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Rotisserie Chicken with Broccoli and Pasta

Fri, 06 Sep 2013 03:27:42 -0400

Ingredients:

1 Rotisserie Chicken

1 large head Broccoli, cleaned

1 lb. dried pasta

2 garlic cloves, cleaned and crushed

Pinch red pepper flakes

Kosher Salt

2 Tbsp. Olive Oil

2 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter

Parmesan Cheese
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Directions

Preheat oven to 350° F placing rack i . . .

Ice Cream Sandwiches

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 09:29:51 -0400

Ice Cream Sandwiches

Adapted from Cooks Illustrated

Makes 12 sandwiches

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup sifted, unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. baking soda

2 large eggs

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup chocolate syrup

1/4 tsp. v . . .

Pecan Ice Cream Pie

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 08:31:21 -0400

Pecan Ice Cream Pie

Ingredients

For the Crust:

1 package Honey Graham Crackers (9 crackers), crushed

2 Tbsp. granulated sugar

2 Tbsp. packed dark brown sugar

Pinch of salt

3/4 cup pecan pieces

4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted

2 tsp. water

For the filling:

1 1/2 cups . . .

Grilled Pizza

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:23:39 -0400

Grilled Pizza

Ingredients

Pizza dough---pre-made from local grocer's/ Hannaford's/ Shop & Shop

5- Roma Tomatoes Diced Small
3- Med. Garlic Cloves Minced
Salt to Taste
Pepper to Taste
Toss all together. Set aside and let sit while you prepared the other ingredients.

1- Small Package . . .

Grilled Nectarines with Peach Brandy Sauce and Sweetened Sour Cream

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:26:31 -0400

Grilled Nectarines with Peach Brandy Sauce and Sweetened Sour Cream

Ingredients

8 firm nectarines, halved and pitted

Vegetable oil

8 oz. sour cream

3 Tbsp. granulated sugar

1/8 tsp. vanilla extract

1/2 cup peach preserves

2 Tbsp. brandy

1/2 tsp. lemon juice

1/4 cup . . .

Big Bacon Unit 2

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:32:40 -0400

Big Bacon Unit 2

This is a take on wilted salads with a remembrance of Pennsylvania Dutch Hot bacon dressing from Shankweilers Restaurant in Fogelsville PA, back in the day.

Ingredients:
4oz coarse cut quality bacon. We use North Country Smoke House from Massachusetts.
2 boiled potatoes . . .

L.O.S.- Lobster on a shingle w/ diced Backyard Beauty tomatoes & wilted spinach

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:31:11 -0400

L.O.S.- Lobster on a shingle w/ diced Backyard Beauty tomatoes & wilted spinach

We have all heard of S*&T on a Shingle, creamed chipped beef on toast, this is my version that takes it “uptown”. Lobster is as local as it gets. One of the finest proteins on earth and from right here in Maine. . . .

“It’s Spring, somewhere” Asparagus w/ Creamy Brie

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:26:57 -0400

“It’s Spring, somewhere” Asparagus w/ creamy brie. Also Known at Café Miranda as “Asparagus Debris”.

This is another SPRING, fresh, bursting with vitality dish. Simple too!

Ingredients:
10 stalks Asparagus. Bend the stalk and where the bottoms break, reserve the tender tops.
¼ r . . .

Fiddleheads and Fresh Café Miranda Pasta w/Fiore Olive oil

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:24:07 -0400

Fiddleheads and Fresh Café Miranda Pasta w/Fiore Olive oil

A simple sauté (or fire roasted if you happen to have a wood fired brick oven) dish that is seasonal, regional and way yummy! Foraged food is rare in our modern world, but here in Maine we have mushrooms, fiddleheads, ramps, mussels an . . .

Strawberry-Passionfruit Jam

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:45:06 -0400

Strawberry- Passionfruit Jam

Makes 2 1/4 cups of jam

Ingredients

3 pints fresh strawberries

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (1 1/2 – 2 lemons)

1 tsp. lemon zest

2 Passionfruit

Directions

Remove 1 Tbsp. of sugar from the measured sugar an . . .

Lemon Scones

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:44:22 -0400

Lemon Scones

Makes 8 scones

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

3 Tbsp. sugar

2 1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

3/4 tsp. lemon zest

4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cold & cut into pieces

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 large egg, separ . . .

