Subscribing. I just wish I could find the recipes for the Caesar dressing and remoulade sauce (served with crab cakes) that Narcoossee's uses. Both were so yummy!!!!
I've added these to the Request Index. (
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1777635 in post #4)
Thanks for the DL Hong Kong Recipes Tatania!
I think those are the first I've ever seen. And thanks for working out the instructions for us...what an effort!
And as always, thanks to all the CMs who have made time to answer our requests!
Today's offerings from my files...
SAFARI CRUNCH
from the Disney Bakery cookbook
1 c butter
½ c brown sugar
2 Tbl maple syrup
2¾ c old-fashioned oats
¼ tsp salt
½ c crispy rice cereal
¼ c chopped walnuts
¼ c raisins
¼ c banana chips (optional)
Preheat the over to 350. Grease 2 13" x 9" baking pans (or 4 pie tins).
Melt the butter, sugar and maple syrup in a large saucepan. Stir in the oats, salt, crispy rice, walnuts, raisins, and optional banana chips so mixture is coated evenly.
Pour into baking pan and even with a rubber spatula. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the oats are golden brown. Allow to cool.
Cut into shapes with assorted cookie cutters or break crunch into small pieces and store in an airtight container.
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Walts Lemon Meringue Pie
Created by Contemporary Resort pastry chef Mary Schaefer, this pie is a Disney classic.
<Source> Family Fun Magazine
For the crust:
1 1/3 c graham cracker crumbs (from 1 sleeve, or 9 large crackers)
2 Tbl sugar
5 Tbl unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
1 c sugar
1/3 c cornstarch
¼ tsp salt
1½ c water
½ c fresh lemon juice
5 large egg yolks, at room temperature
2 Tbl unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into pieces
Grated zest from 1 lemon (about 1½ Tbl)
½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
For the meringue:
3 large egg whites at room temperature
¼ tsp cream of tartar
6 Tbl sugar
To make the crust:
1. Break up the graham crackers and place in a food processor. Process the crackers with the sugar for about 20 seconds, or until the crackers become fine crumbs.
2. Add the melted butter and pulse about 10 times, just until incorporated. (If you do not have a food processor, you can crush the crackers in a zip-lock bag with a rolling pin, whisk in the sugar, then stir in the melted butter.)
3. Using your fingers, press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan and up the sides. Be sure to press the bottom thoroughly so that the crumbs are evenly distributed. Set aside.
For the filling:
1. In a medium non-reactive saucepan, stir together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
2. Whisk in water and juice. Scrape the corners to incorporate all the dry ingredients.
3. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat for about 7 minutes, or until the mixture comes to a boil.
4. Boil, whisking constantly, for 1 minute, until mixture thickens and generously coats a spoon. Remove from the heat.
5. In a medium bowl, whisk the yolks well. Temper the yolks by whisking in about ½ cup of the hot lemon pudding.
6. Scrape the warm yolks into the hot pudding, whisking to blend in the yolk mixture before the eggs overcook.
7. Return the lemon pudding to the stove over the lowest heat and stir constantly for about 4 minutes.
8. Remove from the heat and add the butter, zest, and vanilla. Stir until the butter is completely melted.
9. Set the filling aside to cool for 30 minutes before spooning it into the graham cracker crust.
Make the meringue:
1. While the filling is cooling, Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until they hold stiff peaks.
3. Beat in the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Continue to beat until very stiff but not dry.
4. Spoon the lemon filling into the graham cracker crust. Smooth with a small spatula or the back of a spoon.
5. Cover the filling with the meringue, creating peaks and swirls with the back of a spoon. Make sure that the meringue touches the edge of the pie shell all the way around.
Bake until the meringue is golden, about 12 to 15 minutes. Allow the pie to cool at room temperature for 1 hour, and then refrigerate until completely cold.
To loosen the crust from the pan, carefully dip into a pan of warm water. The butter on the outside of the crust will start to melt, and the slices will come out intact.
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Chriss Cold Pie
This cool, lemony creation, from the files of Walt Disney's wife, Lillian, was named in honor of their first grandchild, Christopher Disney Miller.
