Archives for: July 2008

07/31/08

Permalink 01:37:04 pm, Categories: Editor's Picks, 130 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe - Fried Catfish - Garden Grill

Yield 6 portions
Ingredients

2 pounds catfish fillets about 1/2 inch thick
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups cornmeal
Canola Oil for frying
Method

Trim the catfish of any skin or membrane. Mix the garlic, salt and
pepper together in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over both sides
of the fillets. Dredge the fillets in the cornmeal, pressing gently.
Shake off the excess and set the fillets aside. Heat the oil in a
large heavy skillet over a medium heat until a little cracker meal
sprinkle in the oil gives off a lively sizzle. Slip the fillets into
the skillet and fry, turning once, until the fillets are cooked through
and golden brown on both sides, about 7 to 8 minutes. Remove and drain
on paper towels before serving.

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Permalink 01:37:08 am, Categories: Editor's Picks, 115 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe - Maui Scalloped Potatoes - 'Ohana

NOTE: Yield: 1 Gallon -- You may want to scale this recipe down for
household use.
Ingredients

12 ounces red wine vinegar
6 ounces liquid smoke
1 quart soy sauce
9 ounces molasses
1 quart water
9 ounces BBQ sauce
6 ounces Worcestershire Sauce
9 ounces corn oil
½ ounce ground ginger
5 ounces Dijon mustard
2½ ounces chopped garlic
10 ounces brown sugar
Method

Mix all ingredients together adding the brown sugar last. Place the
flank steak in the marinade for 24 hours. Then grill until medium rare
and slice against the grain.
Steak
Seasoning
Ingredients

12 ounces Kosher salt
3 ounces black pepper, ground
10 ounces onion power
10 ounces granulated garlic
10 ounces paprika
4 ounces grounded turmeric
Method

Mix all ingredients together well. Store in sealed container. Season
steak liberally and grill.

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07/30/08

Permalink 01:37:05 am, Categories: Editor's Picks, 190 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe - Wood-Fired Grilled Shrimp with Four Cheese Sauce and Pasta

Ingredients

1/8 cup roasted red pepper, julienne
1-1/2 tablespoon peas
1 tablespoon leeks, julienne
1 tablespoon basil, chiffonade
1 cup Pipette Pasta, (cooked)
1 teaspoon Pecorino Romano shredded cheese - garnish
1 teaspoon Asiago shredded cheese - garnish
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 each artichoke heart quartered
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
5 oz grilled shrimp
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup Four Cheese Cream Sauce (recipe below)
1 tsp leeks, fried - garnish

Method :

Heat olive oil in pan, add sweet onions, garlic and leeks. Saute 2-4
minutes. cook 1 minute. Now add the shrimp and the
rest of the products and cook 2-4 minutes. Place in bowl and garnish
with the items listed above.

FOUR CHEESE SAUCE

Ingredients:
1 quart half & half
1/4 cup parmesan cheese - finely grated
1/4 teaspoon Regganto cheese Argentine brand
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 quart heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 ounce Asiago cheese - shredded
1 ounce garlic, minded
2 ounces Fontina cheese

Method:
In a 4-quart saucepot add olive oil and heat, add garlic, then add milk
and bring milk to a simmer. Stir in Roux (no lumps). Add heavy cream
and cheese, cook slow, simmer and season.

ROUX:
1/2 stick butter
1/4 cup flour

Method:
Melt butter, stir in flour. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stir
often.

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07/29/08

Permalink 01:37:05 pm, Categories: Editor's Picks, 190 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe - Wood-Fired Grilled Shrimp with Four Cheese Sauce and Pasta

Ingredients

1/8 cup roasted red pepper, julienne
1-1/2 tablespoon peas
1 tablespoon leeks, julienne
1 tablespoon basil, chiffonade
1 cup Pipette Pasta, (cooked)
1 teaspoon Pecorino Romano shredded cheese - garnish
1 teaspoon Asiago shredded cheese - garnish
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 each artichoke heart quartered
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
5 oz grilled shrimp
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup Four Cheese Cream Sauce (recipe below)
1 tsp leeks, fried - garnish

Method :

Heat olive oil in pan, add sweet onions, garlic and leeks. Saute 2-4
minutes. cook 1 minute. Now add the shrimp and the
rest of the products and cook 2-4 minutes. Place in bowl and garnish
with the items listed above.

FOUR CHEESE SAUCE

Ingredients:
1 quart half & half
1/4 cup parmesan cheese - finely grated
1/4 teaspoon Regganto cheese Argentine brand
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 quart heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 ounce Asiago cheese - shredded
1 ounce garlic, minded
2 ounces Fontina cheese

Method:
In a 4-quart saucepot add olive oil and heat, add garlic, then add milk
and bring milk to a simmer. Stir in Roux (no lumps). Add heavy cream
and cheese, cook slow, simmer and season.

