Oil Pastry:
2 1/2 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (no substitutes)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1 egg
Apple Filling:
6 medium apples, peeled and sliced
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup flour
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
28 caramels, unwrapped
1/2 cup half-and-half
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
For the pastry, combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the butter until mixture is crumbly. Combine the oil, water, and egg in a bowl and beat until smooth and creamy. Add to the flour mixture and mix to form a smooth dough. (I like to use my hands for this part) Press over the bottom and up the sides of a 10 inch spring form pan.
For the filling, combine the apples, 1 cup sugar, flour, lemon juice, zest, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Toss lightly to coat the apples. Spoon into the prepared spring form pan.
Combine caramels with the half-and-half in a medium saucepan. Stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Drizzle over the apple mixture.
Combine cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, and egg in a medium saucepan. Melt over low heat stirring until smooth. Spoon over the apple mixture. Sprinkle with the walnuts.
Bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Serve at room temperature. Serves 8.
Buttery Soft Pretzels
4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 1/4 cups warm water (110 - 115 degrees F)
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup baking soda
4 cups hot water
1/4 cup kosher salt, for topping
Directions
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center; add the oil and yeast mixture. Mix and form into a dough. If the mixture is dry, add one or two tablespoons of water. Knead the dough until smooth, about 7 to 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a large bowl, dissolve baking soda in hot water.
When risen, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and twist into a pretzel shape. Once all of the dough is all shaped, dip each pretzel into the baking soda solution and place on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes, until browned. Makes 12 pretzels.
For Supper Club: You may want to double this recipe. If you are planning on having another type of bread for dipping with the fondue then you don't need to double this. Its up to you.
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 1/4 cups warm water (110 - 115 degrees F)
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup baking soda
4 cups hot water
1/4 cup kosher salt, for topping
Directions
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center; add the oil and yeast mixture. Mix and form into a dough. If the mixture is dry, add one or two tablespoons of water. Knead the dough until smooth, about 7 to 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a large bowl, dissolve baking soda in hot water.
When risen, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and twist into a pretzel shape. Once all of the dough is all shaped, dip each pretzel into the baking soda solution and place on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes, until browned. Makes 12 pretzels.
For Supper Club: You may want to double this recipe. If you are planning on having another type of bread for dipping with the fondue then you don't need to double this. Its up to you.
Green Beans with Caramelized Onions
1 Pound of Fresh Green Beans, ends trimmed
2 Tablespoons of Butter
1 - 2 teaspoons Balsamic Vinegar
2 sweet Walla Walls Onions
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
Bring enough salted water to a boil to cover the green beans in a saucepan. Add the green beans and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop them from cooking. You can chill them in the refrigerator for up to a day at this point and then finish the salad the next day.
Cut Onions in thin slices and cut each slice in half. Melt the butter in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for 10-15 minutes until the onions are golden brown, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium and stir in the brown sugar. Add Vinegar and mix well. Add the green beans and cook until beans are heated through.
Supper Club: follow all the steps, but after cooking the onions and vinegar do not add beans. Allow onion mixture to cool, then place in microwavable or oven safe serving dish with the green beans. When you get to the host house you can microwave until heated through or place in a low temp oven for 10-15 minutes.
2 Tablespoons of Butter
1 - 2 teaspoons Balsamic Vinegar
2 sweet Walla Walls Onions
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
Bring enough salted water to a boil to cover the green beans in a saucepan. Add the green beans and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop them from cooking. You can chill them in the refrigerator for up to a day at this point and then finish the salad the next day.
Cut Onions in thin slices and cut each slice in half. Melt the butter in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for 10-15 minutes until the onions are golden brown, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium and stir in the brown sugar. Add Vinegar and mix well. Add the green beans and cook until beans are heated through.
Supper Club: follow all the steps, but after cooking the onions and vinegar do not add beans. Allow onion mixture to cool, then place in microwavable or oven safe serving dish with the green beans. When you get to the host house you can microwave until heated through or place in a low temp oven for 10-15 minutes.
