2-1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes 3 slender leeks, washed 2 cloves garlic, minced kosher salt pepper 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 cup dry white wine/sherry/chicken stock 1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream Preheat oven to 350° F and grease a 2-1/2 or 3-quart casserole dish. Thinly … [Read more...] about Leek and Potato Gratin
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Kugelhopf, A German Coffee Cake
6 eggs, separated 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar 2 sticks butter, softened Pinch of salt 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 1 ½ cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 2 teaspoons vanilla ½ cup golden raisins Preheat … [Read more...] about Kugelhopf, A German Coffee Cake
General Tso’s Chicken
For the chicken: 3 pounds dark/white chicken meant cut into 1-1/2" chunks 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 egg oil for frying For the sauce: 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup water 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger root, minced 3/4 … [Read more...] about General Tso’s Chicken
Cream Cheese Wontons
4 ounces cream cheese 12 wonton wrappers oil for frying dish of water Lightly grease a cutting board, cookie sheet or other flat surface. Wet the edges of one wonton wrapper with the water. Place a teaspoon or so of cream cheese in the center of the wonton wrapper. Fold … [Read more...] about Cream Cheese Wontons
Chicken Fried Rice
3 tablespoons canola oil 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups cooked jasmine rice 2 cups mushrooms 1/3 cup scallions, chopped 2 cups fresh bean sprouts 3 cups diced cooked chicken breast, approximately 2.5 pounds 3 teaspoons sesame oil 3 … [Read more...] about Chicken Fried Rice