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  • Cranberry Sauce – Grand Marnier Sous Vide

    Adapted from the Anova site Serves 8 Ingredients: Directions:

  • Party Mix – Showhouse

    INGREDIENTS: 5 Cups Corn Chex 5 Cups Cheerios 5 Cups Mini Pretzel Twists 2 Cups Dry Roasted Peanuts 20 oz. Almond Bark 3 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil 16 oz. bag of M&Ms (choose colors to match the holiday) INSTRUCTIONS: Mix the Chex, Cheerios, Pretzels, and Peanuts together in a large bowl Microwave the Oil and Almond…

  • Fudge – Chocolate

    INGREDIENTS: One 7 oz. jar of marshmallow creme 2/3 Cup Evaporated Milk (5oz. can) 3/4 Cup butter (real, salted) 1 tsp. vanilla 3 Cups White Sugar Three 4oz. packages of Baker’s Semi-sweet chocolate (chopped) or One 120z. bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips Optional – 1 Cup chopped walnuts INSTRUCTIONS: Mix sugar, milk and butter together…

  • Fudge – Peanut Butter

      INGREDIENTS: One 7 oz. jar of marshmallow creme 2/3 Cup Evaporated Milk 3/4 Cup butter (real, salted) 1 tsp. vanilla 3 Cups White Sugar 2/3 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter INSTRUCTIONS: Mix sugar, milk and butter together in a pan over medium/high heat. Stir constantly, heat until it boils and then begin timing. Boil for…

  • Food Trivia – Substitutions and Ratios

    RESOURCES (SOME OF MY FAVORITE): PROPER SALTING RATIO: See Salting Essentials SALT TO BLACK PEPPER RATIO: Most recipes call for salt and pepper to taste.  For soups and sauces, you can start with a 4:1 salt : pepper (by volume) ratio. By weight, salt : pepper = 10:1. Black pepper weighs 0.083 oz. per teaspoon.…

  • Pickle Brine

    Note: Substitute Lemon Juice for half (or more) of the acid to add a taste twist.  Lemon Juice is actually more acidic than white vinegar so this substitution is safe. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound fresh vegetables (cucumbers, carrots, green beans, summer squash, cherry tomatoes) 2 Tablespoons Dill Seed (if you grind it slightly, it really increases…

  • Beef Stew

    Notes: This is my version of a Cooks Illustrated recipe.  I strongly recommend you purchase their Best Recipe book (older) or the Cooks Illustrated Cookbook: 2000 Recipes from 20 Years… I cut my meat a little smaller and cook the stew a little longer than the Cooks but their initial recipe was excellent.  It is…

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pears and Pistachios

    This recipe is just OK.  It takes a lot of work and it is difficult to taste the pears and other ingredients. From Food52 Serves 2 INGREDIENTS: 1 pound brussels sprouts, halved lengthwise 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 grinds black pepper 1 Bosc pear, halved lengthwise and cored 1/4 cup shelled pistachios,…

  • Pulled Pork Cuban Tacos

    INGREDIENTS: 3.5 pounds pork shoulder 1 cup orange juice 1/2 cup lime juice 1/3 cup tamarind paste liquid 3 tablespoons chopped garlic 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon cumin dash ground pepper white corn tortillas salsa INSTRUCTIONS: To make the tamarind liquid, mix 3 tbsp of tamarind paste with 1/3 cup…

  • Pork Belly – Sous Vide

    The pork belly in this recipe is excellent.  This recipe produces an asian / teriyaki taste.  Other spice mixtures might work just as well. INGREDIENTS 3 lbs fresh pork belly  1 cup soy sauce 1 cup green onions 2 tbsp of minced garlic 3 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp salt 2 tbsp sriracha 1 tbsp…