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  • Tiger Dill Sauce

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    INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Creme Brulee – Sous Vide

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    Adapted from the Chefs Steps site. NOTE: Do not put cold jars into preheated water.  They will crack!  I have done it!  If the mixture in the jars is below room temperature, put the jars in the water bath before you heat then water. Makes 6 servings. INGREDIENTS: 160 g Egg yolk, about 10 –…

  • Cranberry Sauce – Grand Marnier Sous Vide

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    Adapted from the Anova site Serves 8 Ingredients: Directions:

  • Party Mix – Showhouse

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    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

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    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

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      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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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,…