ROUX:
1/2 stick butter
1/4 cup flour

Method:
Melt butter, stir in flour. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stir
often.

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Permalink 01:37:06 am, Categories: Editor's Picks, 152 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe - Turkey Pot Roast - Hollywood & Vine - Disney-MGM Studios

EDITOR'S
NOTE: As with many recipes that come straight from the Disney kitches,
this recipe is designed for a large batch. You may want to recalculate
amounts for smaller portions.

INGREDIENTS
5
lbs. turkey thigh meat, raw

1
cup onions, diced
1
cup celery, diced

1
cup carrots, diced
1/2
cup tomato paste

1
to 2 gallons brown gravy (demi sauce)

2
cups potato wedges (roasted)
1/4
cup oil

1/4
cup flour
Salt
and pepper to taste

METHOD
Heat
oil in roast pan. Add turkey meat. Cook until brown. Add onions, celery,
carrots, continue cooking.
Add
flour and tomato paste, mix well. Bring to boil. Add
brown gravy, bring back up to
boil.
Reduce heat. Cover and place in oven at 350° for one hour until
vegetables and meat are cooked.
(Note:
the gravy is to cover meat and vegetables about 1 inch over top) Check
seasoning. Add salt and
pepper
to taste. When done remove from pan and serve with roasted potatoes
wedges.

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07/28/08

Permalink 01:37:08 pm, Categories: Editor's Picks, 90 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe - Sun-Dried Tomato and Roasted Garlic Spread - Mama Melrose's

INGREDIENTS :

1/4 cup garlic, roasted
1 cup Kalamata Olives
1-1/2 tbsp balsamic Vinegar
1/8 cup basil, chiffonade
8 oz sun dried tomatoes, halved
1/2 tsp black pepper
3/4 cup olive oil

METHOD:

1.
Soak olives in water to remove the salt brine flavor. While olives
are soaking gather the rest of your ingredients.
2.
After soaking the olives for about an hour, drain and place all
ingredients except the basil in the food processor. Blend
until pureed.
3.
After it is all mixed well, fold in the basil.
4.
Chill until ready to serve -- best served with fresh sliced Italian
bread.

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Permalink 01:37:05 am, Categories: Editor's Picks, 61 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe - S'mores - '50s Prime Time Cafe

Ingredients

2 whole graham crackers (4 sections)
1 milk chocolate bar (about 1.5 ounces)
15 large marshmallows
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup

1. Place graham crackers on an oven-safe plate. Top with chocolate bar
and heat briefly under broiler or in a hot oven.
2.
Cut marshmallows in half and place over melted chocolate bar. Broil
until marshmallows are golden brown.
3.
Drizzle chocolate syrup randomly over marshmallow and serve immediately.

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07/26/08

Permalink 01:37:05 pm, Categories: Editor's Picks, 53 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe - PB & J Shake - 50s Prime Time Cafe

Yield:
3 3/4 cups
Ingredients

1/4
cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons grape jelly
1/4 cup milk
3 cups vanilla ice cream, softened

Method:
1.
Combine peanut butter and jelly in a small bowl, mixing well.

2. Combine milk, ice cream, and peanut butter mixture in container of
an electric blender.
3.
Process mixture until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides.

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Permalink 01:37:04 am, Categories: Editor's Picks, 110 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe - 50's Prime Time Cafe Mom's Meatloaf - Disney-MGM Studios

INGREDIENTS:
2
lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
4 eggs
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
½ cup diced onions
1/4 cup diced green peppers
1/4 cup diced red peppers
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
Cracked black pepper to taste
Kosher salt to taste
½ cup Meatloaf Glaze (recipe below)
METHOD:
Dice
peppers and onions and set aside for later use. Combine meats and seasonings.
Add vegetables. Place meat mixture in oiled loaf pan. Bake at 350º
F oven for 1 hour (internal temp 155º).

Brush meatloaf with meatloaf glaze. Bake another 10 minutes. Let meatloaf
set 10 minutes, cut loaf and serve.
MEATLOAF
GLAZE
INGREDIENTS:
½
cup ketchup
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tsp Dijon mustard
½ Tsp worcestershire sauce
METHOD:
Combine
all ingredients until mixture is smooth.
 