Orzo and Wild Rice Salad
4 ounces of Wild Rice (about 3/4 cup)
4 ounces Orzo (about 3/4 cup)
Salt
1 cup Pecan halves
1/2 cup dried Cranberries
1/4 cup snipped fresh Parsley (flat leaf Italian or regular is fine)
1/4 cup sliced Green Onions
1/4 cup Sliced Celery
1/2 cup Raspberry Vinegar
1/2 cup Orange Juice
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Sugar
Salt and Pepper to taste
Bring 4 cups water to a boil in large saucepan. Add small amount of salt and wild rice. Cook for 45 minutes, or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
Bring 4 cups water to boil in saucepan. Add small amount of salt and Orzo. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until tender. Drain and Rinse with cold water. Set aside.
Place pecans in a non-stick skillet. Cook until toasted on medium heat. You can add a smidgen of butter if you like. Set aside to cool.
Combine the cooked rice, orzo, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, parsley, celery, and green onions in a pretty glass bowl.
Whisk together the vinegar, orange juice, olive oil, sugar, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 8 to 12 hours.
This recipe can easily be made the day before serving. The flavors seem to marinate together when it sits for awhile in the fridge.
4 ounces Orzo (about 3/4 cup)
Salt
1 cup Pecan halves
1/2 cup dried Cranberries
1/4 cup snipped fresh Parsley (flat leaf Italian or regular is fine)
1/4 cup sliced Green Onions
1/4 cup Sliced Celery
1/2 cup Raspberry Vinegar
1/2 cup Orange Juice
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Sugar
Salt and Pepper to taste
Bring 4 cups water to a boil in large saucepan. Add small amount of salt and wild rice. Cook for 45 minutes, or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
Bring 4 cups water to boil in saucepan. Add small amount of salt and Orzo. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until tender. Drain and Rinse with cold water. Set aside.
Place pecans in a non-stick skillet. Cook until toasted on medium heat. You can add a smidgen of butter if you like. Set aside to cool.
Combine the cooked rice, orzo, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, parsley, celery, and green onions in a pretty glass bowl.
Whisk together the vinegar, orange juice, olive oil, sugar, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 8 to 12 hours.
This recipe can easily be made the day before serving. The flavors seem to marinate together when it sits for awhile in the fridge.
Brisket with Barbeque Beer Sauce
1 5-6 pound Brisket, trimmed close
2 pounds of Carrots, chopped into large pieces
2 large Onions, cut into quarters
1 (12 ounce) bottle of beer
1 cup Ketchup
1/2 cup low sodium Soy Sauce
1 bottle Chili Sauce
1 cup packed Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
6 Garlic Cloves, coarsely chopped
Arrange brisket with the fat side up in a roasting pan and generously salt and pepper. Place the onion and carrots over and around the brisket. Combine the chili sauce, beer, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic in a bowl and mix well. Pour mixture over brisket and vegetables. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 4 to 5 hours or until cooked through. You can occasionally baste top of brisket and veggies with sauce from bottom of pan. When finished cooking, remove from oven and allow to sit for 30 minutes before removing from pan. Slice brisket across the grain, this is very important or your meat will be tough! (Brisket is usually rectangle so you will usually start slicing on the short end) Save juices from pan and return meat to juice in the pan until ready to serve. Place sliced meat with carrots and onions on a large serving platter.
2 pounds of Carrots, chopped into large pieces
2 large Onions, cut into quarters
1 (12 ounce) bottle of beer
1 cup Ketchup
1/2 cup low sodium Soy Sauce
1 bottle Chili Sauce
1 cup packed Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
6 Garlic Cloves, coarsely chopped
Arrange brisket with the fat side up in a roasting pan and generously salt and pepper. Place the onion and carrots over and around the brisket. Combine the chili sauce, beer, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic in a bowl and mix well. Pour mixture over brisket and vegetables. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 4 to 5 hours or until cooked through. You can occasionally baste top of brisket and veggies with sauce from bottom of pan. When finished cooking, remove from oven and allow to sit for 30 minutes before removing from pan. Slice brisket across the grain, this is very important or your meat will be tough! (Brisket is usually rectangle so you will usually start slicing on the short end) Save juices from pan and return meat to juice in the pan until ready to serve. Place sliced meat with carrots and onions on a large serving platter.
