Spezi For Grown Ups Recipes

HOMEMADE SPEZI

Steps:

• Measure out a ratio of 2 parts Cola and 1 part Sanpellegrino Aranciata. A 1/3 measuring cup works great for a regular sized drinking glass.
• Mix and serve cold.
• Enjoy!

MACARONI AND CHEESE FOR GROWN-UPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Put the water, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and oil in a large heavy saucepan over high heat to boil. Add the pasta and cook stiring occasionally until tender, about 8 minutes.
• In a small heavy saucepan melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
• Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly.
• Add the remaining salt and pepper and continue whisking until the sauce is smooth and thick enough to coat the whisk; about 8 minutes.
• Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the cheese(s). Continue stiring until smooth and melted.
• In the microwave melt the remaining butter and mix with Panko. Add the parsley. Set aside.
• Lightly butter a 1.5 quart casserole or 4- 15 oz. rammikins.
• Combine chesse sauce and macaroni in casserole mixing well.
• Top with Panko and bake in 375 degree oven for 20 minutes or until brown on top.
• Remove and enjoy.

LINCOLNSHIRE POACHER CHEESE SCONES - STRICTLY FOR GROWN UPS!

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 180°C.
• Sieve flour & baking powder and salt, then add butter and rub together.
• Then add 5oz of the grated cheese followed by the eggs.
• Continue to work the mixture together by hand.
• With the ingredients worked in, pour the mixture out of the bowl onto the worktop.
• Gradually add the milk into the mixture as it is worked together.
• Use a little flour to stop the dough sticking to the worktop.
• Gently roll out the dough to about 1" - 1 1/2" inch thick, then using a pastry cutter (2" diameter).
• Cut out, arrange on a greased baking tray.
• Brush with egg-wash, as an option the remainder of the cheese could be sprinkled on top, bake for 10-12 minutes.
• Serve hot, split and spread with butter!

CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP- FOR GROWN-UPS!

Steps:

• Combine the boiling water and the dried mushrooms in a heat-proof container (like a glass measuring cup). Make sure all of the mushrooms are covered. Set aside and let the mushrooms soften.
• Remove the mushrooms from the water, squeeszing any excess back into the soaking liquid. Roughly chop the mushrooms, and set aside.
• Strain the liquid to remove any sand or grit. Set aside.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook until translucent, but not brown, stirring frequently.
• Add the flour, and stir to combine. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes, being careful not to burn the mixture.
• Slowly add the reserved soaking liquid, milk, buttermilk, and chicken stock. Whisk until the flour mixture is completely incorporated.
• Brink soup just to a boil, stiring often, until thickened. Remove from heat.
• Stir in reserved mushrooms, salt, and peppers. Taste, and reseason as necessary.
• Ladle into heated bowls, and drizzle each serving with a few drops of truffle oil. Serve immediately.

SPEZI FOR GROWN UPS

Steps:

• Pour triple sec or vodka and cola over ice, stir, and garnish with lemon.