tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68214042803573876962024-03-19T04:48:10.532-04:00Kitchens Are Monkey BusinessRosie Hawthornehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01665045940767129770noreply@blogger.comBlogger5153125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821404280357387696.post-91925267607866533452024-03-07T16:20:00.000-05:002024-03-07T16:20:10.926-05:00Rosie Makes Grasshopper Pie.<div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPZlHE869IMszVR6cVEXYsyvxzhKCOWoc7U5tmeYDWkcU0pXQdfIEgoSnhy4RoIv1-mvrGW6w5_x-9MicKbE3BH5BEWJH7RiGXkNmOBqEw4NnixGAu3DZhDBQosa530qiJHGyQjC-XfjWIZDcGQHcu_0Jvnze2srRyTLOUK3vdIbE2Lux2hKnACiAH8q4/s800/DSC_4152.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="800" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPZlHE869IMszVR6cVEXYsyvxzhKCOWoc7U5tmeYDWkcU0pXQdfIEgoSnhy4RoIv1-mvrGW6w5_x-9MicKbE3BH5BEWJH7RiGXkNmOBqEw4NnixGAu3DZhDBQosa530qiJHGyQjC-XfjWIZDcGQHcu_0Jvnze2srRyTLOUK3vdIbE2Lux2hKnACiAH8q4/w400-h267/DSC_4152.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Celebrate The </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 22pt; line-height: 115%;">π</span>-</b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">rish</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">I’m killing three birds with one pie this month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m celebrating Pi Day (3/14), St. Patrick’s
Day (3/17), and the Spring Solstice (3/19) with – what else? – PIE. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’re having Pie for Pi Day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Specifically, we’re having Grasshopper Pie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s green and slightly boozy so that takes
care of St. Patrick’s Day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I’m
paying homage to the season with this green pie as a symbol of verdancy and as
a nod to the springtime hatching of grasshoppers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve got all my bases covered with Grasshopper
Pie.</p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> Grasshopper Pie has a rich chocolate base made from
chocolate cookies mixed with melted butter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’m using Oreos, so you know we’re off to a good start.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can use your basic Oreo or you can
complement the filling flavors by using Oreo Mint cookies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s up to you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The smooth and creamy filling is easy and
no-bake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Marshmallows are melted with
milk, crème de menthe is added to provide the distinct flavor and the green
color, and then whipped cream is folded in to provide a light, airy finish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The grasshoppers themselves add a delightful
crunch and a certain <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">je ne sais quoi</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m kidding, no grasshoppers were involved in
this pie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just wanted to see if you
were paying attention. </p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The name
“Grasshopper,” however, and the inspiration for this pie, comes from the
Grasshopper cocktail, made popular back in 1920s New Orleans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The drink itself was invented at a 1918 cocktail
competition in New York City by New Orleans restaurateur, Philibert Guichet,
whose family owned the French Quarter restaurant Tujague’s. The drink, made of
cream, crème de menthe, and crème de cacao, won second place, and Guichet
proudly brought the drink, named the “Grasshopper” for its luminous green color,
back to New Orleans, where it became one of the signature drinks of Tujague’s. When
Prohibition lifted, the drink’s popularity spread across the South, and as
people became enamoured of that distinctive chocolate-mint flavor combination, the
after-dinner cocktail inspired the pie which shares its name.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Grasshopper Pie became quite in-demand
during the mid-1900s when chiffon pies became all the rage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My particular version is mousse-like, fluffy,
and creamy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It uses no gelatin or eggs, it’s easy to make, and it needs
no baking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s minty-cool, refreshing,
chocolatey, a tad boozy, highly satisfying, and delicious!</p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Grasshopper Pie</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Cookie Crumb Crust</b></p><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>1 1-lb. package Oreo Mint Crème cookies (36 cookies)</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">6 TB unsalted butter, melted</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">Pulse Oreos, including the cream filling, in food
processor into a fine crumb.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pour in
melted butter and process until well-combined.</div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Press crumbs evenly onto the bottom and sides of a 9-inch
springform pan with parchment-lined bottom and buttered sides.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Filling</b></p><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>1 10 oz. package marshmallows (46 large)</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">¾ cup 2% milk</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">¼ cup heavy cream</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">¼ cup + 2 TB crème de menthe</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">¼ cup crème de cacao<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2 cups heavy cream</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">24 bright green, plump, juicy grasshoppers <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">*</b>See <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Rosie Note </b>below</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">8 drops green food coloring</div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Rosie Note:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>I told you I was messin’ with you about
the grasshoppers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Weren’t you paying
attention?No grasshoppers were harmed in the making of this pie.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> You’re going to be whipping heavy cream to fold into the
marshmallow mixture, so before I start, I take my beaters and a glass bowl and
set them in the freezer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You’ll get better
volume when both the beaters and the bowl are cold.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> In a medium sauce pan, combine marshmallows, milk, and heavy
cream over medium low heat, stirring until marshmallows are melted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Notice I’m using 2% milk and heavy cream
here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You could substitute with whole
milk, or a combination of a less fat milk, and more heavy cream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tend to go heavy on the cream, appreciating
the fat content.) Pour mixture into a large bowl and set aside to cool.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> When cool, stir in the crème de menthe and the crème de cacao.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> Whip 2 cups cream until stiff peaks form.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gently fold whipped cream into the
marshmallow mixture until just combined, along with 8-10 drops of the food
coloring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pick out the hue of green you
like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Pour filling into the cookie crumb crust, smoothing top,
and place in freezer.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> When you’re ready to serve, run a knife or offset spatula
along the sides of the crumb crust and release the springform pan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Use the parchment paper to pull the pie off
the bottom of the pan and onto a serving platter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> Let the decorating begin!</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">I like lots of whipped cream, so I beat 2 cups of heavy
cream in an ice-cold glass bowl until soft peaks formed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then I gradually whipped in ¼ cup sugar and 1
TB pure vanilla extract.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Beat until
stiff peaks form.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I snipped the corner
off a zip-lock bag and stuck in a decorative piping tip, then transferred the
whipped cream to the bag.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Squeeze the
whipped cream out however you like to decorate the pie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can use a vegetable peeler to make
chocolate curls from a bar of dark chocolate and sprinkle on top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You could also use some green sugar
sprinkles. If you want to continue the chocolate/mint theme, chopped-up Andes
Mints would work nicely, too</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> Happy Pi Day!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Happy St. Patrick’s Day!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And
Happy Spring!</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> Enjoy.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> Now for the step-by-steps<br /></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqZV3s5rkBx2xWTbOboeEtN-Ag6e3FO8IzoGDeg1VIY1acOTNBR9-bmfExH82mx0whjSBdrotMt61GcvcGoWOboT7YUmqBm1Vn16tsGth9En9tOqf4fF5pjZcKs9zWvt_6m-DsyrezxlCxu3KgrLOL0EffCDpVtBQ4EMfMrwz35nFzKnVKpvklcfAP-Fs/s4224/DSCN7014.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="4224" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqZV3s5rkBx2xWTbOboeEtN-Ag6e3FO8IzoGDeg1VIY1acOTNBR9-bmfExH82mx0whjSBdrotMt61GcvcGoWOboT7YUmqBm1Vn16tsGth9En9tOqf4fF5pjZcKs9zWvt_6m-DsyrezxlCxu3KgrLOL0EffCDpVtBQ4EMfMrwz35nFzKnVKpvklcfAP-Fs/s320/DSCN7014.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">I used a 9-inch springform pan. Buttered the sides and placed parchment paper in the bottom so the pie can be easily removed to a serving plate.</p><p style="text-align: right;"></p><p style="text-align: right;"><span></span></p><p style="text-align: right;"><span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2GlRoXkQBcePhgDc_z42Et4dXlA4tiWCBDhoXd-9WAyrfN8tlBRvbATpZFjRt0_E3DkZ-xnZEdoM0oilM9sRZ2wYmkRawDeJp1sVB4vsvi5-q9HUoFkyJNlJrDwEJkb467-EgFxTSXJWzSoS9V0tARMFx1wDNBflG_kDOPxNbX5sVAEmpSUIW3gVY8JQ/s4224/DSCN7015.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4224" data-original-width="3168" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2GlRoXkQBcePhgDc_z42Et4dXlA4tiWCBDhoXd-9WAyrfN8tlBRvbATpZFjRt0_E3DkZ-xnZEdoM0oilM9sRZ2wYmkRawDeJp1sVB4vsvi5-q9HUoFkyJNlJrDwEJkb467-EgFxTSXJWzSoS9V0tARMFx1wDNBflG_kDOPxNbX5sVAEmpSUIW3gVY8JQ/s320/DSCN7015.JPG" width="240" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div style="text-align: left;">Process oreos with butter. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> Fine crumb.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjztSS97rKIQRPur2yP7TpDkCXUpl0roejbgEF7A0BhJj5IkkU0br-xnJivTBZyH1jDEjJc_uAD-Ebofmedpy6tgbyzRbv2_XgEGCjafRhxQLbXskBdd49MPlKCiK_O3Bb_WJ2GDDJlSXLMmek_WwEOD_ModCEvkdoO-rZkBjLEJPLKQrj-qzYvZD45OYA/s4224/DSCN7018.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="4224" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjztSS97rKIQRPur2yP7TpDkCXUpl0roejbgEF7A0BhJj5IkkU0br-xnJivTBZyH1jDEjJc_uAD-Ebofmedpy6tgbyzRbv2_XgEGCjafRhxQLbXskBdd49MPlKCiK_O3Bb_WJ2GDDJlSXLMmek_WwEOD_ModCEvkdoO-rZkBjLEJPLKQrj-qzYvZD45OYA/s320/DSCN7018.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Spread crumbs evenly.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Bottom and sides.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjztSS97rKIQRPur2yP7TpDkCXUpl0roejbgEF7A0BhJj5IkkU0br-xnJivTBZyH1jDEjJc_uAD-Ebofmedpy6tgbyzRbv2_XgEGCjafRhxQLbXskBdd49MPlKCiK_O3Bb_WJ2GDDJlSXLMmek_WwEOD_ModCEvkdoO-rZkBjLEJPLKQrj-qzYvZD45OYA/s4224/DSCN7018.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vuRIqechMteDWLnFt3SxaHTQ5vsiSiYPUXE05A7yndm3qUaJDJlM6E4HsJ4k58M6ERfZhWplEsQUQNcRNQx3cHLFFg9sjoHg4puuLPPi-AuIVLa8ZTNtP9EInxFDTfV-Tzu2Izy-_95i0HjKu3y68VhNBLksavK1-dP9UT_LcuaxzPBvR7R_pRwtYT0/s4224/DSCN7022.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="4224" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vuRIqechMteDWLnFt3SxaHTQ5vsiSiYPUXE05A7yndm3qUaJDJlM6E4HsJ4k58M6ERfZhWplEsQUQNcRNQx3cHLFFg9sjoHg4puuLPPi-AuIVLa8ZTNtP9EInxFDTfV-Tzu2Izy-_95i0HjKu3y68VhNBLksavK1-dP9UT_LcuaxzPBvR7R_pRwtYT0/s320/DSCN7022.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Start on filling. Melt marshmallows in milk.</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUN32y4NhfJyc2zXyjj0tdjmS8PgQBsz8JDBMNIDd3_L-jqjEAUiE2iRPFe6W20yIy8z7xRz6bLZ254y5T73iZYCP7QH9uDa3V0DlCYacoyY5JVDpvd8-xOGhevBcenE82DXkxM4ouTAo1E3rCN9cbuOWLVCaj3Aap4qEMOJ3Bl_s6TO1P59wTecLAlBk/s4224/DSCN7030.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4224" data-original-width="3168" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUN32y4NhfJyc2zXyjj0tdjmS8PgQBsz8JDBMNIDd3_L-jqjEAUiE2iRPFe6W20yIy8z7xRz6bLZ254y5T73iZYCP7QH9uDa3V0DlCYacoyY5JVDpvd8-xOGhevBcenE82DXkxM4ouTAo1E3rCN9cbuOWLVCaj3Aap4qEMOJ3Bl_s6TO1P59wTecLAlBk/s320/DSCN7030.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Stir.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwwvM1-rmrQaqE79LLSQ3YqFSg8OGSVX0eARX__QdwU5HoD5xFFpATj1aDEhOGVHs9SCaoXKW65hQ2xaIWzsgl5NGQorvyJeAlCqxA4nL-5FWoS-vgb-x_eKg5MOKK-atyMV05zVVOtgfX41-YpKzOdoQoXbW9iwqG0245cZmf8DAfpjq2g6ltJ7Dx2gc/s4224/DSCN7033.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4224" data-original-width="3168" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwwvM1-rmrQaqE79LLSQ3YqFSg8OGSVX0eARX__QdwU5HoD5xFFpATj1aDEhOGVHs9SCaoXKW65hQ2xaIWzsgl5NGQorvyJeAlCqxA4nL-5FWoS-vgb-x_eKg5MOKK-atyMV05zVVOtgfX41-YpKzOdoQoXbW9iwqG0245cZmf8DAfpjq2g6ltJ7Dx2gc/s320/DSCN7033.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">You want it nice and smooth. No lumps.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Let it cool to room temp.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDX969pOMduxWIXIIQWYKHPQCscxTIXbvj3Ac7hKoKxQLaN7G7dAzFlyWxjfBLGHf6ZcCm_Yt5-9wPyc79BrBCoeeIJNXsMEQfWhBRyyqi-rjtpMSV_5xE8PuU3H6lUUxdXGC-KsFV1YZqzainVkvJh9UxdMLKQJm2D60DMVCylmIauwsY8gSVHgEEDQQ/s800/DSCN7042.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDX969pOMduxWIXIIQWYKHPQCscxTIXbvj3Ac7hKoKxQLaN7G7dAzFlyWxjfBLGHf6ZcCm_Yt5-9wPyc79BrBCoeeIJNXsMEQfWhBRyyqi-rjtpMSV_5xE8PuU3H6lUUxdXGC-KsFV1YZqzainVkvJh9UxdMLKQJm2D60DMVCylmIauwsY8gSVHgEEDQQ/s320/DSCN7042.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">When marshmallow mixture is cool, stir in crème de menthe.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZKBOEzrf6XCoTL0itt7HRxilYEuJAZL2lJ1oALsGoTj1Jbs2B4m4-L-YsEQUrsxfDcZ9uNBbEpC-kNkMY9MUYYZwXGzsXFgqxF9RF-Akn6bYsXGah-zBGR1KyfDuTgNFoyUxvL0AeSRrrZLB8QtaJyqvPeHoJIQ4n7h29UI87YHmiPB0yJQ7jrQjJoGo/s800/DSCN7044.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZKBOEzrf6XCoTL0itt7HRxilYEuJAZL2lJ1oALsGoTj1Jbs2B4m4-L-YsEQUrsxfDcZ9uNBbEpC-kNkMY9MUYYZwXGzsXFgqxF9RF-Akn6bYsXGah-zBGR1KyfDuTgNFoyUxvL0AeSRrrZLB8QtaJyqvPeHoJIQ4n7h29UI87YHmiPB0yJQ7jrQjJoGo/s320/DSCN7044.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I just like the color here.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfOnnWL6j0rnSTP6BYP5252zjk-VM2Bb6srICgI6S49BID5NovOTNu35hyphenhyphenKha4Ahk12_gZyNxzAwyAyR65ah5ZEPJAnxwJ9B1mx_6MZgm9iGdrG6cSPpw-X3t0OSDLj_HJd_Awo7-JWkZDdOInQ7cemrytaTHX0p2EL-7BZuUJaM8Oc3I0IDR-poVdI7s/s800/DSCN7046.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfOnnWL6j0rnSTP6BYP5252zjk-VM2Bb6srICgI6S49BID5NovOTNu35hyphenhyphenKha4Ahk12_gZyNxzAwyAyR65ah5ZEPJAnxwJ9B1mx_6MZgm9iGdrG6cSPpw-X3t0OSDLj_HJd_Awo7-JWkZDdOInQ7cemrytaTHX0p2EL-7BZuUJaM8Oc3I0IDR-poVdI7s/s320/DSCN7046.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijK98vrO_hhxZt0nVwA6VfbekxDp4ZofVpSZ9ItktmDOYAkUXBILj0SPsFppE9_47naHknANAiwu37f9g4Mr7JCUXXBD2ViDZkbaB1vjWojwyN05FGfEZCqoU6CtnzOKGoMNk4v-aHoEjkaK-1tbLBhqQ1BdVNGtwIUf9_0BYuQWQCAH15BjB93UqkYC0/s800/DSCN7047.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="534" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijK98vrO_hhxZt0nVwA6VfbekxDp4ZofVpSZ9ItktmDOYAkUXBILj0SPsFppE9_47naHknANAiwu37f9g4Mr7JCUXXBD2ViDZkbaB1vjWojwyN05FGfEZCqoU6CtnzOKGoMNk4v-aHoEjkaK-1tbLBhqQ1BdVNGtwIUf9_0BYuQWQCAH15BjB93UqkYC0/s320/DSCN7047.JPG" width="214" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3K5BE6n6WOIes3qsq4hyphenhyphenFmmUqWMundvXNigI3EnEpotGs_IKmT_1oOKlDtFvvfMU5fLaa5y1BPQI9WuBjo_e_zp5sd7_TrulZoi6ph9PBlDAMxYxxPy4t7AFu8xaoNaEOKE6seTsJmYM2iCnLCSnIB56BE623NYoUSb3gPJyfpW569zC86SG-LugOvbw/s800/DSCN7048.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3K5BE6n6WOIes3qsq4hyphenhyphenFmmUqWMundvXNigI3EnEpotGs_IKmT_1oOKlDtFvvfMU5fLaa5y1BPQI9WuBjo_e_zp5sd7_TrulZoi6ph9PBlDAMxYxxPy4t7AFu8xaoNaEOKE6seTsJmYM2iCnLCSnIB56BE623NYoUSb3gPJyfpW569zC86SG-LugOvbw/s320/DSCN7048.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><p>Stir in the crème de cacao. Crème de cacao is a sweet chocolate liqueur. The crème part doesn't mean it has any cream in it. It simply means it's a liqueur with a high sugar content.<br /></p><p>When I went to the liquor store, I picked up the only thing I saw, which was dark crème de cacao. <br /></p><div style="text-align: left;">After the fact, I looked up crème de cacao and found out there are two types - white, or clear, crème de cacao and dark crème de cacao. According to my research, i.e. Google, the white crème de cacao is sweet with a delicate chocolate flavor and vanilla notes and the dark is sweet with a bolder, richer, dark chocolate flavor. The white, or clear, crème de cacao lacks cocoa solids, so it doesn't have as much of a chocolate flavor as the dark crème de cacao. The difference is in the production, or distillation. The white is flavored with a distillate of cacao beans, while the dark liqueur is extracted by percolation of cacao beans. You could use either in the grasshopper pie, but I'll go with more chocolate flavor given the choice. And the brown color did not affect the lovely green color from the crème de menthe.<br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJcZiyJPZHPNSpIb_zKP3W_o0GeMBoFUZ0xyBNO9TIuSjEAzEdxhLY-JR-B6GT5M0MbiSLoJ2Ppwlh1iy4x3J6_-qGLbxdZ5oDrvAq0qm_hdfHWdBy7jQTb_AfXLBPAFtqcprzdzBI2Uye7dIltKP76UHKvWSuQOE4gRKJeJ5fT51b6hDQhesNL2-dkIg/s800/DSCN7049.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMF0WXYcenwQJl1ipdhufLboxF9YCjdYboYFDcm7FvBA9_NCGK6yibBH_lc8sBKU39HwFqzIN11jHVR8pYcCgI14_JnhSWN_gbi3gBLS0yAvtqsrYxklQMPX408fBQb3Jpy-T1klhyphenhyphengXgiBOeU94laIJX6qFKYdzioSTj-YnMdbJlWJax6YVPii9RSEco/s4224/DSCN7058.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="4224" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMF0WXYcenwQJl1ipdhufLboxF9YCjdYboYFDcm7FvBA9_NCGK6yibBH_lc8sBKU39HwFqzIN11jHVR8pYcCgI14_JnhSWN_gbi3gBLS0yAvtqsrYxklQMPX408fBQb3Jpy-T1klhyphenhyphengXgiBOeU94laIJX6qFKYdzioSTj-YnMdbJlWJax6YVPii9RSEco/s320/DSCN7058.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Next, I'm ready to whip the cream.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">The bowl and the beaters have been sitting in the freezer while I've been working on everything else.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxxiFsSOWJHOOkJBth5YucyN2795JmrpGCi2e6P5YaOdcF_EzmP-mZDc9UM9QFL0YbQOZJvYPo_EVZvhWyGoCqNsaRyetqc__ZNBvR95xQ0ZkJhSknVurq6pilXROYfMHWM9egx2VrSGJ693bZT5hkLB6n6VIfpnlMPwrDX4XqQb6E8CqnSrBwCxTxSqY/s4224/DSCN7050.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4224" data-original-width="3168" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxxiFsSOWJHOOkJBth5YucyN2795JmrpGCi2e6P5YaOdcF_EzmP-mZDc9UM9QFL0YbQOZJvYPo_EVZvhWyGoCqNsaRyetqc__ZNBvR95xQ0ZkJhSknVurq6pilXROYfMHWM9egx2VrSGJ693bZT5hkLB6n6VIfpnlMPwrDX4XqQb6E8CqnSrBwCxTxSqY/s320/DSCN7050.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Whenever you're beating cream, have the beaters and the bowl ice cold. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Makes for more volume in the whipped cream.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">(<b>Rosie Note:</b> Whenever you're beating eggs, say for a soufflé, you want them at room temperature. You'll get better volume from the eggs.)<br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXaE6mNLJOBahnEDyjQo7z74w48OFmPG9UtwszM6dihiByg7HyYOouTj3buOR5We-ZkUBswfMZ52uFJhurxJ8cHbvzZuJh7VqCu4is71KVDwT0XM6-VI4Jkt1SjnO0SmAxkba748Uw2ENnzG4ckqcRKfsv_K8w2VyPHAB_WJR_7hWF19KvLe6ehwhBna8/s800/DSCN7055.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXaE6mNLJOBahnEDyjQo7z74w48OFmPG9UtwszM6dihiByg7HyYOouTj3buOR5We-ZkUBswfMZ52uFJhurxJ8cHbvzZuJh7VqCu4is71KVDwT0XM6-VI4Jkt1SjnO0SmAxkba748Uw2ENnzG4ckqcRKfsv_K8w2VyPHAB_WJR_7hWF19KvLe6ehwhBna8/s320/DSCN7055.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Whip the heavy cream until you get stiff peaks.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq6-UR_TfvRpKbxCMUe7-S5zMHWsmEzpbf5W42TuC6YNN2dgeusg6TrkFWv71Tf3aIVMqC33j8tINKPqtLWBABBn-58lOzUEkbmjQY4pFvjdZkApu_QmwrgbdMGMktcncQb7kDaNoHLqlCzrz3wWP4T8itt5Wh_uznihPirfb3UUK_ZZF8oZKWWiR5JPg/s800/DSCN7057.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq6-UR_TfvRpKbxCMUe7-S5zMHWsmEzpbf5W42TuC6YNN2dgeusg6TrkFWv71Tf3aIVMqC33j8tINKPqtLWBABBn-58lOzUEkbmjQY4pFvjdZkApu_QmwrgbdMGMktcncQb7kDaNoHLqlCzrz3wWP4T8itt5Wh_uznihPirfb3UUK_ZZF8oZKWWiR5JPg/s320/DSCN7057.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOfzCwATyKQR93-ZfHVNxdW2nTIIF9d94gfgq5vPM8aVGzVznHSnq6q9xWS2GB4pp7akKszFvvpsvhsmXMSmaiz_1Fjw38gzs9JzCPHjrnDdBiZU5UUcU2qBrJwBDMkvQqDALflnaN8V9XfVwfeN2cIQDX2HZLnhqHUOJE1F7p2bS140OSH-oe5s4xPdU/s4224/DSCN7059.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="4224" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOfzCwATyKQR93-ZfHVNxdW2nTIIF9d94gfgq5vPM8aVGzVznHSnq6q9xWS2GB4pp7akKszFvvpsvhsmXMSmaiz_1Fjw38gzs9JzCPHjrnDdBiZU5UUcU2qBrJwBDMkvQqDALflnaN8V9XfVwfeN2cIQDX2HZLnhqHUOJE1F7p2bS140OSH-oe5s4xPdU/s320/DSCN7059.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Whipped cream on the left. Marshmallow mixture on the right.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio-A5caFnVnUWan1LrP8epZj__DXTtw4BTYCQkR52FZKwO5H4BVnkEkGpQ-Cyi1Cegk7C4jQmEV_JFFT2W2vkcmnt7csWz7d_ckfHyCVk_cWwgzm_uuKHLMTA5O0Vb1lZ8uZ5ttIwNOvhzz_fio2CBo7jW-AKv6Rie9x2urvhOzn07ljq5txOfd9Frxd8/s4224/DSCN7060.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="4224" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio-A5caFnVnUWan1LrP8epZj__DXTtw4BTYCQkR52FZKwO5H4BVnkEkGpQ-Cyi1Cegk7C4jQmEV_JFFT2W2vkcmnt7csWz7d_ckfHyCVk_cWwgzm_uuKHLMTA5O0Vb1lZ8uZ5ttIwNOvhzz_fio2CBo7jW-AKv6Rie9x2urvhOzn07ljq5txOfd9Frxd8/s320/DSCN7060.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Gently fold whipped cream into marshmallow mixture.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCbh5lEP7hht_8-68apyUEqkL94fR1FVDdkcQ3ad9KV-Xx1jbcILXMbVk3w4qZsmiCRdQhF_-cf6j_boKuk4foZweht_i2oDSn4LmdSwVBjSYy2lgM4ngsQkXKEw7dR1-X7etf5FnALPSJ8kz6FcG1eT_rVID6v4fSQdc_qpQreP1XhBzWYEELoHKV-FI/s4224/DSCN7061.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="633" data-original-width="800" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQS0vGwkrPSRSWZuQcZ0-Ga5Wcf6K-lA8znwhvLmQ93NL5_yslPsfuZqwPUOlqreS2rFHX82KeQFtGLxoH0Q51vSxgrm2Ex0-zTwVGASIXHSzG8I2hb-oiTOAXLKJfQwq64xOx1X-hM63qjhlB6N8V7xo4eiIRdNzzKDuIDFY13Zs56B9XsMtmj0zDyzU/s320/DSCN7064.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Add a few drops.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Fold in.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Check color.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkQ2jPxOkXoKE4dRlEGATpB6e9hZfndaj-gcZ04rkPnkkVWuMoY9KBA5z-08A4ZviMKZkKR9ufm6qKrESjVI3d9YAXV92O2DF2xtrTrIUjbzSPaXKPJz_vI3TB585krd7I81p_yRYzlUWri0j4oXfkSBJfqLorZ6lIcl9LulEOno8DlbuaB9bHJ58Z8Fc/s800/DSCN7065.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkQ2jPxOkXoKE4dRlEGATpB6e9hZfndaj-gcZ04rkPnkkVWuMoY9KBA5z-08A4ZviMKZkKR9ufm6qKrESjVI3d9YAXV92O2DF2xtrTrIUjbzSPaXKPJz_vI3TB585krd7I81p_yRYzlUWri0j4oXfkSBJfqLorZ6lIcl9LulEOno8DlbuaB9bHJ58Z8Fc/s320/DSCN7065.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Keep adding food coloring until you get the color you like.<br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Scoop it into a zip lock back with a pastry tip and commence to decorating.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8VpExP2UygtCs7bD4ETsO2GrGNSoQELx6GoHHw7FwsSdlG-f_irECkgC2YVDeCITok5llmmVp4WsBgDj-pCwqcBRA4kEHvxjlt_sTJT4OHmcElQgcUEu487QqJcq-paj3voTiWOgjIG64yRswwP7ur2IWA8gazomb2Wbad8u2i2Kql5_Xb3mTGdHzc0I/s800/DSC_4170.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="792" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8VpExP2UygtCs7bD4ETsO2GrGNSoQELx6GoHHw7FwsSdlG-f_irECkgC2YVDeCITok5llmmVp4WsBgDj-pCwqcBRA4kEHvxjlt_sTJT4OHmcElQgcUEu487QqJcq-paj3voTiWOgjIG64yRswwP7ur2IWA8gazomb2Wbad8u2i2Kql5_Xb3mTGdHzc0I/w396-h400/DSC_4170.JPG" width="396" /></a></div>Add a little sprig of mint for the pretty.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFmnuP5xrnvZAGHDHdlLNnyQkjODN3zCyR3IxGcQvLPqqpWXBIKJNCbaEj0Bwm-lsfSn7kFWUoH68WfQwC8aGPX93JvM80gUfOKbtEkCJ_kYRQCRyfoXfdWrxQUIayvIYOUwZ_F3TwYRk6YQWEzXyid7Um7WVoL7N-Cu0t7Yz3zIliFu77-KFHFYcRYTc/s800/DSC_4180.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="654" data-original-width="800" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDUSWCB7lXquXcjjCO2l16Q9clMxW3od9fKDHA31vzEw7JUyxDMN9x18wvCNgixhglY09hxWd8oj8ecZyUHursP8MvOelNS6RLQE_4Pzf3jCQV4H0ZNfaqRBEjiB19G3QlSPLRlpTc_qA_Nd2yOwrxV7JpjRDtQuLhWzUWr-ODAtWTFP4RDfuEkPJnv6I/s320/DSCN6557.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p>It's been about... hmmmm... two minutes since I made something sweet, so I think I need to make some brownies. I've made a lot of brownies and I don't think I ever make the same recipe twice since I'm always looking for the "ultimate" brownie. Haven't found it yet, but I also haven't ever been disappointed in any brownie I've made. So here's another brownie recipe for you brownie-lovers out there. It's kinda fudgie and it's got different chocolates in it, and it's got a chocolate glaze on top. So what's not to love?</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCq5TDs1wp0OkoZapNxdSgbE8l9OBYpv5l4zHSXWUzCVMBJCP2Std2jB97qdVCuwzqDWGu2snOxgB-UJhW2W4jCQiRLF8AghKlo_Ab-LW8sNIXC6har_PaZVLB9-kiktqC3LOJ9V81HgeeXu9fIJCbYBYlQ0CVpXgnD8t1ODFbElIpUUeHpt4vOgQ89zQ/s800/DSCN6556.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="800" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCq5TDs1wp0OkoZapNxdSgbE8l9OBYpv5l4zHSXWUzCVMBJCP2Std2jB97qdVCuwzqDWGu2snOxgB-UJhW2W4jCQiRLF8AghKlo_Ab-LW8sNIXC6har_PaZVLB9-kiktqC3LOJ9V81HgeeXu9fIJCbYBYlQ0CVpXgnD8t1ODFbElIpUUeHpt4vOgQ89zQ/w400-h334/DSCN6556.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>For the brownies:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;">1 stick butter, unsalted</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 1/4 cups sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 eggs, room temp</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 TB vanilla extract </div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 cup flour</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 cup cocoa powder</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 TB espresso powder</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 tsp kosher salt</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> <br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"> Heat oven to 350°<b>. </b>Line 8x8" baking pan with buttered parchment paper</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Medium saucepan, low heat. Melt butter and chopped chocolate.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Remove from heat, stir in sugar until sugar is somewhat dissolved and you get a grainy paste.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Whisk in eggs, one at a time, incorporating completely, until you have smooth, shiny batter. Whisk in vanilla.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and espresso powder.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Pour chocolate mixture over dry mixture, folding in until just mixed. Fold in chocolate chips.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Pour into prepared pan. Back about 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Place on wire rack and let cool completely. <b></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>For the glaze:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">6 oz. dark chocolate, chopped<b></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 cup heavy cream</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 stick unsalted butter</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 TB corn syrup <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">2 tsp espresso powder</div><div style="text-align: left;">Combine all ingredients in small saucepan. Stir over low heat until chocolate is completely melted and glaze is smooth. Pour over cooled brownies, spreading into an even layer.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate until completely set.<br /></div><p></p><p><b>For the step-by-steps:</b><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitKpS6KYG-5k5eGtfrtbam7zYMb2WImKeu1-9FWS3YX2Q3-cX9q_cIygf8DUhonRF7ADnW2D8HPrM2oyBnldebU9t9W3__k7XXgNXel0BKaZCfti7Obsro0y22-vmDiWgSD2xB825HSS0h2O27jdMDtcZkCtts54ENXJLT5_xTeUznjQbQwyTiZiE6ROk/s4224/DSCN6441.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="4224" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitKpS6KYG-5k5eGtfrtbam7zYMb2WImKeu1-9FWS3YX2Q3-cX9q_cIygf8DUhonRF7ADnW2D8HPrM2oyBnldebU9t9W3__k7XXgNXel0BKaZCfti7Obsro0y22-vmDiWgSD2xB825HSS0h2O27jdMDtcZkCtts54ENXJLT5_xTeUznjQbQwyTiZiE6ROk/s320/DSCN6441.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Mix chocolate</div><div style="text-align: left;">and butter. <br /></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4224" data-original-width="3168" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq3vLOrltTjt9xQaRU6zJVnndBqAsBHVpfB1_wTwghbBDKaNsI5N80BzHEgGFs5W4zBsWPhEyvzyxg3SvIdihrc9zC30prH8brM15e_tMG9NiMypoDRRwwJyeeMG9lyj9_wWrn5X_w9L7Sy-3ucoTdh2qVvCdHEVo6ddudUrulC4rajb-Une2-B3Kw9_o/s320/DSCN6448.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Add sugar to choc.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxbC8GZ-70Lg3vSA8prmoRUO5IprYC01HL1briMdUgRxKsJEVgagaNmHSmLAYdPjzLc6nMS6dBIu7ZfxxzfGtNCpxFu3ivfteB2mklkkObwGd2GLC7Q6hgrLDcx0qhXG3peXjYdXa8gMeF00fZNOnTea3rq_WG5nUqrbvfqD4oSq8mBmD7ZHvVc3tfFeg/s4224/DSCN6451.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4224" data-original-width="3168" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxbC8GZ-70Lg3vSA8prmoRUO5IprYC01HL1briMdUgRxKsJEVgagaNmHSmLAYdPjzLc6nMS6dBIu7ZfxxzfGtNCpxFu3ivfteB2mklkkObwGd2GLC7Q6hgrLDcx0qhXG3peXjYdXa8gMeF00fZNOnTea3rq_WG5nUqrbvfqD4oSq8mBmD7ZHvVc3tfFeg/s320/DSCN6451.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>It gets grainy.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4224" data-original-width="3168" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEgAR8ppheyrJYz7cEsyI5tX0_iiSlYb2crKZwAgL6Awyv_wDfIfFHNsY881hp5asx7O0G3Oex06M9b-qayjUk_63MS2qEz-DO0FtaEos8PdmhoVvp3piRm6iMGzXvj6zrYQf-HzzD-5K-_PYpp_4G9US8FPeI7PiYrePZueJLZUj4N0ZNc2a5UGpjFm0/s320/DSCN6546.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Pour over baked</div><div style="text-align: left;">and cooled brownie cake. <br /></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv2s_WykjQqFUA1KN13rlLVGLoLoqBIxHHyU53wBvcGdnb8efANZ6lj9_RMt-EZb9D5ybK_jqJ_GZvVeyRj7jztkLowZVshvqPQiP9z_UtwtG8t8VMpk3eZhH-fK5HGMU-fzfH0o-FZtNYA7nSPHyW6heq48CKWK83IVKh_-mTX2BSuG4vuIYQ3EXxWD8/s4224/DSCN6548.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="4224" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv2s_WykjQqFUA1KN13rlLVGLoLoqBIxHHyU53wBvcGdnb8efANZ6lj9_RMt-EZb9D5ybK_jqJ_GZvVeyRj7jztkLowZVshvqPQiP9z_UtwtG8t8VMpk3eZhH-fK5HGMU-fzfH0o-FZtNYA7nSPHyW6heq48CKWK83IVKh_-mTX2BSuG4vuIYQ3EXxWD8/s320/DSCN6548.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Smooth it out.