Asparagus Ribbons with Pasta

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:32:19 -0400

Asparagus Ribbons with Pasta

Ingredients

8 oz. fresh asparagus, trimmed

1 lb. Mafaldine pasta

4 Tbsp. unsalted butter

1 tsp. lemon zest

1/2 cup heavy cream, heated

1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese, plus more to garnish

2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives

1/ . . .

Spring Greens with Strawberry Vinaigrette

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:20:30 -0400

Spring Greens with Strawberry Vinaigrette

Adapted from Hannaford Fresh Magazine - May, June 2010

Serves 4 large or 6 side salads

Ingredients

1/2 cup sliced almonds

16 oz pkg. fresh strawberries

1 medium garlic clove, pressed

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon Black pepper, . . .

Weight Watchers: General Tso's Chicken

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:34:19 -0400

Fast food and takeout is easy to love while you're eating it, not so loveable when you're wearing the pounds you gained from eating it! That's not to say fast food is fattening, but it is important to know that some takeout meals can be 1000 or more calories. That's okay once in a while but become . . .

Maple Bacon Whoopie Pies

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:56:03 -0500

Maple Bacon Whoopie Pie

Stacey M. Gatcomb-EMCC Culinary Arts Student

Yield-About 20 cakes

Ingredients:

1 box Family Sized Brownie Mix
2.66 Ounces Oil
2 Large Eggs
16 Ounces Vanilla Frosting
6 Ounces Fluff
6 Ounces Bacon
4 Tablespoons Maple Syrup

Procedures:

Preheat over to 35 . . .

Grilled Bacon Stuffing Stuffed Pork Chops With Spicy Pineapple and Honey Glaze

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:54:46 -0500

Grilled Bacon Stuffing Stuffed Pork Chops With Spicy Pineapple and Honey Glaze

Liz Schwartz - EMCC Culinary Arts Student

Serves 4

4-2 inch thick boneless pork loin chops
Salt and white pepper to taste
8 slices of bacon, diced up
1 tbsp. dried sage
2 tbsps. chopped fresh parsley
1 cup c . . .

English Pork Pie Recipe

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:31:06 -0500

English Pork Pie Recipe
Brittany Butler-EMCC Culinary Arts Student
adapted from Saveur Magazine

Ingredients
1 cup lard, cubed and chilled
4½ cups flour
½ tsp. kosher salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 lb. pig's feet
8 oz. pork bones
6 whole black peppercorns
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 . . .

Cinnamon Beignets

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 07:34:51 -0500

1 1/2 cups lukewarm water (110°F)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 envelope active dry yeast
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup evaporated milk
7 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup shortening
Nonstick spray
Oil, for deep-frying
3 cups confectioners' sugar

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Cajun Sausage Dip

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 07:30:56 -0500

3 Andouille Sausage links (about 11 oz. - W.A. Beans) casings removed and finely diced
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced bell pepper
1/4 cup diced celery
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. sweet paprika
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. ground cayenne
Pinch white pepper
Pinch of K . . .

Rich Bread Pudding with Crisp Cinnamon-Sugar Topping

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:36:01 -0500

Rich Bread Pudding with Crisp Cinnamon-Sugar Topping
Source: Cooks Illustrated “The New Best Recipe Cookbook”
Serves 8-10

Cinnamon-Sugar Topping
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Bread Pudding
4 large eggs, plus 1 large egg yolk
3/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 . . .

Special Dark Hot Chocolate

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:35:01 -0500

Special Dark Hot Chocolate
Serves 4

1/2 cup Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa
1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
1 cup water
3 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, combine the cocoa, sugar, salt and water. Mix with a wh . . .

Apple Spice Cake with Vanilla Buttercream

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 06:09:49 -0500

Apple Spice Cake

2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/4 cup light brown sugar . . .

Panettone

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 06:07:04 -0500

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. white sugar

1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup cherry infused dried cranberries
1/4 cup brandy

4 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 te . . .

Thanksgiving Morning Show: Eggnog Whipped Cream

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 06:26:05 -0500

1 cup whipping cream
1 cup eggnog
1 tbsp sugar
Nutmeg to taste

1. Combine whipping cream and eggnog in mixer with whisk attachment.

2. While the mixer is beating, slowly incorporate sugar.

3. When mixture has reached soft peaks, grate in fresh nutmeg to taste, mixing to incorporate. . . .

Chocolate Caramel Cream Pie

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:35:44 -0500

Ingredients:

2/3 cup of sugar
1/4 cup of corn starch
1/2 teaspoon of salt
4 egg yolks
3 cups of whole milk
chocolate
1 jar of Northwoods Gourmet Girl Blonde Caramel Sauce
2 tablespoons of butter
Vanilla

Directions:
Heat the cream in a pot on the stove. Stir in the chocolate, until it . . .

