Pancakes

February 26, 2007 at 9:17 pm · Filed under Other

Mix together:

1 1/2 c flour
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Add:

1 egg (beaten)
1 c milk
2 tbsp oil

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Play Dough

February 26, 2007 at 9:16 pm · Filed under Other

1 c flour
1/2 c salt
1 tbsp powdered alum
1 c boiling water
2 tsp salad oil

Mix dry ingredients well. Add water and stire untill it forms a ball. Add salad oil and knead. Store in covered container.

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Breakfast for a Bunch

February 26, 2007 at 8:07 pm · Filed under Other

16 slices white bread (crusts removed)
1 lb shaved black forest ham
3/4 lb grated cheddar cheese

Place 8 sliced of bread buttered side down in a 9 x 13 pan. Layer hame and cheese. Cover with remaining bread, buutered side up.

Beat together:

4 eggs
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp worchester sauce
dash of tobasco sauce
3 c milk

Pour over bread and refridgerate overnight. Before cooking combine:

3 c crushed corn flakes
1/4 c melted butter

Bake @ 350 for 50-60 mins

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White Sauce

February 25, 2007 at 8:06 pm · Filed under Other

Melt:
1 tbsp + 1 tsp margarine
Stir in the equal amount of flour (for one min. on med-hi)
Gradually add:
1 c milk
Add a pinch of salt and pepper

Bring to a slow boil, stirring constantly for 1 min.

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Dumplings

February 25, 2007 at 8:04 pm · Filed under Other

1 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c milk
2 tbsp oil

Add wet to dry and mix until just combined. Drop 1 tbsp at a time onto bubbling stew. Cover and simmer for 12-15 mins. Do NOT lift the lid until the time is up or the dumplings will not cook properly.

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Tzatziki

February 25, 2007 at 7:57 pm · Filed under Other

2 c plain yogurt
1 garlic clove (crushed)
1/4 c grated cucumber
sprinkle in:
dill
oregano
basil
thyme
(about 1/2 tsp each)

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Perogies

February 2, 2007 at 8:54 pm · Filed under Other

Dough:

4 1/2 c flour
3/4 c warmed milk
3/4 c warmed water
3 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp salt
2 egg yolks

Filling:

1 onion (finely chopped)
1/4 c butter
3 c mashed potatoes
1 c shredded cheese
salt and pepper

Mix together dough and knead until smooth. Cover and let it rest for at least 30 mins. Cook in boiling water. They are cooked when they float to the surface.

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Chai tea

February 2, 2007 at 8:36 pm · Filed under Other

2 1/2 c water
6-8 green cardamom pods
5-6 whole black peppercorns
1-2 pieces of diced ginger
1 stick of cinnamon
1-2 cloves
2/3 c milk
4 tsp sugar
2-3 tsp loose black tea

Bring water, tea and spices to a boil. Simmer for 5 -10 mins. Add milk and sugar an bring back to a boil. Strain and serve.

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Rice Cakes (Songpyeon)

February 2, 2007 at 8:32 pm · Filed under Other

5 c. rice powder (mepsall garu)
1 . boiling water
2 tsp salt

Mix rice powder and salt. Add hot water and knead the dough. Keep the dough soft by covering the bowl with a wet cloth.

Stuffing:
roast 1/2 c sesame seeds until they turn light brown. While they are still warm add 1/2 c. of sugar and 1 tbsp cinnamon and mix thoroughly.

Take a large spoonful of dough (about the size of a golf ball). Make a hole to and fill with a filling of your choice. Place in a steamer on a bed of pine needles. Make sure they do not touch. Steam over high heat until they are well done. Sprinkle with cold water to separate them from the pine needles. Baste with sesame oil and serve.

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