This recipe comes to us from Judy Tolliver.
The state of Minas Gerais is known throughout Brazil for its cuisine, and there are places in other parts of Brazil where one can buy pã de queijo and other mineiro specialties. Any mineiro cook can make pao de queijo, and there are endless recipes and methods for it. Minas Gerais is also known for its cheeses; the Wisconsin of Brazil, if you wish.
Makes 2 dozen appetizer-sized balls.
Preheat oven to 375°. Boil the following until white foam appears (on stove or in microwave):
½ cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup milk
(1 tsp salt optional)
Add this hot mixture to 2 cups tapioca starch. Mix well with wooden spoon
and let rest for about 15 minutes. You will get white ball. Mix in 2 eggs
This is my absolute favorite way to prepare asparagus, and one that is sure to put a smile on the faces of your family or guests. The process is simple, and the result is totally delicious. Simply coat asparagus in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt and toss them, on a hot grill for a few minutes, and, violá, a side dish fit for a king!
Ingredients:
1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
juice from 1/2 lemon
Directions:
Preheat grill to high heat.
Wash and trim asparagus spears.
Lightly coat asparagus spears with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and salt. I do this in a compostable plastic bag that I can then discard, but a bowl or plate works okay, too.
Place asparagus ...
I never get tired of turning sweet fruit into a savory dessert. Anjou and Bosc pears are easy to find this time of year. Their denser flesh makes them perfect for baking and roasting. They have a mild sweetness that allows the cheese to come through; blue cheese also works well. If you cut a small sliver off the back of the pears, they rest perfectly in the baking dish.
Ingredients:
3 ripe pears, Anjou or Bosc
Juice from 2 lemons, plus 1 teaspoon zest for garnishing
¼ cup crumbled gorgonzola
¼ cup dried cranberries
1 cup apple cider
½ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup olive oil
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Peel pears and slice lengthwise in half. Remove the core and seed with a melon baller or spoon. Place pears in a baking dish and toss...
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