Cornbread

Source https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016965-brown-butter-skillet-cornbread Change Log Honey can be omitted if recipe is to be savory or used in a savory dish such as cornbread dressing. Special Equipment 11 to 12 inch cast-iron skillet Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 375°F. Ingredients 170 grams (12 tablespoons / 1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter ½ cup (120 ml) maple syrup (omit for savory dishes) 2 ¼ cups (530 ml) buttermilk 3 large eggs 180 grams (1 ½ cups) yellow cornmeal, fine or medium-coarse grind 65 grams (½ cup) whole wheat flour 60 grams (½ cup) all-purpose flour 18 grams (1 ½) tablespoons baking powder 9 grams (1 ½) teaspoons salt 5 grams (½ teaspoon) baking soda Preparation Brown Butter On the stovetop, in an 11- or 12-inch cast iron skillet, melt the butter over medium heat....

November 30, 2018

Pumpkin Pie

I finally decided to try making a pumpkin pie using a real live pumpkin as opposed to canned pumpkin. I picked up a nice sized pie pumpkin at the Dekalb Farmer’s Market, found a recipe, and set out to make the pie. It was simple, easy, and required very little effort. All redundant statements- just to underscore how crazy easy it us to use a fresh pumpkin. I’ll never buy a can of pumpkin puree again!...

November 30, 2018

Cranberry Cherry Pie

This is Mom’s famous pie. Special Equipment 9" Deep Dish Pie Plate One recipe Pâte Brisée Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 375°F Ingredients 1 19 oz can Cherry Pie Filling 1 14 oz can Whole Cranberry Sauce ¼ cup Sugar 3 tablespoons Quick Cook Tapioca 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon 2 tablespoons Butter Preparation Combine all ingredients, except butter, let stand 15 minutes. Pour in in a crust lined 9" deep dish pie plate....

November 30, 2018

Cornbread Dressing with Kale and Mushrooms

I’ve heavily modified the source recipe to drop the raisins and swap the sourdough for cornbread. Source Inspired by http://www.cookscountry.com/recipes/8529-sourdough-dressing-with-kale-and-mushrooms Notes To make ahead: Dressing can be made up till baking (noted below) and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Increase covered baking time by 5 minutes. Special Equipment 13 by 9-inch baking dish Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 400°F Ingredients 680 grams (1.5 lbs) 1.5x recipe of Corn Bread 3 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 340 grams (12 ounces) shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick 230 grams (8 ounces) kale, stemmed and chopped coarse 1 onion, chopped 5 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage 230 grams (8 ounces) sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 2 ½ cups chicken broth 3 large eggs, lightly beaten Preparation Prep Foil, Oven Racks, and Pans Adjust oven racks to upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat oven to 400 degrees....

November 30, 2018

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie

Special Equipment 9" Pie Plate One-half recipe Pâte Brisée Stand Mixer Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 350°F Ingredients 200 grams (1 cup) dark brown sugar 2/3 cup cane syrup 1 ½ teaspoons Vanilla Extract 2 tablespoons Bourbon Whiskey 55 grams (4 tablespoons) Unsalted Butter, melted 3 eggs, slightly beaten ¼ teaspoon Salt ¼ cup heavy cream 1 cup Pecans, chopped ½ cup Chocolate Chips Preparation Prepare crust; place in 9" pie pan; refrigerate while preparing pie filling....

November 30, 2018

Apple Cranberry Crumble Pie

A fantastic pie which is fairly easy to make; albeit somewhat time-consuming. My changes to the recipe yield a tarter and naturally flavored pie. The crumble topping can be swapped for a traditional crust. If so desired, make full batch of Pâte Brisée and include the spices from the crumble with the apple maceration. Source http://joythebaker.com/2014/11/apple-cranberry-crumble-pie/ Change Log This recipe has been modified from the original source: Dropped the source crust recipe in favor of my own....

November 30, 2018

Mini Chocolate Cake with Mascarpone Creme

This cake is a composite of a few different recipes, modified to yield a small, two serving cake. A variety of fruits or berries can be used to top the mascarpone creme filling. Equipment 9" square cake pan (greased) Stand mixer Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 350°F Ingredients Cake 30 grams all-purpose flour 5 grams natural cocoa powder, sifted if lumpy ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 57 grams (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature 50 grams granulated sugar 1 large egg white ¼ teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons hot coffee or water Mascarpone Creme filling ½ cup mascarpone cheese 3/4 cup heavy creme 1....

July 24, 2018

Rye Chocolate Chip Cookies

“Chocolate chip cookies for grown-ups”. Toasted rye paired with browned butter, dark chocolate, molasses, and dried tart cherries create a deeply rich and addictive cookie. The entire recipe can be completed by hand; no need for a stand mixer. Source https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/rye-chocolate-chip-cookies Change Log Swapped salted butter for unsalted and recalculated salt quantity. Added measurements in grams for dry ingredients and butter. Added directions to brown the butter. Reduced chocolate chunks Swapped tart dried cherries for nuts Notes Brown Butter To brown butter, simple place butter (cold or room temperature) in a 7-inch non-stick skillet over medium-low heat....

May 28, 2018

Multigrain Bread

This recipe has been tested and tweaked over time. Most of the modifications (so far) are to simplify the process. For each rise, the dough should be kept in a warm area, covered with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel. If a suitably warm place is not available (cold season, air conditioned house, etc), use a conventional gas oven: turn on the oven; as soon as the element fires up, turn off the oven....

February 20, 2018

Sausage Balls

A great sausage ball recipe. Meat substitutes can be in place of pork sausage meat. Source https://www.cookscountry.com/recipes/7168-sausage-balls Change Log Increased sausage from 227 grams to 310 grams Increased cheese from 113 grams to 130 grams Equipment Parchment paper Baking sheet Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 400°F Adjust oven rack to middle position Ingredients 213 all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 28 grams unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 310 grams bulk breakfast sausage or veggie sausage 130 grams sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup) ¾ cup buttermilk Preparation Combine Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper....

December 31, 2017