Almond and Pistachio Biscotti

Almond and Pistachio Biscotti

• Whites of 3 eggs
• Cup of castor sugar (not sure what it is called here, its finer than regular sugar – but not as fine as powdered sugar). I couldn't find any so I put regular sugar in the food processor for a while
• 1 cup of all purpose flour - sifted
• Cup blanched almonds
• Cup of shelled pistachios

Pre-heat the oven to 350F (180C)

Whip up the egg whites as if you are making meringues and add the sugar a bit a time.

Stir in the flour and once incorporated add the nuts.

Pour into a floured loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes – turn loaf out onto a cooling rack.

Lower the over to 230F (110C).

When the loaf is cool enough to handle take a very sharp knife and cut into thin slices – this is the hardest bit.

Lay the slices on a cookie sheet and return to the oven for 55 minutes.

Cook Times

FOOD	SETTING	COOKING TIME
BEEF
Hamburger 3/4" thick	Medium	Medium: 8 to 10 minutes Well Done: 10 to 15 minutes
Frozen Patties	Low to Medium	Medium: 12 to 14 minutes
Steak 1" Thick	Medium/ High to start	Rare: 4 to 5 minutes Medium: 6 to 8 minutes Well Done: 9 to 12 minutes
Roast	Low	Rare: 12 to 15 minutes/lb Medium: 15 to 20 minutes/lb Well Done: 20 to 25 minutes/lb
PORK
Chops 1/2"	Medium	Medium: 8 to 10 minutes Well Done: 15 to 20 minutes
Ribs (3-4 lb)	Low to Medium (indirect)	45 to 90 minutes
Roast (3-5 lb)	Low to Medium	Well Done: 18 to 23 minutes/lb
LAMB
Chops 1/2"	Medium (high to start)	Rare: 6-7 minutes
POULTRY
Chicken (2 1/2 - 3 1/2 lb)	Low / Med (with rotisserie burner or beer can)	75 to 90 minutes
Turkey/Chicken (2-5 lb)	Medium/Low	20 minutes/lb
Boneless Chicken Breasts(halves)	Medium	10 to 12 minutes
SEAFOOD
Fillets 6-8 oz	Medium to Hot	8 to 12 minutes
Steaks 1" thick	Medium to Hot	Med: 10 minutes
Shrimp large or jumbo	Hot	1 minutes per side
General Guidelines: * if fish is frozen, brush with oil & double grilling time.
VEGETABLES
(wrap vegetables in foil)Baking Potato, whole	Medium	25 to 30 minutes
Corn, whole**Remove outer husks and soak in water prior to grilling	Low to Medium	15 to 20 minutes
Zucchini, halved	Medium	6 to 10 minutes

Greats Foods to get down pat

A Meals to have Down Pat

• Pork and 10 spices
• Good butter/cream sauce
• Tomato Sauce / Tomato Coulis
• Butter Chicken
• Chilli and Corn Bread
• Steak including flank steak
• Thai chicken curry
  
• Chicken Cassorole
• Cassolet
• Beef bourginoue
• Green Salad (various dressings)
  
• Roast Chicken
• Grilled Fish and Meat
  

Sauteed Pineapple with Honey and Pine Nuts

1 cup cubed pineapple, fresh or canned 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted 1 teaspoon rum 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese Drain the pineapple cubes in a strainer. Lay the pineapple cubes on a paper towel and pat dry. Put the butter in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Make brown butter by heating the butter until melted and just starting to brown around the edges. Add the pineapple and toss to coat in the butter. Add the honey and toss to coat the pineapple with the honey. Cook until the pineapple is golden, about 5 to 7 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the pine nuts. In a small bowl mix together the rum and the mascarpone. Place the pineapple mixture in a serving dish and top it with a dollop of the cheese mixture. Serve immediately.

• Switch pine nuts for coconut
• Switch mascarpone for ice cream or clotted cream

Cannelloni with Swiss Chard Ricotta and Tomato Sauce

• 2 cups fresh swiss chard chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic
• 1/2 med onion
  
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 x eggs
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp fresh nutmeg, grated
• 1 tbsp fresh chopped oregano
• 1 cup fresh chopped tomato
• 1 small tin chopped tomatoes
• 1 cut of tomato Coulis (if available)
  
• 12 x Cannelloni shells

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. In a medium sized bowl, mix together ricotta, sauted garlic, sauted onion, egg, fresh nutmeg, blanched and dried swiss chard, and . Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reserve.
3. Stuff the upcooked cannelloni shells with the cheese mixture firmly. Place in an oven proof casserole dish. Drizzle the tomato sause evenly over the pasta.
   
4. Cook for approximately 45 minutes.
   
5. Add Parmesan cheese and eat