Wisconsin Beer Cheese Fondue
1 clove garlic
1 pound well-aged Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated
1/2 tsp. Dry Mustard
3 Tablespoons Flour
2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
2 Cups Beer
2 Tablespoons Chives, chopped
1 teaspoon Hot Sauce
Veggies and Bread for dipping
Cut the top off of the garlic clove and rub the inside of your fondue pot with it, then discard. Toss the cheese in a plastic bag with the flour to coat evenly, set aside. Pour 1 1/2 cups of beer into fondue pot and heat until almost boiling, turn heat to low. Add cheese by handfuls stirring to melt each addition. Add remaining beer and stir until smooth. Add Worcestershire sauce, DryMustard, and hot sauce, stirring to blend. Sprinkle chives on top. Keep fondue pot on lowest setting so cheese does not scorch. If mixture gets too thick just add a little beer and stir until desired consistency. Serve with blanched veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, green beans) and bread cubes.
Supper Club: I would suggest Doubling this recipe and using an electric fondue pot (I have 3 if you need to borrow one) so you can keep the heat low. I have used summit pale ale for this in the past, but any Oktoberfest, or dark lager like Sam Adams would be good as well. I would NOT use a stout beer.
This should be made right before you go to the host house, or have all ingredients ready and heat up at the host house. You dont want it to sit for too long before it gets eaten! We will be serving with pretzles, but you can also have a few veggies for dipping!
1 pound well-aged Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated
1/2 tsp. Dry Mustard
3 Tablespoons Flour
2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
2 Cups Beer
2 Tablespoons Chives, chopped
1 teaspoon Hot Sauce
Veggies and Bread for dipping
Cut the top off of the garlic clove and rub the inside of your fondue pot with it, then discard. Toss the cheese in a plastic bag with the flour to coat evenly, set aside. Pour 1 1/2 cups of beer into fondue pot and heat until almost boiling, turn heat to low. Add cheese by handfuls stirring to melt each addition. Add remaining beer and stir until smooth. Add Worcestershire sauce, DryMustard, and hot sauce, stirring to blend. Sprinkle chives on top. Keep fondue pot on lowest setting so cheese does not scorch. If mixture gets too thick just add a little beer and stir until desired consistency. Serve with blanched veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, green beans) and bread cubes.
Supper Club: I would suggest Doubling this recipe and using an electric fondue pot (I have 3 if you need to borrow one) so you can keep the heat low. I have used summit pale ale for this in the past, but any Oktoberfest, or dark lager like Sam Adams would be good as well. I would NOT use a stout beer.
This should be made right before you go to the host house, or have all ingredients ready and heat up at the host house. You dont want it to sit for too long before it gets eaten! We will be serving with pretzles, but you can also have a few veggies for dipping!
Lake Minnetonka Iced Tea
1 cup Vodka
1 cup Tequila
1 cup Gin
1 cup Triple Sec
1 cup Light Rum
2 cups Coca Cola
1 cup Sour Mix
Mix well in a large pitcher, serve in tall glasses over ice, garnish with lemon slices.
If you don't have all these liquors on hand you can buy a pre-mixed version. T.G.I. Fridays makes a good mixer. This is one of those drinks that go down really smooth and suddenly you are really drunk...so be careful how many you drink!!
1 cup Tequila
1 cup Gin
1 cup Triple Sec
1 cup Light Rum
2 cups Coca Cola
1 cup Sour Mix
Mix well in a large pitcher, serve in tall glasses over ice, garnish with lemon slices.
If you don't have all these liquors on hand you can buy a pre-mixed version. T.G.I. Fridays makes a good mixer. This is one of those drinks that go down really smooth and suddenly you are really drunk...so be careful how many you drink!!
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