Month: August 2011
Infrequent Update
I tell myself I should write here more often, but what to say. I’m sure you don’t want to hear about the mundanities of everyday life. I get up crazy early, go to work, come home, play with the pup, do stuff, go to bed. I have a few random points of interest for today. […]
Continue Reading...Garam Masala
2tsp Cardamom Seeds 2tbsp Coriander Seeds 1tbsp Cumin Seeds 1tbsp Brown Mustard Seeds 2tbsp Black Peppercorns 20 Cloves 1 dried Arbol Chile, stemmed, seeded and crumbled 1 Cinnamon Stick 1tsp Grated Nutmeg Combine everything except the nutmeg in a skillet over a medium/high heat. Cook moving constantly until you smell the cumin. Move to a […]
Continue Reading...Whisky Glazed Carrots
2oz Butter 1lb Carrots, peeled and chopped as desired 2oz Whisky 1/2cup Brown Sugar 1/4tsp Salt Black Pepper To Taste Yields 4 portions Melt the butter, add the carrots and cook. Add the whiskey and allow to evaporate. Reduce the heat and sprinkle in the brown sugar. Stir together. Cover and cook until carrots are […]
Continue Reading...Sesame Chicken
2tbsp Flour 2tbsp Cornstarch 1/4tsp Baking Soda 1/4tsp Baking Powder 2tbsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce 1tbsp Mirrin 2tbsp Water 1tsp Vegetable Oil 1tsp Sesame Oil 1lb Chicken 8oz Chicken Broth 175g Sugar 3tsp Distilled White Vinegar 2tbsp Dark Soy Sauce 2tbsp Sesame Oil 2tsp Chile Paste 1 clove Garlic, minced 1/4cup Cornstarch 4oz Water 4tbsp […]
Continue Reading...Pork Bangers
6.5lb Pork (used 1lb brisket, rest picnic butt/shoulder) 200g Fine Dried Breadcrumbs 1tb + 1 tsp Salt 32 Sage Leaves 1tbsp Black Pepper 1.5tsp White Pepper 1.5tsp Nutmeg 1.5tsp Ground Mustard
Continue Reading...Alfredo Sauce
1 pt Heavy Cream 4oz Butter 1 cup Grated Parmesan Freshly Cracked Black Pepper Chopped Parsley Heat the cream. Add the butter and whisk to melt. Sprinkle in the cheese and stir. Add seasonings. Toss in the pasta and serve.
Continue Reading...Chicken Bratwurst
5lb Chicken (1/2 white meat, 1/2 dark) 3/4tsp Allspice 1tsp Caraway seed, crushed 1tsp Dried Marjoram 2tsp White Pepper 2tsp Salt 1.5tsp Liquid Smoke Yields around 18 sausages Cut the chicken into strips and run through the grinder. Mix in all the seasonings. Chill. Stuff your casings. Twist into links, chill and store.
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