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07/25/08

Permalink 01:37:06 pm, Categories: Editor's Picks, 287 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe - Grapefruit Cake - Brown Derby

Yield: 4 to 6 portions

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs (separated)
3 tablespoons grapefruit juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350º F. Sift together flour, sugar, baking
powder, and salt into mixing bowl. Make a well in center of dry ingredients.
2. Add
water, oil, egg yolks, grapefruit juice, and lemon rind. Beat until
smooth.
3. Beat
egg whites and cream of tartar separately, until whites are stiff
but not dry.
4. Gradually
fold egg whites into the cake batter, folding gently with a rubber
spatula until just blended. Do not stir the mixture.
5. Pour
into an ungreased 10-inch cake pan. Bake at 350º degrees for
25 to 30 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched
with a finger. Invert pan on cake rack until cool. Run spatula around
edge of cake. Carefully remove from pan. With a serrated knife, gently
cut layer in half.

Grapefruit Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:

2 six-ounce packages of cream cheese
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
3/4 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
6 to 8 drops yellow food coloring
1 one-pound can grapefruit sections (well-drained), reserving 2 tablespoons
of juice OR 3 fresh grapefruits, peeled, sectioned, and drained, reserving
2 tablespoons of juice.

Method:

1. Let cream cheese soften at room temperature. Beat cheese until
fluffy.
2. Add
lemon juice and rind.
3. Gradually
blend in sugar. Beat until well blended. Add food coloring.
4. Add
reserved grapefruit and blend into frosting.
5. Divide
the frosting evenly into two bowls. Roughly chop 2/3 of the grapefruit
sections and add them to half the frosting. Spread this mixture on
the bottom half of cake. Top with several grapefruit sections. Cover
with second layer of cake. Frost top and sides. Garnish with remaining
grapefruit sections.

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Permalink 01:37:05 am, Categories: Editor's Picks, 80 words   English (US)

Disney Recipes - Creamed Corn Spoon Bread - Hollywood & Vine

INGREDIENTS:

1 ½ Cups Cornmeal
1 Cup Buttermilk
8 T Sugar
1 ½ Cups Corn (Frozen Kernels)
2 T Baking Powder
1 Cup Milk
1 tsp. Salt
¼ Cup Butter

Any
Creamed Corn (Heated) 3 Cups
METHOD:

Add dry ingredients to liquid and mix together until well blended. Pour
into well greased pan (9” x 13”) and place in steamer and
cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Top with creamed corn and serve.

NOTE: Most homes do not have a steamer - you will have to use a double
boiler and still cook for 15 to 20 minutes.

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07/24/08

Permalink 01:37:04 pm, Categories: Editor's Picks, 173 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe - Cobb Salad - Brown Derby

Serves
6

Ingredients:

1/2 head iceberg lettuce
1/2 bunch watercress
1 small bunch chicory
1/2 head romaine lettuce
2 medium tomatoes, blanched & peeled
1 1/2 cups cooked turkey breast, diced
3 eggs, hard-cooked
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
6 strips crisp bacon, crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Method:
Chop
all greens very fine (reserve some watercress for presentation) and
arrange in salad bowl. Cut tomatoes in half, remove seeds, and dice
fine. Also dice the turkey, avocado, & eggs. Arrange the above ingredients,
as well as the blue cheese and bacon crumbles, in straight lines across
the greens. Arrange the chives diagonally across the above lines. Present
the salad at the table, then toss with the dressing (below). Place on
chilled plates with a watercress garnish.

Brown Derby Old-Fashioned French Dressing

1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 1/4 tablespoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 cup red-wine vinegar
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon English mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups salad oil

Blend all ingredients except oils, then add olive oil and salad oils
and mix well. Blend well again before mixing with salad.

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07/23/08

Permalink 01:37:03 pm, Categories: Editor's Picks, 69 words   English (US)

Disney Recipes -- BBQ Sauce and Rub -- Flame Tree Barbecue

BBQ Sauce

Ingredients
58
ozs Ketchup
7 ozs Rice Wine Vinegar
4 ozs Molasses
2 Tbsps Chili Powder
2 Tbsps Paprika
2 tsps Tumeric
2 tsps Ground Cumin
2 Tbsps Garlic Salt
1/2 tsp Ground Cloves
2 Tbsps Onion Powder
16 ozs Water
2 Tbsps Brown Sugar

Method
Mix
all ingredients together and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
BBQ
RUB

Ingredients

2 LBS Sugar
8 ozs Season Salt
2 ozs Paprika
2 ozs Chili Powder
2 ozs Ground Black Pepper
1/2 ozs Garlic Salt
1/2 ozs Onion Powder
1 oz Cumin

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Permalink 01:37:07 am, Categories: Editor's Picks, 158 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe - Sweet Potato and Hazelnut Gratin

Yield: 16 servings

Ingredients:

12 oz. heavy cream
3 oz. Panko bread crumbs*
6 oz. maple pancake syrup
16 oz. hazelnuts (3 cups)
3 oz. unsalted butter
6 oz. brown sugar
4 lbs. fresh sweet potato
2 1/2 tsp. salt
*NOTE:
Panko are Japanese bread crumbs, and can be found in many Asian markets.

