| Advertisements |
Easter Sunday Leg of Lamb with Apricots
Easter Sunday Leg of Lamb with Apricots
Ingredients| # 5-6 lb (2-3kg) leg of lamb, part boned # 6oz (175kg) ready to eat apricots # 1lb(500g) shallots # juice of one orange # 1 tbsp. clear honey # 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard |
|
|---|
# Soak the apricots in orange juice for 2 hours to soften, then pack the meat with the apricots in the space where the bone has been removed
# Tie the lamb joint neatly with string
# Heat oven to 350F, Gas Mark 4, 180C
# Put the meat on a rack in a roasting tin, place above the center of the oven and cook allowing 25 minutes per 1lb (500g)
# About an hour before the end of cooking time, place the whole unpeeled shallots around the joint in the tin
# Mix the mustard with the honey
# Thirty minutes before end of cooking time, lift the meat from the tin and pour off nearly all the fat
# Replace the meat and spread the honey mixture over the surface
# Return to oven to complete the cooking time
# Leave to stand for 20 minutes before serving with a little of the pan juices heated with stock
Also see ...
Easter Trifle
# Spread 4 slices of the Madeira cake with jam then sandwich together wit the remaining slices # cut into cubes and place in a trifle dish # Sprinkle with the cherry brandy # Top with chocolate flake and cherries # Mix the custard powder with the sugar and a little milk (Upload by user)
# Spread 4 slices of the Madeira cake with jam then sandwich together wit the remaining slices # cut into cubes and place in a trifle dish # Sprinkle with the cherry brandy # Top with chocolate flake and cherries # Mix the custard powder with the sugar and a little milk (Upload by user)
Christmas Chocolate Mousse
Put marshmallows, milk and Hershey bar in the top of a double boiler. Stir over hot water until melted and cool. Whip whipping cream and fold into cooled chocolate mixture. Pour into 6 small dessert dishes and chill. When ready to serve, garnish with a daub of whipped cream (Upload by user)
Put marshmallows, milk and Hershey bar in the top of a double boiler. Stir over hot water until melted and cool. Whip whipping cream and fold into cooled chocolate mixture. Pour into 6 small dessert dishes and chill. When ready to serve, garnish with a daub of whipped cream (Upload by user)
Christmas Marshmallow Squares
Blend together milk, vanilla extract and salt. Add cherries, marshmallows and wafer crumbs. Line an 8- or 9-inch pan with half the coconut. Add marshmallow mixture, spreading evenly over the pan. Top with remaining coconut. Press firmly. Place in refrigerator for 24 hours to ripen. Unmold and cu (Upload by user)
Blend together milk, vanilla extract and salt. Add cherries, marshmallows and wafer crumbs. Line an 8- or 9-inch pan with half the coconut. Add marshmallow mixture, spreading evenly over the pan. Top with remaining coconut. Press firmly. Place in refrigerator for 24 hours to ripen. Unmold and cu (Upload by user)
| Advertisements |
Christmas Plum Pudding
Cream the butter and sugar together in an electric mixer. Beat the eggs in, one at a time. Combine the citron, prunes, raisins, and pecans in another bowl. Add the flour to the fruit and nut mixture and toss together so that everything is coated with flour. Add to the butte (Upload by user)
Cream the butter and sugar together in an electric mixer. Beat the eggs in, one at a time. Combine the citron, prunes, raisins, and pecans in another bowl. Add the flour to the fruit and nut mixture and toss together so that everything is coated with flour. Add to the butte (Upload by user)
Cranberry Christmas Pudding
Oil sides and bottom of 1 pound coffee can and foil to fit top of can. Mix pudding ingredients. In large pan with top add 1 to 1 1/2 inches water. Place can with pudding and covered with foil in large pan and cover. When it starts to steam, turn on low and steam for 1 1/2 h (Upload by user)
Oil sides and bottom of 1 pound coffee can and foil to fit top of can. Mix pudding ingredients. In large pan with top add 1 to 1 1/2 inches water. Place can with pudding and covered with foil in large pan and cover. When it starts to steam, turn on low and steam for 1 1/2 h (Upload by user)
Eggnog Mousse
Beat egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar in stainless steel bowl over hot water on top half of double boiler until they lighten in color and become fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add gelatine that has been softened in rum and brandy, to egg mixture and continue beating for another minute. Remove mixture from (Upload by user)
Beat egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar in stainless steel bowl over hot water on top half of double boiler until they lighten in color and become fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add gelatine that has been softened in rum and brandy, to egg mixture and continue beating for another minute. Remove mixture from (Upload by user)
Festive Holiday Trifle
Dissolve gelatin in 2 cups boiling water in bowl; cool slightly. Add frozen raspberries; stir until thawed. Prepare pudding according to package instructions, using 1/2 cup less milk. Combine whipped cream, sugar, vanilla extract and marshmallows in medium bowl. Mix well. (Upload by user)
Dissolve gelatin in 2 cups boiling water in bowl; cool slightly. Add frozen raspberries; stir until thawed. Prepare pudding according to package instructions, using 1/2 cup less milk. Combine whipped cream, sugar, vanilla extract and marshmallows in medium bowl. Mix well. (Upload by user)
