17 try spread Recipes

lentils, sesame seeds, ripe avocado, fresh lemon juice, salt, fresh herb, your choice (try parsley, cilantro, oregano, thyme, etc., or dried herbs)

how to wrap a tamale, time required : 2 minutes per tamale, how, sort the husks, go through the corn husks removing any debris. separate the larger usable pieces from the smaller bits and pieces. save the smaller pieces for later., soak the husks, place the husks into a large bowl. cover husks with warm water. set a heavy item (like a heavy bowl) on top of the husks to keep them submerged., prepare the husks, husks from the water and pat dry. place into a covered dish or a large plastic bag to prevent from drying out. use only the larger and medium sized husks for the tamales. the smaller ones can be used later for ties or patches. when looking at the husk, they have a narrow end, a broad end, and 2 long sides., adding the dough, lay a husk on a flat surface. place 1-2 tbsp of dough onto the husk. when spreading the dough , leave a space of about 4 inches from the narrow end of the husk and about 2 inches from the other end. spread the dough to the edge of 1 of the long sides and 2 inches away from the other long side. try to keep the dough approximately 1/4 to a 1/2 inch thick., spread about a tbsp of filling down the center of the dough ., folding, locate the long side with a 2 inch space with no masa. fold that over, slightly overlapping the other side so the edges of the dough meet. wrap the extra husk around the back., then fold the broad end over the top and then the longer narrow end over the broad end., tying, create strips of husk by cutting or tearing 1/4 inch lengths off of some of the smaller or unusable husks. use these to tie across the middle of the tamale to hold the flaps down., steaming, tamales upright in a steamer. you can buy large steamers made just for this purpose. you may have something else you can use to create the same effect. the key is to have a small amount of boiling water on the bottom of the pot and a colander or mesh of some sort to keep the tamales away from the water., steam for about 90 minutes

cream cheese, softened, butter, softened, honey, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking powder, various filing and topping options(see below), topping and filling possibilities, use about 2tsp per serving of any 1 of the following, any all fruit fruit spread(mix with 1tsp cornstarch), lemon curd(mix with 1tsp cornstarch), cinnamon and brown sugar(mix with 1tsp cornstarch), peanut butter with or without fruit spread(you can try swirling it, melted chocolate chips or vanilla chips with marshmallows or a bit of the fruit spread, topping possibilities, honey with a touch of water with or without lemon juice, heated in the microwave and brushed over baked treats, vanilla or chocolate glaze made with powdered sugar mixed with milk or half and half with extract or cocoa added to make a thin glaze to be brushed on, add any other extract/flavor can be added to a glaze, sprinkle with colored sugars or other cake/cookie decorations.

bread, butter or margarine, to spread on bread, shredded cheddar cheese (use kraft), onion (thinly diced ), green chilies (thinly sliced ), tomato (thinly diced ), limes , juice of (can try using juice from lemon)

store-bought pie crust, dijon mustard, shredded emmental cheese (or gruyere), tomatoes, sliced, salt & pepper, herbs de provence (see my recipe), olive oil, variation : try tapenade (crushed olive spread) in the place of the mustard.

chipotle mayonnaise, mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, diced green onions, ground chipotle chile powder, lime juice, garlic basil spread (see footnote for recipe link), ground cumin, salt and freshly ground black pepper, beef tri-tip steak, thinly sliced, anaheim chile peppers, diced, onion, diced, red bell pepper, diced, green bell pepper, diced, lime, juiced, olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, ground cumin, ground chipotle chile powder, smoked paprika, mexican oregano, chopped fresh cilantro, jalapeno peppers, sliced (optional), assembly, italian-style hoagie buns , split lengthwise, sliced asiago cheese, divided, avocado, sliced - divided, halved cherry tomatoes, divided, chopped fresh cilantro, divided

artichoke aioli, marinated artichoke hearts, drained, mayonnaise, grated parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon, juiced, red pepper flakes, salt and ground black pepper to taste, olive oil, beef tri-tip steak, thinly sliced, onion, sliced thin, yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips, orange bell pepper, sliced into strips, pickled sweet and hot pepper rings, garlic basil spread (see footnote for recipe link), sliced mushrooms, capers, marsala wine, anchovy fillet (optional), aged provolone cheese, crumbled gorgonzola cheese, assembly, italian-style hoagie buns , split lengthwise, chopped fresh basil

salami, whole, fat free cream cheese, yogurt spread or 1 1/2 cups butter, cheddar cheese, shredded, scallions, chopped, fresh parsley or 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped, cracker

garlic wine vinegar (or vinegar with garlic added), chicken , spread, mayonnaise, pecans, chopped , can use walnuts, soy sauce, chives, sour cream, ginger , to taste, salt , to taste, minced onion , to taste

grated cheddar cheese (try others if you prefer ), mayonnaise, shrimp, garlic, salt, butter, triscuit crackers or tortilla chips

raw cashews, miso, nutritional yeast, flakes, parsley, stems and all, herbs , try oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, sun-dried tomatoes , about 3 small pieces, lemon juice , lime juice is also great, garlic clove (optional), pepper , to taste, water , to thin as needed

cream cheese (you can try lowfat , but i never have), unsalted butter, garlic clove, salt, scallions or 2 tbsp chives

cannellini beans or another white bean, drained and rinsed, garlic, peeled and smashed, chopped fresh rosemary, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, assorted cut up veggies for dipping , try baby carrots, celery, radishes, bell peppers, red onion, scallions and cucumbers

flemish beef stew, american-style beer is used in this recipe. if you want to try another beer, go for a belgian ale - an imported pilsner might be too bitter., beef chuck, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, unsalted butter, onions (6 to 8 medium), chopped (7 cups), turkish or 1 1/2 california bay leaves, pilsner-style beer such as budweiser, dijon mustard, thick) slices country-style bread, beef dry and sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 tsp salt., heat oil and butter in a wide 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown beef in 2 to 3 batches (without crowding), turning over once, until dark brown, about 5 minutes. transfer to a plate., add onions and remaining 1/4 tsp salt to pot and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally and scraping up brown bits from bottom of pot, until pale golden, about 5 minutes. reduce heat to moderately low and cover pot, then cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden, about 10 minutes more., add beef along with any juices on plate, bay leaves, and beer and bring to a simmer., meanwhile , spread 1 tbsp mustard on each side of bread slices, then place bread on top of stew. simmer stew, covered, until beef is very tender, about 2 hours., just before serving, stir bread into stew, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is incorporated and stew is thickened. season with salt., stew can be made 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered. reheat over moderate heat., makes 6 to 8 main-course servings.

good-quality milk chocolate, chopped (try scharffen berger, lindt, ghirardelli), nutella (chocolate-hazelnut spread), hazelnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped, bittersweet chocolate or 18 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped, whole hazelnuts, blanched,husked and then toasted