Method:

1. Peel and slice (5/32") sweet potatoes. Set aside in bowl.

2.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

3.
In a sauce pan, place butter, syrup and cream. Warm and stir until ingredients
are blended.

4.
Toast hazelnuts until golden brown. Coarse chop.

5.
In a separate bowl, mix nuts, brown sugar, salt, and panko. Place 1/3
of this mix over potatoes.

6.
Pour 1/3 of liquid over potato mix until all is coated. Put in 9"
x 13" casserole (sprayed with Pam cooking spray).

7.
Pour remaining liquid over potatoes. Cover with lightly oiled parchment.

8.
Bake for 60 minutes.

9.
When 3/4 done, remove parchment. Pour remaining hazelnut mixture over
potatoes. Cook until tender and a crust has formed, about 20 minutes.

10.
Remove and let rest for 10 minutes.

246
calories per serving.

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07/22/08

Permalink 01:37:04 pm, Categories: Editor's Picks, 132 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe - Strawberry Banana Bread - Whispering Canyon Cafe

Makes 2 Loaves.

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups ripe bananas (about 6 medium size), mashed
4 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 cups flour
1 1/2 pounds frozen sliced strawberries, thawed

Grease two 9- by 5-inch loaf pans. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a
large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Incorporate the bananas
and scrape the sides of the bowl with the spatula. Add the eggs one
at a time, mixing thoroughly after each one. Set aside.
In
another bowl, mix tgether the salt, baking soda, and flour. Add the
flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
Add the strawberries. Pour into prepared pansd and bake for 60 to 75
minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool completely on a rack before inverting onto a plate.

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07/21/08

Permalink 01:37:04 pm, Categories: Editor's Picks, 170 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe - Berry Cobbler - Artist Point

Ingredients:

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tbsp. salt
2 1/2 tbsp. baking powder
1 1/8 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 eggs
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups blueberries or other seasonal berries
8 tbsp. brown sugar
8 tbsp. unsalted butter
Whipped cream or ice cream
Method:

Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and sugar.

Break the butter apart into small pieces and mix it in. Add the eggs
and stir until just absorbed. Add the heavy cream and mix just enough
to incorporate (batter should be lumpy). Divide the dough into four
pieces.

In four 6-inch cake pans lined with parchment paper, place the pieces
of dough, spread evenly along bottom of the pans. Spread the blueberries
on top of each piece. Sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons brown sugar.
Dot each with 1 tablespoon butter.

Bake in a preheated 350º F oven for 15 minutes, or until an inserted
toothpick comes out clean and dry and the cobblers are lightly browned.
Cool to room temperature, add fresh berries (if desired) and serve with
a dollop of chilled whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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Permalink 01:37:06 am, Categories: Editor's Picks, 85 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe - House Salad - Saratoga Springs Spa & Resort

Yield:
4 Servings

Ingredients

4 cups gourmet salad mix
4 TB dried cranberries
2 TB dried blueberries
1/2 diced red apple
2 TB chopped walnuts
1 cup Poppyseed Dressing (below)

Method

Place all ingredients in a large bowl and toss lightly until salad mix
is well coated with dressing.
Poppyseed
Dressing

1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tsp. diced onions
1 tsp. dijon mustard
1/2 tsp kosher salt
3/4 cup canola oil
1 TB poppyseed

Place first five ingredients in a blender or food processor. When well-mixed
add oil slowly. Add poppyseed and blend for 10 seconds.

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07/20/08

Permalink 01:37:05 pm, Categories: Editor's Picks, 147 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe - Sweet Potato Pancakes - Boatwright's - Port Orleans Riverside

 
Yield:
12-15 pancakes

Pancakes:
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups milk
3 each eggs
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12-ounce can sweet potato, mashed
Pecan
honey butter:
1 stick butter (at room temperature)
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup toasted pecans

To
make pecan honey butter, combine butter, honey and toasted pecans. Set
aside.
To
make the pancakes, combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir in
milk and beaten eggs. Add oil and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Fold in
the mashed sweet potatoes (should result in a lumpy texture). In a small
nonstick frying pan, heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil over medium heat.
Pour in batter to desired size. Cook until dark brown (sweet potato
pancakes take a little longer to cook than regular pancakes because
of the density of the sweet potatoes). Serve pancakes warm with pecan
honey butter.

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Permalink 01:37:04 am, Categories: Editor's Picks, 109 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe - Beignets - Port Orleans French Quarter

 
Ingredients

1 pack
dry yeast
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
7 cups flour
1 1/2 cups warm water
1 tsp Salt
1 cup undiluted evaporated milk
1/4 cup soft shortening oil, for frying
Confectioner's sugar
Method

In a
large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water, stir to dissolve. Add sugar,
salt, eggs, and milk. Blend with rotary beater. Add 4 cups of the
flour. Cover and chill overnight. Roll out on floured board to 1/8"
thickness. Cut into 2 1/2" squares. Deep fry at 360 degrees 2-3
minutes or until lightly browned on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
Sprinkle heavily with confectioner's sugar. Makes about 5 dozen .

