2019-05-01 Better Homes and Gardens

(Joyce) #1

FOOD RECIPES


120 | May 2019


TH E


KITCHEN


COOKBOOK


RECIPES FROM PAGE 76


FLOWERS FOR MOM


LEMON VERBENA


ICE CREAM PIE


Lemon verbena is an easy-to-grow
container plant whose leaves impart
a strong citrus flavor. You should be
able to find plants in nurseries about
now. In addition to verbena flavoring
this ice cream, the herb brightens
baked goods and salads. Or pop a
sprig into ice tea and other drinks.
hands-on time 50 min.
total time 6 hr., includes chilling


Lemon Verbena Ice Cream
1 cup milk
1/2 cup fresh lemon verbena leaves
or 4 tsp. lemon zest
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
3/4 cup sugar
3 egg yolks


(^1) 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 tsp. vanilla
Ginger Shortbread Crust
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. finely chopped
candied ginger


RECIPES FROM PAGES 78–80


WINNER’S CIRCLE


HOT BROWN


STROMBOLI


hands-on time 25 min.
total time 1 hr. 30 min.

1 Tbsp. cornmeal
1 16-oz. pkg. refrigerated or frozen
pizza dough, thawed
3 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
8 oz. sliced deli cooked turkey
1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese (6 oz.)
4 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and
crumbled
1 cup chopped roma tomatoes
1 egg yolk
1 Tbsp. sesame seeds


  1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Line a
    15×10-inch baking pan with foil. Brush with
    2 tsp. olive oil. Sprinkle with cornmeal.

  2. On a lightly floured surface roll dough
    to a 13×10-inch rectangle. Transfer to
    prepared pan. Spread dough with
    mustard and arrange half the turkey over
    dough, leaving a 1/2 -inch border. Sprinkle
    with half the cheese. Top with bacon,
    tomatoes, and remaining turkey
    and cheese.

  3. Starting from a long side, roll up dough
    around filling. Pinch seam and ends
    to seal. Lightly beat egg yolk with 1 tsp.
    water. Brush dough with egg yolk
    mixture; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
    Using a sharp knife, cut shallow slits on
    top to vent.

  4. Bake 40 minutes or until golden brown.
    Let cool 20 minutes. Makes 8 servings.
    each serving 310 cal, 13 g fat,
    63 mg chol, 787 mg sodium, 28 g carb,
    1 g sugars, 18 g pro.


BOURBON-BROWN


SUGAR NUTS


hands-on time 20 min.
total time 1 hr.

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 Tbsp. bourbon
1 cup toasted whole almonds
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Herbs and edible
flowers, such as
lemon verbena, phlox,
and/or roses


  1. For Lemon Verbena Ice
    Cream: In a medium
    saucepan heat milk and
    verbena or zest just to a
    simmer over high. Remove
    from heat; let steep about
    30 minutes. Stir in salt.

  2. In a medium bowl whisk
    together sugar and egg yolks
    until thick and pale. Return
    milk to a simmer. Gradually
    whisk 1/2 cup milk mixture into
    egg mixture. Continue
    whisking until smooth. Slowly
    add egg mixture to
    saucepan, stirring constantly.
    Cook and stir over medium-low until
    thick enough to coat the back of a
    spoon and just starting to bubble. Stir in
    cream. Press through a fine-mesh sieve
    into a bowl; discard solids. Stir in vanilla.

  3. Set mixture in an ice bath to chill,
    stirring occasionally. Transfer to a 2-qt.
    ice cream freezer. Freeze according
    to manufacturer’s directions.

  4. For Ginger Shortbread Crust: Grease
    a 9-inch pie plate. Preheat oven to
    350°F. In a large bowl beat butter with a
    mixer on medium 30 seconds. Add flour,
    sugar, candied ginger, ground ginger,
    and salt. Beat until a soft dough forms.

  5. Press dough evenly into prepared pie
    plate. Line with a double thickness of
    greased foil. Fill to top with pie weights.
    Bake 25 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 10 to
    12 minutes more or until dark golden
    brown. Let cool completely. Freeze at
    least 1 hour.

  6. Spread ice cream into crust. Freeze
    at least 4 hours or until ice cream is
    firm. Let stand at room temperature
    10 to 15 minutes before serving. Top
    with herbs and edible flowers. Makes
    10 servings.
    each serving 369 cal, 24 g fat,
    122 mg chol, 200 mg sodium, 34 g carb,
    22 g sugars, 4 g pro.

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