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="712" data-original-width="800" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim0eGviF5awgS3QYmXpLYfqAty6LqmZCirb_Bfv4CTlIhQBJyEMXADCX2cGmwEwbnISvbJOTjEEX9gR-h-KuOJitipwGkIQjEbaXLft6NIjp21kx4TKCD1K-dmaGCV9y1TJAvesssG7qQHoXQ-PVFrXLdWvkc_puD8zvXXFZvKMmFnCsZixDXe_T7Go_A/w400-h356/DSCN6551.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p></p>Rosie Hawthornehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01665045940767129770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821404280357387696.post-18904474790640573962024-02-20T08:49:00.001-05:002024-02-20T08:49:25.945-05:00Rosie Makes Fried Oysters.<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXP6qkIu9VLKPVLvrC8yJAfbr0scGEbSQAn0PvwvzNijfnxQ7o3WpesUuKtpiNnWATAH9UBakenpLz10xdLT7wDVK46Tk1wisLrgb4zBRy2UBobUJ-Q40XjT3u_-i20g6WsBjYeog2k9IuXs0bGDsaj-BTdbgSJXJ24OamcTFpqgyPs4sU1isWwgymLlw/s800/Resized_20231110_140754.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="727" data-original-width="800" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXP6qkIu9VLKPVLvrC8yJAfbr0scGEbSQAn0PvwvzNijfnxQ7o3WpesUuKtpiNnWATAH9UBakenpLz10xdLT7wDVK46Tk1wisLrgb4zBRy2UBobUJ-Q40XjT3u_-i20g6WsBjYeog2k9IuXs0bGDsaj-BTdbgSJXJ24OamcTFpqgyPs4sU1isWwgymLlw/w400-h364/Resized_20231110_140754.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p> The Hawthornes love their oysters. And we eat 'em every which way. Raw, steamed, dipped in melted butter and lemon juice, on the half shell with oh-so-many different toppings, and ... FRIED.</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZxTXTgK8ybeBXoYW0AolsXEBsii9JJuYgFTyxF7C1tA4FmIhhN9bYYzubd1c9MHlMdEI2DT1uDxOBATCn1BSvBINcPm9IykJ7PuDBizlBEy1Y8uY4BhykV87eJjSBoKKGD_cQPXWjYPKU0wo9da0Gi4ZSPojaTfWq98nT27PwBP-Ifh2A63OhPC9cKag/s800/Resized_20231110_140743-001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="800" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZxTXTgK8ybeBXoYW0AolsXEBsii9JJuYgFTyxF7C1tA4FmIhhN9bYYzubd1c9MHlMdEI2DT1uDxOBATCn1BSvBINcPm9IykJ7PuDBizlBEy1Y8uY4BhykV87eJjSBoKKGD_cQPXWjYPKU0wo9da0Gi4ZSPojaTfWq98nT27PwBP-Ifh2A63OhPC9cKag/w400-h230/Resized_20231110_140743-001.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p> Here's our goal.</p><p>Here are the step-by-steps:<br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVllAqCnJ9K1EJ8lVadrytns4ZhUYOQ_8bttX1dAw8IamP9BeMhwjMtnaIW9FBmySiYLZ6iq9zGAtmvO9y8GQ9cfIQpi_iEgmso_qKdBlxKk0BsjH4hEszHBNCIErV_ra7JO3h6yn9YOS4wP8zRLNBq6ntSl0Aljn4S1812y4cZay9NacJusR_z0O6RUM/s800/DSCN8415.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="574" data-original-width="800" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVllAqCnJ9K1EJ8lVadrytns4ZhUYOQ_8bttX1dAw8IamP9BeMhwjMtnaIW9FBmySiYLZ6iq9zGAtmvO9y8GQ9cfIQpi_iEgmso_qKdBlxKk0BsjH4hEszHBNCIErV_ra7JO3h6yn9YOS4wP8zRLNBq6ntSl0Aljn4S1812y4cZay9NacJusR_z0O6RUM/s320/DSCN8415.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> Lightly batter. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAN-pWhkwPmg9Ap5K8N3bOFxSjScjLZFw2PbIgHyQ5fVIrEtMJIH-OJX_bJ2d1iQBTlU8d8tUeWIu2w7uR4_WYRPMu37uSXvxg3cfgximP_VmTMtcfDZhGWuYzVqOZ33G0vLQm4USu5LxKIsZLQxX0sN9JgSceksgvgYRLvVu3RJoXkGerUJQV0uZNEMg/s800/DSCN8416.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="588" data-original-width="800" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAN-pWhkwPmg9Ap5K8N3bOFxSjScjLZFw2PbIgHyQ5fVIrEtMJIH-OJX_bJ2d1iQBTlU8d8tUeWIu2w7uR4_WYRPMu37uSXvxg3cfgximP_VmTMtcfDZhGWuYzVqOZ33G0vLQm4USu5LxKIsZLQxX0sN9JgSceksgvgYRLvVu3RJoXkGerUJQV0uZNEMg/s320/DSCN8416.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Don't crowd the pan. Leave space.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL3NU0GfCHayQnONxh51mrTyWLoA1qbjkPonUhU0jp1mZtu9u-CY5nvwV5nyUe_LmoQllS0OxZ6WCVRsRvexWY-GWxrYQvyNsO0_A1hNyDYE-xDDVPQlyFj3q02FKv1_TSB0SXsu0ef5-Us8gGsD5h7FsrJN3LtdamUHAA8kAToCQzGE00agGYv5HD1Bo/s800/DSCN8419.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL3NU0GfCHayQnONxh51mrTyWLoA1qbjkPonUhU0jp1mZtu9u-CY5nvwV5nyUe_LmoQllS0OxZ6WCVRsRvexWY-GWxrYQvyNsO0_A1hNyDYE-xDDVPQlyFj3q02FKv1_TSB0SXsu0ef5-Us8gGsD5h7FsrJN3LtdamUHAA8kAToCQzGE00agGYv5HD1Bo/s320/DSCN8419.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Golden brown. Should only take a minute.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFDe8Wubrt3qOFjrE6n9oKTq78Ds5v-q2RSAXeIWYyR5AfdxL7wWeE-9BWY8VLnxtTNUUa-rRN1EgsvICxAzsgz0xPzo-Ng7BTgSWqUC1EYh9bQcQM2Q4au8vBW6HAyuxQM-1ch_uvNuGp6lDhk4OM3X7JVRLLq2Qrw6Aio_JEY5DAM_sUD8OTbcdSI14/s800/DSCN8417.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFDe8Wubrt3qOFjrE6n9oKTq78Ds5v-q2RSAXeIWYyR5AfdxL7wWeE-9BWY8VLnxtTNUUa-rRN1EgsvICxAzsgz0xPzo-Ng7BTgSWqUC1EYh9bQcQM2Q4au8vBW6HAyuxQM-1ch_uvNuGp6lDhk4OM3X7JVRLLq2Qrw6Aio_JEY5DAM_sUD8OTbcdSI14/s320/DSCN8417.JPG" width="240" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> Drain on rack.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWp4ggK5lgjeMVxoA8kStOz0LRDyIsobR8SJFA6eukZyU41dRYRkzbZmYXjZyP3Hcs_qr0F1xSZ8_TmmOn3twZSD4upcHC_2Qf1lZClxbEi3eVm_EjHEtT6Y7yq-yOvm1IyOQ8L_305mgsz4r98YKygSHJprWLIk-Ima29bjsQgK2tYw5P1yhyphenhyphenbZTQSk/s800/Resized_20231110_140800.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="498" data-original-width="800" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWp4ggK5lgjeMVxoA8kStOz0LRDyIsobR8SJFA6eukZyU41dRYRkzbZmYXjZyP3Hcs_qr0F1xSZ8_TmmOn3twZSD4upcHC_2Qf1lZClxbEi3eVm_EjHEtT6Y7yq-yOvm1IyOQ8L_305mgsz4r98YKygSHJprWLIk-Ima29bjsQgK2tYw5P1yhyphenhyphenbZTQSk/w400-h249/Resized_20231110_140800.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Serve with your own cole slaw, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Suggestions below.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX-FgNYSSDGQ68BW-35WhhLDzXRWFfMdi3cR4z1krA84ooIVeEvFPcpCOrkMtqwzOmlq-3NvkH3mARUlpy7Mj8U53g0-aF3Ck4rc8Wthr1uM81AVakizvKe3ElgEjo_rYgRzJdT2dxWnZ9F0NNVhHQb6ZZl9TRUeRqt08QAohpHnn4XEm4AUlOkGSM_5M/s800/DSCN8420.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="800" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX-FgNYSSDGQ68BW-35WhhLDzXRWFfMdi3cR4z1krA84ooIVeEvFPcpCOrkMtqwzOmlq-3NvkH3mARUlpy7Mj8U53g0-aF3Ck4rc8Wthr1uM81AVakizvKe3ElgEjo_rYgRzJdT2dxWnZ9F0NNVhHQb6ZZl9TRUeRqt08QAohpHnn4XEm4AUlOkGSM_5M/w400-h290/DSCN8420.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Today, it's fried oysters with a cranberry and apple cole slaw that's perfectly sweet and tangy. And I have two dipping sauces - Rosie's special tartar sauce and her go-to cocktail sauce.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Everything's on the fly today. I don't measure anything. I just throw stuff together and it works, but I wrote down approximations of everything right after I put it all together and this should work for you. This isn't a science or chemistry, like baking a cake. This is in-the-ballpark cooking. Don't sweat it. Taste test and adjust for yourself.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>For the cole slaw:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">3-4 cups finely chopped cabbage<b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 cup grated carrot</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper (I used an orange one to match the carrots.)</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 apple, small dice</div><div style="text-align: left;">handful or so of dried cranberries</div><div style="text-align: left;">Mix all together.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Dressing:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">1/3 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 TB tsp sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 TB cider vinegar </div><div style="text-align: left;">2 TB buttermilk</div><div style="text-align: left;">Mix all ingredients until smooth. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Add kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Pour over cole slaw mix and toss to coat evenly.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Stir well before serving.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Rosie's Tartar Sauce</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 cup mayonnaise</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 TB sour cream</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 tsp Lea & Perrins</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 tsp lemon juice</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 TB dill salad cubes</div><div style="text-align: left;">2-3 TB sweet relish</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 tsp Gray Poupon Dijon mustard (Do not substitute a generic brand.)</div><div style="text-align: left;">Mix all ingredients. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Add a few shakes of Sriracha sauce for pops of flavor.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Rosie's Cocktail Sauce</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 cup ketchup </div><div style="text-align: left;">2 TB horseradish</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 TB Lea & Perrins</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 TB lemon juice</div><div style="text-align: left;">Sorta/kinda mix together, but not so that it's thoroughly blended. I like to have what I call "pockets of flavor."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Now, as to the cole slaw, the tartar sauce, and the cocktail sauce ... taste test. My measurements are not etched in stone. Add more or less of whatever ingredients. Adapt it to your tastes. Make it yours.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>For the oysters:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Breading mixture: </b></div><div style="text-align: left;">1 cup flour</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 cup corn starch</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 cup cornmeal Or, you could just use panko. But I'm always up for something different. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">1 tsp Old Bay seasoning</div><div style="text-align: left;">about 1/4 sleeve of Saltine crackers, crushed</div><div style="text-align: left;">Mix all ingredients. Toss in oysters and shake to coat.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet (mine was 12-inch diameter) to 350° - 375°. Place breaded oysters in hot oil ONE AT A TIME being careful not to crowd the skillet. You don't want the temperature of the oil to drastically reduce. This is where greasy fried food comes from. You want to maintain the temperature of the oil and give what you're frying plenty of breathing/frying space. I fried 6-8 oysters at a time. At maybe 45 seconds, start turning the oysters over. This should take about 30 seconds, by which time the oysters are ready to come out of the oil. They should be a lovely golden brown. Place on a rack to drain.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Rosie Note:</b> Get an instant read laser thermometer. It takes all the guesswork out of frying. Make it easy on yourself.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Serve oysters with the cole slaw and the two dipping sauces.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Enjoy.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDXe3-7Q-jcpS4McDqXmWsnvt7Ur2bkdSu2G_V5WoHEB7aKQNLcE2RwMNcKkhDDeZIaJru8C2ZA-S6kEkiI0w4j-Cz32v8B9cWrDHry5AA85WUcIIPaVkLK5kK1NijtLby6oW2RGZcV5RqoWnXvivD7oaeXtCRzswPCOCLqvK4RZKpzzMnDQ3wo9dcN1A/s800/DSCN8426.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="570" data-original-width="800" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDXe3-7Q-jcpS4McDqXmWsnvt7Ur2bkdSu2G_V5WoHEB7aKQNLcE2RwMNcKkhDDeZIaJru8C2ZA-S6kEkiI0w4j-Cz32v8B9cWrDHry5AA85WUcIIPaVkLK5kK1NijtLby6oW2RGZcV5RqoWnXvivD7oaeXtCRzswPCOCLqvK4RZKpzzMnDQ3wo9dcN1A/w400-h285/DSCN8426.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Rosie Hawthornehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01665045940767129770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821404280357387696.post-23331418766208803712024-02-03T10:48:00.000-05:002024-02-03T10:48:22.686-05:00Love At First Bite.<p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdeviGx3zzDyggOWGsnqrxsm1j81AmcWhZ0sARB0bUBqOIda535_GoW4jbrOq7uZbXFunNR0FvNwKPnKorcJXWyp0vEdHGnLyWUGVBejD8HQ3JXPENIii5Jq-4L8EysLg_NiHoX9ji3TmeBi-BoRk5rgYUZvR05DfoyLPLoGgGLaYDZ5CE9Xs5a8QBFp4/s800/DSC_3198.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="391" data-original-width="800" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdeviGx3zzDyggOWGsnqrxsm1j81AmcWhZ0sARB0bUBqOIda535_GoW4jbrOq7uZbXFunNR0FvNwKPnKorcJXWyp0vEdHGnLyWUGVBejD8HQ3JXPENIii5Jq-4L8EysLg_NiHoX9ji3TmeBi-BoRk5rgYUZvR05DfoyLPLoGgGLaYDZ5CE9Xs5a8QBFp4/w400-h195/DSC_3198.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p> For those of you who are inclined to celebrate Valentine's Day, I have a special treat for you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m making my version of Pop Tarts©, in the
form of Rosie’s Valentine Pop Hearts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
have a heart-shaped pastry crust enclosing a double filling of a sweetened,
vanilla-laced cream cheese spread and strawcherry jam with a citrus kick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also made chocolate-covered strawberries to
go along with the pastries and used bittersweet chocolate, white chocolate, and
caramel for drizzling, along with toasted coconut for sprinkling over my
Pop-Hearts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOiStjAhiIQCsWtrET4kPtKLt2VBJO-kX_nnREaPop4UkCp0fm97joon6sDklkxJ9WJKXZZeU_bx76PLrQgYieSk7Ui0qXt8hDfYu2OpRvKEwwPap7J_xYimmCIltV6iTqxkKpceEfVdE70vQ5ch4tXqnjtf0WBrye99Td1aVryPF8uDZUFTkiRwhPNso/s800/DSCN6659.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="741" data-original-width="800" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOiStjAhiIQCsWtrET4kPtKLt2VBJO-kX_nnREaPop4UkCp0fm97joon6sDklkxJ9WJKXZZeU_bx76PLrQgYieSk7Ui0qXt8hDfYu2OpRvKEwwPap7J_xYimmCIltV6iTqxkKpceEfVdE70vQ5ch4tXqnjtf0WBrye99Td1aVryPF8uDZUFTkiRwhPNso/w400-h370/DSCN6659.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Start with some pie dough. I use the refrigerated roll-up dough that comes two to a box. It's in the dairy section. Of course, you can make your own dough, but I was in a hurry. Roll the dough out and cut it into little hearts, 3-4 inches across the top. You'll need two cutouts for each heart. I'm using two fillings for my hearts. The first is a sweetened, vanilla-laced cream cheese and the second is a strawcherry jam-like filling with a citrus kick. I made plenty of the strawcherry filling because I can use it on a lot of stuff besides these hearts. For example, top some bagels with it, use it on toast, spoon over pancakes, swirl it into ice cream, top cheesecake with it, etc. </p><p> I always like little extra touches, so I melted both dark and white chocolates to drizzle over top of the Pop Hearts and also to coat strawberries with. And I made some caramel to pour over the hearts, along with some toasted coconut for good measure.<br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEzc3EaJGRbdEztwtA0cUpVvujH0FjLb4fRKhmp876uICAg4EBu3nKIq47xdgjOWLYJYwIG5FprZwoVVcCLczwhlpMED8gM8p-_ae2dZNX8JODAel41UeIBuORpAFxc6USBFvsEC2VeDGdbVMVwGy8Qm73zZGWpeelM1bNxC2jP5yXQS-7W1j5HF8-W-o/s800/DSCN6679.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="614" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEzc3EaJGRbdEztwtA0cUpVvujH0FjLb4fRKhmp876uICAg4EBu3nKIq47xdgjOWLYJYwIG5FprZwoVVcCLczwhlpMED8gM8p-_ae2dZNX8JODAel41UeIBuORpAFxc6USBFvsEC2VeDGdbVMVwGy8Qm73zZGWpeelM1bNxC2jP5yXQS-7W1j5HF8-W-o/w308-h400/DSCN6679.JPG" width="308" /></a></div><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remove pie dough from refrigerator and let it
come to room temperature while you prepare the fillings.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Strawcherry
Filling</b></p>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 pint strawberries, chopped</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 pint cherries, pitted<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>(The easiest way to pit cherries is to slip a straw over the stem and
push down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pit and stem removed!)</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">¼ cup sugar</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 TB cornstarch mixed with 2 TB water</div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> Purée the fruit in a processor then pour into a small
pan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bring to a simmer, then stir in the
sugar and cook until dissolved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pour in
the cornstarch slurry, stir, and cook about 5 minutes, until mixture is
thickened.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let cool a bit.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Cream Cheese
Filling</b></p><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>4 oz. cream cheese, softened</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 TB brown sugar</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">½ tsp vanilla</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">Combine all ingredients.</div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Make the Pop
Hearts:</b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Using a template, cut heart shapes out of the pie dough.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you get down to scraps, just ball them
up and roll them out and continue cutting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>For each Pop Heart, you’ll need two heart-shaped pieces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Any extra pieces, brush with an egg wash and
sprinkle on cinnamon and sugar, turbinado sugar, or sprinkles and bake along
with the filled hearts.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> Place bottom heart on baking sheet covered in parchment
paper and smear some of the cream cheese mixture on it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spoon the strawcherry over the cream
cheese.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next, I grated a bit of orange
and lemon zest over the jam.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brush a
little water around the edges of the bottom pastry, then top with a pastry
heart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Use a fork to press around the
edges to seal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used a small, sharp
knife to cut a heart-shaped vent in the top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bake at 375° for 15 minutes, or until golden
brown.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> For decorations, I melted bittersweet chocolate bits and
white chocolate bits, separately, in a double boiler, being careful not to get any moisture
in the chocolate. Even a drop of water in the chocolate will make it seize up. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stir until smooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dip whole strawberries into the chocolates,
turning to coat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place on wax paper to
set.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using fork tines, dip into a
contrasting chocolate and zigzag over the coated strawberries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Drizzle the melted chocolates over the baked
hearts.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Do3GBm8UQnDZKQUMonha2qDSwFyiWS5g0hUhEeQsk8cRIfiYKYVwz4PYN1igleGP5q-NFv52tzqsUREl_EXCsajVIU8IR47hAY8PqMUSi23OpxIQugNv5lF9jzLOz76pS_QtXNAnE1FXE4cpc70Ku_9gJxxEzJYcZiMTKzd0tXRthTpXt5Ht3kIbZto/s800/DSCN6807.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="634" data-original-width="800" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Do3GBm8UQnDZKQUMonha2qDSwFyiWS5g0hUhEeQsk8cRIfiYKYVwz4PYN1igleGP5q-NFv52tzqsUREl_EXCsajVIU8IR47hAY8PqMUSi23OpxIQugNv5lF9jzLOz76pS_QtXNAnE1FXE4cpc70Ku_9gJxxEzJYcZiMTKzd0tXRthTpXt5Ht3kIbZto/w400-h318/DSCN6807.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZrDh3UZePOVjtNL_YrCUAbVyzaSI0YBS_9YJzfcUIg0YAa0bvIf8yQn0k2jaMmVE959UUFG3B_XOgL3iAY9-RYA-nYMJ34SKb4YXsNq8yccY02Yvhratm8VvEeKUe2w3sEB1ym_2_3oixSDjlMFvg3pYeuEuKGmHyheILH86CVMPrrjHFFjTvXXu_h18/s800/DSCN6686.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="511" data-original-width="800" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZrDh3UZePOVjtNL_YrCUAbVyzaSI0YBS_9YJzfcUIg0YAa0bvIf8yQn0k2jaMmVE959UUFG3B_XOgL3iAY9-RYA-nYMJ34SKb4YXsNq8yccY02Yvhratm8VvEeKUe2w3sEB1ym_2_3oixSDjlMFvg3pYeuEuKGmHyheILH86CVMPrrjHFFjTvXXu_h18/w400-h255/DSCN6686.JPG" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> If you like, you can go with a
caramel topping and toasted coconut. </p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">For the
coconut</b>, I simply poured a couple handfuls of sweetened coconut flakes into
a skillet over medium low heat, added a handful of brown sugar, and stirred
until the sugar was melted and the coconut was golden.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">For the caramel sauce:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b></p><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>1 stick butter</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">1 cup brown sugar</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">1/3 cup heavy cream</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">1 tsp vanilla</div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">In a small, heavy-bottomed
saucepan, melt butter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add sugar and
cream, cooking over medium low heat and stirring until sugar is dissolved. Bring
mixture to a boil for about 3 minutes, stirring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let cool at bit, then drizzle over
hearts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sprinkle coconut over top.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></p><p>For the step-by-steps, here ya go: <br /></p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyakxyLkJ4-Tnsj2kDWb6wMMRgaroZdOHoM5CETkedqPGsZD7HwtcaUXV-ALRFSgnxiL2FHXgR7nn1ihKOlgrinkU8mTb3UhhQZOXUO7TWEM-QRza9fMgegtK6tT3BoNvE6buulVC1XSMabMKlDB2GTgqb5vW5irIrkJlB_r81aq7XlA1qDcErhoP6Mj0/s4224/DSCN6608.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="4224" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyakxyLkJ4-Tnsj2kDWb6wMMRgaroZdOHoM5CETkedqPGsZD7HwtcaUXV-ALRFSgnxiL2FHXgR7nn1ihKOlgrinkU8mTb3UhhQZOXUO7TWEM-QRza9fMgegtK6tT3BoNvE6buulVC1XSMabMKlDB2GTgqb5vW5irIrkJlB_r81aq7XlA1qDcErhoP6Mj0/s320/DSCN6608.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p></p>To pit cherries, use a straw. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI-Z5rc_O0hFbCM7bEccpGMxPi8r-qmfPEMtERjIHvrLVE6-gPmwXKX6CRxB9ECAj4dEmwdQCvkVGl90lca0pZ7qjcBKpgwOoFs2h0WG6tI8nXHt_6-ciAMA4Blfpgx86n4o6h9cyTegyGjk5oT54tnyMKkFDyJ_uSIuSJuZsFzPGhAyc-khzhy1Hg4nI/s4224/DSCN6589.JPG" style="clear: left; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Rosie Hawthornehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01665045940767129770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821404280357387696.post-14341254661722475502024-01-14T15:29:00.003-05:002024-01-14T15:29:42.574-05:00Rosie Make Oyster And Shrimp Bisque/Chowder.<p> It’s been cold here on the Outer Banks lately and I’m having a hard time warming up. Today, I put a dent in the nip with an oyster and shrimp bisque/chowder that really hit the spot.</p><p>What is a bisque, you ask? A bisque is a French style seafood soup traditionally made with a stock from crustacean shells and a good amount of cream and a thickening agent of some sort. Generally, it’s very creamy and smooth.</p><p>A chowder is typically chunky, with bits of potato and meats in it.</p><p>I’m combining the two. I’m making a seafood soup with shrimp and oysters. I’m using the shrimp shells to make shrimp stock and I’m using the oyster liqueur - both for my broth ... to make it seafoody. I’m adding cream to it … to make it creamy. I’m adding sherry to it … to make it alkie. And I’m using potatoes in there … to make it potatoey, and to thicken it up naturally with the potato starch. I’m combining the best of both worlds.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinPlnK6e1JGU0ylF0FYIDZfRn_qesXJA-yRgS2SZaJhTM0VqxuSKaijzcOisqPvTPsW4Zwlchpmf-Ptn3arh1HpEO-6WohDeUQLTxbNV7axWI6IQtgNz-etPgGbrXBb6c68OWY-X6I-z61o8v9kqfXDtt-vGGssncdVqPZz3XtKJw64VFavaz11tlDkl8/s800/Resized_20240105_153407.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="556" data-original-width="800" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinPlnK6e1JGU0ylF0FYIDZfRn_qesXJA-yRgS2SZaJhTM0VqxuSKaijzcOisqPvTPsW4Zwlchpmf-Ptn3arh1HpEO-6WohDeUQLTxbNV7axWI6IQtgNz-etPgGbrXBb6c68OWY-X6I-z61o8v9kqfXDtt-vGGssncdVqPZz3XtKJw64VFavaz11tlDkl8/w400-h278/Resized_20240105_153407.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>This concoction is perfect for the weather we’ve been having. I like to get warmed up from the inside out and this bisque/chowder just hit all my culinary happy spots.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOolLkiqUcGtrbwGUHMWDRuqMTfBqDfdVcB_Qng2vuuyFJvh1jsvWM0svU8CKy6ESv1VGjM2YjxMlgHBMTvUdQnFLLdJVqXSKb1sc4Wl3Q-yfAbgqhjY0er2GQekXPXy9XPQ3yZ9PneNMvAJwN75k3LL3OeizUkEf0EFW6XOrAoTOoduFKj_XwdPn0SOU/s800/Resized_20240105_153409.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="524" data-original-width="800" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOolLkiqUcGtrbwGUHMWDRuqMTfBqDfdVcB_Qng2vuuyFJvh1jsvWM0svU8CKy6ESv1VGjM2YjxMlgHBMTvUdQnFLLdJVqXSKb1sc4Wl3Q-yfAbgqhjY0er2GQekXPXy9XPQ3yZ9PneNMvAJwN75k3LL3OeizUkEf0EFW6XOrAoTOoduFKj_XwdPn0SOU/w400-h263/Resized_20240105_153409.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I served it with saltines, for a bit of crunch. Lacking them, you could use oyster crackers, croutons, or toast. I just like something with texture to contrast with the creaminess of the soup.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXpkJkkKUdxPJxYRz-xu9UskZWmnk_rCXMlaVoLXANksRdLG_gSrR0l1dt5SlN8HXudpp3TJyCH_NRUbhnqmlyZD6_L4ZRf8ke3b0r6Fwv1hjwx0CxqofQ6PuIJ8QVMwEjhECG0TfLUQFGmjRROeVrN6fB1nb9-wf2Ij_T_DMXe6LSVc7sVJHRX_JjtR4/s800/Resized_20240105_153426.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="664" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXpkJkkKUdxPJxYRz-xu9UskZWmnk_rCXMlaVoLXANksRdLG_gSrR0l1dt5SlN8HXudpp3TJyCH_NRUbhnqmlyZD6_L4ZRf8ke3b0r6Fwv1hjwx0CxqofQ6PuIJ8QVMwEjhECG0TfLUQFGmjRROeVrN6fB1nb9-wf2Ij_T_DMXe6LSVc7sVJHRX_JjtR4/w333-h400/Resized_20240105_153426.jpg" width="333" /></a></div></div><div><b> </b></div><div><b>ROSIE NOTE:</b> With soup "recipes," you don't really need to worry about exact amounts here. A handful of vegetables here, a cup or two of liquid there, it's not going to make much difference. <br /></div><div><br /><p>I started with the shrimp stock. I thawed out a bag of shrimp (maybe 12 oz.) and shelled and de-tracted the shrimp. Yes. I say de-tract, not de-vein, since that black line running down the back of the shrimp is the digestive tract, not a vein. Save the shells; they’re going into the stock.</p><p>Medium size stock pan. Put in about a tablespoon each oil and butter. Medium heat. When the butter melts and sizzles, throw in a handful of coarsely chopped carrots, celery, and onion (I don’t even bother to remove the skin from the onion.), and the shrimp shells. Add in a teaspoon of kosher salt and a tablespoon of whole peppercorns. Stir and cook until the shells turn pink. Then pour in about 5-6 cups water. Reduce heat to low. And keep at bare simmer for about 30 minutes.</p><p>While the stock was stocking, I started on the rest of my soup. I diced 2 potatoes and chopped 1 onion. Added it to 1 TB each butter and oil in another pot. Stirred around a bit - maybe 3-4 minutes, then added about 1-2 cups water, just to cover. Cook on low until potato is tender.</p><p>Now to add a thickener. Generally, I use a roux to thicken a soup. A roux is equal parts butter (or oil) and flour, which you cook, stirring, until you cook the raw out of the flour and it gets a nice nutty flavor. You can cook to different degrees of color (light tan to brown) depending on your final product. After cooking the roux, you slowly add your liquid, stirring, until you have the consistency you want. </p><p>That said, I’m not making a roux this time to thicken. I’m using what’s called beurre manié, or kneaded butter. The reason for this is because I’ve already got a liquid that my potatoes have been cooking in. I’m not exactly starting from scratch, so I have to add the thickener to the liquid that’s already there. For the beurre manié, I knead together equal parts of softened butter and flour - maybe 3 TB each, fully mixing them together with my fingers. Then I drop that little dough ball into the liquid, stirring, and let it work its magic. The soup will thicken quite nicely and smoothly. If you just add flour to the liquid, it would clump and form doughy lumps. Since the butter coats the flour in the beurre manié, it’s incorporated smoothly into your soup. Cook the liquid (low heat) until it gets quite thick.</p><p> By this time, your shrimp stock should be ready. Strain the liquid and discard the shells, celery, carrots, and onion. Slowly add about a cup of the stock, stirring, into the thickened potato soup mixture. Next you want to add the cream. I used 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Then I added a good shot of sherry. Taste test! Adjust seasonings. Perhaps more kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, or more sherry. If you like the consistency, fine. If you want thicker, add in a tablespoon at a time of beurre manié, cooking and stirring. It’s up to you. If you want it thinner, add more stock or milk/cream.</p><p>At low heat and bare simmer, I added in my shrimp and oysters with their liqueur. At least a dozen each. Shrimp will be ready in about a minute or two, depending on size. Oysters are already ready.</p><p>Ladle into bowls. Crack some pepper on top. Give it some sliced green onions. Maybe a few shakes of Tabasco. Oyster crackers or saltines.</p><p>And that, my friend, will warm your innards.<br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm4cFmXO-T5qv_TlSpQO1pv7ulDrPhaVPuqVX-qsMD_pGD3jb5FIiC4smvxHznOW-P0QVB67R2wDxH7MGg65RRTD-t0aGeQaNRNhrSy_zTt5AENed5ZoaG4PnhXeJzPu8pDBid59Y7c8U8ShPv-A7Fo708O4Ra2-zy5-duFynb910CoisEoBjvqHTCCnM/s800/DSCN6533.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="647" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm4cFmXO-T5qv_TlSpQO1pv7ulDrPhaVPuqVX-qsMD_pGD3jb5FIiC4smvxHznOW-P0QVB67R2wDxH7MGg65RRTD-t0aGeQaNRNhrSy_zTt5AENed5ZoaG4PnhXeJzPu8pDBid59Y7c8U8ShPv-A7Fo708O4Ra2-zy5-duFynb910CoisEoBjvqHTCCnM/w324-h400/DSCN6533.JPG" width="324" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgT219whLTLeCKqZoUcWkMMqwtLeSMuY1xj2w1utecQ7umelWrHVTcz5Nwqlz4lFXLjHfqMzVkLSCRgXRSCFhgwb0D2-I7jAkBps6dbeswRQtnQI36kuDyky9UtAEAs3Ubm_AU90HQBDkrqBJHHuY4V1nYXzE6Y0wIIRGw4QVGw4qQFGbzz5chG-2MaaM/s800/DSCN6534.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgT219whLTLeCKqZoUcWkMMqwtLeSMuY1xj2w1utecQ7umelWrHVTcz5Nwqlz4lFXLjHfqMzVkLSCRgXRSCFhgwb0D2-I7jAkBps6dbeswRQtnQI36kuDyky9UtAEAs3Ubm_AU90HQBDkrqBJHHuY4V1nYXzE6Y0wIIRGw4QVGw4qQFGbzz5chG-2MaaM/w400-h300/DSCN6534.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisR910_RocZo7R0v43rCZH7YWb0xCWqLWOj1d45yhIzmAkw06EB-Pe7OuaUpQ0dUleLLPcmsyF5RXChX9dNLdpNxadYaSMyRGDb4F6kAVvvsiBUCZgQ86fdUQnwhrDCuJQcFg-QdEPG1A-xATltA_oxgiXOkmG2rN4uoyOPbpA4GSrMBbuOQL3AQWdprk/s800/DSCN6536.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="800" height="341" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisR910_RocZo7R0v43rCZH7YWb0xCWqLWOj1d45yhIzmAkw06EB-Pe7OuaUpQ0dUleLLPcmsyF5RXChX9dNLdpNxadYaSMyRGDb4F6kAVvvsiBUCZgQ86fdUQnwhrDCuJQcFg-QdEPG1A-xATltA_oxgiXOkmG2rN4uoyOPbpA4GSrMBbuOQL3AQWdprk/w400-h341/DSCN6536.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDHvMiOFRRrBIxCbz7K4uN1MJlVq087cyjizk7cgSWgbut5rb8qZHe1pRKWwe7v9dgV_LWoMq8Yyy4aWJngXU491PcuoTB7WMeNAHz1Ccv4rwxAxrzLOPPTkjVc1DNSHyAggYM-W1HLCI2kf2TJmE60jhdV0emguCvkOguUuCbKYRgWeeS7_EBwpIk8aY/s800/DSCN6537.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDHvMiOFRRrBIxCbz7K4uN1MJlVq087cyjizk7cgSWgbut5rb8qZHe1pRKWwe7v9dgV_LWoMq8Yyy4aWJngXU491PcuoTB7WMeNAHz1Ccv4rwxAxrzLOPPTkjVc1DNSHyAggYM-W1HLCI2kf2TJmE60jhdV0emguCvkOguUuCbKYRgWeeS7_EBwpIk8aY/w360-h400/DSCN6537.JPG" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizjDmbwmnLOPKFiRgSrBvBpLlugANH8AIyMBnv2E-dy3onVoceFO4qwNZiIG0P5Co6fdeHCETcNjrT1utBqPqqh_0yDCfZM28Z-5YJG-059lAvwhH6EkGueP2hqoxUyC4hv_QbnIKFmQXuj-drsepyLuUWdt-GQYmyTVvHXBkkdL5ZjmgQx0EIgrO7dFM/s800/DSCN6538.