Best 4 Easy Gourmet Recipes
Easy gourmet cooking is a delightful blend of simple, convenient ingredients and refined culinary techniques that results in exquisite dishes. Whether you're a novice cook seeking to impress your dinner guests or an experienced chef looking to streamline your cooking process, easy gourmet recipes offer an accessible pathway to creating memorable meals. These recipes often leverage fresh, seasonal ingredients to showcase their natural flavors, while employing clever shortcuts and time-saving techniques to minimize effort without sacrificing taste. From elegant appetizers to indulgent desserts, the realm of easy gourmet cooking is brimming with culinary treasures, ready to transform everyday meals into extraordinary experiences.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
QUICK & EASY GOURMET MUFFINS
This super easy recipe starts with one of those less than a $1 mixes. I used Martha White, added a few extra ingredients and wha la "Gourmet Muffins". I found this recipe online and did some tweaking to my liking. It's a great muffin to have on hand for those busy mornings when you just don't have time for breakfast. Just grab...
Provided by Diane Atherton
Categories Other Breakfast
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line 6 jumbo muffin tins with paper liners. Rinse berries and gently blot with paper towels.
- 2. Combine muffin mix, flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a mixing bowl; whisk to combine. In a small bowl, whisk egg in butter milk. Pour into flour mix and hand stir to mix.
- 3. Lightly dust berries with a light coating of flour and gently fold in batter, being careful not to burst berries.
- 4. Fill muffin tins 3/4 full and add crumb topping or sprinkle with sugar if desired. .
- 5. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Done when cake tester or tooth pick inserted in center comes out clean.
- 6. CRANBERRY MUFFINS: I used Martha White's Blueberry Cheese Cake muffin mix and 1/2 of a 6-oz bag of frozen cranberries. Topped with a mixture of sugar and fresh grated lemon peel. NOTE: cranberries are tart and these muffins were tart. You would have to be a true cranberry lover to enjoy the tartness.
- 7. CRUMB TOPPING: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 Tablespoon oatmeal pinch of salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Make the crumb topping by using a fork to combine the flour, brown sugar, and melted butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle each muffin with one tablespoon of the crumb topping
EASY GOURMET CHICKEN FOR A CROWD
I was going through all of my recipes, trying to decide which one to use to serve a crowd of people the next day. I finally could not decide between 3 recipes, so I combined the best features from each and came up with this. It was so easy to make and everyone said it was delicious. I am rewriting it here while it is fresh in my mind. Plus I will have it for future reference. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by Caretta
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 3h15m
Yield 25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Grease either two 13x 9 pans or one large half sheet cake pan.
- Arrange chicken tenders in pan(s).
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Heat oil in large skillet.
- Saute onions and peppers till soft.
- Add garlic to skillet about halfway through to let flavors blend.
- Arrange over chicken.
- Combine soups, wine, lemon juice and spices.
- Pour over chicken.
- Cover and bake for 3 hours.
- Serve over rice or noodles. I Served it with sticky rice and a salad.
- The 'gravy' came out perfect consistency for me, but it could be thickened with a cornstarch paste or thinned by adding chicken broth.
EASY GOURMET PUMPKIN SOUP
Use the bright orange hubbard pumpkins (Red Kuri, Baby Red Hubbard, or Orange Hokkaido) or small, fresh butternuts for a great taste! The butternuts are great because you don't have to peel them!
Provided by lintlin
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Pumpkin Soup Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the pumpkin, brown sugar, and curry powder to the butter; cook and stir until the pumpkin caramelizes, 6 to 10 minutes. Pour the chicken broth over the mixture; bring to a boil, and cook until the pumpkin is tender, about 20 minutes more.
- Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway. Hold the lid of the blender in place with a towel; start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Process in batches until smooth.
- Garnish each portion of soup with 1 teaspoon pumpkin seed oil, a dollop of sour cream, and a few pumpkin seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 11.7 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 482.6 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
SUPER EASY GOURMET APPETIZER/ SANDWICH
Had left over wine-soaked cheddar from Bookclub, and I found the taste too strong to enjoy by itself. I tried this, and WOW! Definitely tasty enough to serve to guests, and so easy, too. :)
Provided by C C
Categories Sandwiches
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Toast sourdough slices.
- 2. Top with cheese slices and dried cranberries. Can top with another slice of bread to make sandwich, or leave open-faced.
- 3. Microwave to melt cheese. (Could skip toasting and grill, if you prefer.) Cut & serve as appetizer or with soup/salad for a meal.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling around in the middle of cooking.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will always taste better than processed or frozen ingredients. If you can, try to buy your ingredients from a farmers market or local grocery store.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: Cooking is a great way to be creative. Don't be afraid to try new ingredients or techniques. You might be surprised at what you create!
- Pay attention to detail: The little things matter in cooking. Make sure you measure your ingredients accurately, and take the time to cook your food properly. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of your dish.
- Have fun! Cooking should be enjoyable. Don't stress out if you make a mistake. Just learn from it and move on.
Conclusion:
Cooking is a skill that anyone can learn. With a little practice, you can create delicious meals that will impress your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Get started cooking today!
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