Bacon and Red Wine Sauce
Рубрика: To Freeze
-
Meatloaf en Croûte
When Brigitte and Ricardo have people over, they love to serve dinner family-style. That way everyone can serve themselves and focus on enjoying each other’s company. At Christmastime, they typically serve a turkey as their big showstopper, but also this magnificent meatloaf en croûte. The classic French recipe demands quite a bit of expertise, but this express version is almost as easy as making a traditional meatloaf! The key is the easy-as-pie dough: a sort of hybrid between short crust and puff pastry, with an amazing buttery crunch. Would it be bragging to say it’s one of the best crusts we’ve ever tasted?
-
Leek Bhajis
The tangy cilantro chutney that puts these addictive fritters over the top is so simple, anyone at your party can take it on. Once the herbs have been properly washed, your food processor will do most of the work. Bonus: These bhajis can be made and frozen in advance. Come party time, just pop ’em in a hot oven.
-
Apple, Pecan and Raisin Cake
The multipurpose Empire rules for this pecan- and raisin-studded cake—the apple holds its shape beautifully when baked. Cream cheese frosting, generously slathered on top of the dense dessert, pairs perfectly with the sweet-tart fruit.
-
Caramelized Pear Yule «Log» with Sweet Clover Cream
Ricardo was (just a little) proud when he brought out this masterpiece. A yule log but reimagined—and no rolling involved! Thanks to gorgeously caramelized pears, a kiss of local sweet clover (or imported vanilla) and sinful pastry cream softened with whipped cream, this beaut will put your holiday menu over the top. Especially decorated with star-shaped (or any shape, really!) gingerbread cookies; we made our own, but you can use store-bought to save time.
-
Colombian-Style Empanadas
There’s something soothing about the repetitive motion of folding these crescent-shaped pockets stuffed with seasoned meat. For the ultimate Zen kitchen experience, cue your rainy day playlist and let the music become your anthem for efficient empanada assembly.
-
Cream Cheese
When you make your own cream cheese at home, you get a huge payback for very little work. While you wait for the cheese to strain, we suggest you get lazy (i.e., Netflix and chill)
-
Sesame Bagels
Introducing our first-ever bagel recipe! Making them at home is easier than you think, but you’ll need to stay close to the kitchen so you’re ready to roll once the dough has risen.