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="655" data-original-width="800" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizjDmbwmnLOPKFiRgSrBvBpLlugANH8AIyMBnv2E-dy3onVoceFO4qwNZiIG0P5Co6fdeHCETcNjrT1utBqPqqh_0yDCfZM28Z-5YJG-059lAvwhH6EkGueP2hqoxUyC4hv_QbnIKFmQXuj-drsepyLuUWdt-GQYmyTVvHXBkkdL5ZjmgQx0EIgrO7dFM/w400-h328/DSCN6538.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Now for the step-by-steps:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEreA9_v5E6tv2xhGnQ2cNFVeroc0dfyUCJU1CtW7o7OHgkqDWIOnkNrQ5JBdZSYj61pfZNsCorBjyMjB3cG9cwp4g8JvkOFUe76WLhowSvbqEsegRWsXPUuLwDX5D0DhkbzrzbmUtwFJVQumYQUKa_jEoaNOAvDWyFrntc2joFx6fwlrISIv8BtTAzBg/s4224/DSCN6469.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="4224" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEreA9_v5E6tv2xhGnQ2cNFVeroc0dfyUCJU1CtW7o7OHgkqDWIOnkNrQ5JBdZSYj61pfZNsCorBjyMjB3cG9cwp4g8JvkOFUe76WLhowSvbqEsegRWsXPUuLwDX5D0DhkbzrzbmUtwFJVQumYQUKa_jEoaNOAvDWyFrntc2joFx6fwlrISIv8BtTAzBg/s320/DSCN6469.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>For the shrimp stock: Oil and butter into stock pot. Heat until butter bubbles. Add in onion, carrots, celery.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbnjhIGFhyphenhyphenJg5vUejIzZ_bdX9y4lJexTXkaL9skVtCx1yitkAmImfoYQGE18X5sUEF-f5YdlDliSkNYJlcegG0n_rqVycR2n4kyE6OxAPnzUv47Dt7OgHxxr_BI6jxMQUAdZO_et1eAdb9EpU5AG_xE4deqMncoh4xgmicPB3M6Kvg7Q44fu5r28tp0Zk/s4224/DSCN6471.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4224" data-original-width="3168" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbnjhIGFhyphenhyphenJg5vUejIzZ_bdX9y4lJexTXkaL9skVtCx1yitkAmImfoYQGE18X5sUEF-f5YdlDliSkNYJlcegG0n_rqVycR2n4kyE6OxAPnzUv47Dt7OgHxxr_BI6jxMQUAdZO_et1eAdb9EpU5AG_xE4deqMncoh4xgmicPB3M6Kvg7Q44fu5r28tp0Zk/s320/DSCN6471.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Add in shrimp shells.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBwK76l9NWFWpveILatOkciSjLZtErG_CDZc1vP3Gra8Qa_TDGapoTj4HIilt_amLSUjarfuLLO5J5ZhlGQKZfTH50Szu1IZpcdcxcFeF2gBT-IRk2lDtKVi1IcRJz8uzG9oHT8SfKezkdFr4QBSToMyWTVLADVAj1CD1S_98blF9pHcJoSuDTQ-pEkIc/s4224/DSCN6474.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="4224" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBwK76l9NWFWpveILatOkciSjLZtErG_CDZc1vP3Gra8Qa_TDGapoTj4HIilt_amLSUjarfuLLO5J5ZhlGQKZfTH50Szu1IZpcdcxcFeF2gBT-IRk2lDtKVi1IcRJz8uzG9oHT8SfKezkdFr4QBSToMyWTVLADVAj1CD1S_98blF9pHcJoSuDTQ-pEkIc/s320/DSCN6474.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Stir and cook until shells turn pink.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj20VLuMwaEd0ldg2OR86Hk_JFtma0ABxezfwfMCEO0cyfUll8PblLXEaqzZdwhVLmjWpJ7G_9U5AP8DVE7Db0XE9G7iw4bx_aJGWA0oNF-DfxoySM9UvkljteHuWLoBudRIaXIla77HntwDR3E7OFyLy59Fa4W2lt83B6qZ262HMhw3VMNa-mEDGmPfcc/s4224/DSCN6477.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4224" data-original-width="3168" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj20VLuMwaEd0ldg2OR86Hk_JFtma0ABxezfwfMCEO0cyfUll8PblLXEaqzZdwhVLmjWpJ7G_9U5AP8DVE7Db0XE9G7iw4bx_aJGWA0oNF-DfxoySM9UvkljteHuWLoBudRIaXIla77HntwDR3E7OFyLy59Fa4W2lt83B6qZ262HMhw3VMNa-mEDGmPfcc/s320/DSCN6477.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Add in water.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfwj2kzdFka7q0gLt3YEqgq6mmZBduMuMtudwIv4WtyqafsIO94b_BW4nt9lNektldKqkeNURiQK2gTqSXJMq2RV2W_TEmDtb9tjCuDwnKnm7HeFIJKZSk_7gp-3TruHOhGjNfmr4EvOM8BUIYY8l6nFD2ClBlRSMmmA2Sj-tg9jk9z-hXbJvaxDHmf6E/s4224/DSCN6480.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4224" data-original-width="3168" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfwj2kzdFka7q0gLt3YEqgq6mmZBduMuMtudwIv4WtyqafsIO94b_BW4nt9lNektldKqkeNURiQK2gTqSXJMq2RV2W_TEmDtb9tjCuDwnKnm7HeFIJKZSk_7gp-3TruHOhGjNfmr4EvOM8BUIYY8l6nFD2ClBlRSMmmA2Sj-tg9jk9z-hXbJvaxDHmf6E/s320/DSCN6480.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Let it barely simmer. About 30 minutes.</div><div><br /></div><div>While the stock is stocking, start on the potatoes.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE_sHZrufH-cyoZcc1sE6HcxjJdJgyGKyC2aIRzdewuFaBZn_efETMuxkB_7Cw-eEvEpfzMlWq1MqvEIikgYEyTPdvUix9KxGvavto5QeqbW60acisIWspD3ghF7myEuyJ8VCwvVb1nnAS55KYxQiQa9v7awpkYcnLu9oDeMLdFkOVck2_q4uvSlvFpPs/s4224/DSCN6482.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4224" data-original-width="3168" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE_sHZrufH-cyoZcc1sE6HcxjJdJgyGKyC2aIRzdewuFaBZn_efETMuxkB_7Cw-eEvEpfzMlWq1MqvEIikgYEyTPdvUix9KxGvavto5QeqbW60acisIWspD3ghF7myEuyJ8VCwvVb1nnAS55KYxQiQa9v7awpkYcnLu9oDeMLdFkOVck2_q4uvSlvFpPs/s320/DSCN6482.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Melt butter in pot. Add diced potatoes and onions.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLRO9npig9jUc03HYoziP_SCNvMmmRanB5ALeP33DOk_J88XV1Nw9OTb_hR78TXQDJI6zDT_fud2e5IVFrfrp0HGmpEseJqesUl0lQ3vjSGtSuP63iFqxFCb3ngIXvDw_xYNF8aRmQNKk-7gi0yfLwivDn9Gwz1ZHgfvBzJKH8iWSqEnzEEVcU3bzENgE/s4224/DSCN6484.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="4224" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLRO9npig9jUc03HYoziP_SCNvMmmRanB5ALeP33DOk_J88XV1Nw9OTb_hR78TXQDJI6zDT_fud2e5IVFrfrp0HGmpEseJqesUl0lQ3vjSGtSuP63iFqxFCb3ngIXvDw_xYNF8aRmQNKk-7gi0yfLwivDn9Gwz1ZHgfvBzJKH8iWSqEnzEEVcU3bzENgE/s320/DSCN6484.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqBpsvuOtbKKtMRlWgsAEddEoYB_Zx0WJimtvyN77Vf2HvJahVd6H9k9KmoeItI2mj-ocvtxbyKl5YtjeQuv_otYRZXD2AMArreK8DvEuVM0MZhfahx1Nee-5_KwopkRgwE2HXFSFD4BgM-qhDXodXLLrinStZsNzYVrd4sAw_jsLVDvq1MBdJA6pCj3I/s4224/DSCN6488.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="4224" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqBpsvuOtbKKtMRlWgsAEddEoYB_Zx0WJimtvyN77Vf2HvJahVd6H9k9KmoeItI2mj-ocvtxbyKl5YtjeQuv_otYRZXD2AMArreK8DvEuVM0MZhfahx1Nee-5_KwopkRgwE2HXFSFD4BgM-qhDXodXLLrinStZsNzYVrd4sAw_jsLVDvq1MBdJA6pCj3I/s320/DSCN6488.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Cook medium high a few minutes, then add water to cover.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Xz9wm24veK7n-ddx9p336fM3LMoNHCfAwGlLtv0MkjvSxLD2MGBuEHoPUcpVGUBK-fdXm81Cs20bVuaB-zx8HK5Y_0m8zNieWfag6f4izHaf8Sw8Xc3TuyuO66rWkojECUdCaoQU3RkdmuBavpiwNRQWHSOcHjPstXS2xOsqc6HhumL4XxhP3LO8-bg/s4224/DSCN6492.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="4224" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Xz9wm24veK7n-ddx9p336fM3LMoNHCfAwGlLtv0MkjvSxLD2MGBuEHoPUcpVGUBK-fdXm81Cs20bVuaB-zx8HK5Y_0m8zNieWfag6f4izHaf8Sw8Xc3TuyuO66rWkojECUdCaoQU3RkdmuBavpiwNRQWHSOcHjPstXS2xOsqc6HhumL4XxhP3LO8-bg/s320/DSCN6492.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Potatoes cooking on left. Shrimp stock on right.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh51zClv4MPACk6rsj70ZXjfRQpwSibcZX_2QXCvz7hkDlyMObQrhCKlx1gcxd-yHFgytPI1S44rrFdK6yijK1b8WLClpijRATLHtYT5EIWXP9Z4eLf-JiUluxrrCWLzXrNtTiDExoLImD0XI0cNcW7uOlSN9nLOoLmy_uKUOBReiCS2HH5SdkuI1nu3Eg/s4224/DSCN6493.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="4224" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh51zClv4MPACk6rsj70ZXjfRQpwSibcZX_2QXCvz7hkDlyMObQrhCKlx1gcxd-yHFgytPI1S44rrFdK6yijK1b8WLClpijRATLHtYT5EIWXP9Z4eLf-JiUluxrrCWLzXrNtTiDExoLImD0XI0cNcW7uOlSN9nLOoLmy_uKUOBReiCS2HH5SdkuI1nu3Eg/s320/DSCN6493.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Stock is ready to strain.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMxYTrHyrf6PPhGzMzpLWW2XO0frbju7uOxUp9QMPMhIWGNVxnGJiXkGPWl-eOJ_321k_0P1-aW4qq5Ozn_eP-GHZ08PXujSq6A5cRelTKYtWvlcOc5E9L9ppjKIgajd9eCRttNGIFnrRNEPMeEeUWTqNTieSPyJp2QCJzb9Fykl0Sf-6wS4258kPvzpk/s4224/DSCN6511.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Cup of cream on right.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq1-zvvJFCTeqV-CPxl-eMe-wjAems8A0CDCzbBLprufuX706yP9Y1-T4O3us5aYR1V8zMAb6mh5RdgOC2DsOZtC7w1rTqLEKgMICRvyfDVe8hm05zV-IM0NgyUnwdKLvokibxyPqRskWL_KQI4oervOIf85KMtKFzeU0sP3LyohU2qgOihrmTljaCsKM/s4224/DSCN6514.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4224" data-original-width="3168" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq1-zvvJFCTeqV-CPxl-eMe-wjAems8A0CDCzbBLprufuX706yP9Y1-T4O3us5aYR1V8zMAb6mh5RdgOC2DsOZtC7w1rTqLEKgMICRvyfDVe8hm05zV-IM0NgyUnwdKLvokibxyPqRskWL_KQI4oervOIf85KMtKFzeU0sP3LyohU2qgOihrmTljaCsKM/s320/DSCN6514.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Add in the cream.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2n8b7Jc0JrgnUkHNo4k2C6GlWUUZuVF2ayz4VZq6qlx6867szqiKmWbo3wOJQQO5tyFSUzP7T3Y_5G8nzwYDMRU0D7fRDTzdhx6Z-F0iIrZmG44yg_PtZQNqI6w4vUPAdc5G5lCjrkfLdP8USYwZzFnTdknkBdfodKVI2GGza1iqIKTI9V42dVPqplYs/s4224/DSCN6517.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="4224" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2n8b7Jc0JrgnUkHNo4k2C6GlWUUZuVF2ayz4VZq6qlx6867szqiKmWbo3wOJQQO5tyFSUzP7T3Y_5G8nzwYDMRU0D7fRDTzdhx6Z-F0iIrZmG44yg_PtZQNqI6w4vUPAdc5G5lCjrkfLdP8USYwZzFnTdknkBdfodKVI2GGza1iqIKTI9V42dVPqplYs/s320/DSCN6517.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>If you want it thicker, you can always add more beurre manié.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDdUxhVH1qkWR9UjbSELFr4hvCwXV5KbpPoZeOb1LbiBc9tiF4kkFprADIs-tQGf5Aond9HJWMTNh89RdCG3SSFeIoxtthcPzRZsKoq_XClBTshCuRZZgEo_kS9Y-tB49PoqAmbbWwi9rWt_KXV349YABfikTSpOlZdoGImKMPDthyphenhyphenbCBGsxslVpKqhqQ/s4224/DSCN6520.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="4224" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDdUxhVH1qkWR9UjbSELFr4hvCwXV5KbpPoZeOb1LbiBc9tiF4kkFprADIs-tQGf5Aond9HJWMTNh89RdCG3SSFeIoxtthcPzRZsKoq_XClBTshCuRZZgEo_kS9Y-tB49PoqAmbbWwi9rWt_KXV349YABfikTSpOlZdoGImKMPDthyphenhyphenbCBGsxslVpKqhqQ/s320/DSCN6520.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I always like a good splash of sherry.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1TvZo5vFt_5eKRG0JA4EaXKlT2XsxdYs76LlrgaJoXQRsXFEQcLoOAWc-oBoempHVJtsdrqzPCBBJUZr_B9uaHc86jhANY-XA5rZGTaFB0gaHLf_BE9goEu9sUXhcZJ9HFri4dUX1bA5MYyteAU7j_itF6-mB_rkwIFUFqZzOrrbeqm1iXyVopgqINlg/s4224/DSCN6521.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="4224" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1TvZo5vFt_5eKRG0JA4EaXKlT2XsxdYs76LlrgaJoXQRsXFEQcLoOAWc-oBoempHVJtsdrqzPCBBJUZr_B9uaHc86jhANY-XA5rZGTaFB0gaHLf_BE9goEu9sUXhcZJ9HFri4dUX1bA5MYyteAU7j_itF6-mB_rkwIFUFqZzOrrbeqm1iXyVopgqINlg/s320/DSCN6521.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheQVj6bgu8JMm-AAl_1NkB0XVVL85BhSCUTyyxpc171D-Z_JZgqaZDX99MNMggNItgmP2wUeeclxEme82oj8USBEUKA6M4ETnkdsLitjHLAXZu_Y8s6ONPk8UuzSeJR6gt5x-Igbyl1A6StnPGTf9J5jpCWzb1ByerJou2UqgRRkE7xCZBFidUJvMGL2o/s4224/DSCN6522.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="4224" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheQVj6bgu8JMm-AAl_1NkB0XVVL85BhSCUTyyxpc171D-Z_JZgqaZDX99MNMggNItgmP2wUeeclxEme82oj8USBEUKA6M4ETnkdsLitjHLAXZu_Y8s6ONPk8UuzSeJR6gt5x-Igbyl1A6StnPGTf9J5jpCWzb1ByerJou2UqgRRkE7xCZBFidUJvMGL2o/s320/DSCN6522.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Drop in shrimp. However many you want. I had at least a dozen. 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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I
ended 2023 with a decadent dessert – my December Dacquoise, so I think it’s appropriate
to start off January, 2024, with another dessert, in this case, a Fabulous
Flan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Flan is a simple and elegant
dessert consisting of a baked egg custard base with a caramel layer on top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s ultra-creamy, super silky, and
exquisitely rich.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A flan bakes with its
own enticing caramel sauce on the bottom (which ends up on top as a sauce when
you invert the baking dish) and I’m adding a little extra embellishment – spun
sugar with which to crown the custards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You’ll learn some basic techniques along the way – how to make custard,
how to make caramel, and how to spin sugar, creating golden, jewel-like strands
of confectionary elegance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With these
procedures under your belt, you’ll be able to apply them in many other desserts
with a myriad of variations and flavors so that the results will be endless.</span></p>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiShwjQCuTGImuzCjUKswL_RHUFjIkURLojVo6Bl4Xtp3bqwFyy-72owCJI9th9QCZwJ0nfgsWeGmhHmOUGCSotYeAKYgnuAq1_LPpmMKszy15l_JbO-56xwadecda6MPLyfRZ6tMFpBmQs0206KtqbD26XOiNfpou0P_lFntSQhPM0XANb3HtMoNhuaE/s800/DSCN6300.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiShwjQCuTGImuzCjUKswL_RHUFjIkURLojVo6Bl4Xtp3bqwFyy-72owCJI9th9QCZwJ0nfgsWeGmhHmOUGCSotYeAKYgnuAq1_LPpmMKszy15l_JbO-56xwadecda6MPLyfRZ6tMFpBmQs0206KtqbD26XOiNfpou0P_lFntSQhPM0XANb3HtMoNhuaE/w200-h150/DSCN6300.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> Let’s
start off with a bit of flan history.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The origin of flan can be traced back to the Roman Empire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Romans, being the first to domesticate
chickens for the purpose of harvesting their eggs, began inventing ways, which
they adapted from the ancient Greeks, to use their surplus eggs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And somewhere in here we have the birth of
flan, in the form of custards, both sweet and savory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the first versions of flan was a
savory peppered eel dish, but it didn’t take long for the Romans to sweeten
their creation with honey, the only sweetener available at the time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As the Roman Empire expanded throughout
Europe, its customs and recipes survived, flourished, and spread.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Spanish were particularly taken with the
dish and are credited with adding the caramel element to flan, with the Moors
adding a bit of flavorings, like citrus fruits and almonds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When the Spanish conquistadors landed in
Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, the flan traveled with them. The Mexican flan
continued to evolve, with coffee, chocolate, and coconut flavors added to it,
and the popularity of the dessert extended to the rest of Latin America. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although the basic method of preparing flan
hasn’t changed much from the beginning, with the custard base being three
ingredients (eggs, milk, and sugar), variations of the flan have developed
throughout the years. Depending on the availability of ingredients, differing flavor
preferences, and the individuality, creativity, and personal style of each cook,
something special and ethereal can be created each time.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> Now,
on to the flan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Being totally out of
eel, I’m going with a sweet version of flan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And you’re quite welcome.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Caramel
Flan With Spun Sugar</span></b></p></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">6
1-cup ramekins</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">9 TB
sugar</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">6 TB
water</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">1 cup
sugar</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">1
pint heavy cream</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">1/2
cup skim milk</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">2
vanilla beans, split lengthwise</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">2
whole eggs</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">6 egg
yolks</span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">For
the caramel:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">In a
small sauce pan, combine 9 TB sugar and 6 TB water. Without stirring, bring to
a simmer over medium low heat, cooking until the mixture turns a golden amber
color.</span></div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> Working
quickly, divide equal amounts of caramel syrup into each of the ramekins,
rotating the ramekins until the sides are coated halfway up.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Rosie Note:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I first let the ramekins sit in a baking dish filled with hot water, to
make it easier to swirl the caramel in. If the ramekins are cold, you'll
have a hard time swirling, since the caramel will immediately harden upon
hitting a cold ramekin.</span></p>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">For
the flan:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Pour
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Rosie Note:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">You
can substitute the skim milk with any percentage fat milk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I use skim because I always have it on hand. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Scrape
the vanilla beans and add both seeds and beans to the mixture. Place over
low heat until small bubbles appear along the edges of the pan. Do not
boil; just bring to a bare simmer. Remove from heat and discard beans. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Heat
oven to 300°. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Beat
together eggs and yolks until thickened and lemon-colored.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gradually whip in 1 cup sugar until pale and
foamy. Add the hot cream mixture to the eggs slowly, whisking constantly
to prevent the eggs from scrambling. Pour custard mix into ramekins set
in 9 x 13-inch baking dish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add boiling
water to reach about halfway up the sides of the ramekins. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Bake
custards until set, about 55 minutes. Cool to room temperature, then
refrigerate until well chilled.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> Run a
sharp, thin knife inside each ramekin and invert onto plates.</span></p> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">These
flans are perfectly acceptable as is, although I do like to adorn with a bit of
fruit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Strawberries were not looking
good at the market when I made this so I used some Amarena cherries I had on
hand.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;">
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> If
you want to take it a step further, go for the gold – the spun sugar!</span></p>
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<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">For
the Spun Sugar:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">9 TB sugar</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">6 TB
water</span></div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Make
the caramel as you did before.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remove
from heat. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It needs to cool a tad to be
spinnable. Dip a fork in it and swirl the tines over the flans. You
can use your fingers to pull the caramel strands and drape decoratively over top.
This is the fun part! </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span></p></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh03mrOOR39qI_Ce5xTgrUci8V7vJQijoMRPyo1Os2ItLwfl5jrZbBP0fY3jT2Nz0mu_ozACQeEBB0sW_2DrDEC4sCMGoNCDZM0tHHY6nxza-S56HJcU2Hg9W6c7gtwMuGMVhpTseZqRRAXa6GUUaXYU90-LMWTFFR4daWHyakSJ54viBadH3Y_jvrOzo/s4224/DSCN6336.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="4224" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh03mrOOR39qI_Ce5xTgrUci8V7vJQijoMRPyo1Os2ItLwfl5jrZbBP0fY3jT2Nz0mu_ozACQeEBB0sW_2DrDEC4sCMGoNCDZM0tHHY6nxza-S56HJcU2Hg9W6c7gtwMuGMVhpTseZqRRAXa6GUUaXYU90-LMWTFFR4daWHyakSJ54viBadH3Y_jvrOzo/w200-h150/DSCN6336.JPG" width="200" /></a></div></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Prepare caramel for </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">bottom of ramekins.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is the color you want.<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT0XyeGt3xX5RxtZiX3jBq5R5U24fgdBe1CozwJ7FtES55lacjbs_tyiX5AjP9TtueW14DeQg-RCKtcPujcd04o02OI1Ii7jNSDsZa7XjvN6Zo1udaDXkzBXSI7xKLO5_9-8agHN9s0yw4yw1DNFHmgHOPior3dmAmrPuV5kK277_sd1uZaNMEc1olGvQ/s4224/DSCN6337.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="4224" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT0XyeGt3xX5RxtZiX3jBq5R5U24fgdBe1CozwJ7FtES55lacjbs_tyiX5AjP9TtueW14DeQg-RCKtcPujcd04o02OI1Ii7jNSDsZa7XjvN6Zo1udaDXkzBXSI7xKLO5_9-8agHN9s0yw4yw1DNFHmgHOPior3dmAmrPuV5kK277_sd1uZaNMEc1olGvQ/w200-h150/DSCN6337.JPG" width="200" /></a></div></span><span style="font-size: small;">Working quickly,</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pour caramel</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">into warmed ramekins.<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYHRotcubDmd3gCHhbCjZN71AAkcwCX2U7qlWXwt5IFtIZQTpsBz1iUDSkHtBs1iVgzEPSsEUd_aENXvsnVtJq2qemmakOOZcO5DCkUcRrVc-mYxO4itBdoyxnQ1YhOTzaI3VYoQ58n7PegBDt8CAws5pqCstUbCY8NlSqAbQnwsIIySEDzVrBV1ViMDM/s4224/DSCN6340.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4224" data-original-width="3168" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYHRotcubDmd3gCHhbCjZN71AAkcwCX2U7qlWXwt5IFtIZQTpsBz1iUDSkHtBs1iVgzEPSsEUd_aENXvsnVtJq2qemmakOOZcO5DCkUcRrVc-mYxO4itBdoyxnQ1YhOTzaI3VYoQ58n7PegBDt8CAws5pqCstUbCY8NlSqAbQnwsIIySEDzVrBV1ViMDM/w150-h200/DSCN6340.JPG" width="150" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Swirl.</span><span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Make the custard:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYK14nC7GUwflPVybbsIqrE_Sr2YwtqNf5i0ufhsEQCgLmssbFubwvwdOagmfH-6gd1n9LUOmJHgHjF3ojNjEXVliyKg9NL4yy8tbhMfDkvNoK3yu_fQTYy1m1pS0ExPjQpQgHCr9UoOCB-L-jZn_ZsrwEmEyKkcvr_86ZjOnB1Hzo1OdHqZhZT81uuy0/s4224/DSCN6305.JPG" style="clear: left; 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text-align: center;"></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWxpLL1RRlbCn9GSOQ2gvgfF7dYkOMiq4xWuuD6vwdF8knilINXquzdbToBIpNcyGxs1OzE_-v6xmlZJj6f8397pI84L3kcgaTmNDF8LhWh9uUzPzBBOEeeU17bywLesJ7mW58PZh6UrFW695FfB6J3tdIqlGqa0hTqSTJ8PfO_oijHWmdg6yd5rCUMGA/s4224/DSCN6341.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="4224" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWxpLL1RRlbCn9GSOQ2gvgfF7dYkOMiq4xWuuD6vwdF8knilINXquzdbToBIpNcyGxs1OzE_-v6xmlZJj6f8397pI84L3kcgaTmNDF8LhWh9uUzPzBBOEeeU17bywLesJ7mW58PZh6UrFW695FfB6J3tdIqlGqa0hTqSTJ8PfO_oijHWmdg6yd5rCUMGA/w200-h150/DSCN6341.JPG" width="200" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">Combine milk,</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">cream, vanilla beans </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">and seeds.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bring to simmer.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="4224" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhonZc_TLzR2xUbVMkYSEbU6rWj0mLoUxAhpHvNubrxZSzVPiD8sfYeGsp4yXnZIns1n7vbBKJQFYIMiah7GyUAsBFTll-39iGaawAHP0LVo6bqzFjbKulihvB4mqBzndSsRue_uvuVam5O3t1rMzIeXBEmG2JP7Ynm45HPr49I4SVnM34C_69fsR2V85U/w200-h150/DSCN6355.JPG" width="200" /></a></p><div style="text-align: left;">Pour boiling</div><div style="text-align: left;">water halfway</div><div style="text-align: left;">up sides. <br /></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirkIannN_7ta45S24Vc3RfwudLEjABkqLLwXYbzz0csa8o0-owkVYN6zckxyepzqO0TqPyZyLqp1vSCupHvi5tMY8PQejYm5ySsfqiR7Zo-GQRNbvBTAa0Z9-rjMRN3saBl53rMTIbkf-aZfLRBHYgxDsGK8bATQG22galQuibzOf8QjJH9lav0h2-VEA/s4224/DSCN6361.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="4224" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirkIannN_7ta45S24Vc3RfwudLEjABkqLLwXYbzz0csa8o0-owkVYN6zckxyepzqO0TqPyZyLqp1vSCupHvi5tMY8PQejYm5ySsfqiR7Zo-GQRNbvBTAa0Z9-rjMRN3saBl53rMTIbkf-aZfLRBHYgxDsGK8bATQG22galQuibzOf8QjJH9lav0h2-VEA/s320/DSCN6361.JPG" width="320" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Bake.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Cool.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Refrigerate.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN9f35ZLP5VusRUvWDJcYk4_57zBvSiOulg9ES6erkbOL5NQmUZquYAVGezsLfGNH-AqvJ8vKdEpnHdjXfR7KCfQGWeP7_H2mtELFHmt-_rL_6YPHr0zjhEx_QTO1i0cY8DMDhF6PAemRUZG3Q4o_275Eip0LEOCCEw6eRqJvR5WdkRl79xHfpGxBso4Y/s4224/DSCN6363.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4224" data-original-width="3168" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN9f35ZLP5VusRUvWDJcYk4_57zBvSiOulg9ES6erkbOL5NQmUZquYAVGezsLfGNH-AqvJ8vKdEpnHdjXfR7KCfQGWeP7_H2mtELFHmt-_rL_6YPHr0zjhEx_QTO1i0cY8DMDhF6PAemRUZG3Q4o_275Eip0LEOCCEw6eRqJvR5WdkRl79xHfpGxBso4Y/s320/DSCN6363.JPG" width="240" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Invert onto</div><div style="text-align: left;"> serving dish.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">See how the </div><div style="text-align: left;">caramel pools?<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlZdMXvkuodqtDoNbZxjZD5psNwYeWi9ozwctaD_zB5oLtUh4FTVeCCUa8mMrWjwC2XHMy3v2HTZE-pbUjc0wCV-8kIa2hGMxDj_yIIIqB4ZA5zOj5DG2q7SZHMeNfvYDsFHvkw1vCOYf3k_s6lKDi3JSZ6y2EpiJEDtLeiOBh_vI1QnWDi279_zgPk24/s4224/DSCN6368.JPG" style="clear: left; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf6ix-F_UZGeaUlThPtWkl3lDsOVjRsmiv9F1yFcZSUPUN6EngDyL3QFwpuKQq5cvO1-hPSRAjPNn6ius8lltx-nStoaWG586I92H5_aIduZPCxfW9KYiHe2pI9pZ6Xd4sey3lJpYexRVIXu8PA7zjDrpYsznEaE-Vta90_5TF6p7SjpAcFMp__g6iuRc/s800/DSCN8859.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="562" data-original-width="800" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf6ix-F_UZGeaUlThPtWkl3lDsOVjRsmiv9F1yFcZSUPUN6EngDyL3QFwpuKQq5cvO1-hPSRAjPNn6ius8lltx-nStoaWG586I92H5_aIduZPCxfW9KYiHe2pI9pZ6Xd4sey3lJpYexRVIXu8PA7zjDrpYsznEaE-Vta90_5TF6p7SjpAcFMp__g6iuRc/w400-h281/DSCN8859.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"> I want something special for a Christmas dessert - something out of the ordinary, something that makes you go "Oooooh, Ahhhhh," and something that tastes, of course, wonderful. And I got it - Dacquoise. It's a French creation, and the French, as you know, know their pâtissierie.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">I always like it when there's a bit of history to what I'm preparing and, in this case, there is. This dessert was created by Clèment Lassagne, who was chef to the French diplomat César Gabriel de Choiseul, the French Duke of Praslin, back in the early 17th century. Chef Lassagne had the somewhat brilliant idea to dip almonds in boiling sugar, which he then presented to the nobleman and named the confection after him - "Praslin." Later on, these sugared almonds made their way to New Orleans by the French settlers who migrated there and it was their slaves who transformed the French version of the "Praslin" into the pecan version of the "Praline" which we all know and love. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Now that Chef Lassagne has already invented the praline, what could possibly be next? And the answer to that brings us to the dacquoise. A dacquoise is a dessert, typically comprising two basic components - nutty meringue and buttercream. Chef Lassagne is credited with being the creator of this classic French creation. It takes its name from the town of Dax in southwestern France, but I'm still unsure about the relationship here even after doing research. Lassagne was serving at the court of Louis XIII back in the 1600s and was charged with creating a luxurious dessert for members of the aristocratic entourage. By the way, Louis XIII was the one who started construction on his modest country residence and hunting lodge, which eventually became the Palace of Versailles; so, as you can imagine, the stakes were rather high for Chef Lassagne to create something suitable for the royal court. I would say that in this endeavor, the Chef was quite successful. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"> With that said, I still don't know the relationship with Dax and Louis XIII and why this dessert was named after the town, but I did find out that Louis XIV stopped in Dax on one of his travels and there's a triumphal arch erected there in his honor. Personally, I think the arch should be erected in Chef Lassagne's honor, but that's just me. After more research, i.e. Googling, I did find out that the town of Dax is in the Aquitaine region in southwest France and that the dessert Chef Lassagne was tasked to create was supposed to be in honor of the Duke of Aquitane, who had just returned from battle. So, as tenuous as that is, there ya go.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">So, back to the dacquoise. For Christmas dessert, as I said, I want something special and festive and I've come up with a rather striking, delectably scrumptious, and eminently doable confection - the <i>dacquoise</i>.<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For my dacquoise, I’m going with three layers – nutty
meringue, satiny buttercream, and glossy ganache.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To get definitions out of the way, meringue
is simply egg whites and sugar, baked until lightly browned, with ground nuts
added in this case.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Buttercream is a
sweet butter-based mixture used as a filling or frosting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And ganache is a mixture of chocolate and
cream also used as a filling or frosting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The beauty of all this is that once you master the basics, you can
tailor the flavors to your own tastes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>For example, you could pick different nuts for your meringue or
different flavorings in your buttercream – say vanilla, amaretto, orange
blossom, or Bailey’s Irish Cream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And
you can perk up your ganache with, say, espresso powder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lots of choices here.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> I’m making this feasible for the home
cook.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The three components – meringue,
buttercream, and ganache - can be made several days in advance, covered, and
refrigerated. Assembly can be done at your convenience.</span></p>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Meringue:</b></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">½ cup sliced almonds, toasted</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 cup pecans, toasted</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 TB cornstarch</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">⅛ tsp kosher salt</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 cup sugar, divided</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4 egg whites, room temperature</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">¼ tsp cream of tartar</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tsp vanilla extract</span></div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Heat oven to 250°.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Draw a 10 ½ x 13-inch rectangle on parchment paper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place paper, drawn-side down, on greased
baking sheet.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Finely grind nuts, cornstarch, and salt in
processor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pulse in ½ cup sugar to
combine.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Using stand mixer, whisk egg whites and cream of tartar
on medium-low about a minute until foamy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Increase speed to medium and whip another minute, to soft mounds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Slowly whip in remaining ½ cup sugar until
stiff, glossy peaks form, about 2-3 minutes. Add in vanilla. Fold nut mixture
into whites in 2 additions.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit;">With offset spatula, evenly spread meringue onto
rectangle. Using spray bottle, spritz surface of meringue with a mist of
water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(This keeps the top from baking
faster than the bottom.) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bake 1 ½ hours.
