Recipes by Ron Merlin (Page 6)

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	Nutella Swirl Poundcake by Ron Merlin I've not cooked much using Nutella but intend to in the future as I've been coming across interesting sounding recipes. With that in mind I tried this recipe I found, changed it a bit, and was very pleased with the results.It's simple, straight-forward and delicious.1 jar NutellaPreheat the oven to 325°. Lightly grease and flour a…	1 vote 225 views
	Lemon Sponge Pie by Ron Merlin We've been having some amazing Spring-like weather in Seattle and I noticed some really nice looking lemons in the grocery store produce section. I suspect they are from South America and are really fresh. So I decided a springtime dessert was in order.An interesting recipe I found online. It's essentially a lemon pie, that while…	1 vote 336 views
	Irish Brown Bread by Ron Merlin I have a post for Irish Soda Bread (here) which contains the usual ingredients as well as an egg, butter, and currants and I really like the recipe.However, I was reading the March 2010 issue of Bon Apetit and it has an article called a Slice of Ireland. It's a quick story regarding Andrew McCarthy searching the Irish Countryside for…	1 vote 492 views
	Red Beans and Rice by Ron Merlin Saints in the Superbowl? The Saints? This one's easy. I'm having Red Beans and Rice!I used Smoked Kielbasa for the sausage but authentic Red Beans and Rice contain Andouille sausage, it's your preference.I made this in the Pressure cooker. If you are cooking traditionally, cook for 1 1/2 hours until beans are tender. The rest of the…	1 vote 744 views
	Sauerbraten German Pot Roast by Ron Merlin So I came across this recipe. I've heard of Sauerbraten but have never made it nor tried it. What intrigued me about making it was marinating the cut of meat for 3 days, perhaps adapting it for the Pressure Cooker, and the addition of crushed ginger cookies to the marinade to thicken and make a gravy for the meat.Will I make this…	1 vote 597 views
	Old Fashioned Gingerbread by Ron Merlin Childhood tastes and memories. I think we all have a number of things we ate as children that bring back memories when we try them again. In this case I'm talking about Gingerbread. Warm, dark, pungent, heavily gingered Old Fashioned Gingerbread. It reminds me of my grandmother and eating a slice fresh from the oven with a dollop of…	1 vote 338 views
	Double Chocolate Butterfinger Cookies by Ron Merlin Gosh these cookies are good!!!I got some good news (personal, but my daughter is home from Iraq soon) and I just was bustin' up, ya know? And because I'm a food geek and have no life, I decided to look through my saved recipes I've found over months and months and make something. And I found one. And made them.After a cold Beck's or…	1 vote 348 views
	New England Sausage, Apple and Dried Cranberry Stuffing by Ron Merlin This is my favorite dressing recipe from Bon Appetit about 14 years ago. When I make Turkey, this IS the dressing. So delicious. Apples, cranberries, sausage and fresh herbs combined with breadcrumbs and baked. Do try to use fresh herbs as it does make a big difference in the finished product. Besides, if it's a Holiday meal, it's…	1 vote 384 views
	Care Package Chocolate Chip Cookies by Ron Merlin So as some of you know, I have a Son in the Arabian Sea, and a daughter in Baghdad, Iraq. So I spend a lot of time doing what? CARE PACKAGES!It was my daughter's turn this last weekend, and I wanted to send her and her unit Chocolate Chip cookies. (I understand that the protocol is, anybody who has received home baked goods, is to…	2 votes 655 views
	5 Spice Soy Baked Chicken Wings by Ron Merlin If you read my blog you know I recently became enamored of Chinese 5 spice powder. See my Cornish Game Hen recipe for instance.In keeping with that I thought some marinated and baked chicken wings would be just the ticket. I deliberately chose baking over grilling as I wanted to avoid having to tend the wings over the fire constantly…	2 votes 1434 views