NOTE: Dough keeps well in refrigerator for several days. Cover bowl
with plastic wrap and punch down occassionally.

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07/19/08

Permalink 01:37:04 pm, Categories: Editor's Picks, 89 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe Black Bean Salad - Pop Century

NOTE: This is for a very large quantity, so you will probably have to
scale it down.
1
6 lb. 14 oz. can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
1 6 lb. 14 oz. can Cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
4 oz. cilantro, fresh chopped
1 1/2 lbs. Spanish onion, diced small
1 1/2 lb. red bell pepper, diced small
1 3/4 lb. tomato, diced
1 qt. olive oil
8 limes freshly squeezed
.25 oz. cumin
.06 oz. cayenne pepper
2 oz. black pepper and kosher salt mixed
3/4 can chipotle pepper, pureed
.16 oz. chili powder
Put
all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Let stand overnight.

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Permalink 01:37:05 am, Categories: Editor's Picks, 308 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe Bahama Mama on the Disney Cruise Line

Red
Velvet Cake

1/4
cup butter, softened
3/4
cups sugar
1
egg
1
tablespoons cocoa
1
ounce red food coloring
1/2
teaspoon vanilla
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/2
cup buttermilk
1
cups flour
1/2
tablespoon vinegar
1/2
teaspoon baking soda

Preheat
oven to 350 deg F. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9" springform
pan.
Cream
together butter, sugar and eggs. Make a paste of cocoa and food
coloring. Add the paste to the creamed mixture. Mix salt and vanilla
in buttermilk and add alternately with the flour. Mix soda and
vinegar separately, add last, folding in. Do not beat after adding
soda mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350 for 30
minutes or until tester comes out clean. Cool cake in pan.

Lower
oven temperature to 325 deg F.

Cheesecake
Filling

1
1/2 lb. Cream Cheese
1
1/3 C. Sugar
5
Large Eggs
16
oz. Sour Cream
1/4
C. Flour
2
tsp. Vanilla
2
tsp. Lemon Juice

*
All above ingredients should be at room temperature before you
begin.

Preparation:
Start
by beating the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Keep the mixer
on a low setting throughout the beating and mixing process. Add
the sugar a little at a time and continue beating until creamy.
Add one egg at a time and beat after each egg. When eggs have
been mixed into the cream cheese add flour, vanilla and lemon
juice, mix well. Add the sour cream last and beat well.

Divide the batter into 6 bowls and color each one:

purple
red
yellow
light
blue
green
orange

Drop
large spoonfuls of the colored batters randomly atop the red velvet
cake in the springform pan. Swirl each layer slightly. Place on
the top rack in the middle of a 325 degree preheated oven for
one hour and 15 minutes. When time is up, prop open oven door
and leave in oven for one hour. After one hour, remove from oven.
Let cool enough before the cheesecake is put into the refrigerator
for 24 hours.

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07/18/08

Permalink 01:37:06 am, Categories: Editor's Picks, 89 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe Black Bean Salad - Pop Century

NOTE: This is for a very large quantity, so you will probably have to
scale it down.
1
6 lb. 14 oz. can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
1 6 lb. 14 oz. can Cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
4 oz. cilantro, fresh chopped
1 1/2 lbs. Spanish onion, diced small
1 1/2 lb. red bell pepper, diced small
1 3/4 lb. tomato, diced
1 qt. olive oil
8 limes freshly squeezed
.25 oz. cumin
.06 oz. cayenne pepper
2 oz. black pepper and kosher salt mixed
3/4 can chipotle pepper, pureed
.16 oz. chili powder
Put
all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Let stand overnight.

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07/17/08

Permalink 01:37:05 am, Categories: Editor's Picks, 134 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe - Tonga Toast

Ingredients:

2 or 4 slices sourdough bread, cut 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick
1 banana
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
oil or shortening for frying
whipped butter and/or syrup

Method:
Cut
a 1-inch pocket in one side of each bread slice. Cut banana in half
crosswise, then split each piece lengthwise. Remove peel and stuff two
pieces of fruit in each pocket of bread; set aside. Mix sugar and cinnamon;
set aside. Mix together well the egg, milk and vanilla.
Heat
about 4 inches of oil in a pan to 350º F. Dip stuffed bread into
egg/milk mixture and let it soak a few seconds to let penetrate bread.
Fry bread on both sides in hot oil until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
Drain on paper towels or wire rack. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and
serve.

