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Leg of lamb is one of the meats used in preparing and cooking dishes for holidays or special occasions. By looking at simple recipes, you can easily know how to cook leg of lamb the easy way. Featured below are some of the recipes that you can use if you plan to serve a delectable and tasty dish to your loved ones and friends.
Spring Leg of Lamb
To make sure that the leg of lamb that will be used in this dish is tasty and flavorful, you need to soak it in brine for 12 hours. To make the brine, dissolve three tablespoons salt in six cups cold water. Add a teaspoon of black pepper, a clove of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon thyme and two sliced onions in the solution. Soak the meat and place inside the refrigerator.
Drain brine and place the meat on a roasting pan. Season the meat with 1/4 salt, black pepper and paprika. Arrange the sliced onions and brush the meat with margarine or butter. Pour a cup of water into the roasting pan and place the pan inside the oven. Cook the dish for an hour at 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
Peach Glazed Leg of Lamb
In this recipe, you need two sets of ingredients. The first set will be used for the preparation of the meat, while the second set will be used for the glaze. For the dish, you need a pound of leg of lamb, a clove garlic and two tablespoons vegetable oil. The ingredients for the glaze are 16 ounces peach halves in syrup, 1/2 cup cooking sherry, 1/2 cup brown sugar, four tablespoons butter, two tablespoons cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon allspice and a tablespoon grated lemon peel.
To prepare the meat, remove the excess fat and provide slits on the side of the meat. Put slivers and garlic in the slits. Brush the meat with vegetable oil. Put the meat on a roasting rack and cook in an oven that was preheated to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast the meat for 15 minutes. While roasting, prepare the glaze. Pour the peach syrup in a small pan. Add the butter, sherry, brown sugar, allspice, lemon and cornstarch. Stir the glaze until it thickens. Heat the pan over medium fire. Remove the meat from the oven and spread the mixture on the meat. Return to the oven and cook until the temperature of the meat reaches 135 degrees Fahrenheit. After cooking, let the dish stand for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
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When you think of cake, you automatically think of frosting. But do you realize there are at least half a dozen ways to frost a cake? Of course there is the traditional icing: thick, creamy and oh so sweet due to its butter, eggs and milk. However, top chefs in popular cities such as Chicago or Miami teach culinary arts program students a wide range of ways to top their cakes and other sweets. Let’s look at a list of delicious and beautiful ways to frost a cake that students can learn at a Florida cooking school.
Icing/Frosting – This is what grandma used to make. In her day, making icing was a labor of love. With no electric mixers, frosting had to be beaten by hand in order to combine all the ingredients and make it light and fluffy. Today, a basic icing recipe includes milk, powdered sugar, butter, flavorings and possibly eggs or egg whites. As with cakes, you can take these fundamental ingredients, add a little imagination, and create concoctions so delightful your mouth will be in ecstasy!
Cream cheese frosting that’s whipped to perfection is just sinful. Coconut icing with a hint of vanilla and almond offers a delicious mix of textures as well as tropical flavor. Add orange rind to a basic frosting recipe for a light, summery taste. Mix in finely chopped mint leaves to accent a chocolate cake. Almonds, lime juice, pecans, oatmeal… the possibilities are literally endless.
Royal Icing – Students in Miami culinary arts programs can learn that one of the easiest icings to make is royal icing which simply consists of egg whites, cream of tartar, powdered sugar and food coloring. Royal icing is so popular because it dries in a hardened state, making it wonderful for use with decorations or writing. It also dries smooth and holds fast so it can easily act as an edible cement when creating complicated pieces. The one thing royal icing is not recommended for is a base frosting for cakes. However, it is exceptional for creating flowers, lace-type accents and other decorations on top of cakes, cookies or other treats.
Fondant – Popular for use with cakes, fondant is an exceptional frosting. It also makes excellent decorations. Pastry chefs in wedding-oriented areas like Hawaii or Florida teach cooking school students specific techniques for working with fondant. More difficult than traditional frosting, the art of making, rolling and using fondant should be given special attention.
With only three ingredients – sugar, water and corn syrup – fondant comes together in an unusual way. Start by combining the sugar and water and heating until all the sugar is dissolved. Add the corn syrup and cook until it reaches what’s referred to as the “soft-ball stage.” (Due to the fact that the mixture could be loosely formed into the shape of a ball, not because it resembles a softball or baseball.) Pour the liquid onto a marble slab and allow to cool. Working fondant involves turning the outside edges in and folding repeatedly until it becomes pliable. When the fondant turns hard, kneed in any type of flavorings or colors you want.
Fondant can be rolled for use as a smooth cake frosting. This is typically used with wedding cakes because it offers an elegant finished appearance. However, any type of cake can be iced or decorated with fondant. Before use with cakes, you’ll want to smooth a thin layer of butter cream on the top and sides so the fondant has something to adhere to.
Glazes – Another simple topping for cakes is the glaze. A mixture of confectioners sugar, water or fruit juice and flavorings creates a thin, translucent liquid. The glaze is then drizzled lightly over cakes, breads, pastries and other goodies. Unlike frosting or fondant, glazes are designed to give a light accent of added sweetness. They dry smooth and can be used to create filigree patterns and other elegant designs.
Want others? Butter cream, ganache, marzipan and more can also be used for frosting cakes and other desserts. When you’re looking for something different, break out of the icing box and finish your cake in a whole new way.
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