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you will need a very large crock , glass or enamel container, heavy duty plastic bucket or even wood, all must be totally clean, put through a dishwasher or clean with the hottest water if you can), minimum of 2 heads of cabbage ( about a total of 5 lbs ), may be regular or savoy or 1 part red cabbage to 3 parts green, kosher , or sea salt, or use salt which has no additives, no anti caking, no iodine etc., not table salt which causes a soft and limp outcome, sometimes pickling or canning salt will change taste and texture too, i simply use kosher salt, some tips here to prevent problems ( molds and yeasts ) with your sauerkraut, never use aluminum utensils, absolute cleanliness is necessary for a healthy brew, prepare the cabbage , remove and discard the outer leaves., wash and drain and then cut the cabbages into halves or quarters while removing the core in the process., step 1), shred cabbage - may use food processor for speed and ease., if you shred by hand , make sure the shreds are no thicker than a nickel or dime, step 2), mix, with wooden spoon or very clean hands, 5 lb of shredded cabbage with 4 tbsp of kosher salt and toss and mix thoroughly until kosher salt dissolves, you can make as much as you wish as long as you use the ratio of 5 lbs. cabbage to 4 tbsp. salt.), step 3), when juice starts to form on cabbage from tossing - pack the cabbage firmly and evenly into a clean crock, glass or enamel container., press firmly to encourage juice formation ., fill the utensil no closer than 5 inches from the top ., step 4), make sure juice covers the cabbage completely! (this does not always happen unless the cabbage is fresh from the garden ), may need to prepare additional brine by putting 1 1/2 tbsp of kosher salt into 1 quart of boiling water., dissolve salt and cool brine to room temperature before adding to the pot of cabbage., step 5), once cabbage is immersed in brine water , place a large food grade, plastic bag filled with brine water and lay on top if cabbage..., i use 2 large bags, 1 inside the other - sometimes a 2 gallon freezer bag - with a couple of quarts of cooled brine water inside - this if the bag breaks it will not water down the cabbage into a tasteless mess), cabbage must be well sealed all around with the bag, so no air can get in and contaminate the sauerkraut with unwanted yeasts or molds, step 6), now cover the container with plastic wrap, then a heavy towel or cloth and tie securely into place., do not remove this until fermenting is complete, step 7), put in an area where the temperature will not be above 75 degrees. fermentation will begin within a day , depending upon the room temperature., step 8), if room temperature is 75 degrees allow 3 weeks for fermentation., if temperature is 70 degrees allow 4 weeks ., if temperature is 65 degrees allow 5 weeks ., if temperature is 60 degrees allow 6 weeks ., step 9), once fermented taste to see if your required tartness exists., tartness will weaken as you process in canning ( cooking ) so make sure it is a wee bit more tart than you like, be eaten immediately if you desire

