Deep Fried Cookies/ Angel Wings

The recipe I will be posting is from Food Network Mag.  I do something very similar to this. I use a whiskey in my recipe. I plan on trying this recipe to see if it comes out similar to what I make. The recipe I make has been in my family for at least 3 generations. It makes 9 dozen. This recipe only makes about 21 cookies.

Making these cookies brings back memories of working in the kitchen with my mom and just having fun as a child making cookies at Christmas time. Our kitchen would have cookies of all kinds all over the place. This year its a little sad that she is not here to share the cookie making event as usual.

Angel Wings- FNM
1 cup All purpose flour
1/4 cup sour cream
2 large egg yolks
1 tbsp honey
1/4 tsp fine grated lemon zest
1/4 tsp salt
1 30 oz jar coconut oil
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Combine the flour, sour cream, egg yolks, honey, lemon zest and salt in a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Mix on medium-high speed until dough comes together and begins to pull away from the bowl. About 3-4 minutes. Turn out on to a floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes.. Form into a ball and cover loosely with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.

Roll out dough on a floured surface into a 12 x12 in square. Dough should be about 1/8 in thick.  Cut into 7 strips then cut each strip cross wise into thirds. you will have 21 rectangles.  One at a time, make a 1 in slit lengthwise down the center of each rectangle. Lift the short end and thread it through the slit, then pull out, twist in the middle so it looks like a bow.
Heat coconut oil in a pot over med heat, until a deep fry thermometer reads 350 F. Fry 5-7 cookies at a time, turning until deep golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Toss with confectioner's sugar and store in air tight container.

My original recipe uses 12 yolk, granulated sugar and whiskey. It seems that these cookies might be heavier than the recipe that I have.

Happy Eating

Chef 911

I have been looking for ways lately to help people with their passion to cook. I know that I am trying on getting better about blogging. I have had life changes like being stuck in a state that really isn't known for its culinary food or experiments.
I found this group Talk to Chef that helps people all over the world with culinary questions. Its kind of the 911 for home cooks. Your able to live video chat with a chef and get the answers to you dish problems. Or how to cook something. Its not a substitute for culinary school but in a pinch when you need help  there is a Chef there to tell you how to fix it or how to make it.  I am new to it and below is my link for it. Try it out and let me know what you think of the program.

You don't pay for the advice, but if you think it was worth the time you spent with the chef, you leave them a tip.


Here's the link
http://talktochef.com/ lisa-zaehler

Cheesy Potatoes

Working in a little supper club as of late. Not where I would like to be but its a job and I get to cook. It seems that the trend with a few places I have worked in Wisconsin all have some sort of recipe for Cheesy Potatoes. Each has their own name and kind of potato. I wanted to share with you one of the recipes as of lately.  This one uses hash browns. You can also use cubed American fries, or breakfast potatoes. It all depends on how you want the texture to have .


This recipe has been adapted for home use.

2 bags of frozen hashbrowns
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
1 can of cream of chicken soup
8 oz of sour cream
4 cups of mild cheddar cheese  shredded
1 tsp of Salt and Pepper

Mix all ingredients together. When mixed it will look like its a big sticky mess.  Spray a 9x9 or 8x8 with cooking spray. Dish mixture in to the baking dish. Bake for 35-50 minutes at 350 degrees. Top should be light brown. Serve warm. This can be made a few days ahead of time and held uncooked until needed ..

Happy Eating.