Turn off oven and let meringue cool in oven for 1 ½ hours. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remove from oven and let cool completely.</span></p>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Meringue caveats:</b></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b> </b>·<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span>For best volume, use room-temperature egg
whites.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">·<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span>Do not let any yolk in with the whites.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fat in the yolks keeps the whites from
foaming.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">·<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span>Use a glass, ceramic, or metal bowl for whipping
whites, not plastic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plastic tends to
develop a thin coat of oil.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">·<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span>Don’t make meringues on a humid day. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And don’t let any water come into contact with
the whites while whipping. <br /></span></div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I’m going with a German buttercream here instead of
American.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>American buttercream is simply
sweetened butter - it contains softened butter, lots of powdered sugar, a
splash of cream to thin it out, plus a flavoring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>German buttercream is a bit more demanding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s made from a traditional pastry cream
(containing egg yolks, cream, sugar, and vanilla), basically custard. Then it’s
combined with whipped butter.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b> </b><b>German Buttercream:</b></span></p><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b> </b>½ cup skim milk</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">¼ cup heavy cream</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4 egg yolks</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">⅓ cup sugar</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 ½ tsp cornstarch</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">¼ tsp salt</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 TB vanilla</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">16 TB unsalted butter, softened</span></div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Make pastry cream:</b>
Heat cream and skim milk in saucepan over medium heat until just simmering. (You
could use whole milk here instead of cream and skim, but I never have whole on
hand; however, I do always have skim and cream.) Whisk yolks, sugar,
cornstarch, salt, and vanilla in bowl until smooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Slowly, pour half of cream into yolk mixture,
whisking constantly, to temper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Return
tempered mixture to saucepan over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly,
until mixture is bubbly and thickened, 3-5 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Transfer pastry cream to bowl, cover, and
refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>For buttercream: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Using stand mixer, beat butter until
smooth and light.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add pastry cream in 3
batches, beating a minute after each addition, continuing until smooth and
fluffy, about 3 more minutes.</span></p>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">For the ganache:</b></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b> </b>8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 cup heavy cream</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 TB corn syrup</span></div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bring cream and corn syrup to simmer in small saucepan
over medium heat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pour mixture over
chocolate and let stand for a minute; stir until smooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let cool a bit before using.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Assembly:</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Invert meringue and peel off parchment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Trim edges of rectangle as needed and cut
into 4 approximately 3 x 10-inch strips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>(Save meringue pieces for a bonus dessert.)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Using offset spatula, generously spread ganache over
surface of three strips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Refrigerate
about 20 minutes to firm up ganache.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Stack the strips:</b> Spread remaining strip with ½ cup
buttercream. Invert 1 ganache-coated strip on top of buttercream-coated strip,
pressing gently to level.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spread ½ cup
buttercream on top, then place inverted ganache-coated strip onto buttercream.
Spread buttercream on top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Invert final
ganache-coated strip on top.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Frost top and sides with remaining buttercream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Refrigerate until buttercream firm, about 2
hours.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Heat remaining ganache until mixture is fluid, let cool a
bit, then spread even layer over top and sides.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Garnish with nuts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chill at least
3 hours before serving.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b> </b></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b> Now, for the step-by-steps: </b></span></p><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I did the whole process in small steps over a 3 or 4 day period. </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Don't even try to do it in one day. </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">I'm starting with the meringue.<br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9V6Yw_nQBfgaT0oQEOliK3NZIF6LiThk6Gyl4oevKOL4AEZo3nnxLScwB7RvHn61DWMF3YRL9vCa7nt6nEot8fZCWDxlwoOWGoY4jnR7UUbMhoV98Ntgxnnhr52S79baDRqaYryawp5PPtE9P0ez58TW2Uumpcfzc9WBZxNo0t-JFjGSKUeJBttaiBmQ/s4224/DSCN0821.JPG" style="clear: left; 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Hot ganache will melt the buttercream.<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn6V9ASajDSU5oUJV6des9fN3yqPbEdqM4Y18SODIcoySHQZeISO6ux2PzNdnqxhQH0njnMt73pmHO48CaJN0aX4_q2T4pY3ELduBmC03wHRstrSj25PJE_OEfgYFHs6RcayDKw59aCcmoCxwDU0gVLWdWNzqIkUbG-hkrpGs_mdcvdDDgh979uQQhobw/s4224/DSCN6228.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="4224" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn6V9ASajDSU5oUJV6des9fN3yqPbEdqM4Y18SODIcoySHQZeISO6ux2PzNdnqxhQH0njnMt73pmHO48CaJN0aX4_q2T4pY3ELduBmC03wHRstrSj25PJE_OEfgYFHs6RcayDKw59aCcmoCxwDU0gVLWdWNzqIkUbG-hkrpGs_mdcvdDDgh979uQQhobw/s320/DSCN6228.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Smooth ganache </div><div style="text-align: left;">over top and sides. <br /></div><p><br /></p><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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We're going to use up every little bit. Whip 1 cup heavy cream until thickened. Then slowly add 1/4 cup sugar, whipping at high speed, until stiff and glossy. Add in about a tablespoon of vanilla. If you like, spike the whipped cream with a tablespoon or two of sherry, to taste. Spoon into glass bowls and tuck in the meringue pieces. Drizzle with extra ganache and/or caramel or add on some candied nuts.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Rosie Note: </b>For extra volume in whipped cream, I put a glass bowl and the beaters in the freezer for about 30 minutes before pouring in the cream and whipping. Cold bowl and beaters are the key.</span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXX4WEXP8ubby1cuCoetR-NxlMfOC3GU2shQAAVV1kof6tlNoCQoQitpECOuUrN1D1RMBRua9bnnxAaJkvn7T3SV6CAh836YPA_gUQcfsScMZx8do37FRK-Vqf1qdRSykO06I3KY7ojGE3-gA0WX70yoVhyphenhyphenWDX9MT_EVS39cUoH4T6B1EpAmwdmihNqvg/s800/DSCN6296.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="636" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXX4WEXP8ubby1cuCoetR-NxlMfOC3GU2shQAAVV1kof6tlNoCQoQitpECOuUrN1D1RMBRua9bnnxAaJkvn7T3SV6CAh836YPA_gUQcfsScMZx8do37FRK-Vqf1qdRSykO06I3KY7ojGE3-gA0WX70yoVhyphenhyphenWDX9MT_EVS39cUoH4T6B1EpAmwdmihNqvg/w318-h400/DSCN6296.JPG" width="318" /></a></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjukG1xeptx4ChdtTqjzN7lKykYXmLcCKnG3zGUhJFyH_WUSlIanaRkFk9BHG4g6pO6DYwY9OI1I9AV1BptdSidHb3vaBe-O4Qrug0Z2NgqmleWb4CQkUKClOsEA_9aCAKeuPvhiCirQr1RZtMcEe0m6TZDc_hxMawaVyBh9ItDSLQWmt9CnY25JSRgJPk/s800/DSCN9502.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="571" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjukG1xeptx4ChdtTqjzN7lKykYXmLcCKnG3zGUhJFyH_WUSlIanaRkFk9BHG4g6pO6DYwY9OI1I9AV1BptdSidHb3vaBe-O4Qrug0Z2NgqmleWb4CQkUKClOsEA_9aCAKeuPvhiCirQr1RZtMcEe0m6TZDc_hxMawaVyBh9ItDSLQWmt9CnY25JSRgJPk/w285-h400/DSCN9502.JPG" width="285" /></a></div>Enjoy!<br /><p><br /></p>Rosie Hawthornehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01665045940767129770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821404280357387696.post-18629778431756698832023-11-18T15:28:00.000-05:002023-11-18T15:28:06.457-05:00Rosie Makes Sweet And Sour Pork.<p></p><div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL2SwrJ2XnfS9zVo8daF_diW7Ozqlrzbj2IWPkcWLYn8GfAKjXGAhRppekHhJ1X5y_supVGMku-gHSzEW_oY0WdWWx8Mmmj3Hfm4RftBoWsC9tEcxzoaFPSL6shw2mtk2tkkOSAjNoVatKNWgwMO2xb3wKoJ9ZiS86pQF-8ErISDRyV3bq6JOTGC6du3k/s800/DSCN7246.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="800" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL2SwrJ2XnfS9zVo8daF_diW7Ozqlrzbj2IWPkcWLYn8GfAKjXGAhRppekHhJ1X5y_supVGMku-gHSzEW_oY0WdWWx8Mmmj3Hfm4RftBoWsC9tEcxzoaFPSL6shw2mtk2tkkOSAjNoVatKNWgwMO2xb3wKoJ9ZiS86pQF-8ErISDRyV3bq6JOTGC6du3k/w400-h323/DSCN7246.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Not too long ago, I'd bought some whole pork loins on sale at Food Lion - $1.49/lb. I sliced them into thirds and froze them for whatever I decide to do with them later. It's later now, and I've decided to make some Sweet And Sour Pork.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxAQD90mr2wNpLcSiVfBxRK5HvTA2pcYhZ1NamsSEZFpJYZiSzMieEhjEea_nG8MOJPiZYx1qpOv_Yf_hMciL61MTvQ8XahR-hzf1usjYlSf_xRAvL9JqdDgOqXaEoX39MDgi9NijvU06o5NAAAg66bvmmzuZNuu_dlbtMFrtIbd8CUasTEXtdFyo-6qI/s800/DSCN7253.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="792" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxAQD90mr2wNpLcSiVfBxRK5HvTA2pcYhZ1NamsSEZFpJYZiSzMieEhjEea_nG8MOJPiZYx1qpOv_Yf_hMciL61MTvQ8XahR-hzf1usjYlSf_xRAvL9JqdDgOqXaEoX39MDgi9NijvU06o5NAAAg66bvmmzuZNuu_dlbtMFrtIbd8CUasTEXtdFyo-6qI/w396-h400/DSCN7253.JPG" width="396" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Here's my road map:</div><div style="text-align: left;">Marinate the pork.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Chop vegetables for stir fry.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Make a batter for the pork.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Make a sweet and sour sauce.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Stir fry the vegetables.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Fry the pork.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Eat. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinuwDqPp7QKMdh9-ZFSxBnTQsI48xzgSOgMk8eOLOxsaHC_su3JTJ9-n-UXizJrWcb-0WO9s1QqJGCaCSy_2IjfVtq9_XZd2a1VkNvQPoYjXttrZw-fvxbHEX6PnZuYEFwY4knm4GlCgR8HbraLz6Al4dw3BW5MaSrAKcmGONFPJfy7IihX33fkz9s1vo/s4608/DSCN7225.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinuwDqPp7QKMdh9-ZFSxBnTQsI48xzgSOgMk8eOLOxsaHC_su3JTJ9-n-UXizJrWcb-0WO9s1QqJGCaCSy_2IjfVtq9_XZd2a1VkNvQPoYjXttrZw-fvxbHEX6PnZuYEFwY4knm4GlCgR8HbraLz6Al4dw3BW5MaSrAKcmGONFPJfy7IihX33fkz9s1vo/s320/DSCN7225.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">After thawing out one of the thirds, I cut the meat into bite-sized cubes and marinated it.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Marinade:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">2 1-inch cubes ginger root (pulp and juice)</div><div style="text-align: left;">4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 cup brown sugar<b></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">2 TB balsamic vinegar</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 cup Tamari sauce<b> </b>(or soy)<b></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">3 TB Mirin</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Rosie Note: </b>
I always have frozen ginger on hand. When I buy ginger root, I cut it
into 1-inch cubes and put it in a freezer bag. When I'm ready to use
it, I peel the cubes, then nuke them for about 20 seconds. It's almost
impossible to get juice out of fresh ginger root, but when you nuke the
frozen cubes, you can simply squeeze it and the juice will come right
out. You could also press the cubes in a garlic press and scrape off
some of the pulp for extra ginger flavor, which is what I did for the
marinade.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>Combine all ingredients until well mixed and sugar dissolved. Add pork cubes to mixture and marinate for at least an hour. </p><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Prepare vegetables: </b></div><div style="text-align: left;">You can use whatever vegetables you'd like to stir fry.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm going with red bell pepper and onions. Cut into bite-sized pieces.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Other vegetables you might consider:</div><div style="text-align: left;">celery</div><div style="text-align: left;">baby corn</div><div style="text-align: left;">broccoli florets</div><div style="text-align: left;">snow peas</div><div style="text-align: left;">If you'd like water chestnuts or bamboo shoots, not a problem.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Prepare the batter for pork:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 cup flour</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 cup cornstarch</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 eggs, beaten</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 cup skim milk</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 cup cream</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 TB sherry</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 tsp kosher salt </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Rosie Note: </b>Instead of both skim and cream, you could use whole milk. I just never have whole on hand, but I always have skim and cream, so I use a combination (on the rich side).</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Prepare the Sweet and Sour Sauce:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">1 TB oil <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">2 cubes ginger (pulp and juice)</div><div style="text-align: left;">4 garlic cloves, minced</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 TB sweet relish</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/3 cup ketchup</div><div style="text-align: left;">3 TB Tamari or soy sauce</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 cup cider vinegar</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 cup brown sugar <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">1 small can chopped pineapple with juice</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 TB cornstarch dissolved in 1 cup vegetable stock</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Heat oil over medium. Stir in ginger pulp and juice and garlic, being careful to not let garlic burn (It gets bitter.). Lower heat. Add in relish, ketchup, soy, vinegar, brown sugar, and pineapple, stirring until simmer. Whisk in stock with dissolved cornstarch and stir until thickened. Remove from heat and keep warm.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>To stir fry vegetables:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b>In a large skillet, heat a thin layer of oil until 350<span class="font3" id="degree-symbol">°. Add in vegetables. No more than 2 cups at a time. I like to sprinkle a little sugar (maybe a teaspoon or two) and a pinch or two of kosher salt over the vegetables. Cook, stirring, about 1 minute, then remove to a bowl and cover to keep warm. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="font3" id="degree-symbol"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="font3" id="degree-symbol"><b>To fry the pork:<br /></b></span></div><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGJYAmijNYHvmGNR37Ai2O5hgn7hBjsfBnTCZuMw8XVPCSc-f9f5uq23ss5ev3TSXRhRI5PgIaoD4hR1mmdTNaBXs15t9RH136w7Beh7L5oldFQUYuvtbcMt5inYW0BejQz05gFacFEfjyTnYcAwbs5AiFVh9ODkTIc_mpQGWl4o8ZvtiS9abUQUt7N50/s4608/DSCN7231.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGJYAmijNYHvmGNR37Ai2O5hgn7hBjsfBnTCZuMw8XVPCSc-f9f5uq23ss5ev3TSXRhRI5PgIaoD4hR1mmdTNaBXs15t9RH136w7Beh7L5oldFQUYuvtbcMt5inYW0BejQz05gFacFEfjyTnYcAwbs5AiFVh9ODkTIc_mpQGWl4o8ZvtiS9abUQUt7N50/w150-h200/DSCN7231.JPG" width="150" /></a><br />Remove the pork cubes from the marinade with a slotted spoon. Let drain.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjjHDG3xO4u_ukftLFS5R-_t7XcGF5dhK3fmi8w2Z7Pp5kzZwLY0wUV-eqVWRsYgfeMYg00n9zV7ircwy47je7x2BTPWaGA9Ag7UlFTmUSqjrl1ZfRbjE7LY9ovoaKBBcKKhtNG-FluiXPHxRzzW43cVzw_MNtT0U9ZaBKGWadcqiUHGEk9mIMwQZBpeA/s4608/DSCN7229.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjjHDG3xO4u_ukftLFS5R-_t7XcGF5dhK3fmi8w2Z7Pp5kzZwLY0wUV-eqVWRsYgfeMYg00n9zV7ircwy47je7x2BTPWaGA9Ag7UlFTmUSqjrl1ZfRbjE7LY9ovoaKBBcKKhtNG-FluiXPHxRzzW43cVzw_MNtT0U9ZaBKGWadcqiUHGEk9mIMwQZBpeA/w150-h200/DSCN7229.JPG" width="150" /></a></div><p><br /><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><p>Drop into batter.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi62tjl9AhhV8MD8E3BaT2WpYampEeAfWBT0bjH1g_NKg7i6EsmF_HImMAAm2sNJUyFGTubb7D-lN0wMIWGli1g1ar7OXZN0nNaHnRFPWK5pIQZ7NKB9wRKb6SoBmm9buA4Cei0th67v_em6LzdpFi9DTHfNZY2XmBLPzdHYhSWq0NlQJGKoMEW1ewm2B4/s4608/DSCN7232.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi62tjl9AhhV8MD8E3BaT2WpYampEeAfWBT0bjH1g_NKg7i6EsmF_HImMAAm2sNJUyFGTubb7D-lN0wMIWGli1g1ar7OXZN0nNaHnRFPWK5pIQZ7NKB9wRKb6SoBmm9buA4Cei0th67v_em6LzdpFi9DTHfNZY2XmBLPzdHYhSWq0NlQJGKoMEW1ewm2B4/w150-h200/DSCN7232.JPG" width="150" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Coat cubes</div><div style="text-align: left;"> with batter.<br /></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq8iI9PXEeoxeGYY0oL_6jG0BGwozYlopKBWdwyw2vu16QAQNfTiL8HzFKGgTMrBI5RI8AatBEa_6jOYIyePylLIRRx_K03wkrpDnGPcPqOEeYiCV8bbyEhOaWGsG5_LxWWh4vvOIDDobfzpU6ZXXCaEr1VCSDSYKu4Z9XcfKkVdXnUsgd8PNIjFe0IyA/s4608/DSCN7235.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq8iI9PXEeoxeGYY0oL_6jG0BGwozYlopKBWdwyw2vu16QAQNfTiL8HzFKGgTMrBI5RI8AatBEa_6jOYIyePylLIRRx_K03wkrpDnGPcPqOEeYiCV8bbyEhOaWGsG5_LxWWh4vvOIDDobfzpU6ZXXCaEr1VCSDSYKu4Z9XcfKkVdXnUsgd8PNIjFe0IyA/w200-h150/DSCN7235.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Heat about 1/4" oil in skillet to 350<span class="font3" id="degree-symbol">° - 375</span><span class="font3" id="degree-symbol">°.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="font3" id="degree-symbol">Place battered cubes in hot oil. Do not crowd the pan.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="font3" id="degree-symbol"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="font3" id="degree-symbol"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9BtrR1olc19FMclOzYh-osBM1EElXCVNBSX6DPwPgjtuLiAqTJdGU3Y4R16QzzcBnUdtZFMEOjLku3dUxoqAJ4ko9Ubb_AHLrfW3BgqfwvuJyiWAY6AFjLdjaWlRuAcBqAjJ0iVCXC6UhHaRj16L2RSZPZzOJvoAjFRIIbznxKESWBIBwhqIU3lLTa9Q/s4608/DSCN7233.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9BtrR1olc19FMclOzYh-osBM1EElXCVNBSX6DPwPgjtuLiAqTJdGU3Y4R16QzzcBnUdtZFMEOjLku3dUxoqAJ4ko9Ubb_AHLrfW3BgqfwvuJyiWAY6AFjLdjaWlRuAcBqAjJ0iVCXC6UhHaRj16L2RSZPZzOJvoAjFRIIbznxKESWBIBwhqIU3lLTa9Q/w200-h150/DSCN7233.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="font3" id="degree-symbol"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="font3" id="degree-symbol"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="font3" id="degree-symbol"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="font3" id="degree-symbol"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="font3" id="degree-symbol"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="font3" id="degree-symbol"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="font3" id="degree-symbol"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="font3" id="degree-symbol"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="font3" id="degree-symbol"> </span><span class="font3" id="degree-symbol"> </span><span class="font3" id="degree-symbol">Fry about 2 minutes first side, then turn over and fry about another minute.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="font3" id="degree-symbol">Remove from oil and place on rack.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="font3" id="degree-symbol"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="font3" id="degree-symbol"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="font3" id="degree-symbol"> </span><span class="font3" id="degree-symbol"> <br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">With the Thanksgiving holidays approaching, it’s always
nice to have appetizers lurking around while you’re waiting for the big bird to
emerge from the oven or for the day after when you’ve got leftovers galore and
just want a little something different to brighten up the vestiges from the
previous day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve got just the ticket –
crabmeat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Consider it one more thing to
be thankful for.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> I’ve got a crabmeat dip that, of course, can be used as a
basic dip, but it’s quite versatile, in that it can be utilized in any number
of ways, with just a few adjustments here and there to doctor it up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ll be using it to stuff mushrooms, fill
phyllo cups, and wrap in wontons, among other things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m only using ½ pound of the crabmeat for the
dip and its variations; the rest I’m using for crab balls with a tangy tartar
sauce for dipping.</p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Rosie’s Basic Crabmeat
Dip</b></p>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">8 oz. crabmeat, picked for shells<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(I use claw meat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cheaper and I think sweeter and crabbier.)</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">4 oz. unsalted butter</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">3 oz. Brie cheese (Yes, you can eat the rind.)</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 oz. cream cheese</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">Juice of ½ lemon</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 tsp Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 TB sherry</div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">In small sauce pan over low heat, melt butter, Brie, and
cream cheese.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whisk until it’s a smooth
white sauce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gently, add crabmeat,
trying not to break up the meat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Heat
through. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stir in lemon juice, Lea &
Perrins, and sherry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I never completely
mix the lemon juice, L&P, and sherry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I like to have what I call “pockets of flavor.”</p><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">Once you make this dip, you'll find yourself coming back to it time and time again, so it's perfectly OK to experiment here. Add more or less cheeses, butter, lemon, L&P, sherry. Taste test and adjust. If you prefer a shake or two of paprika, or cayenne or a few drops of hot sauce, I say go for it. <br /></div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> The basic crabmeat dip can be poured into a serving dish
and scooped up with any type of cracker, but since I prefer edible serving
bowls, I use a boule.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hollow out a
round loaf of bread, fill it with the crabmeat mixture, and use the pulled
pieces of bread for dipping. Bake in a 350° oven until the bread pieces are
toasted and crabmeat heated through.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Top
with chopped red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and a sprinkling of paprika.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> Now that I have my basic crabmeat mixture, there are a
number of tangents I can explore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All
make for wonderful appetizers, but if you’d like to graze your way through a
meal, this will work perfectly.</p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Crabmeat Filled
Wonton Cups</b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Take individual wonton wrappers and press into muffin
tins.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lightly brush with butter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bake at 350<span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">°
for about 8 minutes, or until golden.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Fill with warm crabmeat mixture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Top with sliced scallions and roasted red bell peppers.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Crabmeat Filled
Phyllo Shells</b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Place phyllo shells on baking sheet and bake at 350<span face=""Segoe UI Symbol","sans-serif"">° about 5 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fill with crabmeat mixture and sprinkle
sliced scallions and chopped parsley over top.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Segoe UI Symbol","sans-serif""> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Segoe UI Symbol","sans-serif"">Crabmeat Filled Mushroom
Caps</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Remove stems from mushrooms and spoon in crabmeat mixture,
rounding it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Top with a sprinkling of
panko breadcrumbs or Ritz crackers and grated Parmesan cheese.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place caps in a rimmed baking tray and pour
sherry in bottom of tray.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bake at 350°
for about 12 minutes, until topping is golden brown.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLttkC_f6ofmGN7sZgm0QCQiWL8xNd9yacmxupoT6g8oEQ5g86cGwaEJPnfPli3qYop52NWNX_DVt74SoTZjxJzlqx0ngonhy20semEvZj33tiDrGHp9OabWds7vTkNwXtqHJjm1uKdHhEl3p7K4uEQ36AVAujpzTq1dNJQ2t4ga3dmEyfzYZjXw3zg_I/s1600/025.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLttkC_f6ofmGN7sZgm0QCQiWL8xNd9yacmxupoT6g8oEQ5g86cGwaEJPnfPli3qYop52NWNX_DVt74SoTZjxJzlqx0ngonhy20semEvZj33tiDrGHp9OabWds7vTkNwXtqHJjm1uKdHhEl3p7K4uEQ36AVAujpzTq1dNJQ2t4ga3dmEyfzYZjXw3zg_I/w400-h300/025.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Crab Rangoon</b></span></p>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small;">Lay a wonton wrapper on your work surface and place a
heaping teaspoonful of crabmeat filling in the center.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do not overfill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I brush the edges with soy sauce, then fold
the wonton over, forming a triangle, and pressing the edges with a fork to
crimp and seal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fry stuffed wontons at
350° a minute or so on each side until golden brown.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Drain on paper towels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Serve with dipping sauce and sprinkle with
sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds.</span></div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small;"> <span><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dipping Sauce</span></b></span></span></p>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/4 cup tamari</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 TB mirin</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 TB rice vinegar</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 tsp sugar</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 tsp sriracha</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 minced garlic
clove</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ginger juice from
1 small knob of frozen ginger</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 TB toasted
sesame seeds</span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <br /></span></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mix all
ingredients.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rosie Note:</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
virtually impossible to get juice out of fresh ginger, so whenever I buy ginger
root, I cut it into 1-inch cubes and freeze it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Nuke a cube for about 15 seconds, then you can easily squeeze the juice
out.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You can use a
garlic press for this and scrape some of the ginger pulp into the dip for extra
ginger flavor.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> For a final presentation using my crabmeat filling, I
offer you a decadent Eggs Hawthorne with Hollandaise Sauce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s the perfect way to start off your
morning.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Eggs Hawthorne
with Crabmeat</b></p><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>For each serving:</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 piece of buttered toast, homemade bread preferred, or
you could use a buttered, toasted English muffin</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">Lightly steamed spinach</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">Bacon strips or sautéed ham slices</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 poached egg</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">Hollandaise sauce</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">Heaping spoonful of crabmeat filling.</div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> For poached egg:</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Pour about a quart of water in a medium sauce pan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add a tablespoon of vinegar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This helps the whites coagulate better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bring to a light boil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Swirl water to make a whirlpool and carefully
break egg into the vortex.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For runny
yolks and cooked whites, I lightly boil the egg for 2 minutes 15 seconds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remove with a slotted spoon and drain.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">For
Hollandaise sauce:</span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">A lot of people use a double boiler for Hollandaise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I find it unnecessary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I use the “hover” method and it works just
fine for me.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Juice half a
lemon in a small sauce pan.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Whisk in one egg
yolk.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hovering the pan
over low heat, constantly whisk yolk and juice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When the mixture first starts to thicken and emits a wisp of steam,
whisk in a tablespoon of cold, unsalted butter incorporating the butter and
emulsifying the mixture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Continue adding
half stick of butter, one tablespoon at a time, whisking constantly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember to HOVER!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Rosie Note:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>If your pan gets too hot and your
Hollandaise curdles, not that that’s ever happened to me, all is not lost.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Throw in an ice cube and continue to