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07/16/08

Permalink 01:37:06 am, Categories: Editor's Picks, 190 words   English (US)

Potstickers Recipe - Kona Cafe - Polynesian Resort

Yield: 1
serving
Pot
Stickers Plate:
5 each Potstickers
1 dash Sesame and Canola oil mix
2 oz. ginger-soy beurre blanc (recipe below)
1 pinch black sesame seeds
1 oz Pickled cucumbers (recipe below)
Arrange
all of the above neatly on plate and drizzle with beurre blanc.
Pickled
Cucumber

2 ea. Cucumbers
1/2 oz. red pepper, brunoise (tiny dice)
1/8 oz. black sesame seeds
4 oz. pickled ginger juice
1/8 oz. Kosher salt
1/8 oz. ground white pepper
1 oz. sesame oil
Mix
all ingredients well and let set for at least 2 hours before using.
Ginger-Soy
Beurre Blanc

2 qts. Heavy cream
8 oz. soy sauce blend
8 oz. butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Method:

1. Reduce soy blend by 1/3.
2. Add heavy cream and let it reduce by 1/3.
3. Take off heat and add butter slowly.

As
you prepare this recipe, the Polynesian chefs say you should feel free
to experiment. One of the best things about cooking is the opportunity
to create. You may also need to make small adjustments in the recipe
due to the difference in your local products. Disney restaurants produce
items in much larger quantities than is represented by this recipe,
which will lead to small differences in the finished recipes as well.

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07/15/08

Permalink 01:37:11 pm, Categories: Editor's Picks, 191 words   English (US)

Disney Recipes - Pineapple Breakfast Bread - 'Ohana

Yield 1 - 9" x 13" cake pan

Ingredients

1 3/4 C. Water
1 Egg Yolk
2 T. Shortening
4 1/2 C. High Gluten Flour
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/3 C Sugar
1 T. Instant Yeast

Coconut Mixture

1 C. Crushed pineapple
1 C. Unsweetened coconut
1 C. Sugar
2 T. Cornstarch

Pinapple/Coconut Method

1. Combine pineapple and coconut in bowl.

2. Combine sugar and cornstarch in separate bowl and mix well.

3. Add sugar and cornstarch mixture into pineapple and coconut mixture
and mix well.

4. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Bread Method

1. Combine all ingredients in order of recipe in mixing bowl, and mix
with dough hook until
dough picks up on hook and the sides of the mixing bowl is clean.

2. Let dough rise until it doubles in size.

3. Roll out dough onto a floured surface until it is 2 inches thick.

4. Next spread pineapple/coconut mixture over the top of the dough.

5. Fold dough into itself and place in a greased 9" x 13"
cake pan.

6. Cut dough into pieces with a pizza cutter and spread out cut pieces
evenly in cake pan.

7. Let dough rise in warm oven (110 degrees F) - about half way up the
pan.

8. Bake at 325 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

9. Let bread cool, cut and serve.

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Permalink 01:37:07 am, Categories: Editor's Picks, 97 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe -- Peanut Dipping Sauce - Polynesian

Yield: 2 quarts
Ingredients

1 oz. garlic in oil
1 teaspoon Thai curry paste
16 oz. soy sauce
1 1/4 lbs. sugar
14 oz. peanut butter
1 oz. fresh ginger, finely chopped
salt & pepper to taste
chopped green onions & peanuts for garnish
Method:
1.
In a medium saucepan, lightly saute' garlic in a small amount of oil.
Stir in curry paste. Add soy sauce and bring to a simmer.

2. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add remaining ingredients and
continue to stir. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Remove from heat and chill.

4. Serve in bowls for dipping garnished with chopped green onions and
peanuts.

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07/14/08

Permalink 01:37:09 pm, Categories: Editor's Picks, 46 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe - Maui Scalloped Potatoes - 'Ohana

Ingredients

1 pound Russet potatoes (washed and sliced)
1
cup heavy cream
1/4
cup cheddar cheese
2
tbsp parmesan cheese

1/4 cup thinly sliced sweet onions
1
tsp kosher salt
1/4
tsp black pepper

 
Combine
all ingredients in a greased baking pan. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees.
Let stand five minutes before serving.

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Permalink 01:37:06 am, Categories: Editor's Picks, 159 words   English (US)

Marinated Shrimp Recipe from 'Ohana at the Polynesian

Serves
4

Shrimp Marinade
½
cup hot chili garlic paste
1 Tbsp. Minced garlic
½ cup Minced fresh ginger
1 cup Sweet chili garlic paste
2 cups Honey
2 cups Lemon juice
1 quart Canola oil
1 tsp. Fresh ground black pepper
2 tsp. Kosher salt

Method:
1.
Mix all ingredients well except for oil
2. Whisk briskly while slowly adding the oil
3. Take out 1 cup of this to baste the shrimp while they are cooking
4. Use the rest to marinate the shrimp

'Ohana Shrimp

Ingredients:
5
lbs. peeled and de-veined shrimp 16-20 count
All but 1-cup shrimp marinade
METHOD:
NOTE:
Best if you use outdoor grill as these really smoke up the grill.

