Food Recipes

[Grey Jedi Knight]

This thread is where I will add Recipes that are befitting of the Elvish Life Style and some from other parts of middle earth.  

[Grey Jedi Knight]

Elven Lembas Bread

6 TBSP butter or margarine, slightly softened
2 cups self-rising flour

1 TBSP granulated sugar
½ cup raisins or ½ dried cranberries (optional)

1 egg, well beaten
½ cup milk

4 TBSP heavy cream
Mallorn leaves


With a pastry blender or fork, cut margarine into the flour
in a mixing bowl until the mixture resembles cornmeal. Do
this rapidly so the butter does not melt. Add the sugar
and if desired, ½ cup of raisins. In a small bowl, beat the
egg and milk together until mixed. Reserve 1 TBSP of
this mixture to brush the tops of the Lembas.

Add the cream and egg mixture to the flour and mix just
until combined into a stiff, soft dough. Knead three or four
times on a lightly floured surface. Roll dough to a ¾"
thickness and cut with an oval or leaf shaped cookie cutter.
Place on a lightly greased baking sheet, leaving 1" of space
between Lembas. Brush the tops of the Lembas with the
reserved egg-milk mixture. Bake for 12 -13 minutes in a
preheated 400 degree oven.

For safe keeping, wrap each Lembas individually in a fresh,
clean Mallorn leaf. If these leaves are unavailable in your area,
store the Lembas in a tightly closed container. Makes about
1 ½ dozen Lembas.  

[Grey Jedi Knight]

Seedcake

1 cup of Flour
4oz of butter
½ cup of Sugar
1 Egg
2 teaspoons of Caraway seeds
1/4-1/2 cup of milk

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Butter an 8-inch round cake tin.

Sift 2 1/2 cups of flour with 1 teaspoon of baking powder and a pinch of salt.

Cream together 4 ounces of butter and 1/2 cup of sugar.
Beat 1 egg and add to the butter, then add 2 teaspoons of caraway seeds.

Fold in the flour mixture, then gradually add enough milk (up to 1/2 cup) to make a smooth, thick batter. Pour into the prepared pan.

Bake in the middle of the oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let cool 5 to 10 minutes before turning out on a cake rack.  

[Grey Jedi Knight]

Cottage Pie

1 large onion
2 carrots
1 pound of cubed beef
1 tablespoon of flour
2 to 3 tablespoons of butter
1/2 cup of beef stock

Slice a large onion and 2 carrots and sauté in bacon fat until
the onions are limp.

Add 1 pound of cubed beef, 1 tablespoon of flour, and salt and
pepper to taste. Saute for several minutes, and then add 1/2
cup of beef stock and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.

Peel and quarter 1 pound of potatoes and boil until soft. Mash
with 2 to 3 tablespoons of butter and enough milk to make a
soft mash. Season with salt and pepper.

Put the meat in a pie dish, cover with the mashed potatoes,
and bake in a 375 degree oven for 30 minutes.

*Optional* Before serving, run the dish quickly under the broiler
to brown the potato crust.  

[Grey Jedi Knight]

Tea Cake

zest of one lemon (or orange if you prefer)
3/4 c. butter
1 c. sugar
4 eggs

2 1/4 c. flour (any soft flour will do)
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. dried cranberries or currents (Optional if you cant
eat/don't like)
juice of one lemon(orange)

Cream together butter, sugar and zest. Stir together dry
ingredients in a separate bowl. Add the eggs to the butter
mixture one at a time, beating well after each. Add dry
ingredients and lemon(or orange...) juice and mix Just
Until Combined.

Spoon into greased loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for
30-45 min. or until golden. Wrap and store overnight before
serving to Gandalf for Afternoon Tea.

-Note- To impress the Wizard (and the Dwarves...), glaze
with a mixture of half a lemon(not orange) and 1/2 c. of icing
sugar. Pour over the loaf before hiding in the refrigerator overnight.
Perfect for unexpected parties.  

[Grey Jedi Knight]

Breakfast Scones for Hobbits and Elves

2 1/2 c. all purposed flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. cold butter
1 c. any kind of fruit yogurt(I like strawberry or raspberry)

Mix all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Cut in
the butter using a pastry blender until crumbly. Add yogurt
and mix Just Until It Forms A Ball of Soft Dough. (*swish*
this is Sting...don’t overmix, or you’ll feel him this time!)

Dump onto floured board and kneed 8-10 times Just Until
Smooth *pats Sting at her side* Do Not Overwork the Dough!
With your hand, gently pat down to 1 inch thickness and cut
into desired shape (triangles are my favorite)

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 12-15 min.( or until light brown)
on an ungreased baking sheet.
Brew a pot of tea. Slice up some fruit. Boil some eggs.
Place butter, jam, honey and cream on the table.  