everywhere you look , there is a lot of emphasis on cutting the fat out of our daily diets, but who wants to cut out the fat if it means cutting out the flavor when it comes to baking, there is a way to cut down on your fat intake without changing the ingredients in your favorite recipes. if you switch to nonstick silicone bakeware, you can cut down on your fat intake with minimal effort. because the bakeware is nonstick, you never have to use butter, shortening, or grease on your pans or sheets to ensure easy food removal., first silicone items made exclusively for baking were small silicone mats that fit nicely on your cookie sheet and allowed you to bake cookies with out greasing the cookie sheet or worrying about the bottoms getting burned. these little mats were a huge success and stores were hard pressed to keep them in stock., as the popularity of these mats grew , manufacturers decide to explore the idea of making more bakeware from silicone. they began making spoons, spatulas, and whisks that could withstand high heats and could be used with nonstick cookware with no fear of ruining the coating. silicone utensils were the perfect choice for candy making or any other project that required a boiling and sticky liquid to be stirred., kitchen supply manufacturers also introduced silicone potholders and oven gloves. because they can withstand heats up to 500 degrees, they are the perfect insurance that you won tsp get burned when you pull a hot dish from your oven. they don tsp conduct heat the way that a cloth potholder does and they are much sturdier and easy to keep clean than traditional potholders. home canners fell in love with silicone baker s mitts because they could actually reach into a pot of boiling water to remove a hot jar of food once it was done processing. as an added bonus these durable potholders do double duty as lid grippers making opening jars a snap., once silicone hit kitchens in the form of baking mats , utensils, and pot holders, kitchen experts began to see the potential of this material in everyday baking. suddenly almost any type of bakeware that could traditionally be found in stainless steel, aluminum, glass, or stoneware was being offered in brightly colored silicone. stores began selling muffin tins, bread loaf pans, cake pans, and pie pans. the most popular pieces tend to be the specialty designed cake pans that allow you to make cakes shaped like everything from roses to pumpkins. they even have mini cake pans that make individual, fancy shaped cakes., popularity of silicone bakeware skyrocketed as cooks began to see the benefits of using this material in their kitchens. foods pop out of silicone pans with amazing ease. you never need to grease, flour, or even use cooking spray on a silicone pan and that adds up to lots of calories and fat grams saved with each meal. because silicone is very flexible, it is easy to bend and twist it so that cakes and breads pop out easily. you never have to force baked goods out of the pan, so they retain there shape and you don tsp see a lot of split and broken cakes., silicone is a bakers dream when it comes to making evenly cooked delicacies. the material distributes heat evenly, so you never end up with a cake that is burned around the edges and still not cooked in the middle. it also cools down quickly ensuring that your foods will not continue cooking and possibly drying out once you remove them from the oven., because silicone is nonstick , cleanup is a breeze. a little soap and water and any crumb left on your bakeware disappears. it is nonporous, so it never retains any odors from the foods you cook. completely versatile it goes from oven to table to freezer and can even be thrown in the dishwasher. once you are done cleaning it, storage is a snap. with its flexibility, you can twist it, bend it, fold it or mash it up so it can fit in the smallest of drawers or cupboards., if you haven tsp tried silicone bakeware , add a piece or two to your kitchen. you will be surprised at its quality and flexibility.

rules for making sugar syrup, fudge is based on a sugar syrup , which is a solution of sugar in liquid. when making a sugar syrup, whether it is as simple as sugar and water or contains other ingredients, the rules remain the same., always stir sugar and liquid over low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved., if the mixture comes to the boil before all the sugar is dissolved, a crust of sugar crystals, which is hard to get rid of, will form around the edge of the pan., once the sugar has completely dissolved , allow the mixture to come to the boil, and do not stir the mixture, unless specifically instructed to in the recipe. stirring the boiling mixture will cause it to become cloudy and crystallised, which may or may not be desirable, depending on the recipe., using a sugar thermometer, boil the mixture for the full time, as specified in the recipe. because stoves vary so much, as do interpretations of high, medium or low heat, we have given a sugar thermometer reading as an exact gauge. the sugar thermometer should be fixed to the pan before the mixture comes to the boil, as handling the boiling liquid can be very hazardous., when the mercury reaches the temperature called for in the recipe , the fudge is ready. watch the mixture carefully towards the end of the cooking time, as it will burn quickly if left cooking too long., length of time the mixture cooks , and therefore the temperature it reaches in that given time, determines how the mixture will set. sugar thermometers are the simplest, most accurate way of determining when a syrup has reached the desired stage. when the thermometer reaches 115dc (240df), the mixture is at soft-ball stage., worry too much if you don tsp have a sugar thermometer , as fudge is fairly forgiving mixture, unlike hard sweets, for which a sugar thermometer is crucial., way to check for soft-ball stage is to drop a small amount of mixture into very cold water. when rolled between your thumb and index finger, it should form a soft ball., brushing down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush dissolves any crystals which have formed on the sides of the pan. it is a good idea to do this if the recipe says to, but don tsp allow to much water to drip into the pan, as this will slow down the cooking process and interfere with the given time., other equipment, heavy-based pans are best for making fudge. because it is a high sugar content, the mixture can catch and burn if the pan has a thin base, such as those on aluminum pans., use a long-handled wooden spoon if the mixture is to be stirred while still hot, as wood will not conduct heat., as soon as the mixture is ready, remove the pan from the heat , place it on a wooden board or heatproof trivet and allow to cool as directed. the pan will be very hot so, if it has a metal handle, use a thick cloth around the handle when moving it., beating the mixture, mixture may be beaten while still hot , or may be asked to wait until has cooled. beating thickens the mixture and causes it to lose its gloss. the recipe will indicate whether to use a wooden spoon or electric beaters - it is not a good idea to use electric beaters in a very hot mixture. there is usually a fine line between the mixture reaching the desired consistency and being too firm and dry to spread into the tin, so watch it carefully as you work., warning, take great care with every step of the procedure, as hot sugar syrup is very dangerous, and heat will transfer to any heat-conducting equipment it comes in contact with. keep children well away from the hot mixture., always use a long-handled wooden spoon for stirring., if you do get burnt , hold the afflicted area under cold water to wash off the syrup and then keep the burn immersed in cold water for about 10 minutes.