1. After shrimp have marinated for two days, take them out of the marinade.

2. If you can find some kabob skewers use them to skewer the shrimp.
If not use bamboo sticks or just grill them loose.

3. As you are grilling baste them occasionally with the marinade you
saved.

4. When they reach an internal temperature of 145ºF, remove and
serve.

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07/13/08

Permalink 01:37:05 pm, Categories: Editor's Picks, 121 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe for BEEF MARINADE from 'Ohana at the Polynesian

Yield:
serves 8 persons

Beef Marinade
5
lbs. Beef (cut into 2-3 oz chunks)
1 cup canola oil
½ cup garlic (chopped)
¼ cup black pepper
Method:
1.
Place beef in a mixing bowl
2. Add oil, garlic, and pepper to beef and mix well
3. Place in a container, label, date it and allow it to marinate for
24 hours

Ingredients - Roasted Shallot-Garlic Butter
½ cup unsalted butter
2.5 oz. shallots
2 oz. garlic
1 TSP Lemon Juice
1 TSP Granulated Sugar
TO TASTE Salt and Pepper
Method

1. Roast shallots and garlic in separate pans until soft and golden
brown. Puree the shallots and garlic together and let cool.

2. Let the butter sit out at room temperature until it softens.

3. Add all remaining ingredients. Whip until all ingredients are incorporated
and butter is fully whipped.

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Disney Recipe for MANGO POPPYSEED VINAIGRETTE at Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at Polynesian

INGREDIENTS:
1
TBSP Corn Syrup

1/2
tsp. Onion Powder
2
TBSP Molasses

2
Cups Canola Oil
4
TBSP Sugar

1
TBSP Dijon Mustard
1/2
Mango Pureed

1
TBSP Poppyseeds
1/2
Cup Apple Cider Vinegar

1
Pinch Salt
1
tsp. Garlic, chopped

To
Taste – White Pepper

METHOD:
1.
Wash and peel mango. Dice into cubes and puree in food processor.

2. Continue blending and add the rest of the ingredients (except
for the poppy seeds), blend until creamy consistency.
3.
Pour in canola oil slowly until completely emulsified; add poppy
seeds at the very end.
4.
Adjust seasoning to taste and keep refrigerated.

A
good accompaniment for all types of mixed greens or fruit and
vegetable relish.

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07/12/08

Permalink 01:37:04 pm, Categories: Editor's Picks, 191 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe - Kona Chowder - Kona Cafe

Yield:
16 servings
Ingredients:
1
stick Butter
1
Spanish onion, diced small
1/2
cup Carrots, diced small
1/2
cup Celery, diced small
1
oz. Garlic, minced fine
1/3
cup Tomato paste
1
Tbsp. Curry paste
4
2/3 cups Water, hot
1
oz. Lobster base
1
1/2 lbs. Fish (any white fish i.e., grouper, mahi, snapper, etc) cut
in 1" pieces
1
cup Milk
3
3/4 cups Heavy cream
2/3
cup Flour
3/4
stick Butter
3
cups Salad shrimp (small)
Method:

1. In a large stockpot over medium heat, melt 1 stick butter. Add
onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes.

2. Add tomato paster and cook for 2-3 minutes. Cook
for 2-3 minutes.

3. Mix in curry paste until well incorporated (use the back of a spoon
for spatula until no lumps of curry are left).

4. Add lobster base and hot water.

5. Add fish and gently poach.

6. Turn heat to low, add milk and heavy cream and let come to a simmer.

7. Over low heat, melt remaining butter. Add flour, stir well, and
cook for about 5 minutes.

8. Take of the hot liquid from the chowder and mix it in with the
butter and flour mixture until well combined.

9. Add this mixture back into the chowder.

10. Add shrimp and cook for approximately 15 minutes or until thickened.

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Disney Recipe for Island Pork Ribs at Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at Polynesian

Yield:
4-6 servings

Ingredients

Select
2 each slabs of Raw Pork Spare Ribs (total – 4 lbs.)
Dry
Seasoning
1
cup Kosher Salt
1
tsp Celery Salt
2
TBSP Mesquite Seasoning
1
TBSP Onion Powder
1
TBSP Garlic Powder
3
TBSP Sugar
1
tsp Ground Black Pepper
Sauce

