Hell's Kitchen Winner -Heather

Blue Cheese and Horseradish Stuffed Beef Tenderloin

Served with Lemon Rosemary Grilled Potatoes

GO-GO time: 30 minutes

Serves 4

4 6oz. Medallions of Beef Tenderloin (Medallions meaning square... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (angus macinnes) http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1298 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 18:14:10 GMT http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1294/t/Fresh-Cherry-Pie-With-Whipped-Cream-and-Black-Currant-Sauce.html
Pie Dough

8 ounces butter (2 sticks), cold and cut in small squares
4 ounces vegetable shortening (8 tablespoons)
3 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup iced water
4 four-inch pie shells

Cut the butter and shortening into the dry ingredients in a Cuisinart or by hand until most of it is incorporated. Add iced water and combine well. Let... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (angus macinnes) http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1294 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:17:47 GMT http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1293/t/Apple-Scone.html
There are many different varieties of scone - this one uses finely chopped apple to supply its flavour.



Main Ingredients:

One medium cooking apple
8 oz (250g or two cups) self raising flour (all-purpose flour with baking powder)
½ teaspoon salt
Level teaspoon baking powder
2 oz (60g or ½ stick) butter
2 oz (60g or ¼ cup) castor (fine granulated) sugar
Up to ¼ pint (150ml or half cup) milk
Ingredients... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (angus macinnes) http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1293 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:15:24 GMT http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1292/t/Red-Onion-and-Almond-Stuffed-Squash.html
Adapted from The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet, by Nava Atlas (Broadway Books, 2001).

An appetizing dish designed to invigorate the winter-weary palate, the natural sweetness of this stuffed squash is sure to please and the pretty presentation gives it a festive air. Stuffed squash may look elaborate, but it's easy as can be to make, and the bright colors in this recipe are so cheering to the senses.

Simple Solution:... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (angus macinnes) http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1292 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:13:57 GMT http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1291/t/Traditional-Scottish-Wedding-Cakes-.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Something like this.Alcohol would be optional.

Caledonian Wedding Cake

Found in old British cookbook, don't expect anyone to make this but just interesting.
4 lbs raisins
4 lbs currants
4 lbs figs
1/2 lb sweet almonds, blanche & chop
1 lb candied peel
4 lbs brown sugar
4 lbs flour, baked brown... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (angus macinnes) http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1291 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:09:04 GMT http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1290/t/Rumbledethumps.html Rumbledethumps

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Rumbledethumps is a very easy and flexible recipe often called the Scottish version of "bubble and squeak". It is usually served as part of a meal with meat, but can be eaten on its own as a supper. For variations on Rumbledethumps add crispy chunks of bacon, spring onions, leeks or nutmeg grated on top.

Ingredients:

» 450g potatoes, roughly diced.... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (angus macinnes) http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1290 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:08:16 GMT http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1289/t/Baja-Tequila-Shrimp-Rolls-with-Tomatillo-Sauce.html Baja Tequila Shrimp Rolls with Tomatillo Sauce

Tomatillo Sauce:
1/2 pound tomatillos, husked, washed, and coarsely chopped

1 bunch cilantro, washed and large stems removed

1/4 cup olive oil

Juice of 2 small limes

1/4 cup TABASCO brand Green Pepper Sauce

1 tablespoon brown sugar

2 cloves garlic, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Baja-Tequila Shrimp Rolls:
2 tablespoons... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (angus macinnes) http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1289 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:05:15 GMT http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1288/t/A-Taste-of-Heather.html
HEATHER ALE - A Galloway Legend

From the bonny bells of heather,
They brewed a drink Lang Syne
Was sweeter far than honey
Was stronger far than wine.

R.L. Stevenson

Heather has been used over the years to flavour many different foods and drinks. Little is actually known about the early beverages of Scotland. However, many tales are told of brewing ales and wines from heather flowers. One such brew was known as Heather... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (angus macinnes) http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1288 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:03:07 GMT http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1287/t/Biker-Billy-39-s-Secret-Salmon-with-Mango-Salsa-.html
2 ripe mangoes
1 red onion
3 to 5 of your favorite tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, peeled
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
3 medium-size jalapenos
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 nice habanero pepper (optional)
SECRET INGREDIENT - 1 jar pickled ginger (sushi style)
½ cup of Canola Oil
1 large salmon fillet
Cooked white rice

