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Tortoni
4 Eggs (separate whites from yolks) 2 C. Heavy Cream 3 tsp Almond Extract 1 C. Almonds lightly toasted then chopped in food processor. 1 tsp Cream of tartar 1 C. Sugar 1/3 C. Water 1 pinch of Nutmeg 2 tsp Vanilla Extract 350*F toast Almonds for 6 minutes. Split half extracts between egg white and yolks Prepare all ingredients: Make simple syrup with water and sugar and let cool to room temperature. Take egg whites and cream of tarter and a pinch of salt and create a meringue

Joseph Borchardt
Nov 29, 20251 min read


Baklava
16 Oz Phyllo Dough 1 1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter 1 lb Walnuts/Pecans crushed medium to fine (4 Cups) 2 TBS Cinnamon 1 Cup Sugar 2 TBS Lemon Juice 3/4 C Water 1/2 Cup Honey 2-4 TBS Honey for inside the Baklava Bring Phyllo dough to room temperature while wrapped or over night in the fridge to thaw. 1st - Add water/lemon juice/honey and sugar to pan and bring to a boil while stirring until all sugar is dissolved. Then let cool to room temperature. 2nd - Mix nuts of choice with cin

Joseph Borchardt
Sep 24, 20231 min read


Sweet Hawaiian Roll Stuffing
2 Cups of Yellow Onion Diced 1 1/2 Cups of Diced Celery 6-8 Fresh Chopped Sage Leaves 1 1/2 Cups of Broth Of choice - I use Veggie Broth - You might need up to 1 Cup more depending on how dry the croutons are. 1 Large Egg 1 Stick of Butter Plus more for coating the dish. Salt and Pepper to taste - I use about 1 TBS of Salt and 1/2 Tablespoon of pepper Pre-heat oven to 350*F and coat the baking dish was a good amount of butter. I use 36 Sweet Hawaiian Rolls and diced them up

Joseph Borchardt
Nov 27, 20191 min read


Pierogies
FILLING INGREDIENTS: 4 medium potatoes, 1/2 Onion diced, 1/2 Cup Cheese (Cheddar works the best in my opinion) DOUGH INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour plus more for kneading, 1 teaspoon kosher salt , 1 large egg, 3/4 - 1 cup very hot water. FILLING INSTRUCTIONS: Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then simmer until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the water and mash the potatoes. Place the potatoes in a mixing bowl and ch

Joseph Borchardt
Apr 8, 20192 min read


Cookbook holder
I am so excited to announce that I have invented a cookbook holder that hangs over your cabinet door! I was cooking in the kitchen and was getting tired of having to bend over and risk ruining my cookbooks/tablets while cooking in the kitchen. I sat down and created this invention that is portable and adjustable to ones height so you can always see the recipe at face level without possibly getting anything on it while cooking. The top part has rubber/silicone hooks so it do

Joseph Borchardt
Apr 8, 20191 min read


Brisket
5-6 lb Brisket fat side up in a ceramic baking dish Add 2 Cups of water to the dish. mix together: 2 TBS Chili powder 3 TBS Kosher Salt 2 TBS Garlic powder 2 TBS Onion powder 2 TBS Pepper 1 TBS Mustard powder 1 tsp Tumeric powder 2 tsp Cayenne pepper (you can add more to taste) mix all these well and sprinkle and rub into the meat really well. Then add 1/4-1/2 Cup light or dark brown sugar coating the top of the brisket and cover with foil and place in the oven on 375*F for 6

Joseph Borchardt
Apr 8, 20191 min read


Gluten Free Chocolate Cake
This recipe is amazing and you would NEVER guess it's gluten free! 2 cups + 3 tbsp (265 g) plain gluten free flour blend (I've used a simple store-bought blend containing only rice, potato and maize flours, with no added xanthan gum) 1/2 tsp xanthan gum 3/8 cup + 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 eggs, room temperature 1 cup + 2 tsp milk, room temperature 1/2 cup + 1 tsp vegetable or sunflower oil 1

Joseph Borchardt
Apr 8, 20192 min read


BBQ Onion Brisket
6 lbs of brisket is perfect for our family of 3. Although you can modify based on your size of family. I seasoned my brisket with salt and pepper on both sides and got a cast iron skillet hot before searing both sides and placing it in a large slow cooker (if you don't have a slow cooker you can use the oven on 250*F in a large aluminum pan with aluminum cover and make sure you check it every hour to avoid moisture loss. After you place your seared brisket in the pan or cook

Joseph Borchardt
Mar 12, 20192 min read


Fast & Easy Ice Cream
2 cups frozen mango 2 cups frozen strawberries 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 3 ounces dark chocolate, chopped, plus more for shaving

Joseph Borchardt
Mar 8, 20191 min read


Cesar Dressing
1 1/2 TBS Anchovy Paste 1 Minced Clove of Garlic - about 1 TBS 1 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard Zest & Juice of 2 Lemons 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce 1/2 Cup Mayonaise 3 Large Egg Yolks Blended into mixture 3/4 Cup Olive Oil drizzled While processing in food processor slowly add 1/2 Cup Grated Parm 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt & Pepper Blend and serve! Head of Romaine Lettuce is the best to use!

