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Rice – Dirty
This recipe is a modified version of Paula Dean’s recipe. My only addition is the cayenne pepper. This is supposed to make 12 servings. Ingredients 1 lb. pork sausage 1 lb. chicken livers 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 4 cups hot…
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Putanesca – Chicken
This recipe is my version of the dish served at The Blue Moose restaurant. “Puttanesca” translates to “in the style of prostitutes,” supposedly because the pungent aromas were how Neapolitan prostitutes would lead customers to their doors. Makes 3 -4 servings. Ingredients 1/2 pound (225g) dried angel hair spaghetti Kosher salt 6 tablespoons (90ml)…
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Cauliflower – Creamed Sous Vide
INGREDIENTS 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into 2-inch pieces ½ medium white onion, roughly chopped 4 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped 2 tablespoons butter ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup heavy whipping cream (substitute sour cream) INSTRUCTIONS Preheat Sous Vide to 190°F. Add the cauliflower, onion, garlic, butter and…
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Eggs – Individual Baked
We had these at a cool little bed and breakfast in Napa, CA. Now my cupboard is full of ramekins. Ingredients: You can vary the meat and vegetables to suit your tastes. See the examples below. 2 eggs Sausage Onion Mushrooms Green pepper 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to…
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Limoncello – Sous Vide
Note: It is easier to peel, zest, and juice lemons and limes if you warm them first in the microwave oven. Place them in the oven 4 at a time and cook them on high for one minute until slightly warm (not hot). If heating a single lemon, do not exceed 20 seconds. INGREDIENTS Zest…
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Sangria-Dianne’s Favorite
This recipe uses a Spanish Roja for the base and is fairly easy to put together at your house or someone else’s. I usually make a double batch! Ingredients 1/2 apple, cored, skin on, chopped into small pieces 1/2 orange, rind on, sliced into small pieces, large seeds removed (plus more for garnish) 3-4 Tbsp…
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Wine – Strawberry
STRAWBERRY WINE (5 Gallons) INGREDIENTS 15 lbs. Strawberries with leaves and stems removed (approximately 3 gallons) 1/8 Tsp. Sodium Bisulfite (don’t need this if we sous vide pasteurize first) Pectic Enzyme (as directed on package) (2.5tsp = 5 gallons) 5 teaspoons. Yeast Nutrient 1 Tsp. Wine Tannin (substitute 2 cups raisins) 8 teaspoons. Acid Blend…
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DIY Liquid Smoke
My electric smoker drips water out of the downdraft exhaust pipe. I noticed the water creates black stains on the concrete beneath the smoker. I did a little online research and found out that liquid smoke is basically the condensed smoke from charcoal production. My smoke generator is basically a charcoal generator because heat is…
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Electric Oven Smoker Build
PRINCIPLES To create great smoked meats you need three things: You need to be able to produce clean smoke while cooking. You need to be able to control the cooking temperature within a reasonable range. You need to be able to pull the finished product at the correct cooked temperature. Producing clean smoke: Clean smoke…
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Cake – Billy Idol (White Wedding)
Ingredients: Cake 15.25 oz white cake mix 3 oz flour by weight 1 cup flour by volume 1 cup White Sugar 3/4 tsp salt 1 1/3 cup water 1 cup sour cream 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp almond extract 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 egg whites Frosting 1 cup shortening 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract clear 1/4 tsp almond extract 1/2 cup water 8 cups powdered sugar sifted Instructions: Cake Preheat the oven to 325 Grease and Flour 11 x 13 cake pan or enough cupcake pans for…