spelt flour, kefir (or milk plus 2 tsp vinegar or lemon juice to a total of 3/4 cup, allowed to sit for 5 minutes until ) or 3/4 cup buttermilk (or milk plus 2 tsp vinegar or lemon juice to a total of 3/4 cup, allowed to sit for 5 minutes until ), honey, baking soda, baking powder, salt

request lanas banana split pie, chocolate cookie crumbs (crushed ), tb granulated sugar, butter, softened, custard, whole milk, sugar, ap flour, salt, cream cheese (very soft ), toppings are optional, ..be creative, ripe bananas sliced, cream or ice for topping, maraschino cherries, chopped pecans, chocolate or syrup(optional), chocolate crust, degrees for 7 minutes. (just to set, do not overbake), allow to cool completely., you may also use graham crackers or other wafers or cookies)., make the custard, combine the milk , flour, sugar, salt then eggs..i add the beaten eggs last., add very soft cream cheese ., cook and stir over medium. heat. let it get to the boiling point but it should not boil., when the custard is very thick remove from heat and wisk to insure smoothness., add vanilla, mix ., now , pour evenly in to the graham cracker crust., dot more bananas in the custard ., allow to cool and cover the desert with cool whip or whipped cream., ional: i usually top with cherries, chopped nuts and chocolate (all optional)

veal scallops , i allow for 4 scallops per person, basil leaves, prosciutto, asparagus spears, trimmed (thin stalked), olive oil, mayonnaise, fresh basil, finely chopped, lemon juice

all-purpose flour or 1 cup whole wheat flour, oat flour, baking powder, brown sugar or 1 tsp sugar, salt, butter, sweet potato (cooked, peeled, mashed finely), cinnamon, pecans, chopped (rough chop, not too fine), cinnamon baking chips (optional), buttermilk (with a tsp of lemon juice or vinegar dropped in, and allowed to sit for 10 minutes) or 1/2 cup milk (with a tsp of lemon juice or vinegar dropped in, and allowed to sit for 10 minutes), maple syrup (more , to taste) or 1 drop maple extract (more, to taste), vanilla extract, milk, sugar, cinnamon, ground nutmeg (fresh ground , if possible)

i am estimating about two hours to allow for the dough to rise., taken from the foppish baker blog, instant dry yeast -- about 2 tsp, just short of 1 package instant (5g)

okra, ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped, head boston lettuce, classic vinaigrette, chile oil , or to taste, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, dijon-style mustard, sugar, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, extra-virgin olive oil, peanut oil, fresh bird chiles , or to taste, place the chiles in the oil in a fancy cruet and allow them to rest for 1 week, until they have flavored the oil. add a drop or two of the oil to your usual cooking oil for a special zap.

