31 tips for crust Recipes

mayonnaise (best foods , heilmanns), double crust pie crust

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.

find tips at tips for perfect pie crust, all-purpose bleached flour, salt, sugar, chilled unsalted butter, cut in 1/2-inch cubes, chilled vegetable shortening (or use more butter and omit some shortening), ice water, sliced peeled peaches--fresh is best , frozen will do, white sugar , preferably baker s sugar; amount depends on peaches sweetness., tapioca, almond extract, cinnamon, gratings fresh nutmeg, unsalted butter

caraway seeds, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, chili paste (such as sambal oelek), tomato sauce, ground cumin, chili powder, tri-tip beef roast , most of fat layer trimmed

center sirloin tip roast, minced fresh parsley, dried thyme leaves, crushed, vegetable oil, garlic clove, minced, cracked black pepper, salt, sour cream, prepared horseradish, milk, snipped fresh chives, white pepper

sirloin tip roast (tied), prepared horseradish, kosher salt, dijon mustard, chopped italian parsley, fresh coarse ground black pepper, sugar, sherry wine vinegar

stalks celery, diced, carrots , coins (grimway pre-sliced carrot coins in produce aisle), onion, diced, chicken bouillon cubes, minced garlic (i use refrigerated jar), boneless beef chuck (1 package of tips or cut beef into bite size pieces note -- chuck has best flavor for this recipe bu), pillsbury ready-made pie crust (2 pie shells per package), olive oil, butter, beef gravy, pam cooking spray

chocolate cookie crumb crust, oreo cookies (with filling), broken into rough pieces, about 2 1/2 cups, unsalted butter , melted and cooled, chocolate cream filling, half-and-half, table salt, granulated sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks at room temperature , chalazae (protein strands attached to yolk) removed (see related quick tip), unsalted butter (cold), cut into 6 pieces, semisweet chocolate or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped, unsweetened chocolate , finely chopped, vanilla extract, cream topping, heavy cream (cold ), granulated sugar, vanilla extract

pie crust, semi-sweet chocolate chips, instant chocolate pudding and pie filling mix, milk, vanilla extract, cream (optional), maraschino cherries (optional), chocolate shavings (optional), tips: i do use chocolate shavings for a pleasing look i use white chocolate. 1 cherry on top.

beef sirloin tip roast (4 lb), dijon mustard, coarsely ground pepper, minced fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed, minced fresh mint or 1 tsp dried mint

whole chickens, rinsed and patted dry, balsamic vinegar, unsalted butter or 2 tbsp margarine, softened, shallots, 2 chopped and 2 sliced (1/2 cup), kosher salt, garlic cloves, minced (see tip ), fresh orange zest, ground black pepper, whole orange, quartered and sliced, kosher salt (for top )

ground pecans, splenda sugar substitute, melted butter, cream cheese (must be at room temp! or use tip below), splenda sugar substitute, vanilla extract, cinnamon, eggs

amish chicken wings (tips cut off and cut into wing dings), panko breadcrumbs (japanese bread crumbs), eggs, flour, salt

onion , halved crosswise, fine sea salt, chicken steaks , from the chuck (about 4 1/2 lb total), trimmed, veal marrowbones, baby carrots, baby turnips, kohlrabi (see tips, below ), celery root, quartered, juniper berries (see tips, below ), allspice berries, freshly ground black pepper, bay leaf, preferably fresh, cut in half, fresh thyme, garlic clove, unsalted butter, shallots, diced, fine sea salt, garlic cloves, minced, heavy cream, fresh thyme, vegetable stock or canned low-sodium vegetable broth, spinach, stems removed, freshly ground white pepper, cayenne pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, golden delicious apples (1 1/2 lb), juice of 1 lemon, sugar, cinnamon stick, about 3 inches, prepared horseradish, or more to taste, cubed white bread, crusts removed, whole milk, extra-large egg yolks, cornichons, chopped, heaping tbsp creme fraiche, heaping tbsp sour cream, champagne vinegar, canola oil, fine sea salt and freshly ground white pepper, hard-cooked egg, finely diced, chopped fresh chives, freshly grated horseradish, sliced fresh lovage leaves (see tips, below ), freshly grated nutmeg, fleur de sel (see note ), chopped fresh chives

pie crusts, recipe for 2 crust pie (choose your favorite), gooseberries, washed and tipped, freshly grated lemon rind, orange extract, salt, cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg (add another 1/4 tsp if you like nutmeg), sugar (if you want a less tart pie add another 1/2 cup. ), minute tapioca, cold butter

pizza crust (freshly made or commercial, 12 to 14 inches), olive oil, chopped onion, chopped broccoli, chopped artichoke heart (canned water-packed and drained well), zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch slices, asparagus tips (sliced into 1-inch pieces), julienned fresh spinach, pesto sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese (low-fat , regular or soy), grated parmesan cheese

fresh chicken, giblets and wing tips removed, truffles with their juice, madeira, thyme, freshly ground salt, freshly ground white pepper, fresh bread, crusts removed and cubed, foie gras, bacon, tomatoes, halved and broiled, for garnish (optional), handful of fresh french green beans, for garnish (optional), handful of baby new potatoes, boiled, for garnish (optional)