Coffee Recipes

Get To Know Your Cup Of Joe!

Cafe au Lait- made with equal amounts of strong drip brewed or french pressed coffee and steamed milk.(Should not be confused with Cafe Latte which is a drink made with espresso, not strong coffee.)

Caffe Americano- A shot of espresso diluted with hot water, making it similar to the regular drip coffee but with a different flavor.

Latte- A shot of espresso with steamed milk and lightly topped with foamed milk.

Latte Macchiato- A half shot of espresso added gently to steamed and foamy milk, creating a layered drink with a 'macchiato'- mark of espresso in the milk foam. Flavored syrup is often added to increase the sweetness of the drink.

Mocha- A shot of espresso with chocolate syrup, steamed milk, topped with foamed milk or whipped cream. The bottom of your cup is coated with chocolate syrup, then the shots of espresso are brewed on top, steamed milk still on top of that and finally a heapful of whipped cream.

Cappuccino- A shot of espresso with about one-third steamed and one-third foamed milk.

Espresso- A concentrated coffee beverage produced with a method of brewing that uses pressure rather than gravity, to pass hot water through a special blend and roast of ground coffee beans. Espresso is usually measured in 'shots' of about 1 to 1 1/2 ounces.

Espresso Macchiato- A shot of espresso topped with a dollop of foamed milk on top.

Espresso con Panna- A single or double shot of espresso topped with whipped cream.

Lungo- Espresso that has been 'run long' so more water is passed through the grinds. It is milder than a regular espresso and comes in a slightly larger portion.

Ristretto- A 'short run' of espresso, meaning a smaller, slightly stronger shot.

Half Caf- A cup of coffee that includes equal parts of decaffeinated and regular coffee.

A perfect main dish to serve at dinner when you're having guests. Coffee is a wonderful meat tenderizer and enhances the flavor incredibly.

Ingredients:

1 4 lb beef chuck roast, trimmed of fat

1/2 tsp. salt

Pepper to taste

4 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil divided in 2

2 large onions, thinly sliced

1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced

4 cloves garlic, minced (or 4 garlic cubes)

1 tsp. dried thyme

1 tsp. onion soup mix

1/2 cup strong brewed coffee

2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

2 tbsp. cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp. water

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

2. Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tsp. oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook, turning from time to time, until well browned on all sides, 5-7 minutes. Transfer the browned beef to a slow cooker.

3. Add the remaining 2 tsp. oil to the pot. Add onion and red bell pepper. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until onions are softened and golder, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic, thyme and onion soup mix; cook, stirring for 1 minute.

4. Stir in coffee and vinegar and bring to a simmer. Add the onion mixture to the slow cooker. Cover and cook until beef is tender but not falling apart, 4 1/2-5 hours on high or 7-8 hours on low.

5. Transfer beef to a cutting board, tent with foil and let rest for about 10 minutes. Pour the liquid into a medium saucepan and skim the fat. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

6. Add the cornstarch mixture and cook, whisking until the gravy thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Season with pepper.

7. Carve the beef and serve with gravy.

We would love to start sharing with you. The weather here in NY is starting to get colder. Brrrr... Here is a wonderful hot mocha latte recipe to warm you up on a chilly day. Garnish with marshmallows or chocolate balls-yum!

Ingredients:

2 tsp. coffee

2 tsp. cocoa

1 tsp. vanilla sugar

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

5 tbsp. sugar

Spray can whipped topping

Miniature marshmallows

4 oz. of milk

Instructions:

1. Mix dry ingredients in a small bowl or bag.

2. Put 2 tbsp. of mixture into 4 individual 8 oz. serving glasses.

3. Add 2/3 cup boiling water to each glass and mix to dissolve. Add 1 oz. of milk to each glass.

4. Shake can of whip vigorously, and spray a nice mound on top of drinks.