Thanksgiving Morning Show Dessert 2: Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow Frosting

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 08:00:39 -0500

Ingredients:

For Cupcakes:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
16 tbsp. Unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
17 oz. sweet potato puree
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

For Frosting:
8 large egg whites
2 . . .

Thanksgiving Morning Show Dessert 1: Pumpkin Crunch

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 07:12:16 -0500

Ingredients:

For the Batter:
1 yellow cake mix, dry
1/2 cup of butter, melted
3 eggs
1 can (30 oz) of pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar

For the Crunch:
1 cup of brown sugar
2 teaspoons of cinnamon
4 tablespoons of butter, melted
2 c . . .

Thanksgiving Morning Show Side Dish 2: Cauliflower and Broccoli Cheese

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 07:04:01 -0500

Ingredients:

1 large cauliflower, broken into small florets, boiled
1 head of broccoli, broken into small florets, boiled
1/2 cup of butter, melted
1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese
2/3 cup of Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 pinch of salt
1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup of sh . . .

Thanksgiving Morning Show Side Dish 1: Hash Brown Cheesy Potato Casserole

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:50:30 -0500

Ingredients:

16 oz Light Sour Cream
1 small can Cream of Chicken
1 bag of shredded potatoes (hash browns)
2 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
1 stick of butter
Italian Bread Crumbs

Directions:

Melt stick of butter in microwaveable bowl. Keep separate. Mix sour cream, cream of chic . . .

Thanksgiving Morning Show Main Dish 2: Thanksgiving Stromboli

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:31:29 -0500

Ingredients:

1 Cup Cranberry sauce (more if you like)
Stuffing
Cooked turkey
Turkey gravy
2 pkgs Pizza dough dry mix (do not buy ready made)
Olive oil spray
Parchment paper

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray cookie sheet with olive oil.

Make pizza dough according to pa . . .

Thanksgiving Morning Show Main Dish 1: Holiday Turketti

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:18:03 -0500

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups of 2" pieces cooked spaghetti (thin) (about 1/2 a box)
3 to 4 cups of diced cooked Turkey
1/2 cup of minced pimento
1/2 cup of minced green pepper
2 cans of condensed Cream of Mushroom soup
1 cup of turkey broth or gravy
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 lb. of sharp Che . . .

Pumpkin Chip Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 06:34:35 -0400

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
. . .

Cranberry Orange Cream Pie

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 06:26:46 -0400

Crust:
1 package of graham crackers (9 crackers)
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. orange zest
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 Tbsp. water

Filling:
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
Juice of 1/2 orange
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup whipping cream

Glaze:
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch . . .

Fall Fruit Compote

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 06:24:40 -0400

1 cup dry red wine
Juice of 1/2 an orange
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 whole cloves
1/2 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and coarsely diced
1/2 Cortland apple, peeled, cored and coarsely diced

In a 2-quart saucepan combine w . . .

Pear & Walnut Phyllo Wraps

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 06:16:53 -0400

1/2 package (8 oz.) phyllo dough, defrosted
1 1/2 sticks (6 oz.) unsalted butter, melted

Filling:
2 Bartlett pears, peeled and sliced into 1/8” slices
2 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground nut . . .

Tzatziki Sauce

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 06:10:19 -0400

1 cup plain lowfat yogurt
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 garlic clove pressed or minced then combined with 1/8 tsp. salt to make a paste
3/4 cup shredded cucumber, well drained
2 tsp. finely chopped fresh dill
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. fresh ground black pepper

In a large bowl combin . . .

Pita Bread

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 06:04:57 -0400

1 package rapid rise yeast
1/2 cup warm water, 105 - 115°F
1 tsp. sugar

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat or white whole wheat flour
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar

1 cup warm water
2 Tbsp. olive oil plus extra for greasing dough

Combine yeast with 1/2 cup w . . .

Pan-Roasted Double-Cut Bone-In Pork Chops with Sweet Potato Rissotto, Flash-Sauteed Rainbow Swiss Chard and Apple Cider Truffle Honey Jus

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:09:03 -0400

Pan-Roasted Double-Cut Bone-In Pork Chops with Sweet Potato Rissotto, Flash-Sauteed Rainbow Swiss Chard and Apple Cider Truffle Honey Jus

Serves 4

Executive Chef-Louis Kiefer
The Bar Harbor Inn Oceanfront Resort

For Pork Chops-
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 double cut bone in pork chops
Ko . . .

Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 08:54:48 -0400

Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes

Makes 4 servings

6 to 8 red potatoes cut into quarters
1 Tbls. garlic infused olive oil
1 Tbls. minced fresh rosemary leaves
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. crushed black pepper

-Pre heat oven to 400 degree
-Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to coat po . . .

Brown Sugar Roasted Butternut Squash Puree

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 08:51:21 -0400

Brown Sugar Roasted Butternut Squash Puree

Makes 4 servings

2 medium sized butternut squash
6-8 Tbls. melted butter
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. kosher salt

-Pre heat oven to 400 degrees
-Cut both squash in half lengthwise, and spoon out the seeds
-Peel squash and cu . . .

Cinnamon Apricot Glaze

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 08:46:54 -0400

Cinnamon Apricot Glaze

Makes ¾ cup

Soux Chef Kyle Tulloss Bar Harbor Inn

2 Tbls. low sodium soy sauce
1 Tbls. minced ginger
2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
2 cups smooth apricot nectar

Add all ingredients and reduce to ¾ cup. Strain off cinnamon sticks and brush over grilled salmon fille . . .

Pumpkin Creme Brulee

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 08:35:36 -0400

Pumpkin Crème Brulee

Yields 6 ea. 4 oz. portions

2 cups heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar
10 egg yolks
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp ginger
1 cup pumpkin puree

In a small saucepan, bring heavy cream, vanilla, and half of the sugar to a boil . . .

Apple Dumplings

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 06:19:11 -0400

2 crisp apples

2 cans of crescent rolls
2sticks of butter
1 1/2 cups of sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

cinnamon

1 small can of mountain dew

Peel and core apples. Cut apples into 8 slices. Roll each apple slice in a crescent roll. Place in a 9x13 buttered pan. Melt butter , . . .

Root Chips

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 07:00:34 -0400

Root Chips

2 large sweet potato, peeled
4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2” pieces (thicker carrots work best)
2 Tbsp. olive oil

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds.

Slice sweet potato and carrots into 1/16 inch thick using a mandoline.

In a large bo . . .

Chocolate Raisin Granola Bars

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 06:17:20 -0400

Chocolate Raisin Granola Bars

2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
1 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup honey
1/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup special d . . .

Fruit Cups

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 06:15:40 -0400

Fruit Cups

1 cup boiling water
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Gelatin, any flavor
Ice cubes plus cold water to measure 1 cup
1 cup assorted fruit (canned peaches, mandarin orange segments, raspberries, blueberries or chopped strawberries)

In a medium bowl, stir boiling water into JELL-O u . . .

Strawberry Parfaits

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 03:30:28 -0400

Recipe courtesy of Cathy Speonis

Serves: 6
1 cup fresh strawberries, cleaned and cut into 1/2" pieces
3/4 cup boiling water
1 (4 1/2 serving size) pkg. strawberry Jello
1/2 cup ice cubes
cold water
1/4 cup thawed Cool Whip plus more for garnish
6 cleaned strawberries to garnish

Divide . . .

Smoke-Grilled Corn with Creamy Feta Sauce

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 03:29:49 -0400

Recipe courtesy of Cathy Speronis

6 ears of sweet corn
1 gallon cold water
1/2 cup table salt

Combine water and salt in a large bowl until salt is dissolved. Soak corn in brine for 1/2 hour.

Meanwhile, preheat grill on high for 15 minutes and make creamy feta sauce (recipe follows.)

T . . .

Smoke-Grilled Pork Roast with Roasted Garlic Gremolata Sauce

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 03:28:25 -0400

Recipe courtesy of Cathy Speronis

1 2 lb. Pork Boneless Chef's Prime Roast

Marinade
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 large garlic cloves, pressed
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. Mediterranean oregano
1/8 tsp. fresh ground black pepper

1 1/2 cups hickory wood . . .

Cucumber Watermelon Salad

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 08:42:26 -0400

Recipe Courtesy of: Dwight Hasbrouck

Ingredients
1 small seedless watermelon
4 cucumbers
1/2 bottle of seasoned rice vinegar
Fresh Dill (2 Tablespoons, chopped)
Sugar (to taste for sweetness)

Directions
Peel watermelon and cut into small cubes
Peel cucumbers
Cut cucumbers in half (le . . .