limes, chopped fresh parsley leaves, chopped fresh chives, garlic, peeled and quartered, buttermilk, salt, pepper, head iceberg lettuce , core removed, spines of leaves removed, rinsed and dried with a salad spinner, and torn into bite-sized pieces, fresh spinach , soaked several times to remove grit, tough stems removed, dried in a salad spinner, and torn into bite-sized pieces, red onion, thinly sliced and slices quartered, stalks celery , scrubbed and sliced, garlic chives, white and tender green parts only, chopped, english cucumbers, peeled and sliced, fresh frozen peas, blanched, drained and allowed to cool, fresh frozen corn (preferably shoe-peg), blanched, drained, and allowed to cool or 3 ears husked sweet corn, boiled for 15 minutes in salt water, cooled and cut from cob, pineapple chunks in juice, drained, dried cranberries, grape tomatoes, halved, ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges

gooey butter cakes, cake, yellow cake mix, egg, butter, melted, cream cheese, softened, eggs, pure vanilla extract, sugar, butter, melted, preheat oven to 350 degrees. lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan., in the bowl of an electric mixer , combine cake mix, egg, and butter and mix well. pat into the bottom of prepared pan and set aside., still using an electric mixer , beat cream cheese until smooth; add eggs and vanilla. dump in confectioners sugar and beat well. reduce speed of mixer and slowly pour in butter. mix well., pour filling onto cake mixture and spread evenly. bake for 40 to 50 minutes. don tsp be afraid to make a judgment call on the cooking time, because oven temperatures can vary. you want the center to be a little gooey, so don tsp bake it past that point, oven and allow to cool completely. cut into squares., pumpkin gooey : follow the original recipe, adding a 15-oz can of pumpkin pie filling and an extra egg to the cream cheese filling. bake as usual, remove from oven, and allow to cool. cut into squares and top each square with a pecan half. serve with a dollop of fresh whipped cream. i promise you ll never want pumpkin pie again, pineapple gooey : add a 20-oz can of drained crushed pineapple and an extra egg to the cream cheese filling. proceed as directed above., lemon gooey : use a lemon cake mix in place of the yellow cake. add the juice (approximately 1/4 cup) and zest of 2 lemons to the cream cheese filling. proceed: as directed above., carrot cake gooey : use a spice cake mix, and add 1 cup chopped nuts and 1 1/2 cup finely grated carrots to the cream cheese filling. proceed as directed above., peanut butter gooey : use a chocolate cake mix. add 1 cup creamy peanut butter and an extra egg to cream cheese filling. you can sprinkle the top of batter with 1 cup chopped peanuts if you like. proceed as directed above., chocolate chip gooey : use either yellow or chocolate cake mix. sprinkle 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped nuts on top of filling. proceed as directed above., banana gooey : use a yellow cake mix. prepare cream cheese filling as directed, beating in 2 ripe bananas and an extra egg. proceed as directed above., nutty gooey : use a yellow cake mix, and add 1 cup chopped nuts to the cake mixture. proceed as directed above., chippy gooey : stir 1 cup white chocolate chips, peanut butter chocolate chips, butterscotch morsels, heath almond toffee bits or heath milk chocolate toffee bits into filling. proceed as directed above.

balsamic vinegar, apple juice, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, red potatoes , scrubbed well, cut into 1-inch wedges, boiled until tender and allowed to cool, haricots verts, trimmed , steamed until just tender but still bright green and allowed to cool, minced fresh parsley leaves (about 1-oz), tuna, drained, salt and freshly ground black pepper, hard boiled eggs (peeled while warm) and allowed to cool, cut into 4 wedges lengthwise

