Holiday Cookbook
Eat, Drink and Be Merry Celebrate the holidays with us and a selection of our customers by tasting some of their most sought-after recipes. From the cinnamon buns of Momofuku Milk Bar to Specchio Ristorante s pork in Gorgonzola sauce, you ll be able to cook up and taste a collection of coveted treats. For every download of this cookbook in December, we re donating $1 to UNICEF. Our goal is 1,000 downloads. Like the temptation to make those cinnamon buns wasn t reason enough! So thank you for the download and joining us in good eating and good giving this season.
Delicious Holiday Recipes Pg 4 } Christina Tosi s Cinnamon Buns from Momofuku Milk Bar, New York, NY Pg 5 } The Fondue Panini from Sweet Shop, Los Altos, CA Pg 6 } Thanksgiving Leftover Grilled Cheese from The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen, San Fransisco, CA Pg 7 } Bracciola di Maiale al Gorgonzola from Specchio Ristorante, San Fransisco, CA Pg 8 } Banana Bread from Booster Juice, Calgary, AB Pg 9 } Sugar Cookie Bars from Orange Leaf, Farmington, UT
Christina Tosi s Cinnamon Buns If you make this for brunch for your houseguests you will never get them to leave - seriously addictive breakfast food. PREP TIME: 30 minutes (Note: You will need to let the dough rise twice in 45-minute increments) COOK TIME: 12-22 minutes at 375 F (after dough has risen) For the filling: For the dough: 1 cup butter, at room temperature 21 2 teaspoons dry active yeast 11 2 cups light brown sugar 3 4 cup warm water 2 tablespoons cinnamon 11 2 cups warm milk 2 teaspoons salt 6 cups bread flour For the cream cheese frosting: 2 tablespoons salt 1 2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 11 2 cups cream cheese 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 1 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups confectioners sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1. Dissolve yeast in warm water and milk. 2. Knead in dry ingredients. Add butter. Let rise for 45 minutes. 3. After the 45-minute rise, roll out dough into a long rectangle and spread butter over its surface. Sprinkle it with a generous amount of light brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. 4. Roll up the rectangle into a long cylinder. Cut into 14, 2-inch pieces. Place in a greased 9x13-inch pan or two 10-inch pie pans and cover with plastic. Let rise another 45 minutes before baking 12-22 minutes at 375 F. 5. To prepare the frosting, mix butter, cream cheese, extract, sugar, and salt thoroughly. 6. While the buns are still warm, spread the frosting generously over them and serve immediately. Momofuku Milk Bar www.milkbarstore.com We re Momofuku Milk Bar, a bakery in NYC. Momofuku Milk Bar have been featured in television programs and publications such as The Today Show, Good Morning America, The New York Times, Bon Appétit Magazine, O Magazine, Everyday With Rachael Ray, New York Magazine, and In Style Magazine. { 4 }
The Fondue Panini Fondue ingredients are so good together they belong between sliced bread. And paired with tomato soup. PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: 5 minutes 2 slices sourdough bread 3-4 thin slices double cream brie cheese 1/4 thinly sliced Granny Smith apple 1 drizzle honey Smear of butter 1 cup prepared tomato soup (We prefer Pacific Natural Foods blend but any brand you like will work) 1. Lightly butter one side of 2 pieces of sourdough bread. 2. Thinly slice brie cheese and layer it on the non-buttered side of bread. 3. Thinly slice apple and layer on top of brie. 4. Drizzle honey lightly over apple slices. 5. Place other slice of sourdough on top. 6. Grill sandwich on panini grill or pan until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown. 7. Slice sandwich in half and serve with a cup of warm creamy organic tomato soup. 8. Enjoy & feel free to dip panini in your soup! Sweet Shop www.sweetshoplosaltos.com The Sweet Shop in Los Altos represents new ideas of community, sustainability and philanthropy. We source as many local and organic products as possible for you to get your sweet treats. { 5 }
