is heaven for me. The pancake batter can last for a few months so you can quickly whip up these pancakes anytime.
Recipe: by Martha Rose Shulman
Yield: 12 pancakes
Time: Total 1-1/4 hour, 20 minutes active
Ingredients:
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Accompaniment:
Maple Syrup
Butter
1. Combine the milk and rolled oats in a bowl, and set aside.
2. Sift together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt.
3. In [...]

AUTHOR: Gilda

POSTED ON:

Dec 13

2009

COMMENTS: 0

CATEGORY: Featured, What's For Breakfast

TAGS: blueberries, Healthy, Other, Recipes, What's For Breakfast, Whole Wheat

Recipe Review: Lasagne Bolognese with Spinach

I’m making lasagne! I’m loving this more than any other pasta dish at the moment. It’s something about having all the hearty rich tomato, pancetta, cheese combination with the bite of wide pasta noodles bubbling in the oven. I find it so irresistible, especially in this chilly weather. I just want to cuddle up with the aroma and warm myself over a steaming bowl. Gourmet’s recipe for Lasagne Bolognese with Spinach is seriously to die for. You can almost achieve a besciamella sauce and come as close as possible to the homemade texture and flavor of a lasagne bolognese of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region in your own home.
Recipe: by Melissa Roberts
Yield: 8 Servings
Time: Total 3-1/4 hour, 1 hour active
Ingredients:
For bolognese sauce:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 oz sliced pancetta, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 [...]

AUTHOR: Gilda

POSTED ON:

Dec 9

2009

COMMENTS: 0

CATEGORY: Featured, What's For Dinner

TAGS: Beef, cheese, italian food, pancetta, Pasta, Recipes, What's For Dinner

Holiday Lattes by Got Milk? and Heather Perry at Le Pain Quotidien – West Hollywood, CA

Heather Perry, the National Barista Champ, teamed up with Got Milk? to share her homemade latte recipes for a festive holiday event at Le Pain Quotidien in West Hollywood. It’s amazing how you can take just a few simple ingredients that you already have in the kitchen to make several different holiday drinks. Check out the recipes below. My favorite are the Eggnog Latte and Tres Leches Latte. There are even non-coffee drinks too such as the Holiday Frozen Hot Chocolate.
Enjoy some of the pictures below taken from the event. We got to enjoy several yummy sweet treats – mini brownies, blondies, custard tarts as well as fabulous Got Milk! giveaways including an apron, electric frother, Moka coffee pot, insulated grocery bag, and a $25 Amex gift card!

AUTHOR: Gilda

POSTED ON:

Dec 8

2009

COMMENTS: 4

CATEGORY: Featured, What's For Dessert

TAGS: chocolate, coffee, dessert, Holiday, ice cream, Los Angeles, Recipes, sweets, What's For Dessert

Recipe Review: Tuscan Turkey Soupy Noodles

The days are getting more chilly and owning up to the wintry holiday season. If I’m not cuddling up with my hot chocolate then it has to be with a hearty comforting bowl of soup. Here’s something you can easily follow-up with turkey leftovers, Tuscan Turkey Soupy Noodles. It’s best with homemade turkey stock, but you can also easily use any available chicken or vegetable stock instead. What I love most about this dish are the wide egg noodles that you can slurp up to chew on.
Recipe: by Kemp M. Minifie
Yield: 8-10 Servings
Time: Total 3 1/2 hours, 40 min active
Ingredients:
Carcass from a 12- to 14-lb roast turkey, including skin, or 6 lb turkey wings
4 qt water
2 medium leeks, greens reserved and white and pale green parts washed (see Cooking Tips) and chopped
6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped [...]

AUTHOR: Gilda

POSTED ON:

Dec 7

2009

COMMENTS: 0

CATEGORY: Featured, What's For Dinner

TAGS: Christmas, Holiday, Recipes, Sides, Soup, turkey, What's For Dinner

Recipe Review: Orange Pumpkin Cloverleaf Rolls

Hot buttered rolls are something I want morning and night. It’s comforting, satisfying and makes the perfect pairing with either a hot cup of tea/coffee or any entree. These adorable Orange Pumpkin Cloverleaf Rolls have a hint of sweet holiday spices with the most amazing aroma that’s just right for the season.
Recipe: by Ruth Cousineau
Yield: 1 dozen rolls
Time: Total 4-3/4 hour, 40 minutes active
Ingredients:
3/4 stick unsalted butter, melted, divided
2 teaspoons active dry yeast (from a 1/4-ounce package)
1/4 cup warm milk (105–115°F)
1 tablespoon mild honey or sugar
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour plus more for kneading and dusting
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/3 cup canned pure pumpkin
2 large eggs, divided, plus 1 yolk
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon water
Equipment:
a muffin pan with 12 (1/3- to 1/2-cup) muffin cups
Butter muffin cups with 1 Tbsp melted butter.
1. Stir together yeast, warm milk, and honey in a large [...]

AUTHOR: Gilda

POSTED ON:

Dec 6

2009

COMMENTS: 0

CATEGORY: Featured, What's For Breakfast

TAGS: Christmas, dessert, Holiday, pastries, Recipes, Sides, What's For Breakfast, What's For Dessert, What's For Dinner, Xmas

Recipe Review: Tiramisu

Wake up guys, here’s the one recipe you should know if you want to truly win over someone’s heart. This Tiramisu recipe comes directly from the single most romantic place on Earth – Venice. Put aside any dairy fears, pop in some lactase, and dig in. This only takes 30 minutes, the fridge does the rest. A friend once told me the secret to an amazing Tiramisu is a top-notch mascarpone cheese. So do not skimp and pick the best mascarpone selection that your cheese guru recommends. Let the love begin..
Recipe: by Enrica Rocca, Venice, Italy
Yield: 4 to 6 Servings
Time: Total 5 hours
Ingredients:
19 to 21 savoiardi biscuits (Italian dry lady fingers; from a 7-oz package)
2 cups freshly made strong coffee
3 large eggs, separated
1 cup mascarpone cheese (an 8 ¾-oz tub)
1/2 cup sugar
a 3 oz piece bittersweet chocolate
1. Arrange the biscuits in one [...]

AUTHOR: Gilda

POSTED ON:

Dec 3

2009

COMMENTS: 0

CATEGORY: Featured, What's For Dessert

TAGS: chocolate, coffee, dessert, italian food, Recipes, What's For Dessert

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Recipe Review: Soba Noodle Soup with Shiitake and Spinach

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Recipe Review: Black Truffle Roast Turkey with White Wine Shallot Gravy

Recipe Review: Pappardelle Veggie Bolognese

Recipe Review: Oatmeal Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

Recipe Review: Lasagne Bolognese with Spinach

Holiday Lattes by Got Milk? and Heather Perry at Le Pain Quotidien – West Hollywood, CA

Recipe Review: Tuscan Turkey Soupy Noodles

Recipe Review: Orange Pumpkin Cloverleaf Rolls

Recipe Review: Tiramisu

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