Cindis Biscuits Food

CINDI'S EGG ROLLS

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in large wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry pork for 3 minutes. Transfer pork to paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix the cabbage, carrot, green bell pepper, onion, garlic and ginger. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch, soy sauce, and molasses until smooth.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wok. Stir in cabbage mixture in batches, cooking each batch 3 to 4 minutes, just until tender. Return vegetables to bowl, and mix in pork. Stir in the cornstarch mixture.
• Prepare a work surface for rolling the egg rolls. Lay several egg roll wrappers in a row. Place the water in a small bowl; you'll use this for sealing.
• Place about 2 to 3 tablespoons filling on each egg roll wrapper. Dip a finger in the water and run it along the edge of the wrapper. Fold one corner of wrapper over filling. Fold wrapper sides over filling. Roll wrappers to form egg rolls (See Cook's Note).
• Heat 1 quart oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
• Fry egg rolls in batches in the hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve with sweet and sour sauce.

CHEF JOHN'S CIOPPINO

Steps:

• Combine butter and olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-low heat.
• Stir in onion and celery with a pinch of salt; cook until onion is soft and golden, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Stir wine into onion mixture; increase heat to high and bring to a simmer.
• Stir in tomato puree, water, bay leaf, oregano, red pepper flakes, and Worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer 35 minutes.
• Increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil. Stir in lemon and cod, return to simmer, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in crab, shrimp, and mussels. Cover and simmer until all mussels are cooked and open, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in fresh parsley and basil; season with salt and pepper to taste.

CINDI'S STUFFED MANICOTTI

Steps:

• Cook manicotti shells according to package directions; do not drain. Run cold water over cooked manicotti, until water in pan is cold; then drain.
• Meanwhile in a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, shredded mozzarella, bread, milk, and black pepper.
• Divide mixture to fill each shell.
• Place in a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
• Or you can place in 2-(8x8-inch) square baking pans.
• Combine the Tangy Tomato Sauce ingredients in a saucepan, and simmer for 15 minutes before pouring sauce over the shells in pan. Please read *Note below!
• Cover with aluminum foil, and bake in a 350 degree oven for 50 minutes.
• Sprinkle desired amount of grated parmesan cheese over the manicotti before serving.
• Note: Prepare a batch and a half of the sauce. I always do! Also, "DO NOT COOK THE GROUND BEEF FIRST" and "NO, IT DOES GET GREASY"!
• (Prep time can range anywhere from 45-55 minutes).

CINDI'S HERBED GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• In medium bowl, stir together the butter, minced and mashed garlic, parsley and thyme leaves. Use a wooden spoon to help blend all ingredients into a smooth paste. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cut bread lengthwise or into slices (your choice) and spread generously with the butter. Store leftover butter in tightly sealed container in refrigerator for another day. Place bread on cookie sheet and lightly drizzle with olive oil.
• Bake in 350 degree F oven for 10-15 minutes.
• If you want to maintain a softer chewy bread, spread butter on bread, assemble slices back into loaf shape and wrap well with aluminum foil. Heat in 350 degree F oven for 10-15 minutes.

CINDY'S BISCUITS

Steps:

• Mix flour and baking powder.
• Cut in butter with fork or pastry cutter (or hands :).
• Use a fork to beat in milk gradually to form a ball.
• On a lightly floured surface, flatten dough to 3/4 inch.
• Using a biscuit cutter or small rimmed glass dipped in flour, cut out biscuits.
• Place biscuits on cookie tray or baking stone and bake at 425 for approx 8-10min (top will golden slightly).