Thanksgiving Leftover Grilled Cheese Holiday leftovers never tasted this good PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOK TIME: 5 minutes 2 slices country/artisan bread (like levain or sourdough), about ½-inch thick 3 ounces of roasted turkey, sliced ¼-inch 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon cranberry sauce ¼ cup mashed potatoes ¼ teaspoon minced fresh sage 1 teaspoon salted butter, room temperature 1. Cream the sage into the butter and butter one side or both slices of bread; place one slice butter side down. 2. Place one slice of cheddar, then add the potatoes, cranberry sauce and the turkey. Finish it off with a second slice of cheddar. 3. Top with the remaining slice of bread. 4. Either grill over medium-low heat in a pan or cook in a hot oven (500ºF) for about 1 ½ minutes in a pre-heated cast iron skillet. If cooking in the oven, distribute the ingredients across both halves of the sandwich and cook it open-faced, and then combine the halves after removing from the oven. 5. Slice in half and serve with leftover gravy! THE AMERICAN Grilled Cheese Kitchen www.theamericansf.com THE AMERICAN Grilled Cheese Kitchen is the first restaurant in San Francisco focused on serving award-winning, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches (and other house-made treats). { 6 }
Bracciola di Maiale al Gorgonzola Translation: Pork chop in ridiculously delicious gorgonzola sauce PREP TIME: 3 minutes COOK TIME: 20 minutes 1 pork chop 1 oz butter 1 oz Gorgonzola cheese 1/4 cup cream 1/4 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup white wine Salt to taste Pepper to taste 1. Add butter to frying pan, preheat. 2. Add the pork chop, salt and pepper and preheat for 4 minutes per side over medium heat. 3. Remove the pork chop. Add wine, cream, cheese and stock and cook until the sauce becomes glaze. 4. Plate the pork chop and add the sauce on top. Specchio Ristorante www.ristorantespecchio.com Chef Gino Assaf, formerly of North Beach s Ristorante Gondola, brings his Italian cuisine to San Francisco s trendy Mission District with Specchio Ristorante. Specchio, which means mirror in Italian, serves up the finest Venetian and Northern Italian dishes in a contemporary setting. { 7 }
Banana Bread The healthiest version of this everyday favorite if you can stop yourself from eating the whole loaf. PREP TIME: 5 minutes prep COOK TIME: 40 minutes 2 cups whole wheat flour 6 bananas (over-ripened) 1 cup low fat yogurt 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon salt 1 cup egg whites 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1. Mix the dry ingredients first, then add the other ingredients to the bowl. 2. Use an electric hand mixer for two minutes. 3. Put the banana bread in the oven in a muffin tray or a pan. 4. Bake for about 25-30 minutes at 350 F 5. Let cool for 10 minutes, then enjoy. Booster Juice www.boosterjuice.com We re Booster Juice, a juice and smoothie bar dedicated to providing you the premium smoothie experience. Our stores and products are energetic, fun, natural and downright addictive perfect for today s active lifestyles. { 8 }
Sugar Cookie Bars So soft and tasty, these cookie bars are no snack. They re dessert. PREP TIME: 10-15 minutes COOK TIME: 17-20 minutes Cookies: 21/2 cups bread flour (or all-purpose flour is fine) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1/2 tablespoon sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Frosting: 1/2 cup butter, softened 4 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup Half and Half 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt Several drops of food coloring (optional) Cookies: 1. Preheat oven to 375ºF and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. 2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. 3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. (The longer you beat it, the fluffier your cookies will be.) 4. Add egg and combine well. 5. Add sour cream and vanilla and mix until completely blended. 6. Slowly add the flour mixture and stir until well combined. Gently press the batter into the greased baking dish and spread out with hands. (If you butter your hands, this will help with the stickiness.) Bake 17-20 minutes, or until edges become lightly golden. Set aside to cool completely. Frosting: 1. In a medium bowl, cream together butter, powdered sugar, and Half and Half until light and fluffy. 2. Stir in vanilla and salt. Combine well. 3. Add food coloring until desired color. 4. Frost your cooled cookie bars evenly. 5. Cut into squares and serve. Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt www.orangeleafyogurt.com Simply put, Orange Leaf is America s Frozen Yogurt. At Orange Leaf, we provide you with decadent flavors reminiscent of your childhood trips to the local dessert shop as well as fruit-based flavors that will suit even the most health conscious individuals. { 9 }
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