Holiday Banana Pudding
Mix together, spoon into a pretty clear glass dish and refrigerate. (Upload by user)
Mix together, spoon into a pretty clear glass dish and refrigerate. (Upload by user)
Peppermint Presents
Prepare brownie mix as directed. Bake in a 15 x 10-inch jellyroll pan for 15 minutes or until done in center. Cool and cut into 24 (2 1/2-inch) squares and/or cut pound cake into 12 slices, 1/2-inch thick. Trim edges to make even rectangles or squares. Remove the ice cream from the fr (Upload by user)
Prepare brownie mix as directed. Bake in a 15 x 10-inch jellyroll pan for 15 minutes or until done in center. Cool and cut into 24 (2 1/2-inch) squares and/or cut pound cake into 12 slices, 1/2-inch thick. Trim edges to make even rectangles or squares. Remove the ice cream from the fr (Upload by user)
Superb English Plum Pudding
Blend the fruits, citron, peel, spices and suet and place in a bowl or jar. Add 1/4 cup cognac, cover tightly and refrigerate for 4 days, adding 1/4 cup cognac each day. Soak the bread crumbs in milk and sherry or port. Combine the well-beaten eggs and sugar. Blend with the fruit mixt (Upload by user)
TAG: cognac, pudding, cover, place, ,
Blend the fruits, citron, peel, spices and suet and place in a bowl or jar. Add 1/4 cup cognac, cover tightly and refrigerate for 4 days, adding 1/4 cup cognac each day. Soak the bread crumbs in milk and sherry or port. Combine the well-beaten eggs and sugar. Blend with the fruit mixt (Upload by user)
TAG: cognac, pudding, cover, place, ,
White Christmas Custard
Soften gelatine in cold water. Mix 1/2 cup sugar, flour and salt in saucepan. Add milk gradually and cook over low heat, stirring until it boils. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat. Stir in softened gelatine until it is dissolved. When partially set, beat until smooth (Upload by user)
TAG: custard, ,
Soften gelatine in cold water. Mix 1/2 cup sugar, flour and salt in saucepan. Add milk gradually and cook over low heat, stirring until it boils. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat. Stir in softened gelatine until it is dissolved. When partially set, beat until smooth (Upload by user)
TAG: custard, ,
|
|
|
|
Christmas Eggnog Ice Cream
Warm milk; add eggs, sugar and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until temperature reaches 155 degrees F or until mixture coats the back of a spoon. Do not overcook. Remove from heat and add cream. Stir occasionally while mixture cools. In separate bowl combine brandy, vanilla extract, (Upload by user)
TAG: cream, mixture, ,
Warm milk; add eggs, sugar and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until temperature reaches 155 degrees F or until mixture coats the back of a spoon. Do not overcook. Remove from heat and add cream. Stir occasionally while mixture cools. In separate bowl combine brandy, vanilla extract, (Upload by user)
TAG: cream, mixture, ,
Christmas Eve Rainbow
Mix Cool Whip, nuts and wafers. Spread 1/2 of mixture in a 9 x 13-inch pan. Spread sherbet on top of mixture. Spread remaining mixture on top of sherbet. Cover. Place in freezer at least 8 hours. Decorate with cherries or coconut, etc. Keep frozen and covered. (Upload by user)
TAG: mixture, spread, ,
Mix Cool Whip, nuts and wafers. Spread 1/2 of mixture in a 9 x 13-inch pan. Spread sherbet on top of mixture. Spread remaining mixture on top of sherbet. Cover. Place in freezer at least 8 hours. Decorate with cherries or coconut, etc. Keep frozen and covered. (Upload by user)
TAG: mixture, spread, ,
Holiday Spumoni Meringues
Have egg whites at room temperature. Add vanilla extract, cream of tartar and salt. Beat until frothy. Gradually add sugar, a little at a time, beating until very stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Cover cookie sheet with wax paper. Using large pastry bag with star tube, form 5 (Upload by user)
TAG: meringues, ,
Have egg whites at room temperature. Add vanilla extract, cream of tartar and salt. Beat until frothy. Gradually add sugar, a little at a time, beating until very stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Cover cookie sheet with wax paper. Using large pastry bag with star tube, form 5 (Upload by user)
TAG: meringues, ,
Peppermint Marshmallow Sauce
In medium saucepan, cook corn syrup and butter over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool for 5 minutes. Stir in Marshmallow Cr�me, blending well. Gradually add half-and-half, stirring until mixture is smooth. (Upload by user)
TAG: stirring, marshmallow, ,
In medium saucepan, cook corn syrup and butter over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool for 5 minutes. Stir in Marshmallow Cr�me, blending well. Gradually add half-and-half, stirring until mixture is smooth. (Upload by user)
TAG: stirring, marshmallow, ,
Bacon Horseradish Dip
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. In a large bowl, combine horseradish, sour cream, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Stir well. Stir in bacon; cover and refrigerate one hour. Stir and top with parsley before servin (Upload by user)
TAG: bacon, horseradish, ,
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. In a large bowl, combine horseradish, sour cream, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Stir well. Stir in bacon; cover and refrigerate one hour. Stir and top with parsley before servin (Upload by user)
TAG: bacon, horseradish, ,
TAG: apricots, cooking, minutes, ,
Permalink--> In : Recipes - Holiday