Joseph Borchardt
Mar 5, 20191 min read


No-Bake Pizza Sauce!
1 Can Whole Tomatoes 1 Can Crushed Tomatoes 8-10 Basil leaves 4 Cloves minced Garlic Calabrian Chili Paste 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp Sugar 1/2 Cup Olive Oil Combine in a food processor and ready to use! Whole Foods, Amazon, William Sanoma & Most Grocery Stores Sell Calabrian Chilly Paste - It's an Italian Chili.

Joseph Borchardt
Mar 5, 20191 min read


Whole Turkey
1 turkey carcass 1 medium yellow onion, quartered 3 carrots, peeled and halved 3 stalks celery, cut into thirds kosher salt, to taste

Joseph Borchardt
Feb 26, 20193 min read


Prime Rib Cooked Perfectly!
On a cutting board, thoroughly blot the prime rib with paper towels to absorb any moisture. Generously season the prime rib all over with salt and pepper. Place the prime rib in dish with tall sides and set in the refrigerator uncovered to rest for at least 2-4 hours, or overnight. Transfer the prime rib to a roasting rack set inside a roasting pan and let come to room temperature for 1 hour before roasting. Preheat the oven to 450˚F (230˚C). Roast the prime rib for 30 minute

Joseph Borchardt
Feb 26, 20191 min read


Grandma's Apple Pie
5 lb granny smith apple 1 cup brown sugar ¼ teaspoon fine salt 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice 3

Joseph Borchardt
Feb 26, 20192 min read


Sugar Cookies
1 1/2 Room temperature butter 1 1/2 Cups Sugar 3 TBS Cream Cheese (yes cream cheese, trust me on this! I have tried so many recipes and found this one to be the best) Cream together until all smooth and not grainy. (About 5 minutes) 1 Egg 1 Egg Yolk 1 tsp Vanilla extract 1/2 tsp Almond Extract (optional) you can use other flavors as well. mix well sift in these ingredients 1 tsp Salt 3 1/2 Cups of flour 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 2 tsp Cream of tartar It's very important to fold

Joseph Borchardt
Feb 26, 20191 min read


Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
This lite and fluffy dessert will sure to be a crowd pleaser! I hope you like it as much as I do! The base of your mousse is really just a meringue. To start you will need 4 Egg whites at room temperature, 3-4 dashes of cream of tartar, 1/3 Cup of Sugar, 1 Cup of Sugar, 1/3 Cup water. These ingredients will be your base for a basic meringue. Start with a grease free mixing bowl and a whisk attachment. Put your egg white in the bowl and dashes of cream of tartar and start lo

Joseph Borchardt
Feb 24, 20192 min read


Philly Cheese steak
Ingredients 2 to 2 1/2 pound strip loin, trimmed Olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Soft hoagie rolls, split 3/4 open Provolone Sauce: 1 TBS unsalted butter 1 TBS all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk, heated 1/2 Cup of provolone cheese 1/4 Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano 1/2 Cup Mozzarella salt & freshly ground black pepper Sauteed Mushrooms: 2 TBS olive oil 1 TBS unsalted butter 1 1/2 pounds mushrooms, coarsely chopped Salt & freshly ground black pepper C

Joseph Borchardt
Feb 24, 20192 min read


Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients ½ cup butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups heavy cream ¼ teaspoon white pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese Instructions In a medium sauce pan over medium heat melt butter. Add garlic, cream, pepper, and salt.Bring to a low boil and reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 8 minutes.Remove from heat and slowly add cheese.Return to stove on low and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.Serve hot.

Joseph Borchardt
Feb 24, 20191 min read


Festive Popcorn Balls
Ingredients ¼ cup butter or margarine 1 pkg. (10-1/2 oz.) JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows 1 pkg. JELL-O Gelatin, any flavor 3 qt. (12 cups) popped popcorn Instructions MICROWAVE butter and marshmallows in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 ½ to 2 minutes or until marshmallows are puffed. Add dry gelatin mix; stir until blended.ADD to popcorn in large bowl; toss to coat.SHAPE into 16 balls with greased or moistened hands. Cool completely.

Joseph Borchardt
Feb 24, 20191 min read


Lemon Cooler Cookies
LEMON COOLER COOKIES 2/3 cup butter, at room temperature 1 cup powdered sugar 2/3 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract 3 cups cake flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest To coat cookies: 1 cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest Position racks in center of oven and preheat to 325°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. In a la

Joseph Borchardt
Feb 24, 20192 min read
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