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Braised Beef With Aspic And Marinated vegetables

Braised Beef with Aspic and Marinated Vegetables (Boeuf
à la Mode en Gelée)
This is great for a summer brunch or buffet main course.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 pounds beef rolled rump roast
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 envelope unflavored gelatine
2 tablespoons cold water
1 teaspoon instant beef bouillon
1 cup dry red wine
Marinated Vegetables
Heat oil in Dutch […]

brioche

Brioche
This has a tender crust and a feathery interior.
1 package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 egg white
1 cup butter, softened
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water
Dissolve yeast in warm water in large mixer bowl. Add sugar,
salt 4 eggs, egg white, butter […]

Cheese souffle

Cheese Souffle (Soufflé au Fromage)
Serve with a lettuce salad and crusty French bread.
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of ground red pepper
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese
4 eggs, separated
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Heat butter in 2-quart saucepan over low heat until melted.
Blend in flour, salt and red pepper. […]

Cheese Straw twists

Cheese Straw Twists (Diablotins)
1 (17 1/4 ounce) package frozen puff pastry
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon paprika
1 egg, slightly beaten
Thaw pastry as directed on package.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Cover two cookie sheets with
parchment or heavy brown paper.
Mix cheese and paprika. Roll 1 sheet of pastry into a 10 x
12-inch rectangle on a lightly […]

Lemon madeleines

Lemon Madeleines
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
Confectioners’ sugar
Melt butter or margarine; set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 400
degrees F. Grease a Madeleine pan.
In large bowl, with mixer at low speed, beat […]