1
cup Tomato paste

1
TBSP Corn Syrup

1
TBSP Molasses

1
TBSP Dijon Mustard

2
TBSP Honey

1
cup Pineapple Juice

2
TBSP Rice Wine Vinegar
1
tsp Granulated Garlic

1
TBSP Onion Powder

1
TBSP Caramel
1/4
Tsp Smoked Liquid

Barbecue Sauce Preparation
1.
In a mixing bowl combine all ingredients and mix well
2.
Keep refrigerated

Preparation
1.
Mix all dry ingredients and season lightly the pork rib slabs
on both sides; let marinate for 12 hours.
2.
Cook the seasoned pork ribs at 325°F for 1 hour.
3.
Cut slabs of ribs while hot into individual pieces (one bone each)
and place in baking dish.
4.
Heat the barbecue sauce to a simmer and pour over the entire pork
ribs.
5.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place it in a warm oven
at 200° for 30-45 minutes.

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07/11/08

Permalink 01:37:04 pm, Categories: Editor's Picks, 46 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe - Honey Lime Dressing - 'Ohana

Ingredients

1/2 C honey
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp salt
1/2 C cider vinegar
1/4 C lime juice
1/4 C diced onion
1 C canola oil
Method:

Place
all ingredients except oil in food processor and blend until
smooth. Slowly add oil until it is well incorporated into the
dressing. Makes 2 Cup.

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Disney Recipe - Honey Coriander Wing Sauce

Ingredients:

1/8 cup chili powder
1/4 cup ground ginger
2 ea lime zest
1/4 cup coriander
1 cup soy sauce
1 3/4 cup honey

Method:

Place all ingredients in a sauce pan.

Heat until hot.

Remove from heat and let cool. Serve with chicken wings.

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07/10/08

Permalink 01:37:04 pm, Categories: Editor's Picks, 132 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe - 'Ohana Green Beans - Polynesian

Yield: 6 servings
2
lb. fresh green beans
1 medium red onion, sliced ½ inch thick
3 cloves fresh garlic (whole)
3 TBS canola or vegetable oil
2 TBS low sodium soy sauce
2 TBS granulated sugar
½ tsp Kosher salt
To Taste - fresh ground black pepper
1 lb. bacon, crispy, crumbled

Method
1.
Wash green beans in cold water. Snip both ends and break in half.

2. Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add beans and
blanch for 1 minute. Strain.

3. Heat a wok or fry pan over medium high heat. Add oil, then add garlic
and sliced onions and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

4. Add green beans and stir-fry for 2-4 minutes depending on how well
done you prefer your beans cooked.

5. Add soy, seasonings and continue to stir-fry for 1 more minute.

6. Adjust seasonings if desired.

7. Garnish with crispy crumbled bacon pieces.

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Disney Recipe for Smoky Portobello Mushroom Soup at Artist Point at Wilderness Lodge

Ingredients

5 eggs
3 cups whole milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 cup sugar
8 cups french or 'Ohana breakfast bread
1.
In bowl mix eggs, milk , salt, sugar and nutmeg. Set aside.
2. Cut bread in medium pieces, place on cookie sheet pan put in
350 degree oven.
3. Bake bread until lightly toasted, about 15 minutes. Remove
bread and place in egg and milk mixture.
4. Place mixture in a greased 10-inch cake pan and bake at 325
degree for 1 hour.
5. Let stand 5 minutes, serve hot with ice cream.
BANANA
FOSTER SAUCE
4 oz sugar
4 oz brown sugar
4 oz corn syrup
4 oz unsalted butter
1cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1cup spiced rum
1cup banana slices
1.
Combine sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and half of heavy
cream in a large pan. Bring to a boil and slowly add remaining
heavy cream keeping mixture at a steady boil.

2.
Add spiced rum and flambe.

3. Candy will brown slightly; cook 3 minutes until candy forms
into a firm ball in cold water. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
Add sliced bananas. Serve warm.

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07/09/08

Permalink 01:37:05 pm, Categories: Editor's Picks, 36 words   English (US)

Disney Recipe - Turtle Krawl - Old Key West

1/2 oz Castillo rum
1/2 oz Bacardi Silver rum
1/2 oz Malibu rum
1/2 oz Myers dark rum
Splash Grenadine
Splash Key lime juice
Equal parts orange juice and pineapple juice
 
Shake
to mix in an ice filled 12oz cup.

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Disney Recipe - Turtle Krawl - Old Key West

1/2 oz Castillo rum
1/2 oz Bacardi Silver rum
1/2 oz Malibu rum
1/2 oz Myers dark rum
Splash Grenadine
Splash Key lime juice
Equal parts orange juice and pineapple juice
 
Shake
to mix in an ice filled 12oz cup.

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07/08/08

Permalink 01:37:05 am, Categories: Editor's Picks, 43 words   English (US)

Strawberry Soup Recipe from 1900 Park Fare at the Grand Floridian

 
2
lb., 8 oz. strawbe