Maple Smash - Cocktail (from my neighbor Ben)

Ingredients

Whiskey

Maple Syrup

Fresh squeezed Lemon Juice

Directions

In a drink mixer combine (quantities are per person)

5 -8 cubes of ice

2 shots whiskey

1 shot maple syrup - the darker the better

1 shot lemon juice

cover mixer and shake vigorously for at least 20 seconds

pour contents into tumbler, then open mixer and pluck out 2-3 ice cubes and place into tumbler without splashing

Implements

Drink Mixer

Tumbler

shot glass

ice tongs

Comments

Addictive and potent

have this at home when you don't need to go out

Spinach and Cheese Pie

Ingredients 

12 oz cottage cheese

2 c grated cheddar cheese (I buy the bag already grated)

1 package chopped spinach/or fresh

3 eggs

3 T flour

9” unbaked pie shell or make you own

 

opt: onions, mushrooms, leek, garlic, broccoli, asparagus, or your favorite veggie’s

Directions

Drain spinach and drain well

·      Fry the veggies

·      Combine chesses, eggs and flour in a bowl

·      Add vegies and mix up

·      Bake 400-435 for 40-60 minutes until puffy and browned

Implements

Comments

Marsala Bread Pudding (Sophie)

Ingredients

2/3 cup raisins

½ cup Marsala wine (more if needed)

1 and ¼ cups whole milk

1 and ¼ cups heavy cream

2 broad strips of unwaxed lemon strips

Finely grated zest of ½ lemon

¾ cup superfine sugar

Pinch of salt

3 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk

½ teaspoon vanilla

½ stick unsalted butter

About 9 oz sweet bread such as challah or brioche, sliced

Confectioners’ sugar to dust

Directions

Put the raisins in a small saucepan and add the Marsala. Bring to just under a boil, remove from heat and let plump up for 30 min.

Bring the milk, cream, lemon strips, ½ cup of the sugar, and salt to a boil in a heavy pan. Beat the egg, egg yolk, and remaining sugar with a wooden spoon. Slowly pour the warm milk into this stirring all the time and add the vanilla extract.

Butter the bread, then layer it buttered-side up in an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle on the grated lemon zest, raisins, and Marsala as you go. If all the Marsala is absorbed, sprinkle on a little more as you layer it. Pour the cream mixture onto the bread through a sieve (makes the pudding lighter) and let stand for 30 min. Preheat the oven to 350oF.

Put the dish in a roasting pan and add enough boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the dish. Bake for 40 to 45 min or until puffy, golden, and set on the top. If you press the middle with your finger, it should be just set. 

Let cool slightly (the pudding will continue to cook a little). Dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve with crème fraiche or whipped cream if desired.

Implements

Small saucepan

Heavy pan

Ovenproof dish

Roasting pan

Comments

Jessie and Steven: Sophie served this once when we were visiting and it got rave reviews.