Best Jam Mazurkas Inspired By Mean Chef Recipes

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MEAN CHEF'S RASPBERRY MAZURKAS



Mean Chef's Raspberry Mazurkas image

I adopted this recipe after its original poster, Mean Chef (IHHDRO), departed the site. Mean posted it on Jun 10, 2002.

Provided by newspapergal

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 24 large squares

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups brown sugar
2 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup walnuts, ground
1 1/3 cups coconut
3/4 teaspoon salt
13 1/2 ounces butter
1 3/4 lbs raspberry jam

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Melt butter and cool.
  • Combine all dry ingredients in mixer with paddle.
  • Add melted butter until well combined.
  • Press half of the mixture in a half sheet pan and roll to firm.
  • Spread with jam to within 1/2-inch of edges.
  • Spread remaining mixture evenly on top and press down lightly.
  • Bake until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.6, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 34.3, Sodium 204.9, Carbohydrate 62.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 34.4, Protein 4.2

MEAN CHEF'S CHICKEN WITH MARSALA, MUSHROOMS AND GORGONZOLA



Mean Chef's Chicken With Marsala, Mushrooms and Gorgonzola image

I adopted this recipe after its original poster, Mean Chef, departed the site. Mean posted it on Jan 21, 2004. His comments: "Great served over pasta or with rice. Recipe from Fine Cooking"

Provided by newspapergal

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
kosher salt
pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 ounces cremini mushrooms (2 1/4 cups) or 6 ounces white mushrooms, sliced 1/8 inch thick (2 1/4 cups)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry marsala
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 ounces crumbled gorgonzola
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

Steps:

  • slice chicken on an angle into 3/4 inch pieces; season generously with salt and pepper.
  • In a 10 inch straight sided saute pan, heat 2 TBL of oil over medium high heat; saute half of the chicken turning once until lightly browned and barely cooked through- about 1-2 minutes per side; Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm; repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Return pan to medium high heat and add remaining 1 TBL oil.
  • Add mushrooms, season and saute stirring with a wooden spoon until softened and well browned- 3-4 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and cook stirring for 30 seconds.
  • Add Marsala and scrape pan to loosen brown bits; simmer until slightly reduced- about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in cream and simmer until thickened slightly- 2-3 minutes.
  • Add 2/3 of the gorgonzola and stir until melted- 1-2 minutes.
  • Taste sauce and adjust seasoning.
  • Add chicken along with any accumulated juices and turn to coat with sauce.
  • Serve immediately, sprinkled with remaining cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 739.6, Fat 46, SaturatedFat 18, Cholesterol 207.2, Sodium 569.2, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 61.8

ROYAL MAZURKA (MAZUREK KROLEWSKI)



Royal Mazurka (Mazurek Krolewski) image

This is posted for the World Tour 2005 RecipeZaar event. I haven't had a chance to try it yet. My source is Time Life's Good Cook series "Cakes", and it's origins are from The Art of Polish Cooking by Alina Zeranska. Mazurkas are traditional Polish Easter cakes.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 eggs
2 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup boiling water
3 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
3 1/4 cups flour
1/4 lb almonds, blanched, peeled, and ground (about 1 cup)
3/4 lb butter, melted
1 cup apricot jam
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon warm water
2 teaspoons lemon juice, fresh

Steps:

  • Mazurkas:.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Beat eggs with sugar for 10 minutes, until light and fluffy. Mix water with lemon juice, and add to the eggs in a thin stream while beating. Beat 5 more minutes. Add flour, almonds, and butter alternately. Mix lightly to incorporate.
  • Divide batter between two 9 X 13 baking pans lined with buttered parchment paper.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden.
  • Cool slightly, then turn them out onto a rack to completely cool.
  • Meanwhile make icing (directions below).
  • Spread one cake with jam, cover it with the other cake and spread the icing over the top.
  • Icing:.
  • Stir warm water, lemon juice and confectioner's sugar together until the sugar completely dissolves and the icing is smooth. It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Add more water if necessary. If you get it too thin, add more sugar.

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