Flan de Fresas - Strawberry Flan
prepared by Lisa
This rich dessert is a variation of the traditional Spanish dessert called "Flan." Instead of vanilla, this flan is flavored with fresh strawberries.
Serves 6
Ingredients
* 1 pint Fresh, Ripe Strawberries
* 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
* 1 can (14 oz) can Condensed Milk
* 6 Eggs
* Caramelized Sugar Topping
* 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
* Mint for Garnish
Preparation
Optional: Reserve about 4-5 diced fresh strawberries for garnish.
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Caramelize the Sugar for Topping
Put a heavy skillet or saucepan over medium heat for 30 seconds.
Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
With the back of a wooden spoon, keep sugar moving constantly in skillet until sugar is completely melted, and of a rich medium brown color (caramelized).
Pour caramelized sugar into each of the ramekins. Set aside.
Prepare Flan
Wash the strawberries and remove the stem. Place the strawberries, sugar eggs and condensed milk in to a food processor or blender and blend until strawberries are minced and all ingredients are mixed thoroughly. Ladle the strawberry mixture into each ramekin. Cover each ramekin with aluminum foil.
Place Ramekins in a Water Bath
Place each ramekin into a large open, oven-proof pan, such as a broiler pan. Add very hot water to the pan. The ramekins should be submerged approximately 3/4 in the water. In Spanish, a "water bath" is called a "baño Maria".
Carefully place the pan on to the middle shelf of the oven and bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, carefully remove each ramekin from the water, uncover and to allow to cool.
Plate, Garnish and Serve
Once cool, place in refrigerator to chill. When you are ready to serve, run a paring knife around the outside of each ramekin to loosen the flan. Then, place the serving plate on top of each one and flip it over. It may be necessary to tap the ramekin to force the flan to fall out onto the plate. Garnish with fresh strawberries and mint. Serve.
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Sangria
Sangria
(prepared by Karen)
750 ml bottle Zinfandel
1 c brandy
1 c OJ
1 can 7 up
Lime
Lemon
Orange
Apple
(prepared by Karen)
750 ml bottle Zinfandel
1 c brandy
1 c OJ
1 can 7 up
Lime
Lemon
Orange
Apple
Parmesan-Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon
Parmesan-Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon
Gourmet | October 2005
These were made by Jeanne and were really yummy!
We modeled these hors d'oeuvres on the little bombs of flavor that Suzanne Goin invented for her Los Angeles restaurant A.O.C. Each bite delivers a huge range of tastes — sweet, salty, and smoky — all at the same time. They're easy to make and completely irresistible; I can't think of a more appealing tidbit to nibble on.
Yield: Makes 6 hors d'oeuvre servings
Active Time: 15 min
Total Time: 25 min
Ingredients:
18 (1- by 1/4-inch) sticks Parmigiano-Reggiano (from a 1/2-lb piece)
18 pitted dates (preferably Medjool)
6 bacon slices, cut crosswise into thirds
Special equipment: 18 wooden picks
Preparation:
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.
Stuff 1 piece of cheese into each date, then wrap 1 piece of bacon around each date, securing it with a pick. Arrange dates 1 inch apart in a shallow baking pan.
Bake 5 minutes, then turn dates over with tongs and bake until bacon is crisp, 5 to 6 minutes more. Drain on a paper bag or parchment. Serve immediately.
Epicurious.com © CondéNet, Inc. All rights reserv
Gourmet | October 2005
These were made by Jeanne and were really yummy!
We modeled these hors d'oeuvres on the little bombs of flavor that Suzanne Goin invented for her Los Angeles restaurant A.O.C. Each bite delivers a huge range of tastes — sweet, salty, and smoky — all at the same time. They're easy to make and completely irresistible; I can't think of a more appealing tidbit to nibble on.
Yield: Makes 6 hors d'oeuvre servings
Active Time: 15 min
Total Time: 25 min
Ingredients:
18 (1- by 1/4-inch) sticks Parmigiano-Reggiano (from a 1/2-lb piece)
18 pitted dates (preferably Medjool)
6 bacon slices, cut crosswise into thirds
Special equipment: 18 wooden picks
Preparation:
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.
Stuff 1 piece of cheese into each date, then wrap 1 piece of bacon around each date, securing it with a pick. Arrange dates 1 inch apart in a shallow baking pan.
Bake 5 minutes, then turn dates over with tongs and bake until bacon is crisp, 5 to 6 minutes more. Drain on a paper bag or parchment. Serve immediately.
Epicurious.com © CondéNet, Inc. All rights reserv
Bread with Mushrooms and Alioli
Not sure if this one really would be good or not, since I left the homemade Aioli home in my fridge and had to prepare the toast and mushrooms without it...Oops! - Molly
Bread with Mushrooms and Alioli
Tostada de Setas
This tapa recipe comes from a bar in Madrid. I used to jog around the Retiro and then eat these tostadas washed down with a nice cold caña! When I serve this recipe at a party, it is always the first to go!- Sonia Chan
Ingredients:
4 or 5 ounces mushrooms, stems removed and sliced thin
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
A pinch of sea salt
1 tsp sherry wine
Alioli (garlic mayonnaise)
French bread, sliced into rounds
Preparation:
Heat the olive oil in a pan that has a cover. When the oil is hot, add the mushrooms, salt and sherry. Cover, and lower heat. Cook until liquid is released from the mushrooms, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Toast bread slightly, just to dry it out a bit. Spread with alioli and top with mushrooms. Broil for about 30 seconds or until alioli starts to bubble.
from Tienda friend Sonia Chan
Bread with Mushrooms and Alioli
Tostada de Setas
This tapa recipe comes from a bar in Madrid. I used to jog around the Retiro and then eat these tostadas washed down with a nice cold caña! When I serve this recipe at a party, it is always the first to go!- Sonia Chan
Ingredients:
4 or 5 ounces mushrooms, stems removed and sliced thin
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
A pinch of sea salt
1 tsp sherry wine
Alioli (garlic mayonnaise)
French bread, sliced into rounds
Preparation:
Heat the olive oil in a pan that has a cover. When the oil is hot, add the mushrooms, salt and sherry. Cover, and lower heat. Cook until liquid is released from the mushrooms, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Toast bread slightly, just to dry it out a bit. Spread with alioli and top with mushrooms. Broil for about 30 seconds or until alioli starts to bubble.
from Tienda friend Sonia Chan
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