Combine... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (angus macinnes) http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1287 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:01:44 GMT http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1286/t/Scottish-Salmon-resting--savoy-cabbage---mushroom-vinaigrett.html Scottish Salmon resting on savoy cabbage with a mushroom vinaigrette

By Jeff Bland, executive head chef of the Balmoral Hotel, Princess Street


50g oyster or button mushrooms
150ml olive oil
1 glass white wine
50ml white wine vinegar
350g fillet of salmon, skin on and cut into 4 pieces
0.5 celtic (savoy) cabbage, shredded
Quarter onion, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
1 plum tomato, skinned and diced
... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (angus macinnes) http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1286 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:00:45 GMT http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1285/t/Salmon-With-Pineapple-Salsa.html
Pineapple Salsa:
1 ripe mango, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 cup finely chopped sweet onion

1 cup (1/2-inch) cubes fresh pineapple

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

3 ounces fresh green chiles, minced

3 dashes TABASCO brand Pepper Sauce

Salmon:
1 2-pound center-cut salmon fillet with skin

2 Tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil

2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (angus macinnes) http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1285 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:59:04 GMT http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1284/t/Salmon-Cakes-with-Jalape-o-Mayonnaise.html


2 potatoes, cooked, peeled, and mashed

1 (14 3/4-ounce) can pink salmon

1 large egg

1/2 cup cracker crumbs, divided

1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill

1 tablespoon TABASCO® brand Green Pepper Sauce

1 tablespoon... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (angus macinnes) http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1284 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:57:19 GMT http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1283/t/Poached-Salmon-with-Yogurt-Dill-Sauce.html
2 cups water

1 cup dry white wine or bottled clam juice

1 lemon, sliced

1 small onion, sliced (optional)

2 bay leaves

8 black peppercorns

4 dill sprigs

2 teaspoons TABASCO brand Pepper Sauce

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 (8-ounce) salmon or halibut steaks

Yogurt Dill Sauce:
1 cup plain yogurt

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

1... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (angus macinnes) http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1283 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:56:13 GMT http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1282/t/TEXAS-quot-HOT-STEAKS-quot-.html 12-14 oz. Ribeye steak
Sliced Jalapeno peppers (2 peppers)
Cheap Beer (1 bottle)
Garlic (12 crushed pods)
Kosher salt
Coarse black pepper

1. Pleace 4 Ribeye steaks in a glass or plastic bowl.
2. Pour peppers and their juice over steaks. Add 2 bottles of beer to marinade. Add garlic.
3. Marinate steaks over night or at least 6 hours -- turning occasionally so all steaks get marinated well.
4. Remove steaks.... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (angus macinnes) http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1282 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:55:08 GMT http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1281/t/Wee-Willie-Flora-39-s-Pumpkin-Cake.html Wee Willie Flora's Pumpkin Cake

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2 cups granulated sugar 3 Eggs
2 tsp baking soda 1 can pumpkin
1/4 tsp Salt 1 cup wesson oil
2 cups flour Chopped Pecans(optional)
2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp cinamon

Sift dry ingredients in a large bowl, add 3 slightly beaten eggs, canned pumpkin, wesson oil and pecans. Mix well. Pour into well greased floured pan. If round cake use 2... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (angus macinnes) http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1281 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:54:26 GMT http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1280/t/Scottish-Black-Buns-Recipe-for-Hogmanay.html Scottish Black Buns Recipe

1/2 pound flour, 1 pound raisins, 1 pound currents, 1/4 pound sugar, 2 ounces blanched almonds, 2 ounces candied peel, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon cinnamon or spices, 1/4 teaspoon Jamaica pepper, 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, 1/2 teaspoon soda, 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar, 1 teacup sweet milk or old ale may be used instead.

With the hand mix well in a basin all above ingredients. Line a cake tin with a plain short crust rolled... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (angus macinnes) http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1280 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:53:48 GMT http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1279/t/Pork-Loin-quot-Pollo-Loco-quot-Style.html Pork Loin "Pollo Loco" Style

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I made this a few nights ago, but instead of frying it and serving it with the sauteed veggies, I BBQ'd it as shish-k-bobs with the pork, red onions, red and yellow bell peppers. Served it with fresh guacamole and warm tortillas!
(and I marinated it overnight)


6 oz. pork tenderloin
3 tomatoes wedged
1 cup of mushrooms... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (angus macinnes) http://thegrouchyscotsman.yuku.com/topic/1279 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:52:22 GMT