Confessions of a Closet Foodie
Recipes for everyday cooking
Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Apple Jam Ingredients 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil 2 lbs (900 g) baby Brussels sprouts, frozen, sliced in 1/2″ slices lengthwise Apple bacon jam (below) Instructions Heat a large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Add Brussels sprouts. Saute until the sprouts caramelize. Remove from the pan and place…
Notes Thank to Margo, who always has a recipe, no matter what I want to make. I mixed the ground almonds with the flour instead of with the fruit and nuts, thinking it might distribute better. I waited 2 days, instead of a week before eating and they were lovely. I’ll try for longer next…
This was hugely popular. Make some extra glaze – it’s great in salad dressings and other sauces. A nice change to the always useful maple syrup. Dough 1 cup (125 grams) unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick or 85 grams) unsalted butter, just softened, cut in…
Notes: Mincemeat Tarts are a favourite of Jay’s and he’s just about due for another batch. I double the amount of grated apple, using approximately a whole one and I use the zest of two lemons, instead of just one. If you a lime on hand, the bitterness can nicely counteract the sweetness of the…