<Source> FamilyFun.com
4 eggs, separated, at room temperature (see "Note" below)
½ c fresh-squeezed lemon juice
½ c water
1 Tbl unflavored gelatin
½ c sugar, plus another ½ cup
¼ tsp salt
1 Tbl grated lemon rind
1 9-inch prepared graham cracker piecrust
½ tsp fresh-grated nutmeg
1. In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks with lemon juice and water until combined.
2. Mix gelatin, ½ cup of the sugar, and salt in the top of a double boiler.
3. Pour in the egg yolk mixture and blend well.
3. Cook, stirring constantly, over simmering water for 10 minutes.
4. Stir in lemon rind. Let sit for 20 minutes over a bowl of ice cubes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove from ice when mixture is thick enough to form a mound when dropped from a spoon.
6. Beat the egg whites in a large bowl until soft peaks form.
7. Gradually add the remaining ½ cup of sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
8. Gently fold the gelatin mixture into the egg whites until just combined. Turn into the piecrust. (See Walt's Lemon Meringue Pie recipe above if you prefer to make a graham cracker crust.)
9. Dust the top with nutmeg and chill for several hours.
Note: There is always a risk of food poisoning when cooking with raw eggs. The yolks in this recipe are cooked, and you may substitute liquid pasteurized egg whites for the raw whites.
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Grilled Chicken Pizza
Artist Point, Wilderness Lodge Resort
1 lb pizza dough (available pre-made in the dairy section at your local supermarket), divided into four pieces
1 lb boneless chicken pieces (grill to add smoky flavor)
Olive oil
½ c chopped red pepper (sauté in olive oil and set aside)
½ c chopped onion (sauté in olive oil and set aside)
¼ c chives
8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
Prepare the charcoals for grilling with the coals glowing hot. Roll each piece of dough out to approximately 1/8-inch thick. Brush lightly with olive oil on both sides. Place directly on the grill grate. Checking with a spatula, grill until the bottom is golden brown and the top starts to bubble (about 5 minutes). Using 2 spatulas, turn dough over. Top evenly with mozzarella, chicken, peppers, onions and chives. Place lid on grill for approximately 6 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and cheese is melted.
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Little Nutty Chicken Salad
Whispering Canyon Café, Wilderness Lodge
6 oz lettuce mix
1½ oz Tillamook cheddar cheese
3 oz roasted walnut vinaigrette dressing
1 oz candied walnuts
1 grilled chicken breast
Prepare the roasted walnut vinaigrette dressing and candied walnuts as directed. Toss lettuce mix in the dressing and place in a serving bowl. Top with cheese and candied walnuts and top with grilled chicken.
Roasted Walnut Vinaigrette Dressing
¼ lb roasted walnuts
4 oz honey
3 oz onions
4 oz white vinegar
8 oz olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Spread walnuts on a baking sheet and place in the oven at 350°F until golden brown. Place the walnuts in a food processor with the honey, vinegar and onions, and mix until smooth. Add olive oil in increments, mixing well between additions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Candied Walnuts
8 oz walnuts
4 oz maple syrup
Mix walnuts and maple syrup. Spread on baking sheet and place in oven at 350°F until golden brown. Cool and reserve for garnish.
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Sake Kasu Halibut
from Artist Point Restaurant, Wilderness Lodge
4 to 6 fresh Alaskan halibut filets (8-oz each)
2 c sake (Japanese rice wine)
4 Tbl brown sugar
1 tsp kosher salt
8 whole chives
1 c soy glaze (recipe below)
Rinse halibut filets and place in a small container. Blend the sake, brown sugar and kosher salt together. Pour over the filets so the marinade covers them completely. Let marinate 12 hours. Remove filets from marinade and grill over a charcoal grill until the fish is firm to the touch. Just before serving, brush with soy glaze. Garnish with 2 whole chives laid across the fish.
Soy Glaze
½ c apple juice
½ c light soy sauce
½ Tbl cornstarch
Mix apple juice and soy sauce. Stir in cornstarch. Bring to a low simmer until the glaze has slightly thickened and the starchy taste is gone.