In the vast world of culinary wonders, there's a unique and intriguing ingredient known as the "blue nut." Its captivating name and alluring blue hue have sparked curiosity and culinary experimentation among food enthusiasts. This article embarks on a journey to discover the captivating blue nut, exploring its culinary versatility and unraveling the secrets to unlocking its unique flavors. From savory dishes to sweet treats, we'll delve into the realm of blue nut cookery, guiding you through a culinary expedition that promises to tantalize your taste buds and ignite your creativity in the kitchen.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
BLUE RIBBON ZUCCHINI NUT BREAD
This is the best Zucchini Nut Bread I have ever had and the only one I will make. It's from "Country Fair Cookbook" All recipes in this book are Blue Ribbon winners from fairs around America prior to it's publication in 1975. Wrap and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavor to mellow. I have also made this as muffins. Just lower the temperature. Now that I live in Australia I make this using the Aussie measuring cups and spoons and it turns out fine. I've also made it with half carrot and half zucchini. And other times I've used half wholewheat flour and half plain, just for a change and it works well too. My husband loves it and says it's more like a cake then a bread since it's so moist.
Provided by YnkyGrlDwndr
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 loaves, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sift together plain flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and baking powder.
- Beat eggs well.
- Gradually add sugar and oil, beat together well.
- Add vanilla and dry ingredients from above blend well.
- Stir in the zucchini.
- Combine walnuts and 1 tsp of flour, stir this into the batter.
- Pour batter between two 2 greased (I use baking paper) 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" loaf tins.
- Bake for 1 hour or till tests done (skewer poked in the middle comes out clean).
- Cool in tins on racks for 10 minutes before removing from tins, cool on racks.
APPLE-NUT BLUE CHEESE TARTLETS
These tasty appetizers look and taste gourmet, but they're easy to make and have loads of blue cheese flavor. The phyllo shells and filling can be made in advance-just fill the cups and warm them in the oven before serving. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 15 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add apple and onion; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in blue cheese, 3 tablespoons walnuts and salt. Spoon a rounded tablespoonful into each tart shell. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts; bake until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes longer., Freeze option: Freeze cooled pastries in a freezer container, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, reheat pastries on a baking sheet in a preheated 350° oven until crisp and heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BLUE RIBBON BANANA CAKE WITH CREAMY NUT FILLING
Make and share this Blue Ribbon Banana Cake With Creamy Nut Filling recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dienia B.
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 1 cake, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cream together sugar and shortening.
- Add eggs.
- Beat in mashed bananas.
- Sift dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture.
- Add buttermilk and vanilla.
- Stir in chopped nuts.
- Turn into 2 greased and floured 9 inch layer pans.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup coconut on each layer.
- Bake in 375°F oven 25 to 30 minutes.
- Combine sugar flour butter and cream in saucepan cook until thickened stirring constantly.
- Add nuts vanilla and salt. Cool and put between cake layers.
BLUE RIBBON BANANA NUT BREAD
I've won 4 Blue RIbbons with this recipe. And always donate the Bread when it's over to be sold or actioned off. Everybody wants the recipe. Enjoy everyone!
Provided by Audra LeNormand
Categories Sweet Breads
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2. Mix together butter, sugar, eggs, and mashed bananas.
- 3. In another bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt.
- 4. Combine both mixtures and add vanilla and nuts. Mix thoroughly. Pour into 2 well greased bread pans.
- 5. And bake for an hour at 350 degrees. To test stick tooth pick into center and if it comes out clean it's done.
- 6. Cooks Note: Being Diabetic I've made it with Splenda and it's outstanding.
BLUE NUT
Just a sweet, little shot of Malibu rum, Blue Curacao and Pineapple Juice. I actually even like it better poured into an old fashioned glass with ice and topped off with pineapple juice.
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Beverages
Time 3m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Pour into a shaker with ice and shake and strain.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.3, Sodium 0.4, Carbohydrate 1.8, Sugar 1.4, Protein 0.1
ORANGE AND BLUE NUT MUFFINS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400. Stir together oats and yogurt in a small bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes. Whisk flour, flax, baking powder,baking soda, salt in a medium bowl. Grate the orange peel add to flour mixutre. Squeeze 1/2 cup orange juice and whisk together with sugar, oil add to oat mixture. Blend oat mixture in to flour mixture, stir until just combined. Fold in berries and nuts. Spoon batter into muffin cups. Bake for 15 minutes or until tooth pick comes out clean.
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients beforehand: This will save you time and hassle when you're cooking. Chop your vegetables, measure out your ingredients, and have everything ready to go before you start cooking.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better your dish will taste. Look for fresh, seasonal produce, and choose high-quality meats and cheeses.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: Cooking is a great way to be creative and try new things. Don't be afraid to substitute ingredients or try different cooking methods. You might just discover a new favorite dish!
- Taste your food as you cook: This is the best way to make sure that your dish is seasoned properly. Taste your food at various stages of the cooking process and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're cooking meat or vegetables, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the food from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to stick to the pan.
- Let your meat rest before carving: When you cook meat, let it rest for a few minutes before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Cooking is a skill that takes time and practice to master. But with a little effort, anyone can learn to cook delicious, healthy meals. By following the tips in this article, you can improve your cooking skills and create meals that your family and friends will love.
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