Cooking – Page 13

4 for 40 @ 400

The worst of both worlds, I think. Four small steaks, about a half-inch thick, smoked for 40 minutes at 400 degrees. They were not quite jerky, but definitely dry and well done. The small amount of fat on them was yummy. The six pork chops were a bit thinner and were in for two hoursContinue reading “4 for 40 @ 400”

Pork Chops

This was supposed to be a garage post with a pork chop aside. Instead, it’s the other way around because I’m not confident the garage floor is dry enough to paint, so there’s not much to say on that front. The original plan was to put down the floor coating (it’s not exactly paint) whileContinue reading “Pork Chops”

Mayonnaise

I’m picky about Tartar Sauce because I don’t much care for dill pickles and not-good Cole Slaw irritates me because it is so simple. The key to both: Mayonnaise. It’s been a while since I’ve made it and we threw the crappy old blender (the one I didn’t start on fire) away when we moved.Continue reading “Mayonnaise”

Learning 2 Bake – from Scratch XVI

Take that! It’s not that I didn’t follow the recipe. Well, actually it is. The ingredient list is the same, but here’s what I actually did: 1 cup sugar (small)3/4 cup shorteningGrated rind and juice of 1 orange3 eggs3 cups flour1.5 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt It may have been a bit less than 3Continue reading “Learning 2 Bake – from Scratch XVI”

Learning 2 Bake, from Scratch – XV

New city, new altitude, new stove, minimal gear. What could go wrong? I’m craving cookies and this looks like a good summer cookie recipe (from grandma): Orange Drops 1 cup sugar (large)1 cup shortening (small)Grated rind and juice of 1 medium orange2 eggspinch of salt1 cup flour (large)1 tsp baking powder1 cup H [hazel?] nutsContinue reading “Learning 2 Bake, from Scratch – XV”

Learning 2 Bake, from Scratch – XIV

Still on intermission, but I just read a post about einkorn cookies at According To Hoyt. I had never heard of “einkorn” and I don’t want to lose the recipe, so copying it here. Einkorn Thumbprint Cookies From: Dorothy Grant 1 stick butter1/4 cup sugar (52 grams)1 egg yolk1.5 teaspoons lemon juice1.25 cups all-purpose einkornContinue reading “Learning 2 Bake, from Scratch – XIV”

Learning 2 Bake, from Scratch – Intermission

Moving has, well, moved to the top of the priority queue so learning to bake is just going to have to wait until that’s complete – or I get sick of it and need a break.

The KitchenAid from G*d

I mentioned earlier that I would tell this story. Now seems like a fine time since I’m waiting for bread to rise before starting yardwork – and getting dirt under my fingernails. I suppose it wouldn’t really matter since I’m not going to be touching it, again. However, I try to avoid multitasking when makingContinue reading “The KitchenAid from G*d”

Learning 2 Bake, from Scratch – XIII

I’m cheating this time: I found a box of cupcake mix in the pantry (a gift from Gali, a couple years ago), so I’m making that. Instead of Williams-Sonoma recipe, I’m making a Williams-Sonoma product. The “recipe” is quite simple: 2 eggs1/2 cup milk1 package Vanilla Cupcake Mix (included)8 Tbl (1 stick) cold unsalted butter,Continue reading “Learning 2 Bake, from Scratch – XIII”

Learning 2 Bake, from Scratch – XII

I’m tired of cakes, for now, so how about some cookies? The first five cookie recipes in grandma’s cookbook required things I do not have (raisins, buttermilk, oatmeal, baker’s ammonia). Sixth time is the charm, or not. There is a reason for “mise en place un”: I’m out of sour cream, too. What’s up withContinue reading “Learning 2 Bake, from Scratch – XII”