whisk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It works!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">To serve:</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">If you’re using ham slices, place on top of toast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make a spinach nest on top of toast or
ham.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nestle in a poached egg.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’re using bacon, place strips around
egg.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pour Hollandaise over egg. Place a
heaping spoonful of warm crabmeat mixture on top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If desired, sprinkle on cayenne or paprika.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">I still have ½ pound of crabmeat left, so I’m making crab
balls with a tangy tartar sauce.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz7tkCX0C-UMxTC8MEXEtO9tDWSvSsP2A3DM2aB-jmWpn8_vh_cwjv7t9pPWs2qKwklENoqMVZgzunhr1hE8qYlkCjEQHQM_qxQ0r5L_VdPHLY5aLNi0wWnGOEige9L0td-J9_HiobHKf1B0KsoLEj2AlIdSLNL0WzKX3ErDkkuMdxKK5bXX0ci-FgbhQ/s800/DSCN5064.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="800" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz7tkCX0C-UMxTC8MEXEtO9tDWSvSsP2A3DM2aB-jmWpn8_vh_cwjv7t9pPWs2qKwklENoqMVZgzunhr1hE8qYlkCjEQHQM_qxQ0r5L_VdPHLY5aLNi0wWnGOEige9L0td-J9_HiobHKf1B0KsoLEj2AlIdSLNL0WzKX3ErDkkuMdxKK5bXX0ci-FgbhQ/w400-h324/DSCN5064.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDH1f1M_QgcE9iu2Z2DZpBDx_1c-bec1L-NhiSGEVYAESgAKV103kirN1FcYetwrLS0XN7SDNWJvXxMs9SrYlkq2E-a4fIYVW3TUyKrgdsmx2CVdEum4ySeZo95-5ziZ0ab0pZJu7Z3uclA89chrMtPcXTFNCLHGEe8Or1UNFb2RuOn6oilFXtUQdOp-g/s800/DSCN5060.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="590" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDH1f1M_QgcE9iu2Z2DZpBDx_1c-bec1L-NhiSGEVYAESgAKV103kirN1FcYetwrLS0XN7SDNWJvXxMs9SrYlkq2E-a4fIYVW3TUyKrgdsmx2CVdEum4ySeZo95-5ziZ0ab0pZJu7Z3uclA89chrMtPcXTFNCLHGEe8Or1UNFb2RuOn6oilFXtUQdOp-g/w295-h400/DSCN5060.JPG" width="295" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFaBwpyj00r8JN82w6De292wHO2B6FzFaWwt_Kgc-mCzJXkxewtRwehUn6rzXcgckHJsJQZZKz0xJe5pPvd_kUC2o-UZtHwo6NniAyX3HZ35skgKxpPbWX4vya661jv2SgRJP_NFIO-7D8t-jLek5truz243hDSL-mQG2dwrjrVvSrPj7adYsZxBQfWJk/s800/DSCN5058.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="800" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFaBwpyj00r8JN82w6De292wHO2B6FzFaWwt_Kgc-mCzJXkxewtRwehUn6rzXcgckHJsJQZZKz0xJe5pPvd_kUC2o-UZtHwo6NniAyX3HZ35skgKxpPbWX4vya661jv2SgRJP_NFIO-7D8t-jLek5truz243hDSL-mQG2dwrjrVvSrPj7adYsZxBQfWJk/w400-h360/DSCN5058.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5WdimS7kur1LZHcswpAxzFLESv3MThoC6DSTrl_0t4K4p-D8LBQPflUssM6Lt0zl6lFgso8QI8m6n6v31FK81VW6cMbHW0PYi185G39WqZ9VrnRNZ53HXDhBWHpu7gmEj0-PFSew5HYzLxHr_2kDCWQoWz0vC8vzN5bFCUa1FQQa1bt-hwAUFV-ZL6Ek/s800/DSCN5187.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="558" data-original-width="800" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5WdimS7kur1LZHcswpAxzFLESv3MThoC6DSTrl_0t4K4p-D8LBQPflUssM6Lt0zl6lFgso8QI8m6n6v31FK81VW6cMbHW0PYi185G39WqZ9VrnRNZ53HXDhBWHpu7gmEj0-PFSew5HYzLxHr_2kDCWQoWz0vC8vzN5bFCUa1FQQa1bt-hwAUFV-ZL6Ek/w400-h279/DSCN5187.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /></b><p></p>
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<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Crab Balls
With Rosie’s Tartar Sauce</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Makes about 2 dozen balls.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">½ pound crabmeat</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1 egg beaten with 1 TB cream and 1 TB lemon juice</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1 TB chopped roasted red pepper</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">½ tsp Old Bay seasoning</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1 TB minced onion</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1 TB minced celery</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1 TB chopped parsley</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">2 TB bread crumbs (I toast my homemade bread and then crumble it
up by hand.)</span></div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Mix all together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Use a
melon-baller to scoop out small balls of the mixture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Roll by hand to pack tighter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Refrigerate balls at least one hour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Roll in mixture of 2 parts crushed Ritz
crackers and 1 part cornstarch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pour a
thin layer of peanut oil in a medium skillet and heat to 350°.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add in a tablespoon or two of butter (for
flavor).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When the butter is done
sizzling and melting, add in balls, being careful not to crowd the pan, and fry
about 4 minutes, rolling around to brown all over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Drain on paper towels.</span></p>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Rosie’s
Tartar Sauce</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">2 TB mayonnaise</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1 TB sour cream</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1 tsp Lea & Perrins</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">2 tsp lemon juice</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1 TB dill salad cubes</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">2 TB sweet relish</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1 tsp Gray Poupon Dijon mustard (Do not substitute a generic
brand.)</span></div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Serve crab balls with tartar sauce dotted with Sriracha sauce and
sprinkled with chopped basil, chopped parsley, and sliced scallions.</span></p>Enjoy!<br /></div>Rosie Hawthornehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01665045940767129770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821404280357387696.post-5790011998553089762023-10-17T19:04:00.003-04:002023-10-17T19:04:39.515-04:00Shrimp. And More Shrimp. In The Form Of Shrimp Quesadillas.<p> I've always got shrimp on hand. We buy about 50 pounds off and on throughout the fall (gotta stay ahead of the hurricanes) and stock up for the year. So, this time of year, we're eating shrimp a lot, to clean out the freezer and get ready for more.</p><div style="text-align: left;">Today, I made a garlic shrimp and snow pea stir-fry for lunch, then used some of the extra to make some shrimp and spinach quesadillas.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And they were all good!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkfKOB9PNMm7D8n_w6og8hkEX4UHh3Iwk8AyxpjdkPLHMHZiLgijMGGL29QCuej03GHztJ1Euosa_WkzaNRSjD3VO0OigclJiEDCoM8Rd7wUph59u3Ry20rvtJ_x5L8RunFSxu-6donFTJykxpC4F4FtR0VXTk8YJ1K4l5KprIohqAtnFCunMUioQAouQ/s800/DSCN1330.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="800" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkfKOB9PNMm7D8n_w6og8hkEX4UHh3Iwk8AyxpjdkPLHMHZiLgijMGGL29QCuej03GHztJ1Euosa_WkzaNRSjD3VO0OigclJiEDCoM8Rd7wUph59u3Ry20rvtJ_x5L8RunFSxu-6donFTJykxpC4F4FtR0VXTk8YJ1K4l5KprIohqAtnFCunMUioQAouQ/w400-h289/DSCN1330.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">For the shrimp:</div><div style="text-align: left;">Couple dozen large shrimp, peeled and de-tracted (I say de-tracted, not de-veined, because that black line running down the back of the shrimp is not a vein. It's the intestinal tract.)</div><div style="text-align: left;">3 TB butter (I always use unsalted.)</div><div style="text-align: left;">4-5 cloves garlic, finely chopped (More if you like.)</div><div style="text-align: left;">Old Bay seasoning</div><div style="text-align: left;">big handful of snowpeas</div><div style="text-align: left;">2-3 chopped scallions</div><div style="text-align: left;">chopped parsley (about 1/4 cup)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsT2KPoL36eDtpIGeCCq-SvVPm1bVXhgtFpIVk1Ouxy7CMfkmdQqoko1GBbCSSTIuWoRQhYBXuiE0H0PKJ_2z1L6fnOQxGpWhWcDFOqwu6cgSKapR_ukCIpjKJH4mUvdHFFZ7DtzGDna_4P5yfxWOBSbhnZkQ6LWmTUzGTvZ9U9AbiaxEoNKFuNK02yus/s800/DSCN1338.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsT2KPoL36eDtpIGeCCq-SvVPm1bVXhgtFpIVk1Ouxy7CMfkmdQqoko1GBbCSSTIuWoRQhYBXuiE0H0PKJ_2z1L6fnOQxGpWhWcDFOqwu6cgSKapR_ukCIpjKJH4mUvdHFFZ7DtzGDna_4P5yfxWOBSbhnZkQ6LWmTUzGTvZ9U9AbiaxEoNKFuNK02yus/w400-h300/DSCN1338.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I melted the butter in a large, hot skillet until foamy and almost browning (That gives you a nice nutty flavor, but don't let the butter burn.), then added the shrimp. Sprinkle on the Old Bay - about 1/2 teaspoon. After about 30 seconds, I added in the snow peas and sprinkled a little sugar on them (Maybe a teaspoon.) After a minute I added the garlic and turned the shrimp on the other side. Cook for another minute. Pour in a few tablespoons of sherry and let it steam. Swish everything around, scraping up the goodie bits in the bottom of the pan. (That's where the flavor is.) Stir in the scallions and parsley. Remove from heat.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBoQeM1ttSpwlkol4AjTVHy34v_hdFb2lALsw5YhFBdCFbQjpXJ3eTKGFpLWQg6gdbTVb1xW0L_UyYi9eLqZeIHmmGAC_JXUzpzX6CReWOPEUkj6Sv3HIcx2R4ZRn-ZNd_MRV7rGDA2utbx5YjFFYmiO-pMXvesgmN3JFZJGWAKUoIdiLdK4dVwzRfJEo/s800/DSCN1340.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="776" data-original-width="800" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBoQeM1ttSpwlkol4AjTVHy34v_hdFb2lALsw5YhFBdCFbQjpXJ3eTKGFpLWQg6gdbTVb1xW0L_UyYi9eLqZeIHmmGAC_JXUzpzX6CReWOPEUkj6Sv3HIcx2R4ZRn-ZNd_MRV7rGDA2utbx5YjFFYmiO-pMXvesgmN3JFZJGWAKUoIdiLdK4dVwzRfJEo/w400-h388/DSCN1340.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">You can eat this just as it is or serve it on a bed of rice.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJtDDE-hOQcaIwKAc8DRCrizDsLpyjmRo8z2ieTj7wU9owokuisP11NCV0AMgNUJQw-rpf1PREaMWZ2K43eYilDjClGqfLisoziayPHafDGijdj4l7ILX7tSRA29Txe5JD1JaoTEL8HUhc7ogy-6pjcUKWEOO3TumKIufH0HLG3xhpxcsjR9lV-xdjBqk/s800/DSCN1356.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="610" data-original-width="800" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJtDDE-hOQcaIwKAc8DRCrizDsLpyjmRo8z2ieTj7wU9owokuisP11NCV0AMgNUJQw-rpf1PREaMWZ2K43eYilDjClGqfLisoziayPHafDGijdj4l7ILX7tSRA29Txe5JD1JaoTEL8HUhc7ogy-6pjcUKWEOO3TumKIufH0HLG3xhpxcsjR9lV-xdjBqk/w400-h305/DSCN1356.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">I decided to take this to the next level and make shrimp quesadillas.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0mDQ1ZvfjxJDiiM3AWRmJ5kLBfNALf-GEauoMXjh4_JvoorzWXSwJskgC6NrrUv5JSfjpW4Weg2i40YLeaews7JgvmFYluxQ1m7hwyPXTBDzrfuex8Vtnmwa8Eh17nQr0M-CE660KIVDhnfyVq6s_zTwOUoZMNZL07Un1XZfBJ_KRL2C_QzIlpixf6S8/s800/DSCN1457.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="551" data-original-width="800" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0mDQ1ZvfjxJDiiM3AWRmJ5kLBfNALf-GEauoMXjh4_JvoorzWXSwJskgC6NrrUv5JSfjpW4Weg2i40YLeaews7JgvmFYluxQ1m7hwyPXTBDzrfuex8Vtnmwa8Eh17nQr0M-CE660KIVDhnfyVq6s_zTwOUoZMNZL07Un1XZfBJ_KRL2C_QzIlpixf6S8/w400-h275/DSCN1457.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Shrimp Quesadillas</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">I used 6-inch flour tortilla for these.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Place a layer of grated smoked Gruyère cheese on the entire tortilla, then top half the tortilla with stemmed spinach leaves. Place some onion slices and maybe 6 shrimp on top of the spinach, and a little more grated cheese won’t hurt. Fold in half and place in medium hot skillet with sizzling butter, pressing down on top of tortilla to keep it together. 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</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ve seen these plants all over the Outer
Banks, but I’ve never seen anybody use the fruit from them, so naturally I had
to do something about that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m talking
about the prickly pear cactus. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve seen
the paddles, or nopales, sold in the produce section of the supermarkets, but
I’ve never seen the fruits, and that red fruit the cactus produces is deliciously
edible. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It takes a little work (and a lot
of caution), but I made a prickly pear sauce using the cactus fruit. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As for the flavor, it’s unique.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would liken it to a tart plum flavor,
almost prune-like, only sweeter, lighter, and fresher.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used
it as an accompaniment to shrimp and scallops, but it would also go quite nicely
with both pork and chicken.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These cacti
are so abundant where we live, we should take advantage of the bounty!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Now, here' s a series of photos to show you the development of the fruit.<br /></span></p>
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</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">To harvest and
prepare prickly pears:</b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Do NOT use your bare hands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fruit is covered with tiny, almost
microscopic, hair-like barbs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you
touch the fruit, these little thorns, called glochids, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>will transfer right into your skin and it’s
quite painful. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using tongs, twist the
fruit off the plant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ripe ones will
release easily.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p>
<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD6yosR_HwbGkOsq40BoIrA1YOBypU9PA-rXkDvmEamCPhCieeEtuEbqf_xXaj_hvcHFnBnRjunWUKz-pZSDkeG5uiJMcroNksKRwGng-KYmSltHOZBSTKmUE8oROkkhPf9LruM_89Ku-SrC5TCyozBBzeibtTUZNX9_5m02wlmeg04dVoRD6btN5auvI/s800/DSCN3459-001.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="519" data-original-width="800" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD6yosR_HwbGkOsq40BoIrA1YOBypU9PA-rXkDvmEamCPhCieeEtuEbqf_xXaj_hvcHFnBnRjunWUKz-pZSDkeG5uiJMcroNksKRwGng-KYmSltHOZBSTKmUE8oROkkhPf9LruM_89Ku-SrC5TCyozBBzeibtTUZNX9_5m02wlmeg04dVoRD6btN5auvI/s320/DSCN3459-001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">For today's recipes, which include both a shrimp dish and a scallop dish, I used 20 prickly pears,</div><div style="text-align: left;">which yielded 2 cups worth of sauce.<br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUEsLu6TvcSndFA-PRvyGhzDD55EGdMvJ1xByXp4kSXqLDfGMr7YhxsuARWpzvQ3B90JxWk6F5LYHx4ee1OJHuAS-2SNdovsK0qJszOtUfJQZWkhwojrGnrn2gh40Xx-5en4A31LRqhFH4uGBcNm7GTMFBZw4j5XQEBlu4zWOfc-ssB6j2cOGzJHbPISk/s4608/DSCN3462.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUEsLu6TvcSndFA-PRvyGhzDD55EGdMvJ1xByXp4kSXqLDfGMr7YhxsuARWpzvQ3B90JxWk6F5LYHx4ee1OJHuAS-2SNdovsK0qJszOtUfJQZWkhwojrGnrn2gh40Xx-5en4A31LRqhFH4uGBcNm7GTMFBZw4j5XQEBlu4zWOfc-ssB6j2cOGzJHbPISk/s320/DSCN3462.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>See those tiny spikes? That's what you need to watch out for. They MUST be removed.<br /><p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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fire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Either use a torch or hold the fruit
over an open flame, rotating the entire fruit to burn off the barbs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p>
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</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Next, cut off the ends, peel the fruit, and slice
lengthwise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scoop out the mass of seeds
in the center.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Note:</b> It’s almost impossible to get all the seeds out here, so
don’t worry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’re going to run all this
through a sieve.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I placed the cut
ends, the peels, and the center mass with seeds in a fine mesh sieve over a
bowl to collect any juices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chop the
remaining fruit and add it to a sauce pan, along with the accumulated juices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p>
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Peel fruit.<br /></p><p></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMC2MFNUC82133e-oNHawm1kdFM3X4lLz9x_vj-sxT6oWdb5i98uy4P0781gfN685hEPt4BqP6Mexa-WMoxcJF-DqDxm4VClPJOVOymXzbUcUBZb-OZpAMoPZfbyQupCuOiqzRV6-HNRjK-pKG8TO2Z74D1_4StUt4Xa0vUefcayK8m8kEsvgJurqRE7o/s4608/DSCN3506.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMC2MFNUC82133e-oNHawm1kdFM3X4lLz9x_vj-sxT6oWdb5i98uy4P0781gfN685hEPt4BqP6Mexa-WMoxcJF-DqDxm4VClPJOVOymXzbUcUBZb-OZpAMoPZfbyQupCuOiqzRV6-HNRjK-pKG8TO2Z74D1_4StUt4Xa0vUefcayK8m8kEsvgJurqRE7o/s320/DSCN3506.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Slice lengthwise.</div><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOeNSZZs4NWLAJ_d8T-mXhHfmjWIUcsS3U_rTboaeaB78tyVMF0nZ2UvikjTTsj2VuEwk9j64OFcEBtBhh-mDgRSIGYbya6CzvwsT5sig1FLzf-gJpccXKogFk_NFlmUqmStGK0dp2PoiiiG9yfVCyOKEZX8X2FCN39p-yRJRiPZlsXgViUlYOLynL1pQ/s4608/DSCN3508.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOeNSZZs4NWLAJ_d8T-mXhHfmjWIUcsS3U_rTboaeaB78tyVMF0nZ2UvikjTTsj2VuEwk9j64OFcEBtBhh-mDgRSIGYbya6CzvwsT5sig1FLzf-gJpccXKogFk_NFlmUqmStGK0dp2PoiiiG9yfVCyOKEZX8X2FCN39p-yRJRiPZlsXgViUlYOLynL1pQ/s320/DSCN3508.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Scoop out seeds.<br /></div><p><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> <br /></span></p><p><span> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjAgGFuVR7fq1IcXmx2BPHCZmeCazWplwIwMOKNQxvdvvMrVAbhFXIvrHaxiwvT1AIsFeN6_w3pR8OjZuVIUhSTJd_fsPyx1XbvV3dN0lQ4Cd_uyTTzRl5iiA_qyt3Vyz5-6oPxjGuR5wgi-NE1xUc6h0R7D-Gx6F_k7778j4uw-btPlpUayZLHQwzqcE/s4608/DSCN3496.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjAgGFuVR7fq1IcXmx2BPHCZmeCazWplwIwMOKNQxvdvvMrVAbhFXIvrHaxiwvT1AIsFeN6_w3pR8OjZuVIUhSTJd_fsPyx1XbvV3dN0lQ4Cd_uyTTzRl5iiA_qyt3Vyz5-6oPxjGuR5wgi-NE1xUc6h0R7D-Gx6F_k7778j4uw-btPlpUayZLHQwzqcE/s320/DSCN3496.JPG" width="320" /> </a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Place seed mass, peels, and any other parts into a sieve over a container. Save any accumulated juices.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Chop fruit/pulp and place in small pan.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pour in accumulated juices.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">For 2 cups of basic pear cactus sauce:</b></p><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>20 prickly pear fruits,
prepared according to above instructions</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">½ cup orange juice</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">⅓ cup sugar</div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> Combine all ingredients in medium sauce pan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bring to a simmer over medium low heat and
cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let cool, then purée in a processor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> Pour purée into a fine mesh sieve and let it drain into
another container, pressing against the sieve with a spatula to push the purée through
and scraping pulp on outside of the sieve into container.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You should be able to eliminate all the seeds
during this step.</p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpm8DJ7pA-VdWGVcmFgZ0JB8cdLDL-E7bVbf8TCVDpZ79YbGVjAijkD7GB9ove3_zhnJRQdfkOt9wbnVEAIY3bcwUtXjyKPoO2VKrtsdOIZmDIHXi3rghF26uV-21NhYM8wcFpB90eTZZm0Yf4g15gTWGJh3aFoAqxtfnzmFgk1kJOcgXxFEhNk53RD9U/s4608/DSCN3514.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpm8DJ7pA-VdWGVcmFgZ0JB8cdLDL-E7bVbf8TCVDpZ79YbGVjAijkD7GB9ove3_zhnJRQdfkOt9wbnVEAIY3bcwUtXjyKPoO2VKrtsdOIZmDIHXi3rghF26uV-21NhYM8wcFpB90eTZZm0Yf4g15gTWGJh3aFoAqxtfnzmFgk1kJOcgXxFEhNk53RD9U/s320/DSCN3514.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Add sugar.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX9mU4Xg9WxDoR-FOoHkntDSOhNcr4dqdIWtaNJvz-3AIugHZGAxMyvY6dsC_mQcL27sEW4BMmhnD2Zu5j9iRqNBTGHr8niS3L2lQ_y9mJjw1fqJF5eyoKPpksKjMWjqKCMt0QdK02FzzQedLdwgyFPTUDogowuLdEY28Jp23O835nF8u80KFHhYb6pyo/s4608/DSCN3518.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX9mU4Xg9WxDoR-FOoHkntDSOhNcr4dqdIWtaNJvz-3AIugHZGAxMyvY6dsC_mQcL27sEW4BMmhnD2Zu5j9iRqNBTGHr8niS3L2lQ_y9mJjw1fqJF5eyoKPpksKjMWjqKCMt0QdK02FzzQedLdwgyFPTUDogowuLdEY28Jp23O835nF8u80KFHhYb6pyo/s320/DSCN3518.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Add orange juice.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSQvXeveP9mPOnTwVqooQt6QadLSvXO3LHAgw2XFzd3HjcX34GT_69bLUHESYriSfiA2wvxncns6X2VjBOxYhWIgmGov5iFf7vd3aZsZG_M8QWijxQ5emBojv09vN0OoUlVp9wDU0HMa6DAAEpgd67rzKMH0PIwhGTTTqxFe3q91tXo7zF7wx-16Bculc/s800/DSCN2409.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="678" data-original-width="800" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSQvXeveP9mPOnTwVqooQt6QadLSvXO3LHAgw2XFzd3HjcX34GT_69bLUHESYriSfiA2wvxncns6X2VjBOxYhWIgmGov5iFf7vd3aZsZG_M8QWijxQ5emBojv09vN0OoUlVp9wDU0HMa6DAAEpgd67rzKMH0PIwhGTTTqxFe3q91tXo7zF7wx-16Bculc/s320/DSCN2409.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Bring to simmer. Let it cook about 20-30 minutes. Let cool.<br /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><br /></p><p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Fried Shrimp With Thickened Pear Cactus Sauce</b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> To thicken pear cactus sauce:</b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">In a small sauce pan, heat 1
cup of the basic pear cactus sauce to a bare simmer.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">Make a cornstarch slurry of 1
TB cornstarch dissolved in 2 TB water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Slowly pour the slurry into the sauce, stirring until thickened.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remove from heat.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">For the fried shrimp:</b></p>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">1 cup flour</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">½ cup corn starch</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">2 tsp onion powder</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">2 tsp granulated garlic</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">2 tsp thyme</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">2 tsp gojugaru (Korean red
pepper flakes)</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">2 tsp freshly ground pepper <br /></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">Combine all ingredients in
covered container.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add shrimp (about 2
dozen large, peeled and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>de-tracted) and shake to coat.</div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Rosie Note:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>I say
de-tracted, not de-veined.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That black
line going down the back of the shrimp is not a vein.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s part of the intestinal tract.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> In a large skillet, heat
peanut oil to 400° - 425°.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I believe in
using instant-read laser thermometers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They take the guesswork out of frying.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Place shrimp in hot oil, one at a time, about 1-2 inches apart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do not crowd the pan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I usually fry about 8 shrimp at a time and
fry in batches so as to maintain the hot temperature.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fry about 1 minute on first side, 30 seconds
on second.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remove from oil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> I served the shrimp on a pool
of the thickened pear cactus sauce, with more drizzled over top, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>accompanied with rice and avocado slices doused
in lime juice.</p>
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</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">Next, I’m taking ocean
scallops, making a reduction out of the basic pear cactus sauce, and serving it
with a medley of flavors - chopped pistachios, orange zest, basil, and parsley.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Seared Scallops With Pear Cactus Sauce Reduction</b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"></b></p>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">For the reduction:</b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>1 cup basic pear cactus juice<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2 TB honey</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">2 TB unsalted butter</div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">Combine pear cactus juice and
honey in small sauce pan and heat over low heat until reduced by half – about
20-30 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When reduced, enrich the
sauce by stirring in the butter, 1 TB at a time, until melted and incorporated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep warm for serving.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">For the scallops:</b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">To prepare scallops, remove
that tough side muscle first, then rinse, and dry on paper towels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lightly dust them with cornstarch and give
them a few grinds of pepper.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">In a heavy skillet (I used
cast iron.), heat a film of peanut oil until about 400°.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add in a tablespoon of butter and let it foam
up and melt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Without crowding the pan,
place the scallops in, one at a time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After about 90 seconds, turn the scallops over and cook about 1 minute.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remove from pan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let oil come back to temperature, adding more
butter, and sear another batch.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> To serve, pool reduced sauce
onto plate, place scallops in pool, and sprinkle on crushed pistachios, chopped
basil and parsley, and orange zest.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXVSe8pGKs0avaYYXAUMdt9kSmD0EAIrOnrTB8M8vgj3JZZaOGAwQEo4n5-kEIVb4mk4Xl1KWq2_3I4hlAanWAtVNuTFginfBGTn2cJNwQSIqiR_pYq_0Em-bX78LzpoPONL4F_tdxqW3d3oPCg7UY0CkIzbKBuJ4NHEvGEQxX_RDCd3RSpNcowh-tYa4/s800/DSCN4198.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="681" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXVSe8pGKs0avaYYXAUMdt9kSmD0EAIrOnrTB8M8vgj3JZZaOGAwQEo4n5-kEIVb4mk4Xl1KWq2_3I4hlAanWAtVNuTFginfBGTn2cJNwQSIqiR_pYq_0Em-bX78LzpoPONL4F_tdxqW3d3oPCg7UY0CkIzbKBuJ4NHEvGEQxX_RDCd3RSpNcowh-tYa4/s320/DSCN4198.JPG" width="272" /></a></p><p></p>
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garden fresh.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This orzo salad makes for
a perfect side dish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used vegetables
from the garden along with a bright, verdant basil dressing.<p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Orzo Salad with
Basil Dressing</b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Salad Ingredients</b></p>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">¼ pound orzo, cooked according to directions and drained</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">⅓ cup diced cucumber</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">⅓ cup diced squash, blanched</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">⅓ cup diced zucchini, blanched</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 cup chopped spinach</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1-2 tomatoes, diced</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">2 small roasted red peppers, diced</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled</div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> To blanch the squash and zucchini, drop the diced
vegetables into salted, boiling water and cook for about 1 minute.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Drain and then plunge into ice water to stop
cooking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Drain before adding to salad.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">You could use jarred roasted peppers, but since I had
peppers in the garden, I roasted my own.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Hold over a flame until skin is blackened then drop into ice water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Simply rub off charred skin with your
fingers, then chop.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">Mix all salad ingredients. </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">Toss with dressing.</p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Basil Dressing</b></p>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">½ cup basil leaves</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 garlic clove</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 TB lemon juice</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">½ tsp sugar</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">½ tsp Dijon mustard</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">2 TB champagne vinegar or rice vinegar</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">½ cup oil</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">Pinch kosher salt</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">Freshly ground pepper</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 tsp lemon zest <br /></div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Process first 6 ingredients. Slowly drizzle in oil with
processor running.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stir in lemon zest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Season
to taste with salt and pepper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Enjoy. <br /></span></p>Rosie Hawthornehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01665045940767129770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821404280357387696.post-42439641150623953792023-09-07T15:12:00.000-04:002023-09-07T15:12:36.284-04:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>PRESTO!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>It's PESTO!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLNHCwLI4a-iVQKCyx1guzI-bXzu5QJPDoV5D7XBnyrK2xhI2hVicaXbrveXjK-_goRE6HBlPN2CkreL7vGhQ0mlMRWhMUcIQW_OfGDzscDtxB1Q1nISuXJ0PATsd8i5h3L4mNVYiTE1BzuQuoKG3-gwGo6DGYiXacIE8qGL5psjFf3jKoBy4OLUjmQI8/s800/DSCN9470-001.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="800" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLNHCwLI4a-iVQKCyx1guzI-bXzu5QJPDoV5D7XBnyrK2xhI2hVicaXbrveXjK-_goRE6HBlPN2CkreL7vGhQ0mlMRWhMUcIQW_OfGDzscDtxB1Q1nISuXJ0PATsd8i5h3L4mNVYiTE1BzuQuoKG3-gwGo6DGYiXacIE8qGL5psjFf3jKoBy4OLUjmQI8/w406-h211/DSCN9470-001.JPG" width="406" /></a></div></b></span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Basil is my favorite summer herb and this post
is devoted to this wonderfully aromatic and versatile culinary herb.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A member of the mint family, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ocimum basilicum</i>, is highly fragrant, with
a taste balancing between sweet and savory and with distinctive tones of mint,
anise, and pepper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4L4l2zceq9EmR8P95tCy4APsold-nlHe4hAKJ6PBBlQ6ihHJLFV_WqzLiqKjbRKTCUwsSDfX6c7TrAMrRAsxLcUMO-ot010bgR8wO18e9qiJvREpvqU59z9wRvm3p4aY-n_xHXCXUcyKrIL7B9CdhT4PRgx5wszhHXWJUBoKrhxDMvdr7LCbjEl3jH2s/s800/DSCN9462.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4L4l2zceq9EmR8P95tCy4APsold-nlHe4hAKJ6PBBlQ6ihHJLFV_WqzLiqKjbRKTCUwsSDfX6c7TrAMrRAsxLcUMO-ot010bgR8wO18e9qiJvREpvqU59z9wRvm3p4aY-n_xHXCXUcyKrIL7B9CdhT4PRgx5wszhHXWJUBoKrhxDMvdr7LCbjEl3jH2s/s320/DSCN9462.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> I’m starting off with making a big batch of pesto and
then offering suggestions for different applications of this verdant,
herbaceous mixture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Typically, pesto is