[Grey Jedi Knight]

Prancing Pony Cheddar Soup

2 leeks (Optional)
2 potatoes
4 carrots
4 tablespoons butter
6 cups vegetable broth
1 garlic clove, minced (Optional or use garlic powder 1 Table Spoon)
1/4 teaspoon thyme powder
1/4 teaspoon sage powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup milk
5 oz. Kerrygold Irish Cheddar cheese

Clean, peel, and chop the vegetables.
Melt the butter in a soup pot and saute the vegetables lightly for about 3 minutes. Stirring frequently.
Add the stock, garlic, herbs, and seasonings.
Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Blend the soup in a blender and return to the pot.
Add the milk and cheese.
Reheat, but do not boil.  

[Grey Jedi Knight]

Hobbit Cobbler


1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine

1/2 c. milk
3/4 cup flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

3 cups berries or fruit
Sugar
3/4 cup boiling water

Cream sugar and butter. Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with the milk. Mix well and pour into a buttered 8x8 inch pan. Top with 3 cups of berries or fruit. Over it sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar (less for sweet fruit, more for sour - up to 1 cup for sour cherries). Dot with butter. Pour boiling water over all.

Bake 30 minutes at 400 degrees.  

[Grey Jedi Knight]

Elfin Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

1/4 to 1/2 white wine vinegar
1 thinly sliced English cucumber (peeling is optional)
1 loaf white bread (such as buttermilk bread)
Softened butter, or softened herbed butter prepared with mint, chives, cilantro, parsley, dill, tarragon and/or rosemary (Softened butter is far, far easier to spread on white bread than cold butter, so make sure to use butter that has been at room temperature for a few hours.)
(Optional) sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Preparation:

In a shallow bowl, allow the cucumber slices to soak in the vinegar for about 30 minutes. (This step will improve their texture and add flavor.)
Drain the cucumbers and pat them dry with a clean dish towel or paper towel.
For every two slices of bread, spread both slices evenly and thinly with butter or herbed butter.
Cover one side of the sandwich with sliced cucumber in one to two layers.
Season with lemon juice and spices/herbs.
Put the slices together, cut off the crusts and slice the sandwich diagonally two times to create four triangle-shaped finger sandwiches.  

[Grey Jedi Knight]

Elvish Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches

2 hard-boiled eggs, chilled after boiling to prevent green yolks
1 Tbsp. mayo or mayo alternative
1 Tbsp. plain yogurt
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. chopped or dried dill
1 tsp. chopped or fresh parsley
Sea salt and fresh-ground black pepper, to taste
4 slices bread (White bread is traditionally used, but you can use whole wheat or whole grain bread for healthier tea sandwiches.)
Preparation:

Mash the eggs, mayo, yogurt and mustard with a potato masher or a fork.
Stir in the herbs and spices.
Spread the egg salad onto two slices of bread.
Top the egg salad with the remaining two slices of bread.
Remove the crusts and slice the sandwiches two times, diagonally, to make four tea sandwiches from each large sandwich.  

[Grey Jedi Knight]

Hobbit Tomato Tea Sandwiches


8 slices white bread
2 Tbsp. softened herbed butter, prepared with herbs such as parsley, tarragon or rosemary
(Optional) chopped fresh parsley, to taste
2 thinly sliced ripe tomatoes
Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Preparation:

Spread about 1/2 tablespoon of herbed butter on each of four slices of bread. Top with parsley, if desired.
Add a layer of tomato slices to each piece of buttered bread.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Top the tomato slices with the remaining two slices of bread.
Remove the crusts and slice the sandwiches two times, diagonally, to make four tea sandwiches from each large sandwich.  

[bounyelf]

herbal hamburger ( i know it sounds weird but meeh)

so this recipe is very simple but unexpected ( like frodo)

what you need
- enough hamburger meat to make hamburgers, i suggest a pound ( so you can save meat for later leave this meat be) get enough meat to make how ever many hamburgers you need.

now here is the fun part.. get some sage (optional) rosemary and mint

put a pinch of each into the rolled up patties

now let them sit for a bit to let the flavor settle ( 20-30 mins or the flavor gets too strong)

then throw those puppies on the grill cook to desired rawrness and eat  

[Grey Jedi Knight]

Gondorian Griddle Cookies



3 1/2 cups flour
3/4 to 1 cup sugar, according to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup butter or shortening
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 1/4 cups raisins (optional)

Sift dry ingredients together into a large bowl. Cut in butter or shortening until mixture is mealy. Beat egg, add milk and blend. Add egg mixture and raisins to flour mixture. Stir until all is moistened and dough clings together. Roll on a lightly floured board to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with 2" round cookie cutter.

Heat griddle until a few drops of water dance on it - do not overheat! Oil lightly and place cookies on it. As the bottoms brown, the tops will become puffy. Turn and brown the other side. Serve warm. Makes 3 dozen cookies.

Variation: Lemon Griddle Cookies - omit raisins and add 1 teaspoon lemon rind.

Freezing: Pack unbaked cookies in freezer containers with pieces of foil between them; freeze. A few may be removed from the freezer whenever you want them. Let them thaw at room temperature about 15-20 minutes and bake on griddle as above. Excellent for camping trips.