raspberry sauce, frozen raspberries in syrup, juice of 1/2 lemon, sugar, cornstarch, water, grand marnier or other liqueur (optional), mouse, water, unflavored gelatin, milk, white chocolate** -- broken up, heavy whipping cream, combine undrained berries and lemon juice in processor or blender and puree. strain, pressing with back of spoon. add sugar, cornstarch, water and liqueur; blend well. place in saucepan over medium heat and bring to boil, stirring frequently. reduce heat and continue stirring 1 minute. remove from heat and allow to cool until ready to use., in a glass measuring cup, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and allow mixture to soften for 1-2 minutes. microwave on high 20-40 seconds and allow to stand for 2 minutes, or until granules are completely dissolved. (alternatively, place cup in a bowl of hot water and stir until completely dissolved.) in a small saucepan bring milk to the simmering point. remove from heat and add white chocolate. stir occasionally until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. blend gelatin into chocolate mixture and refrigerate until slightly thickened but not gelled - about 10 minutes., whip cream until stiff and peaks hold their shape. fold white chocolate mixture into whipped cream . beginning with raspberry sauce, alternate layers of mousse with raspberry sauce into tall parfait glasses. refrigerate 1-2 hours. to serve, garnish with partially frozen whole berries, or fresh if available.

fresh lemons, apple cider vinegar, garlic cloves, minced, dijon mustard, chopped chives, fresh basil leaves, chopped, grated parmesan, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, dark red kidney beans, chick peas ( garbanzo beans), fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths , and steamed until just tender and allowed to cool, artichoke hearts, quartered, pitted black olives, drained, tri-color rotini pasta , boiled until al dente and allowed to cool, bay scallops , steamed until opaque and allowed to cool, rock shrimp, drained, albacore tuna, drained and separated into chunks, fresh frozen peas, blanched, drained and cooled, grape tomatoes, halved, basil sprigs, for garnish, shaved parmesan, for garnish

b litre tsp salad, heads romaine lettuce, washed, dried and torn into bite sized pieces, tomatoes , cut in half lengthwise, bacon fried crisp, crumbled , fat reserved, baguette , cut into cubes olive oil, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, sour cream, red wine vinegar, chopped fresh herbs , chives, parsley, basil and thyme recommended, scallions, minced, garlic, minced, salt and pepper, place a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil and a tbsp of bacon grease to pan. allow to heat up. add bread cubes and toss until golden and lightly crispy. salt and pepper and set aside, prepare dressing , in a bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients and 2 tbsp of the bacon grease, taste, add salt and pepper as needed., toss dressing with lettuce, arrange on plates, top with tomatoes, croutons and crumbled bacon. serve.

chocolate eclair cake, instant vanilla pudding mix, milk, chocolate graham crackers, milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, white sugar, butter, vanilla extract, in a large bowl, combine pudding mix and 3 cups milk; mix well. fold in whipped topping and beat with mixer for 2 minutes., in a buttered 9x13 inch baking dish , spread a layer of graham crackers on the bottom of the dish., spread 1/2 of the pudding mixture over crackers , then top with graham crackers. spread remaining pudding over crackers; top second pudding layer with another layer of crackers., make topping : in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine 1/4 cup milk, cocoa and sugar and allow to boil for 1 minute; remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. mix well and cool., pour sauce over graham cracker layer and refrigerate until set; serve.

pizza dough , allowed to rise (if using frozen bread dough, allow time to thaw), extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, ground beef or 3/4 lb italian sausage, removed from casing, onion, chopped, mushrooms, sliced, green peppers or 2 red peppers, chopped, shredded cheese (may use mozzerella, cheddar, monterey jack, pepper jack), romano cheese, grated, dried oregano, cayenne (to taste) or 1 dash hot red pepper flakes (to taste), parsley, chopped, olive oil , for basting

butter, melted or 2 tbsp bacon drippings, chopped vidalia onions or 2 cups sweet onions (peeled and chopped fine), chopped celery (scraped , strings removed and chopped fine), crumbled cornbread , southern style,ala nita (allowed to dry out), crumbled day old white bread , allowed to dry out (light), spring green onions, trimmed,peeled and sliced thin, dried parsley or 1/4 cup fresh parsley, stems removed and finely minced, granulated sugar or 2 -3 tbsp splenda sugar substitute, sweetener, table salt, black pepper, celery salt, onions, magic or 1/4 tsp onion powder, paprika, fresh eggs, lightly beaten, chicken stock (remove some of the grease) or 5 cups campbell chicken broth, butter, melted