a coarse sauce of crushed basil leaves, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and
pine nuts, generally served with pasta; <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>however,
Rosie, being atypical, is making hers with pecans instead of pine nuts and
she’s serving it on more than just pasta.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> A few caveats about pesto:</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Get a good quality Parmigiano Reggiano cheese,
not just “Parmesan” cheese.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a
difference.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For a cheese to be labeled
“Parmigiano-Reggiano,” it must come from certain regions of Italy, notably the
neighboring regions of Parma and Reggio in northern Italy, and it must adhere
to strict requirements.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Laws govern the
origin of ingredients and the method of production, with regulations including
what the milk-producing, happy, pampered cows eat (only fragrant and flavorful
wild grasses, no silage allowed) to the aging process itself. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These laws of the Parmigiano-Reggiano
Consortium exist to preserve traditional methods of production and to ensure
consistency from product to product.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Look for Italy’s official label of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Denominazione
d’Origine Protetta </i>(DOP or Protected Designation of Origin) stamped on the
cheese.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Parmesan” can come from
anywhere and is an imitation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s the mass-produced,
bastard American cousin and no rules apply.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’re thinking about using
the stuff in the green can, please remove yourself from the kitchen.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Since the predominant tastes here are fresh
basil and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, I’m going with a fairly neutral olive
oil, one whose flavor does not compete with the basil and cheese.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My standby neutral olive oil is Bertolli
Extra Light.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Instead of the traditional pine nuts, I’m using
pecans because I think they taste so much better.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Leftover pesto freezes very well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can freeze in ice cube trays (Does anyone
have ice cube trays anymore?), then pop into freezer bags, or you can place
plops on plastic wrap and freeze individual servings in freezer bags.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">For the pesto:</b></p><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>1 packed quart basil leaves</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">5 cloves garlic</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 cup pecans</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 heaping cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 ¼ cup neutral flavored olive oil (I use Bertolli Extra
Light.)</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">½ tsp kosher salt, or to taste</div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> In a processor, pulse basil, garlic, and pecans until
finely chopped.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Slowly drizzle in olive
oil, processing until completely mixed. Pulse in cheese.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Salt to taste.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> For storing, I cover with a thin layer of oil and press
plastic wrap over top before sealing container.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Keeping the air out keeps it fresh and green.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After 3-4 days in fridge, freeze it.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYlFWMmpOt0cPA5ilToJt72ti-CYQIuJi3_iPiyCGlqn-C8EE1oXIyT9yPpfotKaReetf_E4w1TD8uR2rseXpJLtmWHfLVoVoeEv2mhXXw8fom5CIdY_w985rCsNs2bbtjizWGkRHYBm5iZbX3vpHYPPv8W-n9tSF2G6Qo6b6NsWc5OQZUiVFueVXZ9-E/s800/DSCN9599.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="763" data-original-width="800" height="381" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYlFWMmpOt0cPA5ilToJt72ti-CYQIuJi3_iPiyCGlqn-C8EE1oXIyT9yPpfotKaReetf_E4w1TD8uR2rseXpJLtmWHfLVoVoeEv2mhXXw8fom5CIdY_w985rCsNs2bbtjizWGkRHYBm5iZbX3vpHYPPv8W-n9tSF2G6Qo6b6NsWc5OQZUiVFueVXZ9-E/w400-h381/DSCN9599.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Pasta with pesto is a lovely combination.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Use a pasta shape that catches the
sauce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pesto clings best to pastas that
have grooves, ridges, curls, spirals, and twists like corkscrews.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I recommend a pasta like rotini or fusilli.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cook pasta according to directions, drain,
and then spoon in pesto, tossing to coat evenly, filling in all those nooks and
crannies.</p><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">Now, you find yourself with a big batch of pesto.</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">What else can you do with it? <br /></div><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsXhQn6ovioY-diiFD-q8RdgX67-WIB2WrFmG9wxPPVuVg6xmaZCRT7sP_br73AEO9WZPiWJANa_klu9MS6qKpJMI3oYuGfdCAnOHINTKRYC67qnBmoFNkpWQxgRkXqSHxMYns1Yvi-umOgw6F3h9L_H8DL0DYrB0nfXxbk_jt8SNa9XwqRGUGr_RMoY/s800/DSCN9761.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="737" data-original-width="800" height="369" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsXhQn6ovioY-diiFD-q8RdgX67-WIB2WrFmG9wxPPVuVg6xmaZCRT7sP_br73AEO9WZPiWJANa_klu9MS6qKpJMI3oYuGfdCAnOHINTKRYC67qnBmoFNkpWQxgRkXqSHxMYns1Yvi-umOgw6F3h9L_H8DL0DYrB0nfXxbk_jt8SNa9XwqRGUGr_RMoY/w400-h369/DSCN9761.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> Pesto’s not just for pasta.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be creative.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDo4RcC1-oYw5HsMP3R97C4BtG3pS7Bo6BUhQgsHgZ4GfyI0azHl-Pk1JKCaH1cnaWH8cSE7ute3y-SYLinZn9RetX7rHcc8qrbcG9lwoHqsKiUUifXQCPUMCZ88ML24d6EK7XGZbKgeF3AF8pqlAjIP2P4lWmnbr_IuTp0LZY6gWKkLJ8oKIeV9ZSUQs/s800/DSCN9774.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="604" data-original-width="800" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDo4RcC1-oYw5HsMP3R97C4BtG3pS7Bo6BUhQgsHgZ4GfyI0azHl-Pk1JKCaH1cnaWH8cSE7ute3y-SYLinZn9RetX7rHcc8qrbcG9lwoHqsKiUUifXQCPUMCZ88ML24d6EK7XGZbKgeF3AF8pqlAjIP2P4lWmnbr_IuTp0LZY6gWKkLJ8oKIeV9ZSUQs/w400-h303/DSCN9774.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Instead of your basic BLT, embellish it with pesto.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIbt2los2BW-xNTvjS8jTUiimeKygWxuDymZVFU6Q9cPSCDwMtndkcLBilujkH7VsY0-KLu77H8xsIL4qxStrMAZ2DVEd4wMNo5Hp5ioUzKX-LcifzK2Kgwyflz0ai-Vtm1v3buT1lVIUogjHZNkXmp-uQwXxF6WUAzyj0po4g7pWXAaxJYLTdxkim8yQ/s800/DSCN9771.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="617" data-original-width="800" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIbt2los2BW-xNTvjS8jTUiimeKygWxuDymZVFU6Q9cPSCDwMtndkcLBilujkH7VsY0-KLu77H8xsIL4qxStrMAZ2DVEd4wMNo5Hp5ioUzKX-LcifzK2Kgwyflz0ai-Vtm1v3buT1lVIUogjHZNkXmp-uQwXxF6WUAzyj0po4g7pWXAaxJYLTdxkim8yQ/w400-h309/DSCN9771.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a perfect condiment to enhance an already
delectable combination.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Another favorite pesto fusion is pesto pizza.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtwn_PGGTCkhisaePUyJFB98_Te5BFMQUFDB8IBHBvUMRwS2x5sSuuyVFeRNz1ZFkVyFLpqHh8HKQCwZ5y6UtItyq2Qwo8n6vy3RnqopyZs6amK6qy7zOJiPJWe04YispIiFq7-BTkgG-tzMqDAz9IWkO-c2M3kUkVfsfD0vVDWWLskAyFLOPJWbIjhsE/s800/DSCN9902.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="671" data-original-width="800" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtwn_PGGTCkhisaePUyJFB98_Te5BFMQUFDB8IBHBvUMRwS2x5sSuuyVFeRNz1ZFkVyFLpqHh8HKQCwZ5y6UtItyq2Qwo8n6vy3RnqopyZs6amK6qy7zOJiPJWe04YispIiFq7-BTkgG-tzMqDAz9IWkO-c2M3kUkVfsfD0vVDWWLskAyFLOPJWbIjhsE/w200-h168/DSCN9902.JPG" width="200" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Basic pizza dough.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I like pepper on it.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCHtPxyvlyaOLkDozvl-arjCjknPxnFyt5UBPvEt59Ee32-QV4nd8yzqyAK7nftmBvrVba_AbBL48-6yVu5QWGMqP7zRY3yj_J5PJLvPqprG3hmLqPbh_wjooleRYD2e0uHy5-Aw-_vCXeYRcnMAfYeMfeo-zqsAovlKMnLRFKV2tJNDwnIzTIri-k0MM/s800/DSCN9905.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="800" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCHtPxyvlyaOLkDozvl-arjCjknPxnFyt5UBPvEt59Ee32-QV4nd8yzqyAK7nftmBvrVba_AbBL48-6yVu5QWGMqP7zRY3yj_J5PJLvPqprG3hmLqPbh_wjooleRYD2e0uHy5-Aw-_vCXeYRcnMAfYeMfeo-zqsAovlKMnLRFKV2tJNDwnIzTIri-k0MM/w200-h149/DSCN9905.JPG" width="200" /></a><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal">Slather on some pesto.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJHt2LUKldH2dGRRtCgmW8DSq9MoKCNawur62jeWM_JMtasI12DVwduf4ra5aRiIFdtxLKxJ1cY2BFUu-ZV3AeL1yk8oNrvdAmgGIFsR-neDUDbv3eSFATqmI4uto5uExSoL16kYdr73f2LTGknvjVFJOC3DWjuWUOJHp11vLcOVzeu2Fw27s525bqZoU/s800/DSCN9906.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="800" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJHt2LUKldH2dGRRtCgmW8DSq9MoKCNawur62jeWM_JMtasI12DVwduf4ra5aRiIFdtxLKxJ1cY2BFUu-ZV3AeL1yk8oNrvdAmgGIFsR-neDUDbv3eSFATqmI4uto5uExSoL16kYdr73f2LTGknvjVFJOC3DWjuWUOJHp11vLcOVzeu2Fw27s525bqZoU/w200-h169/DSCN9906.JPG" width="200" /></a><br />Add sliced tomatoes and ricotta cheese.</p></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTLtxr5HUshUvbhnQk1yot9aC_5L6kiStyPYRsw-LuMop7As7a6SSvqFwmDcBerDjXdw8qEh5N18yWS2bYVtqM5YKStz_n9hY29jZTTeNvDNPBeI3I7NA43TsFgUs0-6NR5Da-L0zVnpVUyfQcqr_b3_C9iHOnSy-CWax9Gh7Rp6jGrqh8vDMtsh-o4Ag/s800/DSCN9909.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="643" data-original-width="800" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTLtxr5HUshUvbhnQk1yot9aC_5L6kiStyPYRsw-LuMop7As7a6SSvqFwmDcBerDjXdw8qEh5N18yWS2bYVtqM5YKStz_n9hY29jZTTeNvDNPBeI3I7NA43TsFgUs0-6NR5Da-L0zVnpVUyfQcqr_b3_C9iHOnSy-CWax9Gh7Rp6jGrqh8vDMtsh-o4Ag/w200-h161/DSCN9909.JPG" width="200" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> Top with mozzarella.<br /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0vi-3ochYtC5fYTlUT_PMy3MxP93UlQ4kr0znP19BlukdlIhfheelzgzKiIxdMKqhf7CQy8-EdAKVl0QAoV5SMkVaRPvfH7drXzVbBDCoz8DuNqP7Te2wdCnT5Pr1jmdz3cPL94vcoHuK7bx0fOOJ2wB-bOYiiEhLuC27JxQH92BKImGgR-Xss1eon2I/s800/DSCN9912.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="800" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0vi-3ochYtC5fYTlUT_PMy3MxP93UlQ4kr0znP19BlukdlIhfheelzgzKiIxdMKqhf7CQy8-EdAKVl0QAoV5SMkVaRPvfH7drXzVbBDCoz8DuNqP7Te2wdCnT5Pr1jmdz3cPL94vcoHuK7bx0fOOJ2wB-bOYiiEhLuC27JxQH92BKImGgR-Xss1eon2I/w200-h154/DSCN9912.JPG" width="200" /></a> Bake until golden brown.<br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUbmfR19mu9npQKNOwPVUhUn0QcuFHEJZDnFcZ1JZhq8Ns8qr6PeXJ7Im1JAt9XW9vnt5uSAHIEO33BOXBb7Ogkh75N8exDc_LpuMc7817YeNA1OqY9FFNdbrEosGsMJy7i_PiN8-oZHiqxheeFyiBEaBwXew7zUrMlK7ajKA75e_wlEVJ6_T03faONWA/s800/DSCN9925.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="591" data-original-width="800" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUbmfR19mu9npQKNOwPVUhUn0QcuFHEJZDnFcZ1JZhq8Ns8qr6PeXJ7Im1JAt9XW9vnt5uSAHIEO33BOXBb7Ogkh75N8exDc_LpuMc7817YeNA1OqY9FFNdbrEosGsMJy7i_PiN8-oZHiqxheeFyiBEaBwXew7zUrMlK7ajKA75e_wlEVJ6_T03faONWA/w400-h295/DSCN9925.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq8RBQr-KoKuFcp10o5YF7VmSunPUuFVmeLdRBwuI_qxbIlGxICyqg1NViLW_Cttja3F_A2zKJc1vfYhITN2w5rwzthIF2WoMokytllBlFf4a_9G5wEG5G6fTznFlIUhILfYtyfudoN-reDsQqF_4cYeD39J2zTikXalDKqFxYvGilk2je-AcBkcI4nYc/s800/DSCN9930.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="397" data-original-width="800" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq8RBQr-KoKuFcp10o5YF7VmSunPUuFVmeLdRBwuI_qxbIlGxICyqg1NViLW_Cttja3F_A2zKJc1vfYhITN2w5rwzthIF2WoMokytllBlFf4a_9G5wEG5G6fTznFlIUhILfYtyfudoN-reDsQqF_4cYeD39J2zTikXalDKqFxYvGilk2je-AcBkcI4nYc/w400-h199/DSCN9930.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Take basic pizza dough (I used homemade, but you can use
store bought in a pinch.), slather pesto sauce over the dough, add sliced
tomatoes, plop ricotta cheese on top, then cover the whole with grated
mozzarella.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bake at 450° about 10
minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden brown.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> For a delightful appetizer or light dessert, try strawberries and watermelon together with pesto:<br /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMMzm127OpuV41RUDQaefo3TKEBa0oYUPMYsXXS2Dt6oEQllELSc4tQYBdwWfz9uzjp3PqRQETQSMluN53IdR29ytpmFZHXGBY_NYU5zNffDWcjlh5tLk10ePMsPML_tEUVpGLT7BKlWc3wwSr2kMCcVGkrp2XU3MoKocQ_IQuaNQ-kXqqkfoKRe3qSx0/s800/DSCN9481.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="630" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMMzm127OpuV41RUDQaefo3TKEBa0oYUPMYsXXS2Dt6oEQllELSc4tQYBdwWfz9uzjp3PqRQETQSMluN53IdR29ytpmFZHXGBY_NYU5zNffDWcjlh5tLk10ePMsPML_tEUVpGLT7BKlWc3wwSr2kMCcVGkrp2XU3MoKocQ_IQuaNQ-kXqqkfoKRe3qSx0/w315-h400/DSCN9481.JPG" width="315" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">For simplicity itself, pair a cube of watermelon with a slice of strawberry and top with a dab of
pesto.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRqtuHZ2Fm_Vy7yn1CanFQjHM-SXRrYB1nbsS-SfcA7sXgqQrHmR-ObkU3kHubSkBXBZ2wFXCSusecIGsMee6r2pAEMnYcJ-9LAihTPCl3ishJoPhOSiGOdlpUoMyeX_6B_iM82G1tLBFUI0JJfmHTBf6lvTokheXckTujTFfroJR0E4nMkm3W_aKdpQ8/s800/DSCN9490.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="612" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRqtuHZ2Fm_Vy7yn1CanFQjHM-SXRrYB1nbsS-SfcA7sXgqQrHmR-ObkU3kHubSkBXBZ2wFXCSusecIGsMee6r2pAEMnYcJ-9LAihTPCl3ishJoPhOSiGOdlpUoMyeX_6B_iM82G1tLBFUI0JJfmHTBf6lvTokheXckTujTFfroJR0E4nMkm3W_aKdpQ8/s320/DSCN9490.JPG" width="245" /></a></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4bkkHMKvb2rF9K9CtndqDpMGXmiue87f5d-mIYUuVRph5ASx02H1HKOHOos5L4ZvzvYxbMGzHUlNdhDBo38dAq1k9IZguhV-GcomZV32qSu5MN3smB8aRA9jR6Aizye8PnXO303IS-FHuQ3GQZntaSaOmDuUgLzfEG8a4SO53NtTWzV04H86Ee-UCjMQ/s800/DSCN9486.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4bkkHMKvb2rF9K9CtndqDpMGXmiue87f5d-mIYUuVRph5ASx02H1HKOHOos5L4ZvzvYxbMGzHUlNdhDBo38dAq1k9IZguhV-GcomZV32qSu5MN3smB8aRA9jR6Aizye8PnXO303IS-FHuQ3GQZntaSaOmDuUgLzfEG8a4SO53NtTWzV04H86Ee-UCjMQ/s320/DSCN9486.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> If you want to take it to the next level, try dribbling
on a balsamic vinegar reduction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mix ½ <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>cup good quality
balsamic vinegar <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>with 2 TB brown sugar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Heat in a small saucepan over very low heat
until thickened and reduced by almost half.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Drizzle the glaze over the strawberries.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Another use for the balsamic reduction is in a classic
Caprese Salad:</p>
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mozzarella pearls, basil leaves, a dab of pesto, and a drizzling of an
excellent, fruity extra virgin olive oil along with the balsamic glaze all make
for a lovely Italian salad.</p>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"> While you've got that balsamic reduction, let me tell you about one of the absolute best ways to use it -</div><div style="text-align: left;">with fresh strawberries. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Now the idea of vinegar and strawberries might seem a tad "off" to you, but you gotta try this. Particularly if you get a batch of strawberries from the store and you find out they're just not quite ripe enough. The balsamic reduction will do wonders for them. If you don't want to bother with reducing the vinegar, just sprinkle some sugar and drizzle the balsamic vinegar on top of sliced strawberries. </div><div style="text-align: left;">It's wonderful!<br /></div><p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_7U-rTXXQv7FtFpbgJQBCaRNennET_08bWuIp4HgGpp8Pzk4B-cK7o-CVBjox7jiu6-8l8l5B3rpHjWKokDdGXYrUCEs-pUsj7WWke2ZFkYSWcmBsgHWRUCRLG8GYKLnZCRLQT6xcIcfM-TEPD_9wxDlxtc3cXMWoYxB3c_0C-RjgRR2EmpFFY0EWxzA/s800/DSCN9895.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_7U-rTXXQv7FtFpbgJQBCaRNennET_08bWuIp4HgGpp8Pzk4B-cK7o-CVBjox7jiu6-8l8l5B3rpHjWKokDdGXYrUCEs-pUsj7WWke2ZFkYSWcmBsgHWRUCRLG8GYKLnZCRLQT6xcIcfM-TEPD_9wxDlxtc3cXMWoYxB3c_0C-RjgRR2EmpFFY0EWxzA/w400-h400/DSCN9895.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSgemMwXzKWu2vBwv8I1BNg-lYb8w_ZEVE3rGCwinACM3gQEtwwd4dLTOXgZB54gHR7TkVJBl0u1jtdysx4UnOWYwQNpEmeDeFds7ft8rqtThPGK-uVh0EXLFd7mTSYTUhJegJmesyEqV9mU72T6biG2zvvPBcyfBNtFmsiabthr0aRKymCxU3aoSLw6I/s800/DSCN9888.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="726" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSgemMwXzKWu2vBwv8I1BNg-lYb8w_ZEVE3rGCwinACM3gQEtwwd4dLTOXgZB54gHR7TkVJBl0u1jtdysx4UnOWYwQNpEmeDeFds7ft8rqtThPGK-uVh0EXLFd7mTSYTUhJegJmesyEqV9mU72T6biG2zvvPBcyfBNtFmsiabthr0aRKymCxU3aoSLw6I/w363-h400/DSCN9888.JPG" width="363" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>
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</div>Rosie Hawthornehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01665045940767129770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821404280357387696.post-28450849551098930832023-08-20T17:34:00.002-04:002023-08-20T17:34:26.065-04:00Foolproof Fudge.<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigq6-cIIaPmviRsSSYOHXgQqjGNUWNBgFhrxVY-AAZaAuLNKQYFvoSHhdX0aPs3qvsFHI8Gz_0J1yKhKASDWShY_1l2S7lOU92VQW3C0EiJwClH2Q0E48-K7Z5wOyU3j35GEe8GcZfZLYwrugnOujCNMtpnpO2MSGDwHmmre4lhyufc7EX5JkB_qcsB9s/s800/DSCN7721.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="800" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigq6-cIIaPmviRsSSYOHXgQqjGNUWNBgFhrxVY-AAZaAuLNKQYFvoSHhdX0aPs3qvsFHI8Gz_0J1yKhKASDWShY_1l2S7lOU92VQW3C0EiJwClH2Q0E48-K7Z5wOyU3j35GEe8GcZfZLYwrugnOujCNMtpnpO2MSGDwHmmre4lhyufc7EX5JkB_qcsB9s/s320/DSCN7721.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Sometimes I have an itch for chocolate and I just have to scratch it.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Here's my scratch: <br /></div><p>This is the easiest, simplest fudge recipe ever. And it's foolproof.</p><div class="loc heading"><h2 class="comp mntl-structured-ingredients__heading mntl-text-block" id="mntl-structured-ingredients__heading_1-0"> <span data-ingredient-name="true"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6yD-lwpl59GVcJjDj6f90BJwY4WawUu2SSmMJs8frlomZC5pSM-nLOwkv3kmimcF7_W0R7ZltHVVFIMv4DpiWSLgXsPC1r-yGMgaG4SFTkO-U1C37k1_CfuMiTUSopjxXn127tZiZtVHOxruP0CGaEPQ5XK2cJ-s7TL45DN4TFxlXlME-lxSx0ybFxbY/s800/DSCN7720.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="800" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6yD-lwpl59GVcJjDj6f90BJwY4WawUu2SSmMJs8frlomZC5pSM-nLOwkv3kmimcF7_W0R7ZltHVVFIMv4DpiWSLgXsPC1r-yGMgaG4SFTkO-U1C37k1_CfuMiTUSopjxXn127tZiZtVHOxruP0CGaEPQ5XK2cJ-s7TL45DN4TFxlXlME-lxSx0ybFxbY/s320/DSCN7720.JPG" width="320" /> </a></span></h2><h2 class="comp mntl-structured-ingredients__heading mntl-text-block" id="mntl-structured-ingredients__heading_1-0"><span data-ingredient-name="true"> </span>FUDGE <br /></h2></div> <ul class="mntl-structured-ingredients__list" style="text-align: left;"><li class="mntl-structured-ingredients__list-item" data-id="18529"><div><span data-ingredient-quantity="true">3</span> <span data-ingredient-unit="true">cups</span> combination <span data-ingredient-name="true">semisweet chocolate chips and bittersweet chocolate chips</span></div><div><span data-ingredient-name="true">(You could use one or the other, but I like using the combination.)</span></div><div data-v-2de2c288="" style="background: repeat white; cursor: pointer; display: inline;"></div><p></p></li><li class="mntl-structured-ingredients__list-item" data-id="16294"><p><span data-ingredient-quantity="true">1</span> <span data-ingredient-unit="true">(14 ounce) can</span> <span data-ingredient-name="true">sweetened condensed milk</span></p><div data-v-2de2c288="" style="background: repeat white; cursor: pointer; display: inline;"></div><p></p></li><li class="mntl-structured-ingredients__list-item" data-id="16339"><p><span data-ingredient-quantity="true">¼</span> <span data-ingredient-unit="true">cup</span> <span data-ingredient-name="true">unsalted butter, cut into pieces</span></p><div><span data-ingredient-name="true">Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl set over simmering water.</span></div><div><span data-ingredient-name="true">Let melt, stirring occasionally.</span></div><div><span data-ingredient-name="true"> </span></div><div><span data-ingredient-name="true">Line a buttered 8 x 8-inch pan with buttered parchment paper and pour melted chocolate mixture into pan. If you like, press pecan halves where each fudge slice will be or you can crush pecans and cover the whole top with nuts. Refrigerate several hours until set. 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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHAuUfeRAlus66bdyBZcbi4nt0mfHi-oPzYnp0IoYthVhkQxM34NZi05H5rSdCJsO2s2OPddIMD81nZXs0s2o0XzHE_vkxFNBnGTLftWg_XZVP_Ln7e7KAguuVO_QmYip0Ako9VmQarzlBGxaR026WZNQKTIQirI7KYcMUVRXXw9vrgcypZvFeWWEfUHE/s800/DSCN4839.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="571" data-original-width="800" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHAuUfeRAlus66bdyBZcbi4nt0mfHi-oPzYnp0IoYthVhkQxM34NZi05H5rSdCJsO2s2OPddIMD81nZXs0s2o0XzHE_vkxFNBnGTLftWg_XZVP_Ln7e7KAguuVO_QmYip0Ako9VmQarzlBGxaR026WZNQKTIQirI7KYcMUVRXXw9vrgcypZvFeWWEfUHE/w400-h285/DSCN4839.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> <p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Today, I’m taking my favorite bivalve mollusks – sea scallops
- and pan-searing them in a combination of butter and oil and then accenting
them with a basic gastrique sauce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
gastrique is simply a sweet and sour sauce, starring some sort of fruit (or
fruits), tweaked with sugar, and balanced out with a vinegar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m using strawberries and blood oranges for
the fruits and a good quality balsamic vinegar for the tartness to complement. </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">The scallops are only going to take a few minutes to
cook, so it’s important to have any side dishes prepared and ready to
serve.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have a few suggestions for
accompaniments - asparagus and pistachios, a simple condiment of diced
cucumbers and red onions, accented with fresh basil, and also wild rice
enhanced with orange zest to subtly echo the orange in the gastrique.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Let’s start with making the gastrique.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I said, a gastrique is a sweet and sour
sauce, slightly thickened, with the sweetness typically coming from fruit and
sugar and the sour from vinegar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
beauty of a gastrique is in its versatility – you can experiment with different
fruits and vinegars and create limitless flavor variations to pair with all
types of meats – from delicate seafoods and chicken to more robust meats like
pork and beef.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For my gastrique to
complement the scallops, I’m using strawberries and blood oranges for my fruits
along with a balsamic vinegar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Balsamic
vinegars can vary in quality and price and some are even <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>labeled “balsamic” but aren’t true balsamic
vinegars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t go with a cheap,
knock-off balsamic vinegar, which would be comparable to using “Parmesan” from
the green can instead of a true Parmegiano Reggiano cheese.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When looking for a good balsamic vinegar, you
might want to visit a market that lets you taste test before buying.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <br /></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Rosie Note:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Authentic balsamic vinegars are made from
grapes harvested only in the Reggio Emilia or Modena regions of Italy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The production of traditional balsamic
vinegars is tightly defined and highly regulated, the entirety of which is overseen
from beginning to end by a special certification committee, so these vinegars
can be quite expensive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are marked
with a DOP stamp (<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Denominazione di
Origine Protetta </i>or protected designation of origin) which guarantees the
ingredient’s quality, production, and place of origin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A balsamic vinegar with a DOP stamp is too
expensive and not necessary for a gastrique.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is more of a “tasting” vinegar.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">What I look for is a balsamic vinegar with an IGP stamp (<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">indicazione geographic protetta</i> or
protected geographical indication).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
indicates the product is not as stringently regulated as the DOP vinegars, but
is still a high-quality vinegar, having undergone a controlled standard of
production. </p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">For the gastrique:<br /></b></p><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">
</b>zest and juice of 1 blood orange</div><div style="text-align: left;">½ cup strawberries, chopped</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 TB sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 TB balsamic vinegar</div><div style="text-align: left;">Freshly ground pepper</div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Combine all ingredients except pepper in a small saucepan
and heat over very low heat until reduced to almost half and thickened.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remove from heat and season with pepper, to
taste.</p>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">For the cucumber
salad:</b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>¼ cup diced cucumber</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">¼ cup chopped red onion</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">¼ cup peeled, seeded, and diced tomato, if desired</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">2 tsp <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>sugar</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 TB cider vinegar</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1-2 basil leaves, chopped</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste</div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> Combine all ingredients.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Taste test before serving.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMjqqaNV4FPJ5i3RkU9Pm3hkN503b4qSjDeWINNtpV1EIy9zCxFDuzVShmSg9sWuKAhtcZDZ3wiJU06NpuzuXYTeoisSKfAQFSKEM_6JxwNn-HGRMHbmVTIjbfHCAB9qMfOsPOdcX80AsCb-xiqgfnN2PjXAgEq6JiwjcT7j59uXDX3_wip8vhqEqDH3M/s800/DSCN4823.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMjqqaNV4FPJ5i3RkU9Pm3hkN503b4qSjDeWINNtpV1EIy9zCxFDuzVShmSg9sWuKAhtcZDZ3wiJU06NpuzuXYTeoisSKfAQFSKEM_6JxwNn-HGRMHbmVTIjbfHCAB9qMfOsPOdcX80AsCb-xiqgfnN2PjXAgEq6JiwjcT7j59uXDX3_wip8vhqEqDH3M/w200-h150/DSCN4823.JPG" width="200" /></a> </b></p><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b><p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">For the asparagus
and pistachios:</b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>Heat skillet over medium high heat with butter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When foamy, add in the pistachios and cook,
stirring, until slightly browned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add in
the asparagus spears (cut into halves or thirds) and pour in about ¼ cup water
and let it steam off,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>cooking about 30
seconds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remove asparagus and
pistachios.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Asparagus should be <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">al dente</i>, firm but crisp-tender.</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> For the wild rice:</b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>I used a white, brown, red, and wild rice blend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cook 1 cup rice according to directions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stir in 2 TB unsalted butter and a tablespoon
or more of orange zest.</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> For the scallops:</b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>I’m using large ocean scallops, not the smaller bay
scallops.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_3g1F3b_sjm92_cWiBO6_b_tg1_tynXH6u4DRNHsXTcwrtM3YrLxaZ0PDm4Asq4AHvxrcuvQjxkxVIKwhBinVviQOILSlNUKmfLly584T_KvRmz90-Ij732cOPaiWrBLo425tzPlETFb74FB2tmY1LuOyNyELZ3z3g3tnehQ6wNn-1ZJ-7Ea4WByZ4IY/s800/DSCN5299.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="656" data-original-width="800" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_3g1F3b_sjm92_cWiBO6_b_tg1_tynXH6u4DRNHsXTcwrtM3YrLxaZ0PDm4Asq4AHvxrcuvQjxkxVIKwhBinVviQOILSlNUKmfLly584T_KvRmz90-Ij732cOPaiWrBLo425tzPlETFb74FB2tmY1LuOyNyELZ3z3g3tnehQ6wNn-1ZJ-7Ea4WByZ4IY/w200-h164/DSCN5299.JPG" width="200" /></a></p><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"></b><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLov2wY2OM9qOW4NMMrIYRunR54LeHShm76bT2XLGZt8_NM1CBzapDQyVp9zl-XtNbCjfhC-fso56gEsmDqTnY2hXrra0H6iMWFRlSVcpee99agMgpq5a4m90grLcAVt7q3ceD8eMvlcdJof5qiJo75hzAclXSUG35r4QEw5PSNh5_qLDWt6MprbZsyNQ/s800/DSCN5293.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="650" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLov2wY2OM9qOW4NMMrIYRunR54LeHShm76bT2XLGZt8_NM1CBzapDQyVp9zl-XtNbCjfhC-fso56gEsmDqTnY2hXrra0H6iMWFRlSVcpee99agMgpq5a4m90grLcAVt7q3ceD8eMvlcdJof5qiJo75hzAclXSUG35r4QEw5PSNh5_qLDWt6MprbZsyNQ/w163-h200/DSCN5293.JPG" width="163" /></a></div> <br /><p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">To prepare the scallops, first remove that tough side muscle on the
scallops.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a rectangular tag with
the muscle fibers running opposite the fibers in the scallop and you can just
pinch it off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Feed it to your cat or
discard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next, rinse scallops under
cool, running water and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Season with a few twists of freshly ground
pepper.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> When searing a delicate seafood like scallops, I
use both butter and oil in a hot pan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The butter is for flavor and the oil is to raise the smoke point so the
milk solids in the butter don’t burn.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Heat a heavy skillet with a tablespoon each of oil and
unsalted butter to 375°.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8adYvKAfx35QmUCJe4_0gydlbk5fFErVv258r9AexN60JTPuPBP7OiPGauZtuOsY_aIMp12i58YCekR-x1TtrpYirdDVXrdrFiwZ2_1ktXlzKSK1wYWQOx72qav_HXBLDAghM-whO7dJH7Um-tcigCquhvOHZRcF8TwJs-9tkKjsoTkyqonlV6PlMBxA/s800/DSCN4824.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8adYvKAfx35QmUCJe4_0gydlbk5fFErVv258r9AexN60JTPuPBP7OiPGauZtuOsY_aIMp12i58YCekR-x1TtrpYirdDVXrdrFiwZ2_1ktXlzKSK1wYWQOx72qav_HXBLDAghM-whO7dJH7Um-tcigCquhvOHZRcF8TwJs-9tkKjsoTkyqonlV6PlMBxA/w200-h150/DSCN4824.JPG" width="200" /></a> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Add scallops one at a time, placing at least an inch apart
from each other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do NOT crowd the
pan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Usually, you’ll need to cook the
scallops in batches, giving the oil and butter time to come back to temperature
in between.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cook about 90 seconds on the
first side, turn the scallops over, and cook for about 45 seconds on the second
side.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remove from pan.</p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">To serve:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Pour a small pool of the gastrique and place scallops in
