¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp prepared mustard
1 tsp flour
2 tbsp raisins
2 tbsp vinegar
¾ cup water
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¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp prepared mustard
1 tsp flour
2 tbsp raisins
2 tbsp vinegar
¾ cup water
12 red peppers, chopped
12 red apples, chopped
2 tbsp salt
Stir, leave for 2 hours, then add 1 cup white vinegar and 5 cups sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour, uncovered.
Sauce:
2 tbsp finely chopped shallots
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2tbsp water
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 large egg yolk
2 tbsp drained capers
3 tbsp melted unsalted butter
Combine shallots, vinegar, lemon and water. Simmer, stirring occasionally till 2 tbsp remain. Transfer to a blender, add yolk and capers. Blend for 3 seconds. Add heated butter in a stream. Blend sauce till well combined. Add salt and pepper.
Sprinkle snappers with salt. Arrange in a non-stick skillet. Skin side up, top with a lemon slice.
Cook over a moderate heat, 8-10 minutes, tightly covered
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1 ¼ cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp sherry
1 ½ cup mushrooms and ham mixture
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1 cup cooked spinach
1 cup 15% cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp taragon