the sauce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can drizzle a little of
the gastrique over top if you like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You
might want to chiffonade some basil to sprinkle over the scallops.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Chiffonade is simply a cutting
technique.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stack your basil leaves, roll
them tightly lengthwise, and thinly slice perpendicular to the roll.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also like to add sliced oranges and strawberries
on the plate to allude to the flavors in the gastrique.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Serve with asparagus, wild rice, cucumber
salad, and mixed salad greens.</p>
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As I've said before, Rosie doesn't do "leftovers." Rosie does "moreovers." What I do is take food that has served its purpose in one particular capacity and elevate it to a new and higher calling - in other words - "moreovers." </p><p>Here's what I wrote before about "moreovers:" <br /></p><p><i> Nothing goes to waste in the Hawthorne Household.<br />And I don't refer to the remnants as leftovers.<br />Immediately after writing the word "leftovers,"<br />I knew I needed another word that was more real, more definitive, and positive.<br />First I thought of the word re-do's.<br />But that implies it wasn't done right<br />the first time around<br />when it certainly was.<br />Then I considered do-overs.<br />But, of course, that, too, has a negative connotation.<br />I've put a lot of thought into this trying to come up with just the right word which describes<br />the process of what I do in the life chain of the produce and viande I prepare and serve and consume.<br /><br />And my word is moreovers.<br /><br />Think about it:<br />You've already produced and served a wonderful, satisfying, convivial repast.<br />So, what's next?<br />MORE is next.<br />Whenever you say "moreover," you're likely going to top what you previously said,<br />put an exclamation point there, and/or put it in bold or italics.<br />So, I have no leftovers.<br />I have <b>MOREOVERS!</b></i></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOeJXzvYDS6Rv9WxrDwlrgiUmyZHkUHku964biq-lIUazGwIfGL8FS9ObuFC-SZI6_U8q1pwrSxe8Kg19hkXZR-TlKafCeEU_Ap4_3twgraC0IQzIrfV5lD-Yh6bqXu3bEn0i2TymeC2bL18_pvm_RRZzqlxAHbvqiqafEf3LoFprws4DHB42iL-J-esg/s800/DSCN6549.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOeJXzvYDS6Rv9WxrDwlrgiUmyZHkUHku964biq-lIUazGwIfGL8FS9ObuFC-SZI6_U8q1pwrSxe8Kg19hkXZR-TlKafCeEU_Ap4_3twgraC0IQzIrfV5lD-Yh6bqXu3bEn0i2TymeC2bL18_pvm_RRZzqlxAHbvqiqafEf3LoFprws4DHB42iL-J-esg/w400-h300/DSCN6549.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p>So, in the life cycle of this particular shrimp, I've already boiled the shrimp with Old Bay seasoning and served it, as I said, with a sinus-clearing cocktail sauce, so now I'm going with <b><i>moreover </i></b>shrimp wontons.<br /></p><p>First, I made a dipping sauce.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi72rUyHhMHyQMp0b-HYfba1loUFZ82XOPFQdGwhmFiOF_pAEBxPTLgULxlb3SmKENfP8NXeDo0Hq8j_vBqVtfYswe6AzjRorhGThqwbTAgL9NGKgnH_QpGhqwoaA_iSBGSnaHiQsuQ77wD4YF4zDYRrinI0tHl_spED6c7VlmQYSSIT46BwWz-XTnYQE0/s4608/DSCN6517.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi72rUyHhMHyQMp0b-HYfba1loUFZ82XOPFQdGwhmFiOF_pAEBxPTLgULxlb3SmKENfP8NXeDo0Hq8j_vBqVtfYswe6AzjRorhGThqwbTAgL9NGKgnH_QpGhqwoaA_iSBGSnaHiQsuQ77wD4YF4zDYRrinI0tHl_spED6c7VlmQYSSIT46BwWz-XTnYQE0/w400-h300/DSCN6517.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Dipping Sauce for Shrimp Wontons:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 cup cider vinegar </div><div style="text-align: left;">2 TB honey</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 TB tamari sauce *see note below</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 TB diced cucumber</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 sliced scallion</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 TB toasted peanuts, chopped</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 tsp gochugaru (Korean red chile pepper flakes)</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 1-inch cube ginger, pressed **see note below</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 TB apricot preserves</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Combine all ingredients. Taste test. Adjust anything if you like. Make it yours.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p><b> </b><br /><b>*Rosie Note: </b> You could use soy sauce instead of tamari. Basically they're the same thing, both being byproducts of fermented soy beans; however, soy sauce contains wheat and tamari is gluten-free (or has very little wheat). Tamari generally has a darker color, is thicker, and has a richer flavor than soy sauce and because of its longer fermentation process, tamari has a smoother taste and deeper umami flavor. Soy sauce tends to be saltier and sharper with a more pronounced bite.</p><p><b>**Rosie Note: </b>When I buy ginger root, I slice it into small cubes and freeze it. When I'm ready to use the ginger, I take out a cube and nuke it for about 20 seconds. You can easily squeeze it now to get ginger juice out of it. (It's difficult if not impossible to produce ginger juice from fresh ginger root.) I use a garlic press to extract the juice and press out some of the pulp, which I scrape off and use in the sauce.</p><p></p><p>Next, for the shrimp wonton filling:<br /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh911L2JHai9STMzfA24us94H_maABvN4ZZBkIDAHhKC8zWqOfrz6XgfYV38U3rSK-YdVWaNs35j16ZY9lxDdjKs-GKmkABfKpJjBsuf7QI4Sw0UlxztPPBAHZquP2jcd-QAUKxNgI6c1zyPnRJtuJ-ovvjgM7Mq0hSymcsaN8mffIyYiSw9DuCrUUOeOg/s4608/DSCN6524.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh911L2JHai9STMzfA24us94H_maABvN4ZZBkIDAHhKC8zWqOfrz6XgfYV38U3rSK-YdVWaNs35j16ZY9lxDdjKs-GKmkABfKpJjBsuf7QI4Sw0UlxztPPBAHZquP2jcd-QAUKxNgI6c1zyPnRJtuJ-ovvjgM7Mq0hSymcsaN8mffIyYiSw9DuCrUUOeOg/s320/DSCN6524.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Shrimp filling: </b>(Enough for about 12 wontons.)<b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">1 cup chopped, cooked shrimp (about 12 large shrimp)</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 tsp mirin</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 tsp hoisin sauce</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 large garlic clove, pressed</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 ginger cube, pressed</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 tsp tamari sauce</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 chopped scallion</div><div style="text-align: left;">Combine all ingredients.</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p><b></b></p><div style="text-align: left;">Now, here's a suggestion: If you wanted to make this more like a Shrimp Rangoon, you could. Simply mash about 2 -3 tablespoons of softened cream cheese into the mix and proceed. Just be sure the edges are well-sealed, because cream cheese seeping out while you're frying can make a mess in the oil. </div><div style="text-align: left;">I decided to go without the cream cheese this time because I wanted full shrimp flavor.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmIkt1abi9DRk0atOMSPg5jFcelkmmDW-WY0yDKmey_s8MW6sHb-KHW2oMCCJFXukhPvaWk22t_BQRCLVd_QJtWKBER0qTuXZCIdKnr7VzUsO8gI28qB9wPHoXNfNlH5coREdPkDRN5KW2n0Dnw3FDim5v-8PM3-tbTcMsPLmcx5Rv9ZhJ6gKKOA8P71I/s4608/DSCN6528.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmIkt1abi9DRk0atOMSPg5jFcelkmmDW-WY0yDKmey_s8MW6sHb-KHW2oMCCJFXukhPvaWk22t_BQRCLVd_QJtWKBER0qTuXZCIdKnr7VzUsO8gI28qB9wPHoXNfNlH5coREdPkDRN5KW2n0Dnw3FDim5v-8PM3-tbTcMsPLmcx5Rv9ZhJ6gKKOA8P71I/s320/DSCN6528.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Place a small amount of shrimp filling in center of each wonton sheet.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Do not over-fill.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRDr0-4J0adea9xayVjgUsGHfIeILotRDXnO66zTLOr1r-LdXV_NSfWazq3wHaQXofBrctWrn7J5Pd3024PLCLyuDow7MPxEvQFKAkoCA7Si4o20o6FnPqlL62Uoy5B0hgTiK0oX5_FuXDfCDi3x2eCBFJZLLmUjxTwPdf0WpgMOwn624MQGzPVWj5BsA/s4608/DSCN6533.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRDr0-4J0adea9xayVjgUsGHfIeILotRDXnO66zTLOr1r-LdXV_NSfWazq3wHaQXofBrctWrn7J5Pd3024PLCLyuDow7MPxEvQFKAkoCA7Si4o20o6FnPqlL62Uoy5B0hgTiK0oX5_FuXDfCDi3x2eCBFJZLLmUjxTwPdf0WpgMOwn624MQGzPVWj5BsA/s320/DSCN6533.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Instead of water, I use tamari or soy sauce to wet the edges.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3NuGOSdOg1D3eKQTGW4TFdaSOLiv84GXzesiT9jE3owLzAX8T39ZBoNeRB6Vi8mqSpmwoxLwaZFIkeh7fMG7_GT01PrdSWMm6tQa5UFfqBRA6IhiVC5SCf5kngIx4bIXXScFOxD4zBi2hHrDIi-LNMSKYS9K554fIlk01rjK8AUWpm6U4deUBJ1Q9eMQ/s4608/DSCN6535.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3NuGOSdOg1D3eKQTGW4TFdaSOLiv84GXzesiT9jE3owLzAX8T39ZBoNeRB6Vi8mqSpmwoxLwaZFIkeh7fMG7_GT01PrdSWMm6tQa5UFfqBRA6IhiVC5SCf5kngIx4bIXXScFOxD4zBi2hHrDIi-LNMSKYS9K554fIlk01rjK8AUWpm6U4deUBJ1Q9eMQ/s320/DSCN6535.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>Fold over, press, and crimp to seal.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT-G-i34bXrtrTvbPBM9ZdCHfLQWD_fhikqh5Ycg4EMSJbtjJD9ow-Pur0P5Jgu2OF-gCCbqvSW9hq3gNp0EEFWIaH-QWEmZtcWq0hIea8htbj327Y59r8GLifuyu8B3PTmIzTuY_p5Jv905gWkgKSQ4W-AjU-Z4oVdJd3x_JfDAjWuY9GRxpIIXPPPvU/s4608/DSCN6544.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT-G-i34bXrtrTvbPBM9ZdCHfLQWD_fhikqh5Ycg4EMSJbtjJD9ow-Pur0P5Jgu2OF-gCCbqvSW9hq3gNp0EEFWIaH-QWEmZtcWq0hIea8htbj327Y59r8GLifuyu8B3PTmIzTuY_p5Jv905gWkgKSQ4W-AjU-Z4oVdJd3x_JfDAjWuY9GRxpIIXPPPvU/s320/DSCN6544.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Heat oil in skillet to 350°.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Place filled wontons, one at a time, in hot oil.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Do not crowd the pan.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Fry both sides until golden brown. About 1 1/2 - 2 minutes.<br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO2Ve6-CTRMa-ppjNQsKyD9Yqt8Pr_9NPApb-2nnqh_xkVOAbENR94vxsJRdv6Iis2XPilvM8Qw66KKzPH5qeukwPRU2CSNbnokx8l7n971euYXlXkvxd1976ACkJ-A29R__hIp8KOmFcHC5CumOr1onqo3DOTlrLBLmAKhmzSk3X2vWQQsvL94IqYl5Q/s4608/DSCN6545.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO2Ve6-CTRMa-ppjNQsKyD9Yqt8Pr_9NPApb-2nnqh_xkVOAbENR94vxsJRdv6Iis2XPilvM8Qw66KKzPH5qeukwPRU2CSNbnokx8l7n971euYXlXkvxd1976ACkJ-A29R__hIp8KOmFcHC5CumOr1onqo3DOTlrLBLmAKhmzSk3X2vWQQsvL94IqYl5Q/s320/DSCN6545.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Drain on paper towels.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipWZaym_Wn-KnG8ccJObJ7Vjqc6DcaaFD0wCkw74piCZig0tm8gaLDwv_qCv0t_ByewZh0u4IA272NaqbzSJAN2ClQ5ek4fBT7gJbKFvnvT45b4PKCLQTCipOUTK3IYL4x1E58BmwPxnUa2qd6xeiBi-6Ok8iPxll8-4FGAml8018YK8BhYbEvKlRk0eU/s800/DSCN6548.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="634" data-original-width="800" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipWZaym_Wn-KnG8ccJObJ7Vjqc6DcaaFD0wCkw74piCZig0tm8gaLDwv_qCv0t_ByewZh0u4IA272NaqbzSJAN2ClQ5ek4fBT7gJbKFvnvT45b4PKCLQTCipOUTK3IYL4x1E58BmwPxnUa2qd6xeiBi-6Ok8iPxll8-4FGAml8018YK8BhYbEvKlRk0eU/w400-h318/DSCN6548.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Plate wontons and sprinkle on some sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Serve with dipping sauce.</div><p></p><p></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKWqjBk4VRRZPojUnh8aNhsOsh22bHCz9QucYKg1EADBSaVnPnTbsnDVwE5g9vUWsc7pZJy4QZ4jMpU7adxg-gPzYnoAetUxCuir95njqYmlTlQjEFzSsJ_k5ogZRvnCVubKWSxYEiMiEw_WW0DsNFN6GiIJVEPEEp4spJuuqs8Ys4X4ERIbTRHoOCTAg/s800/DSCN6553.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="772" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKWqjBk4VRRZPojUnh8aNhsOsh22bHCz9QucYKg1EADBSaVnPnTbsnDVwE5g9vUWsc7pZJy4QZ4jMpU7adxg-gPzYnoAetUxCuir95njqYmlTlQjEFzSsJ_k5ogZRvnCVubKWSxYEiMiEw_WW0DsNFN6GiIJVEPEEp4spJuuqs8Ys4X4ERIbTRHoOCTAg/w386-h400/DSCN6553.JPG" width="386" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="635" data-original-width="800" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_wV93jSP4Kgvyrw2WAcj9vs7g7vAu__QVvydFeqV4_bgc165WK4oOoLFCYTPnWZH5ICqSmGUhF_lvjFOH3H7qX-cJktgeuaCoaTWYpXpu3nheqR_VbebphTTS7_3KjVkODQXvO73xPYiEhLYWU7RyUoasJwnn6MF0VANn7JsEccwk132bvDo7rfwIfyY/w400-h318/DSCN6561.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Enjoy!<br /><p><br /></p>Rosie Hawthornehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01665045940767129770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821404280357387696.post-60557212341189265742023-07-01T10:27:00.001-04:002023-07-01T10:27:15.271-04:00Rosie Makes Pork Tacos.<div><p> </p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_itjCVTIx080gxgAdK3OCT7D135ku7rIrbZRHIgyaUhbHLNdpzMnnHzBzcxDJlOiONZG1RQaMuHwj3bZ2tCK_mkW-MFKHOQbW4dYGD7TDCg_n1vaTyt6t5cxWL9Lh81gHM9vxrG93tif3VtHe8WByAOcFR5iXIGl27m4S9eSUWtICj24AsnBg3OCH/s800/DSCN2175.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="513" data-original-width="800" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_itjCVTIx080gxgAdK3OCT7D135ku7rIrbZRHIgyaUhbHLNdpzMnnHzBzcxDJlOiONZG1RQaMuHwj3bZ2tCK_mkW-MFKHOQbW4dYGD7TDCg_n1vaTyt6t5cxWL9Lh81gHM9vxrG93tif3VtHe8WByAOcFR5iXIGl27m4S9eSUWtICj24AsnBg3OCH/w400-h256/DSCN2175.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p> Whenever I shop at Food Lion, I'm always looking for bargains, particularly in the meat department. Recently, I found pork loins for $1.49/lb, so I came home with a couple loins, one to eat now and one to freeze for later. I'm sorta in a taco mood, so I'm going to cube the meat, sear it, then stew it until it's nice and tender. After that, it's going into a fried tortilla shell (maybe puffy maybe not) with all the fixin's - salsa, onion, jalapeño, shredded lettuce, garden-fresh cilantro with the raw seeds. My cilantro is going to seed now (coriander) and the raw, green seeds are a treat. They have an intense cilantro flavor with a citrusy punch. Gotta grow your own to experience this.<br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv6MT1Jnbbawl4MXsskCN4VkjZwQoxPV73kIC42wUOruCwcLSCsKZ1RoHkadl3RwAq-AjkSH7UjX5WyX-RyTMmv4-bXot91nnDoTHoGeVuJrPebqQP5vOulRnKZH0WyUFXqIKInP5szWCRWtH74gTNPP6tJF-d2tcSdKT9eM7xaD4UXJ7aB_fMUhlW/s800/DSCN2166.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="652" data-original-width="800" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv6MT1Jnbbawl4MXsskCN4VkjZwQoxPV73kIC42wUOruCwcLSCsKZ1RoHkadl3RwAq-AjkSH7UjX5WyX-RyTMmv4-bXot91nnDoTHoGeVuJrPebqQP5vOulRnKZH0WyUFXqIKInP5szWCRWtH74gTNPP6tJF-d2tcSdKT9eM7xaD4UXJ7aB_fMUhlW/w400-h326/DSCN2166.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p><b>Pork Tacos</b></p><div style="text-align: left;"> boneless pork loin,<b> </b>about 2 1/2 pounds, trimmed and cubed<b></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">4 limes</div><div style="text-align: left;"> 1 quart beef stock </div><div style="text-align: left;">1 cup orange juice</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">1 onion, chopped</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 bell pepper, chopped</div><div style="text-align: left;">3 garlic cloves, minced <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">1 tsp kosher salt</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 tsp onion powder</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 tsp cumin</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 tsp chili powder</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 TB oregano</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Trim fat off pork loin. Cut into 3/4 inch cubes. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Working in batches, sear cubes in hot peanut oil 375° - 400° until brown on all sides. Remove batch from pan, let oil come back up to temperature, and continue with next batch.</div><div style="text-align: left;">After all pork cubes are seared, lower temperature, return all to pan and pour in beef stock, scraping up the goody bits on the bottom (where the flavor is). Add in juice of 4 limes and the cup of orange juice. And I just threw in the whole limes for good measure. (I had OJ out of the bottle, but you could, of course, use fresh and throw in the squeezed oranges.)</div><div style="text-align: left;">Low simmer. After an hour, toss in the garlic, onion, pepper, and spices. Continue simmering for another 1/2 hour or so. Until pork is fork tender. You can't overcook this. It will only get more tender and the flavors more concentrated.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">In a hot skillet over high heat, heat up peanut oil to 400°. Place flour tortilla in hot oil and fry both sides until golden. You can make puffy tacos, frying the tortillas in very hot oil and letting them puff up like a balloon, or you can use your tongs, flatten them out, and bend them into a taco shape while frying. I hang them over the rack in a warm oven to keep their taco shape.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Remove limes and oranges from pot.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Fill taco with pork mixture.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Top with salsa, chopped onion, sliced jalapeños, and chopped cilantro. I have my own cilantro growing in the garden, and it's going to flower and setting seeds now. Use those raw green coriander seeds. Intense cilantro flavor with a citrusy pop.<br /></div><p>While the pork was stewing, I made a cornbread in my iron skillet. Use your favorite cornbread recipe, pour into a hot iron skillet, and let it cook a few minutes on a burner before going into the oven. Also, I topped my cornbread with sliced tomatoes, sliced onions, sliced jalapeños, a sprinkling of cumin, and grated cheddar cheese before baking.<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjacnBjmcI2shalq7Q_QAJYCQPUtgIoDUOp6YHcdZ3IhhQXXUR5STVvO3DL1ieq__qoqiGr_tryCWn0wLgBle2jzM0Ltu_-2YwkgSmNs-sMXGueWmOvIChGHLrao-CR-d4TkbSB4LBEsIHDy49dJAs6JKjsYvsYX0ziQtSEOp-3e_5AkkPODLKJcLve/s4608/DSCN2143.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjacnBjmcI2shalq7Q_QAJYCQPUtgIoDUOp6YHcdZ3IhhQXXUR5STVvO3DL1ieq__qoqiGr_tryCWn0wLgBle2jzM0Ltu_-2YwkgSmNs-sMXGueWmOvIChGHLrao-CR-d4TkbSB4LBEsIHDy49dJAs6JKjsYvsYX0ziQtSEOp-3e_5AkkPODLKJcLve/w200-h150/DSCN2143.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Here's my boneless pork loin.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="800" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZis0Vg6qwv2Fbga-tHmWnVaPntc5TyyUF61d6R4rbDIZCeT_xEud4lD5m581ia459ydmH0XMsmczqSmcxKlR3Ni1G3XHIxiPKZn5dUOz1Vzvmt_dc_dKsPlbZdJxVHXaBT2xp7V_B0V5pefv-G72TsVE0n09GBGtLvswvNWvqlLh3sqd5f9tQDFg_/w400-h246/DSCN2172.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />If you like, you could add a can of corn to the pot, maybe even a small can of Rotel tomatoes and chilies, and have yourself a nice soup. <br /></div><div>Most excellent! <br /></div><div>Enjoy.<br /><br /><p></p></div>Rosie Hawthornehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01665045940767129770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821404280357387696.post-24387793733656025352023-06-22T16:11:00.003-04:002023-06-22T16:22:34.388-04:00Rosie Makes Her Easy Like Sunday Morning Breakfast Casserole.<p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZTq-dEo5KoYI2zEKRQzXOOcpeclWY_cZGLlzVW_dDxJzZioshK8dgE4Sfurx0Ic6GTwMQYlyYFhnpO5vylUGW3ZpkSircnwJQGyGte7_2pqPF1ExDAv1nxuDJ4V9zwSHzN8BHh02h090Mp9NvUvJAu0KoEEWAO3kJiQvQfKs0aNfr2OLpFURLDOeg/s800/DSCN3344.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="659" data-original-width="800" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZTq-dEo5KoYI2zEKRQzXOOcpeclWY_cZGLlzVW_dDxJzZioshK8dgE4Sfurx0Ic6GTwMQYlyYFhnpO5vylUGW3ZpkSircnwJQGyGte7_2pqPF1ExDAv1nxuDJ4V9zwSHzN8BHh02h090Mp9NvUvJAu0KoEEWAO3kJiQvQfKs0aNfr2OLpFURLDOeg/w400-h330/DSCN3344.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">It's Sunday morning and I'm making a breakfast casserole.</div><div style="text-align: left;">All my favorites poured into one baking dish - grits, sausage, eggs, buttah, and cheeses.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKKHv1-J5WyyEt2dfzDEhJpEVk2omFfwPtBZUOP-8hvRe0dGK7VsxFIrcKGmhzRfVg1bKWygYsLvUC5bQDSjIPONvfda9d_HI0R2fabC-6_RCGkAYeHWXAwgLAX7YrNTZsPDjOuWnD786E5mFnPlGhfrYIUYMM0umT36nNZeGrCQjVjk4zo7MsyMj8/s800/DSCN3349.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="800" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKKHv1-J5WyyEt2dfzDEhJpEVk2omFfwPtBZUOP-8hvRe0dGK7VsxFIrcKGmhzRfVg1bKWygYsLvUC5bQDSjIPONvfda9d_HI0R2fabC-6_RCGkAYeHWXAwgLAX7YrNTZsPDjOuWnD786E5mFnPlGhfrYIUYMM0umT36nNZeGrCQjVjk4zo7MsyMj8/w400-h324/DSCN3349.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">And it's easy like Sunday morning. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibCcQqCAYsOdQj4bq4YWmwcbIMEqpCUMLVv50yQ0xw1DgPwAmcpAggXP4nGHpOppJY0mzfhoX0qJjO-HFGpNf280ic1JxwYOUA-JMVCJriJDtzo1AR2CwhtiVnvHYm3Ry9ej_STCRyTF3hWayWFm0x6l5luuuEKzjOl6apfHfbaLLrE7n1iYqgNyka/s800/DSCN3345.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="653" data-original-width="800" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibCcQqCAYsOdQj4bq4YWmwcbIMEqpCUMLVv50yQ0xw1DgPwAmcpAggXP4nGHpOppJY0mzfhoX0qJjO-HFGpNf280ic1JxwYOUA-JMVCJriJDtzo1AR2CwhtiVnvHYm3Ry9ej_STCRyTF3hWayWFm0x6l5luuuEKzjOl6apfHfbaLLrE7n1iYqgNyka/w400-h326/DSCN3345.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Here's what we have:</div><div style="text-align: left;">a base of cheesy, buttery grits </div><div style="text-align: left;">a layer of crumbled, browned sausage</div><div style="text-align: left;">onions, tomatoes, and basil</div><div style="text-align: left;">little pockets for the eggs<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">top layer grated Parm</div><div style="text-align: left;">Everything baked just until the whites are cooked and the yolks are still nice and runny.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Note: </b> Your ingredient amounts can vary. I'm just giving you a starting point here.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVcf3rqS_zC8Xb_38iUnJ5RIk0mp-S-VmHpFA_O8lHOXfQttCZiI1hlIaaTLFKrR_5PykGC0zMs8AeHtIHCDQnbL5bqRik8x0cM9H8CapSeqLy9PA8OLClADDDuZ1Y08uGuNjXpDjFiw-tMSjkwon54pRPDyhM0Q1Omif3E7N7l3YBAZxMRZHMzhx2/s4608/DSCN3308.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVcf3rqS_zC8Xb_38iUnJ5RIk0mp-S-VmHpFA_O8lHOXfQttCZiI1hlIaaTLFKrR_5PykGC0zMs8AeHtIHCDQnbL5bqRik8x0cM9H8CapSeqLy9PA8OLClADDDuZ1Y08uGuNjXpDjFiw-tMSjkwon54pRPDyhM0Q1Omif3E7N7l3YBAZxMRZHMzhx2/s320/DSCN3308.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: left;">First, start on the grits. Do NOT use instant grits. Gotta have time to give the grits some lovin'.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>For the grits:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 cup water</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 1/2 cups cream<b></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">heaping 1/2 cup<b> </b>grits<b></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">kosher salt, to taste<b></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">2 TB butter<b></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">2/3 cup packed grated Gouda cheese (I used honey clover Gouda. Use whatever cheese you like - smoked Gouda would be good.)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Combine water, cream, about 1/2 tsp salt, and grits. Bring to simmer, stirring occasionally, scraping up from bottom and sides to keep from sticking. Cooking time depends on your grits. Stone ground will take anywhere from 30 minutes - 45 minutes. Taste test. You want them nice and creamy, not runny and not too thick. Add more salt if needed. When cooked, stir in the butter and cheese until melted. Remove from heat.</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPBIqr88sp3XYKsbrSfg41ALkhQ7kgFEFj3grzjl-KE9JXxOCe0ftBh_Nb205bRefiyOI6uNDxySuxWrpRfjrc-Mc1fRwLxBDqoMFIB_qw-sFAVxJCVNLNszwbDgsGHdbRguYVR6dFiuQkp79bEHbpWRxJA9md9-08QE0vCTmqMXun-MrUD5WIRrli/s4608/DSCN3311.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPBIqr88sp3XYKsbrSfg41ALkhQ7kgFEFj3grzjl-KE9JXxOCe0ftBh_Nb205bRefiyOI6uNDxySuxWrpRfjrc-Mc1fRwLxBDqoMFIB_qw-sFAVxJCVNLNszwbDgsGHdbRguYVR6dFiuQkp79bEHbpWRxJA9md9-08QE0vCTmqMXun-MrUD5WIRrli/s320/DSCN3311.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkoPe-sDJoVeFL7vU82leL6mF1bAag492IR9klhZxjCOAC1Rai1Gffj-Ov4p8nacv9CkV87GJP9FCto8O7Bn3mBaXVsTVGuEZpCICkCQyWiQ2-J_VXFSuxdN1ZFnqciq_eahSLypVJKrZ-nb5uFF9CrPK0zIWb4Jx_Sy8kBHALZO43X2VaTvLEDdaH/s4608/DSCN3317.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkoPe-sDJoVeFL7vU82leL6mF1bAag492IR9klhZxjCOAC1Rai1Gffj-Ov4p8nacv9CkV87GJP9FCto8O7Bn3mBaXVsTVGuEZpCICkCQyWiQ2-J_VXFSuxdN1ZFnqciq_eahSLypVJKrZ-nb5uFF9CrPK0zIWb4Jx_Sy8kBHALZO43X2VaTvLEDdaH/s320/DSCN3317.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p> Next up, the sausage.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUDDTqIbeE_FHZDFsjFXOyaFEc117brjMhAWD2Fq3nIQYDX5mVKbcvQwJR4NfOa_4DlDImrGROiJZK7pK3KcBczzKclG-09wgvpY-l7DZNtdu_9FOpFl4skq6ziHsvvr4YALqAOx9FkP7UxM4tsFLAymlDFAE9tdAD0pqGPPz16KNgnCFJsLVLIDh1/s4608/DSCN3300.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUDDTqIbeE_FHZDFsjFXOyaFEc117brjMhAWD2Fq3nIQYDX5mVKbcvQwJR4NfOa_4DlDImrGROiJZK7pK3KcBczzKclG-09wgvpY-l7DZNtdu_9FOpFl4skq6ziHsvvr4YALqAOx9FkP7UxM4tsFLAymlDFAE9tdAD0pqGPPz16KNgnCFJsLVLIDh1/s320/DSCN3300.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><div style="text-align: left;">I put a little butter in my skillet, then added 8 oz. Jimmy Dean sausage.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Break it up with a wooden spatula.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd4Q6jq7WBbrJECqyN_4a5EyICVIpTrLZDd_sarei3N6YhwAYsyf4hlzT9CzR_RI_IOh2MhpHn9CrPiM1CDn7uuEMxYIAZjPPd3_CqO6iTfKbokOrGGusOhNqTi34EtVPZgjIQg7G7PT6qc8wuLTf0Z07f1oQxogt1wfwP-XMIEQ_aqVwq67wbNinJ/s4608/DSCN3301.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd4Q6jq7WBbrJECqyN_4a5EyICVIpTrLZDd_sarei3N6YhwAYsyf4hlzT9CzR_RI_IOh2MhpHn9CrPiM1CDn7uuEMxYIAZjPPd3_CqO6iTfKbokOrGGusOhNqTi34EtVPZgjIQg7G7PT6qc8wuLTf0Z07f1oQxogt1wfwP-XMIEQ_aqVwq67wbNinJ/s320/DSCN3301.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Halfway through cooking the sausage add in about 1/4 cup chopped onion. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEwz0--9Zg5TXGAOh13ITSKDjbax34gHKJgw356KP3Lgm0iRQBSnB4mrCRLjJ0yVXsIpV5KKlE89xzSJUaiP8B3yyKnej2_hpmHntevlQe8JtdDG5McUNsbCu09U8PrUNHVgItDFfc38IC_xYqtFaMGTy3VunTXgMVPaC74c7Z2AMaYJzLMGiEJU0/s4608/DSCN3304.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEwz0--9Zg5TXGAOh13ITSKDjbax34gHKJgw356KP3Lgm0iRQBSnB4mrCRLjJ0yVXsIpV5KKlE89xzSJUaiP8B3yyKnej2_hpmHntevlQe8JtdDG5McUNsbCu09U8PrUNHVgItDFfc38IC_xYqtFaMGTy3VunTXgMVPaC74c7Z2AMaYJzLMGiEJU0/s320/DSCN3304.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><div style="text-align: left;">Keep cooking and stirring until sausage is nicely browned.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Drain off any excess fat. <br /></div><p></p><p></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLY9LGjZdpI7IB-koh_T8rVyihEatH_5h6KLXzId3U9dUlbzFfd-AJT9METtkV8Z5jBE3NTpwWG8GXeCZO18Q9c-txnhi3L8pXVBJxZev3UbLz1NFh45mpHP9KunSh1CYyrsJj0KURYGVzJUPy91E6CL5obEYX76xu9fBVcz78aHgzIVVp47gZZe0e/s4608/DSCN3318.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLY9LGjZdpI7IB-koh_T8rVyihEatH_5h6KLXzId3U9dUlbzFfd-AJT9METtkV8Z5jBE3NTpwWG8GXeCZO18Q9c-txnhi3L8pXVBJxZev3UbLz1NFh45mpHP9KunSh1CYyrsJj0KURYGVzJUPy91E6CL5obEYX76xu9fBVcz78aHgzIVVp47gZZe0e/s320/DSCN3318.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_hHXuzdR-1Qmwa1glpHgdPe8vEsi9DaUJqq3_BjT_jfDc_IN9EDUAtLTHZ4nlii9z2X9vLyOxHqGAsLRPbeno5qIgkzTv7v--Tetiq96XA9VUZuvOYwOeP34fG7fbbfy_tn53cXTZsIp2zcK6blTVvXmBWqUNlm3zwp2lfRrmhDQq5tcc5vDBGTz/s320/DSCN3322.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><p>Add sausage.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl6icAen8EvaLbk__-EGqrlmMbOA1vrRTUOOmxIbIsyCUCtDGQCYZa1w-73CfryEfAD4Jk8b4mOCzWKHlmGBZcgd8ybybqbyl058zHNp9XN2fzFwmUa4RV76IKakLCIfDFb0mvQEOMnrS4XxURLbIUhdME0FtWN7xsgLtVTsqVyZehydBpRhdEtuL8/s4608/DSCN3324.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl6icAen8EvaLbk__-EGqrlmMbOA1vrRTUOOmxIbIsyCUCtDGQCYZa1w-73CfryEfAD4Jk8b4mOCzWKHlmGBZcgd8ybybqbyl058zHNp9XN2fzFwmUa4RV76IKakLCIfDFb0mvQEOMnrS4XxURLbIUhdME0FtWN7xsgLtVTsqVyZehydBpRhdEtuL8/s320/DSCN3324.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Spread out evenly.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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This tastes better if baked in a Corningware dish with the blue cornflower on it.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1j5h5pj51ZIql46oEg_ZDZsZOZxP9ZPXdygjvIdjtZ8OjeUOVcxhyzq2L2sbsA4XmCKs91Nbvj-W0qQzAxL1kPvAgRAyJ74nSSVvhozjj71xgXD6Wfe1PLfzY8heLa38zcbsHjTNlw7YvdS33pGSUzY6YpBakdqqmcg2xyP8TuHqQeDzf6ViY0JdY/s800/DSCN3350.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="524" data-original-width="800" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1j5h5pj51ZIql46oEg_ZDZsZOZxP9ZPXdygjvIdjtZ8OjeUOVcxhyzq2L2sbsA4XmCKs91Nbvj-W0qQzAxL1kPvAgRAyJ74nSSVvhozjj71xgXD6Wfe1PLfzY8heLa38zcbsHjTNlw7YvdS33pGSUzY6YpBakdqqmcg2xyP8TuHqQeDzf6ViY0JdY/w400-h263/DSCN3350.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJk3yZAa7nr2gBUpJHKDJ6YonwKrWuOhMgVPqin4mZvwMYUrfiS9bVK5W6i1HGaUUF-5fXxlaMOljCHW0H2Pd1MRK7eACcCi459dWMG_GIlPZVv6dzPRtI7Hy6h9FZlwjR89sXlxnyn34Jyn6RbC38ms-3HT4YdVPHfK0UY26tRS4Cehn91Igq_P6R/s800/DSCN3351.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="591" data-original-width="800" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJk3yZAa7nr2gBUpJHKDJ6YonwKrWuOhMgVPqin4mZvwMYUrfiS9bVK5W6i1HGaUUF-5fXxlaMOljCHW0H2Pd1MRK7eACcCi459dWMG_GIlPZVv6dzPRtI7Hy6h9FZlwjR89sXlxnyn34Jyn6RbC38ms-3HT4YdVPHfK0UY26tRS4Cehn91Igq_P6R/w400-h295/DSCN3351.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">My favorite part - the violation of the egg.<br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibOdXnOxDtDsiG-f-08Jd5cgiLZdHDx5xOP38PA7kz0DvZOnDcDBEHSW9uNundw6vYjPok__94gvkqqIbzuCZ50Dsmb6XfwpUgFzqUDy3eYDG3--9lpPpIcOauSSFVD4C8woD2Pttal3o7VEFpNeOtXhBRhQHwZSYHNoeG-cr-4aZiG7U5Zjk19eeX/s800/DSCN3352.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="571" data-original-width="800" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibOdXnOxDtDsiG-f-08Jd5cgiLZdHDx5xOP38PA7kz0DvZOnDcDBEHSW9uNundw6vYjPok__94gvkqqIbzuCZ50Dsmb6XfwpUgFzqUDy3eYDG3--9lpPpIcOauSSFVD4C8woD2Pttal3o7VEFpNeOtXhBRhQHwZSYHNoeG-cr-4aZiG7U5Zjk19eeX/w400-h285/DSCN3352.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="800" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEighg2rYmT05T7NI29HrJ9iMm16GTPSNhK06EgHo6rWgHI62k5b9iRgcV-JrVOlBXn0oxALFINf_6ves0aqHtAgZ_U7Pv8aQfOAWFUGdEq4ihijalnco85O9IP_oH8YtrmkGPru19CDqYwVi_Auck4EOOc3vVMoKLXHGOIP79V4wgAhvI5CYqcu0FVF/w400-h311/DSCN3355.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;">Oh so good.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLkIq7PUYrYFvs1gGTKmyXzSYLQc2UV_2-doo13zptPKJL0YgSoMAyRoNMpDAkWj9n8zh7cidOt7yDa73dCWSyKUkT0wpI9yTt1ScgU1UsLrXkzsSujUPl6c9sa3cxCzvtr7wbhiKoqjNTvpFoQGtXnSmHOJ1ptA0FZOWQE_zB6iYRPcEQcHp3DHG_/s800/DSCN3356.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLkIq7PUYrYFvs1gGTKmyXzSYLQc2UV_2-doo13zptPKJL0YgSoMAyRoNMpDAkWj9n8zh7cidOt7yDa73dCWSyKUkT0wpI9yTt1ScgU1UsLrXkzsSujUPl6c9sa3cxCzvtr7wbhiKoqjNTvpFoQGtXnSmHOJ1ptA0FZOWQE_zB6iYRPcEQcHp3DHG_/w400-h300/DSCN3356.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;">Enjoy.<br /></div><p><br /></p></div>Rosie Hawthornehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01665045940767129770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821404280357387696.post-46571558269417850372023-06-11T08:04:00.002-04:002023-06-11T10:22:11.017-04:00Rosie Fries Shrimp. Again.<div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKsCbFGD9U0hsF4MrdvSi33yrDo3u5Qb3pBrpKDtjrrLVpH7s1B25gCVpxrzRy9s89Vv_-9KxeZhMCnYtIExRlrreCDWLlr7EoKYwo-juHlzfOHnwbH32FzVlFm_ocOUSsjYxtasY4k4_5eKOJsD5QMleA2_ThQzVnM5GqV_NigdOIdQqR7ZREm8vT/s800/DSCN3363.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="712" data-original-width="800" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKsCbFGD9U0hsF4MrdvSi33yrDo3u5Qb3pBrpKDtjrrLVpH7s1B25gCVpxrzRy9s89Vv_-9KxeZhMCnYtIExRlrreCDWLlr7EoKYwo-juHlzfOHnwbH32FzVlFm_ocOUSsjYxtasY4k4_5eKOJsD5QMleA2_ThQzVnM5GqV_NigdOIdQqR7ZREm8vT/w400-h356/DSCN3363.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> Today, I'm frying shrimp. Again. This one is a bit different from the previous two fries I posted. These shrimp have a lighter batter.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">There are all sorts of ways to fry shrimp and this is just one more to add to the mix.</div><div style="text-align: left;">If you'd like to check on previous fries, </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhozlzwsLIF85VT2Lr7lAl1io7l1-YssMukIORDUf9z_uRni5sBFIXwobvnOI7f4iQvmhwGJxEdShStYrNU3s4k_yqMC6oa2l9S24SsDmopM7labGZt794jruo1HH7x1l-I5_Vq6aFee472j5pJubbuXX4wBa-kPoyQBvLACNvz95gIm86MZ_JVQFPE/s399/DSCN1701.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="399" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhozlzwsLIF85VT2Lr7lAl1io7l1-YssMukIORDUf9z_uRni5sBFIXwobvnOI7f4iQvmhwGJxEdShStYrNU3s4k_yqMC6oa2l9S24SsDmopM7labGZt794jruo1HH7x1l-I5_Vq6aFee472j5pJubbuXX4wBa-kPoyQBvLACNvz95gIm86MZ_JVQFPE/w200-h120/DSCN1701.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"> here's a <b><a href="http://www.kitchensaremonkeybusiness.com/2023/05/rosie-makes-fried-shrimp-and-stir-fried.html">panko and cracker-battered shrimp with stir fried vegetables</a></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjifmr0C1cKjpmesGjPfQ6d1I2nUerBQVTuavPvFCyYtqYpQacBLT6u0ouT7kaj_3OcdD4Y9cFg7Mu9DpvF5wRg07a4U2Fa3E7v_YrfO90BbDHpXmXZGtrBO4lPmw1DoDBFfRq1LyEk_qNFhKnMoP5ATIJn2KBekhP_5vmZJ1tzAuRrV0NlTSjqQUo-/s400/DSCN1328.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="381" data-original-width="400" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjifmr0C1cKjpmesGjPfQ6d1I2nUerBQVTuavPvFCyYtqYpQacBLT6u0ouT7kaj_3OcdD4Y9cFg7Mu9DpvF5wRg07a4U2Fa3E7v_YrfO90BbDHpXmXZGtrBO4lPmw1DoDBFfRq1LyEk_qNFhKnMoP5ATIJn2KBekhP_5vmZJ1tzAuRrV0NlTSjqQUo-/w200-h191/DSCN1328.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><p></p><p>and here's my <b><a href="http://www.kitchensaremonkeybusiness.com/2023/05/rosie-loves-her-coconut-fried-shrimp.html">coconut fried shrimp</a></b>, which is pretty much my all-time favorite.<br /></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH-Ev_lvU6QfvrA8oyjaR8H8Zj4pEjDXYyFvukS06kZmxsyRS81vuxAhhzepPHif_e6W4PGq1AI6y7Qah-ldpCc8ZAHGWVl0-NltgLTaHifyEAsBUgZ5j6prrAy5RcPJ9JmoI_wHE_bR96ULBaIZD5YbgAIXMRTFLMi0gaOC41mExGTODr2OyFrfMS/s800/DSCN3367.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="743" data-original-width="800" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH-Ev_lvU6QfvrA8oyjaR8H8Zj4pEjDXYyFvukS06kZmxsyRS81vuxAhhzepPHif_e6W4PGq1AI6y7Qah-ldpCc8ZAHGWVl0-NltgLTaHifyEAsBUgZ5j6prrAy5RcPJ9JmoI_wHE_bR96ULBaIZD5YbgAIXMRTFLMi0gaOC41mExGTODr2OyFrfMS/w400-h371/DSCN3367.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><p> I'm making a quick fried shrimp and serving it in a fried tortilla on a bed of apple-laced coleslaw along with two dipping sauces. The first is a regular cocktail sauce; the second a Thai sweet chili sauce. I didn't take copious notes on the amounts of every ingredient. I'm just cooking on the fly here and inviting you to come along for the ride.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr-LFVyDwnGrPrnY-ar9ZoizqLSa94spD5tMmvu_wKxtHYekpRMI83kU8AeFuTpn4joqK_XNn3V42PqpyIkKwRJ-66QUMgGpIItnJqd5P1_nz1fQf9sygmpwJOjUmVybRM-uETn8nFr2Uw-W0jT7dvkVVvrx7OvnymWEjkFCl1WzjVSV42HCHQzk8b/s800/DSCN3365.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="610" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr-LFVyDwnGrPrnY-ar9ZoizqLSa94spD5tMmvu_wKxtHYekpRMI83kU8AeFuTpn4joqK_XNn3V42PqpyIkKwRJ-66QUMgGpIItnJqd5P1_nz1fQf9sygmpwJOjUmVybRM-uETn8nFr2Uw-W0jT7dvkVVvrx7OvnymWEjkFCl1WzjVSV42HCHQzk8b/w305-h400/DSCN3365.JPG" width="305" /></a> <br /></p><p>First, I made the <b>coleslaw</b>. I wanted quick, simple, and easy, so only three ingredients in the slaw part - cabbage, apple, and red bell pepper. Shred, chop, and dice. Do you need amounts? Maybe two cups cabbage, 1/2 an apple, 1/4 sweet red bell. Then the dressing: mayo, cider vinegar, buttermilk, sugar, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper. Amounts again??? Hmmm... 1/4 cup mayo, tablespoon each vinegar and buttermilk, if that much, teaspoon sugar. Just taste test and go with your instincts and taste buds. Refrigerate the slaw to let the flavors meld.<br /></p><p>Next, I made the dipping sauces.</p><p><b>Cocktail sauce:</b> ketchup, horseradish, Lea & Perrins, lemon juice. That's it. Do not stir this and make a homogeneous mixture. I prefer to lightly swirl parts of it around, leaving "pockets of flavor." Amounts again are up to you. If I had to guess, I'd go with 1/4 cup ketchup, tablespoon horseradish, and teaspoon plus each of L&P and lemon.</p><p><b>Sweet Sauce:</b> Thai Style Sweet Chili Sauce with a few squirts of sriracha hot chili sauce in it. Again, you want "pockets of flavor."</p><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>For the frying:<br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm using pot 4 inches deep, 6 inch-diameter at bottom, and 8 inch-diameter at top. Pour at least 2 inches of oil in it. Heat oil (I use peanut oil.) to about 375<b>°. </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>For the tortillas:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Drop one tortilla into the hot oil, using tongs to keep it submerged and sort of folded in the middle. Taco-like. Lightly brown both sides. I usually manipulate the taco with the tongs to fry 1/2 a side at a time. Drain on paper towels, open end down.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b> I'm going with a light shrimp batter, not a heavy, breaded batter, and this one is perfect. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>NOTE:</b> This particular batter is not going to brown or turn golden like other fried batters, so do not overcook the shrimp, thinking it will get darker. It won't.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Batter: </b></div><div style="text-align: left;">3/4 cup rice flour</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 cup corn starch</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 tsp baking powder</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 tsp salt</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 egg yolk<b></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">1 10-oz bottle club soda <b>NOTE:</b> You won't be using the whole bottle.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Combine all dry ingredients, then whisk in yolk and enough of the soda until you get a thin, not thick, batter.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Drop in peeled, large shrimp and coat with batter.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>To fry shrimp:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Drop shrimp in hot oil one at a time, frying in batches - no more than 5 or 6 shrimp.<b> </b>Fry about 75 seconds. These are large shrimp. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Let oil come back to temperature before continuing. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>To serve: </b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Make a bed of cole slaw inside the fried tortillas/tacos and stuff with the fried shrimp. Serve the dipping sauces on the side. A squeeze of lime or lemon would be welcome here too.<b> <br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyqMppCu6hqAcVQz3tlcNCX-h5QHTF3yzJqM-YaFaVfc0R_UAyaQ604pWx3ENohQc7gcdGmffKSSi2u6iZpZBRinDT_g7G82chwuNwcya5I-Rp1g-1pEhlx8a5NmxIJx4Tlm2n1vkaYgEtpITUO-PqK8fEYvy70KVVBVV6HroyZEzRZE5ORLGGbg5l/s800/DSCN3364.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="776" data-original-width="800" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyqMppCu6hqAcVQz3tlcNCX-h5QHTF3yzJqM-YaFaVfc0R_UAyaQ604pWx3ENohQc7gcdGmffKSSi2u6iZpZBRinDT_g7G82chwuNwcya5I-Rp1g-1pEhlx8a5NmxIJx4Tlm2n1vkaYgEtpITUO-PqK8fEYvy70KVVBVV6HroyZEzRZE5ORLGGbg5l/w400-h388/DSCN3364.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Enjoy.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><p><b> </b><br /></p><p><br /></p>Rosie Hawthornehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01665045940767129770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821404280357387696.post-77363608111386434442023-05-30T15:22:00.006-04:002023-05-30T15:22:33.439-04:00Rosie Makes Fried Shrimp And Stir Fried Vegetables.<div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimvSTAaPUFUyhFmn7CpLIA1Y0sZm1S7KErCSt5G2KuxliqaQOo5VtEzfLYojeN3wup0o6yYspC1wnT3QhD1YbpZsNPZfpLzr1WW2ZUR0bQ6w66iaurRzmGgdEZrm6bUo9z2Ew8OLorig1YkdhruIzxDpK4s5cmWy2jsliWqunyBzj9972NGsrMxcJm/s800/DSCN1696.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="509" data-original-width="800" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimvSTAaPUFUyhFmn7CpLIA1Y0sZm1S7KErCSt5G2KuxliqaQOo5VtEzfLYojeN3wup0o6yYspC1wnT3QhD1YbpZsNPZfpLzr1WW2ZUR0bQ6w66iaurRzmGgdEZrm6bUo9z2Ew8OLorig1YkdhruIzxDpK4s5cmWy2jsliWqunyBzj9972NGsrMxcJm/w400-h255/DSCN1696.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Today I had a hankering for a shrimp and vegetable stir fry. I always have shrimp in the freezer and I had lots of vegetables on hand, so all I needed to do was a bit of prep work.</div><div style="text-align: left;">This meal came together in no time.</div><div style="text-align: left;">And it was really good.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmSOUePXG9LRFFHRi1B8fSOdKHwby-KMjI7D-b69OECDhoG0IsvJnvohw4r9C9yzLm6euANIUKaO_HIVBx_narj0jqB7nDIyw3b_qTF5c7v4bCbxXbyvClkxxXT3OvpeIR8SgcHGPFVOlBVetNtTnhQ5d7nZmXpOCClKou110mpS8yBF1t4R_Lc-z8/s800/DSCN1702.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="529" data-original-width="800" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmSOUePXG9LRFFHRi1B8fSOdKHwby-KMjI7D-b69OECDhoG0IsvJnvohw4r9C9yzLm6euANIUKaO_HIVBx_narj0jqB7nDIyw3b_qTF5c7v4bCbxXbyvClkxxXT3OvpeIR8SgcHGPFVOlBVetNtTnhQ5d7nZmXpOCClKou110mpS8yBF1t4R_Lc-z8/w400-h265/DSCN1702.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">First, I got my vegetables prepped. My vegetables on hand were broccoli, asparagus, celery, onion, and red and orange peppers. Use what you have. A can of baby corn would work nicely here. Also carrots - slice them on the diagonal. Snow peas would be good too. Sliced bok choy. Sliced mushrooms. Sliced radishes. Whatever works for you.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Cut the broccoli into small florets. Slice the asparagus spears into thirds. Slice the onion and peppers into strips. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Get the sauce ready:</b><span><b> </b> In a measuring cup, I combined a heaping tablespoon of cornstarch with about 3/4 cup of beef stock and 1/4 cup soy sauce. Stir to dissolve the cornstarch. I also had some leftover pineapple/orange dipping sauce from the coconut fried shrimp I made last week - about 1/4 cup - so I’m using that as well. In case you missed the coconut fried shrimp and dipping sauce, <b><a href="http://www.kitchensaremonkeybusiness.com/2023/05/rosie-loves-her-coconut-fried-shrimp.html">HERE IT IS</a></b>.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span>In case you're too lazy to click on the link and get the recipe for the dipping sauce, I guess I'll just have to include it here:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span> </span><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Dipping sauce for coconut fried shrimp:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">1 small can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 TB horseradish</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 TB Gray Poupon Dijon mustard</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 TB soy sauce</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 TB orange marmalade</div><div style="text-align: left;">Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan and heat, stirring, to a simmer. Remove from heat.</div><div style="text-align: left;">This
is your basic starting point for sauce. Taste test and
adjust ingredients as you like. You might like a bit more horseradish,
for example. Or more of the other ingredients. Experiment.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Rosie Note: </b>
When I say Gray Poupon Dijon mustard, I mean the real thing. Do NOT
substitute with the Food Lion brand. For most items, I will substitute
the generic brand, but not for this. (Also not for chocolate chips.
Use Nestles or Ghirardelli.) </div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjaJH87tmkZBfcu7zV_TT4ZMuNQNBxGwCYdyfU9wbL1f6wDPzh6oZsjxVjyNMO8kohg1SnrUEmczpnYTbvsUtoPpUVzie-XXMdYYDX5Z1cDKyqrnrWYLe-vsoVA0EmPVAS-TUbbMPTTzdzAB4fh4TntvV0qxi2cAUSD7NLDHHxG95ZpWdhkeRu_n5j/s800/DSCN1695.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjaJH87tmkZBfcu7zV_TT4ZMuNQNBxGwCYdyfU9wbL1f6wDPzh6oZsjxVjyNMO8kohg1SnrUEmczpnYTbvsUtoPpUVzie-XXMdYYDX5Z1cDKyqrnrWYLe-vsoVA0EmPVAS-TUbbMPTTzdzAB4fh4TntvV0qxi2cAUSD7NLDHHxG95ZpWdhkeRu_n5j/w400-h300/DSCN1695.JPG" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Now for the shrimp: </b> I wanted fried shrimp so I set up a 3-part work station for the process. I set out 3 containers. (Save those Chinese take-out containers with the lids. They come in quite handy.) #1 container has a mixture of flour, pinch kosher salt, and a sprinkling of onion powder. #2 has 2 beaten eggs. #3 has a mixture of panko breadcrumbs and crumbled saltine crackers. Dredge the shrimp through the flour, then the eggs, letting the excess drip off, and finally the panko/cracker mix. Set on a plate and refrigerate while the oil comes up to temperature. I used about 2 dozen large shrimp.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>To fry:</b> Pour about 1 1/2 inches peanut oil into a large heavy fry pot. My pot is about 5 inches deep with an 8 inch diameter. Heat oil to 375°. Carefully drop in 5 or 6 shrimp, one at a time, into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 60-75 seconds. Remove and drain on rack. Let oil come back to temperature before frying the next batch. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Now stir fry the vegetables: </b> Heat a large skillet with maybe 2 tablespoons of peanut oil in it. High heat. About 375° - 400°. Add in the broccoli first, using a wooden spatula or, if you’re adept at this sort of thing, take the skillet and do that motion with it where you go down and out away from you and then pull the away side back and up, flipping the vegetables. Yep. Takes some practice, but it’s all in the wrist. After about a minute flipping, add in the rest of the vegetables and continue with the flipping for another minute. Using a wooden spatula, scrape out a space in the center of the skillet and pour in the cornstarch/stock/soy mixture and stir for a few seconds until thickened. Then I stirred in my pineapple/orange mixture. Remove from heat. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBMbkDg3AYwcMVrrd-H9EzilshRHKkyWobMVUYcgG2ZH1ou2U7ndsONEFGRCnsMGrpf2BpC9_Kqvf4_2UZidkVVAh2M2yB2C9TWnB8tKCJglY9Kd_1uPQ2yNRgIOJAMMsTbIgyWwpjmjNm9FfcdhYyc0WwkANt52imsF5mH3xxu0Cmc3NmpEw5uUQS/s800/DSCN1697.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="431" data-original-width="800" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBMbkDg3AYwcMVrrd-H9EzilshRHKkyWobMVUYcgG2ZH1ou2U7ndsONEFGRCnsMGrpf2BpC9_Kqvf4_2UZidkVVAh2M2yB2C9TWnB8tKCJglY9Kd_1uPQ2yNRgIOJAMMsTbIgyWwpjmjNm9FfcdhYyc0WwkANt52imsF5mH3xxu0Cmc3NmpEw5uUQS/w400-h215/DSCN1697.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Rosie Note: </b>Always take the vegetables off the heat BEFORE you think they're ready. You want them crunchy and bright, retaining their color. Remember there is residual heat in the pan that's still cooking the vegetables.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>To serve: </b>Place shrimp on a bed of rice (enriched with buttah!) and add the vegetables with sauce.</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxfuFCimyrBLY6VFJOaKHjFYt8DfXVqplLJYDVqY2twT6fhhdUoXABZSJhoOsreRVEiMwy4l_NzvoJ4jf85lB73a_-ZbvsjRjDsdxUSIizqIQ9-SyNU1462PPrq1L0zimWVbUr60f2cYVthuJtHyPvbHG2tOGTXcPSiQstriKdMJIkoS8baqDkVSOj/s800/DSCN1701.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="481" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxfuFCimyrBLY6VFJOaKHjFYt8DfXVqplLJYDVqY2twT6fhhdUoXABZSJhoOsreRVEiMwy4l_NzvoJ4jf85lB73a_-ZbvsjRjDsdxUSIizqIQ9-SyNU1462PPrq1L0zimWVbUr60f2cYVthuJtHyPvbHG2tOGTXcPSiQstriKdMJIkoS8baqDkVSOj/w400-h240/DSCN1701.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />Enjoy!<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Rosie Hawthornehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01665045940767129770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821404280357387696.post-5934728873531921192023-05-17T12:19:00.001-04:002023-05-17T12:19:40.496-04:00Rosie Loves Her Coconut Fried Shrimp.<div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7TvDuFm9ZAyI7cLlI3NXuxTb-AqQRXtQQcMv7DZzI14W6CXO-IfJfJdGaAd-ifvlrmRAN93V77143OGO6xl9CFTx21AAohpGTscGsaUh9JVIMTb3KnftC1I5DBcL7hFgKJRtrW8aP86gb8IlQdYlP0yfGBrnFZpoAcCJ04fcRmR19GRTZ_P3aEOXu/s800/DSCN1328.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="762" data-original-width="800" height="381" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7TvDuFm9ZAyI7cLlI3NXuxTb-AqQRXtQQcMv7DZzI14W6CXO-IfJfJdGaAd-ifvlrmRAN93V77143OGO6xl9CFTx21AAohpGTscGsaUh9JVIMTb3KnftC1I5DBcL7hFgKJRtrW8aP86gb8IlQdYlP0yfGBrnFZpoAcCJ04fcRmR19GRTZ_P3aEOXu/w400-h381/DSCN1328.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm making one of my favorites today - coconut fried shrimp. </div><div style="text-align: left;">When I make it, it's a little different each time. I never go by an exact recipe, but I did write everything down this time for you.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I use a wet batter for my shrimp, then I dredge them through a mixture of coconut and panko.</div><div style="text-align: left;">For the wet batter, I used club soda this time, but I have made it with excellent results using beer or buttermilk for the liquid. For the coconut dredging mixture, I ran out of panko today, so I used crushed Ritz crackers which worked quite nicely. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Just remember, if you don't have all the exact ingredients, you can substitute with what you do have. Saltine crackers would have worked here too, instead of the panko or the Ritz.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">The important thing here is in the frying. I use peanut oil since it has a high smoke point. That means I can crank up the heat and the oil won't burn. My fry temperature is around 375°. I recommend an instant read laser thermometer for frying, so there's no guess work here. Also, never crowd the pan by putting a bunch of shrimp in there at one time. This lowers the temperature and you'll get soggy and greasy, not crisp. I used a deep pot (5") with about about 2" of oil. Let it come up to temperature, then fry in batches. Place the shrimp in, one at a time, no more than 6 shrimp in a batch. These are large shrimp, about the size of my thumb. I fried for about 75 seconds, then took the shrimp out and drained them on a rack.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit4XH1oVX08w8Clnxb6YeRllc5t8MOwfU-D9MoTqhB4J63tWyt1tgMhoQx5i_ce02pK-oS4CNrJyVvT06gx1n4xcYLnuyT7rQL2TjnEyKcxgvvkNjXg0aLMQuD7pNCKTvRyt4i4RhC-gWJ5s4ZYufiAMgWpMTKlWRsxmnOOTZyFGPyg7zAJkx5jxHU/s800/DSCN1330.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="655" data-original-width="800" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit4XH1oVX08w8Clnxb6YeRllc5t8MOwfU-D9MoTqhB4J63tWyt1tgMhoQx5i_ce02pK-oS4CNrJyVvT06gx1n4xcYLnuyT7rQL2TjnEyKcxgvvkNjXg0aLMQuD7pNCKTvRyt4i4RhC-gWJ5s4ZYufiAMgWpMTKlWRsxmnOOTZyFGPyg7zAJkx5jxHU/w400-h328/DSCN1330.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Rosie's Coconut Fried Shrimp </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>For the batter:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 cup flour</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 cup cornstarch</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 tsp baking powder</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 tsp kosher salt</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 egg, beaten<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">3/4 cup club soda</div><div style="text-align: left;">Mix the dry ingredients, whisk in the egg and club soda until smooth. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Coating mixture: </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"> 1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut<b> </b>flakes</div><div style="text-align: left;"> 1 cup combination of panko and crushed Ritz crackers (You can use all panko if you like but I only had about 3 TB left so I used the crushed Ritz in addition.)<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Dip the shrimp in the batter and let the excess drip off.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Dredge batter-coated shrimp through the coconut mixture and set on a plate. Have all the shrimp coated and ready for the fry pot. I usually put the plate of shrimp in the fridge while I'm waiting for the oil to come up to temperature and while I'm preparing the dipping sauce.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Dipping sauce for coconut fried shrimp:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">1 small can(8 oz.) crushed pineapple</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 tB horseradish</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 TB Gray Poupon Dijon mustard</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 TB soy sauce</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 TB orange marmalade</div><div style="text-align: left;">Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan and heat, stirring, to a simmer. Remove from heat.</div><div style="text-align: left;">This is your basic starting point for the ingredients. Taste test and adjust ingredients as you like. You might like a bit more horseradish, for example. Or more of the other ingredients. Experiment.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Rosie Note: </b> When I say Gray Poupon Dijon mustard, I mean the real thing. Do NOT substitute with the Food Lion brand. For most items, I will substitute the generic brand, but not for this. (Also not for chocolate chips. Use Nestles or Ghirardelli.) </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Fry 60 - 75 seconds and remove from oil.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Drain on a rack.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b>Now for the step-by-steps:</div><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEFmz-zGHK7KtiyxOirRcCIt1Xo_eAC6y6fvk0t5LvZ29ST7l_lF4duM5_3RRqAjLfgRtrzIfbn4lBkT2qx4Kdt2LVIYCheMkHEhnbQWFYepcNN9mJ_OrnW_--wQ9h8UWFlX1y7aisRFiuqTZxJSE0ZCKm6K_Q5TbMzKoiPzNYiOf6L20KQE36as_Q/s800/DSCN1289.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="553" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEFmz-zGHK7KtiyxOirRcCIt1Xo_eAC6y6fvk0t5LvZ29ST7l_lF4duM5_3RRqAjLfgRtrzIfbn4lBkT2qx4Kdt2LVIYCheMkHEhnbQWFYepcNN9mJ_OrnW_--wQ9h8UWFlX1y7aisRFiuqTZxJSE0ZCKm6K_Q5TbMzKoiPzNYiOf6L20KQE36as_Q/s320/DSCN1289.JPG" width="221" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Coat shrimp in batter, letting the excess drain off. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidRBaqW9S6aUwQ77yJtuEl-tJN-BJ_iBFFaOIY3M_G3DijrvvKUrS2w8Z1KhphOei-U_ejAOq0JvQ-40g61We2Jrgf4Vh7WqpythgyHRAcVKQtBR3a7aVOh1ryj06cGXacz_JoXO9rZUlWEXQFL_xkz9C-1BqHZI9nJzr0LltDWYYhq8mpyGiYj7tq/s800/DSCN1288.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidRBaqW9S6aUwQ77yJtuEl-tJN-BJ_iBFFaOIY3M_G3DijrvvKUrS2w8Z1KhphOei-U_ejAOq0JvQ-40g61We2Jrgf4Vh7WqpythgyHRAcVKQtBR3a7aVOh1ryj06cGXacz_JoXO9rZUlWEXQFL_xkz9C-1BqHZI9nJzr0LltDWYYhq8mpyGiYj7tq/s320/DSCN1288.JPG" width="256" /></a> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirijl1gg_j20jwLXkyxYvk4RADleA6FgBxN6-L7r3GDi7OGbv04344LYt1XHQCZrQCz5kGe-0QYUU5y6kk_emIcqyho5ivzmhWSNO0KxA4mnZg1ikfgUHaQjpKxHFzox1vyRJ2Z-pboKdSGIjLmJX8HVA5B_wM1AwE_pvXvj0iz6QQVxk4XNOtltTU/s4608/DSCN1288.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: left;">Have all the shrimp coated, chilled, and ready to fry.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwRUb9z5bEgR2ijfrQSJ5rXYgBhaVqeNkOmr3bTY7zZyTrYctpGH5D8x9a8mrjeQuoNVFlpG7VLwOmkApNdI8QCXZ4_UB_f3t7Pjm44LJebKP8AoYjf-D0QwZAC4FZr8D-vrLR7_FrJRsQ2uockpaWBmqkCc00zOr9BzK83XTPbzCQlBBS8FZ2LE27/s800/DSCN1331.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="597" data-original-width="800" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwRUb9z5bEgR2ijfrQSJ5rXYgBhaVqeNkOmr3bTY7zZyTrYctpGH5D8x9a8mrjeQuoNVFlpG7VLwOmkApNdI8QCXZ4_UB_f3t7Pjm44LJebKP8AoYjf-D0QwZAC4FZr8D-vrLR7_FrJRsQ2uockpaWBmqkCc00zOr9BzK83XTPbzCQlBBS8FZ2LE27/w400-h299/DSCN1331.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Enjoy.<br /><p><br /></p>Rosie Hawthornehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01665045940767129770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821404280357387696.post-36208627947137376452023-05-07T10:07:00.001-04:002023-05-07T10:07:34.086-04:00Make Mini-Cheesecakes For Mama For Mother's Day.<div style="text-align: left;"> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig2gIvQ3iC8oV46nQcCMwu8nokls03q4-L3JNnA52Q8s5WTpAE3ItBolX9Yuakr3kXC7g2sRdoDtfqgZUFL4YRaBTG24GRkAQmbV8YRu8SkWNRyzakmZG-UsfTvjrpfQvmUTQcK7rUmQ5pIi1X9yAMlzJVaDbdL9-IjThLUdVjmFX0n1whU5oSXGBg/s800/DSCN0342.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="800" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig2gIvQ3iC8oV46nQcCMwu8nokls03q4-L3JNnA52Q8s5WTpAE3ItBolX9Yuakr3kXC7g2sRdoDtfqgZUFL4YRaBTG24GRkAQmbV8YRu8SkWNRyzakmZG-UsfTvjrpfQvmUTQcK7rUmQ5pIi1X9yAMlzJVaDbdL9-IjThLUdVjmFX0n1whU5oSXGBg/w400-h187/DSCN0342.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">If you’re trying to decide what to get Mama for Mother’s
Day, may I suggest making these mini-cheesecakes?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A graham cracker base is filled with a simple
cheesecake mixture and topped with caramel sauce and fluffy, light-as-a-cloud
whipped cream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These cheesecakes are
deliciously fine just as they are, but I’ll be offering you a few suggestions for
enhancements that are sure to please your palate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhbCzAgb0LweNJS5RtX4z7R1VSCrIklJHaLAwztRvEUzX5CpW0r_fUGuxeW8AiO4odc-4H1oakiIpvMgeMERQmalObl3pCkyUHwDZWBhiAzzqmQ6O0jxK2bdxaHOnB-IIKFhzV8XAfF917BI52KhNLkidsl4N74X8VDQCMPxZhdW_U80y9HT78e8DP/s800/DSCN0381.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="656" data-original-width="800" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhbCzAgb0LweNJS5RtX4z7R1VSCrIklJHaLAwztRvEUzX5CpW0r_fUGuxeW8AiO4odc-4H1oakiIpvMgeMERQmalObl3pCkyUHwDZWBhiAzzqmQ6O0jxK2bdxaHOnB-IIKFhzV8XAfF917BI52KhNLkidsl4N74X8VDQCMPxZhdW_U80y9HT78e8DP/w400-h328/DSCN0381.JPG" width="400" /></a></b></p><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"></b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Mama’s
Mini-Cheesecakes</b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">(Makes 24 cupcake-sized cheesecakes.)</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>Heat oven to 350°.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> For the crust:</b></p>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">About 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (16 whole crackers)</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 stick unsalted butter, melted</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 tsp cinnamon</div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Combine all ingredients and divide crumbs evenly between
two 12-count muffin pans lined with baking cups.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Press one heaping tablespoon mixture into the
base of each liner and slightly up the sides.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">For the cheesecake
filling:</b></p>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">2 8-oz. packages cream cheese, softened</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">3 eggs, room temperature</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">Zest of one lemon</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 TB lemon juice</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 TB vanilla</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk</div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Rosie Note:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Always use pure vanilla extract, never
artificial.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> In a medium mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese for
about a minute, then add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Beat at high speed for about 5 minutes until
well-blended and smooth, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reduce speed to low and beat in condensed
milk until thoroughly combined, about 2 more minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Divide cheesecake mixture evenly between
muffin liners, filling about ¾ full.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bake at 350° for about 15 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cheesecakes should be almost set, but still
have a slight jiggle in the middle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
they start to crack, you’re over-baking.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Let cool to room temperature before topping.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuzwEA8dAAwv0K2Bs2TLqinOijbJgTYXRS5wWKrJSh54-tBeWjnoFESHrsI6LeIBTxCiSNdsktWmFarhkFkfAdq77ZXYPHuok7l02HZ6I1hCiN-6IbWEcCpzMVinECXJhDTF0ahsJx37CNhY7saI3vwGGVVjzlylc4-LslFmUDpw7fz0UOUm0xnW1J/s800/DSCN0344.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="645" data-original-width="800" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuzwEA8dAAwv0K2Bs2TLqinOijbJgTYXRS5wWKrJSh54-tBeWjnoFESHrsI6LeIBTxCiSNdsktWmFarhkFkfAdq77ZXYPHuok7l02HZ6I1hCiN-6IbWEcCpzMVinECXJhDTF0ahsJx37CNhY7saI3vwGGVVjzlylc4-LslFmUDpw7fz0UOUm0xnW1J/w400-h323/DSCN0344.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">For caramel
topping:</b></p>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 cup light brown sugar, packed</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">4 TB unsalted butter</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 tsp kosher salt</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">½ cup heavy cream</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 TB vanilla </div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> Combine all ingredients in medium saucepan and simmer
over low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 10 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Let cool slightly, then spoon a tablespoon or so over
each cheesecake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Refrigerate until fully
chilled (at least 2 hours), then pipe on whipped cream.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc_sykIbpy0uq2SLd2VlOx-ukNKxZ6sti1qkkvzXAzmVIwmUAw7pVmhjnUrvdUFbPEAerqnqFyhFnDvo-_PN_Gq2msByyv9FlxUV8IqSRL-sc6__XVaKEFDrzutqL09on8WiFC01d822ah7TwcS4Y4kDYVWtjp3IS6ovhJOvv_cO5noy4Ok8UYy7nz/s800/DSCN0349.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="800" height="355" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc_sykIbpy0uq2SLd2VlOx-ukNKxZ6sti1qkkvzXAzmVIwmUAw7pVmhjnUrvdUFbPEAerqnqFyhFnDvo-_PN_Gq2msByyv9FlxUV8IqSRL-sc6__XVaKEFDrzutqL09on8WiFC01d822ah7TwcS4Y4kDYVWtjp3IS6ovhJOvv_cO5noy4Ok8UYy7nz/w400-h355/DSCN0349.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">For whipped cream:</b></p><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>1 cup heavy cream</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">2 TB sugar</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 TB vanilla<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> <br /></b></div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Rosie Note:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When whipping cream, for best results
(maximum volume), have bowl and beaters chilled.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> In medium mixing bowl, beat cold heavy cream for a minute
or so, then sprinkle in sugar, beating another minute, or until fluffy and
beaters make tracks in the whipped cream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Beat in vanilla.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can spoon
the whipped cream over each cheesecake muffin or you can use a piping bag with
a star tip for a more decorative presentation.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLSuZss7tW_erieEMjevjgnO3BCENJHBb2qP4WezQ3ZHy7VRU8pu7lWPsBGxD91YlkEFN1VC5cuI7iM4ip53KlBOm6viIE6chReFz4FKK7k3EyOoGM0fAMNeThH3urhCVgFEttUSmDSMzYAnYOlzSC9-mujaizOQfUZGqEgArNeigICReJO1ayjP6e/s800/DSCN0412.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="532" data-original-width="800" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLSuZss7tW_erieEMjevjgnO3BCENJHBb2qP4WezQ3ZHy7VRU8pu7lWPsBGxD91YlkEFN1VC5cuI7iM4ip53KlBOm6viIE6chReFz4FKK7k3EyOoGM0fAMNeThH3urhCVgFEttUSmDSMzYAnYOlzSC9-mujaizOQfUZGqEgArNeigICReJO1ayjP6e/w400-h266/DSCN0412.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><br /><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Serving
suggestions:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>As I said, these
cheesecakes are fine just as they are, but if you like, you could add a few
accoutrements to make them a bit more special. </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaR9lQDoz9Xgu0HHZRIIOrA8EMPwEtuV2S8qf6wedu7fyfNGxtD_hef0pHFgDhcuwHesLZRAoMctfH5gCNoqFi71JEOUlkmcBh4a-HqpaSTs_GI_v93cmsFr-W9TgKTHtG1d6r_0ZJ7sNVRYV8DqmYWdVdD1NCz1LRLJwf0-WIHD1lAJwgIi6aJIiA/s800/DSCN0403.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="723" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaR9lQDoz9Xgu0HHZRIIOrA8EMPwEtuV2S8qf6wedu7fyfNGxtD_hef0pHFgDhcuwHesLZRAoMctfH5gCNoqFi71JEOUlkmcBh4a-HqpaSTs_GI_v93cmsFr-W9TgKTHtG1d6r_0ZJ7sNVRYV8DqmYWdVdD1NCz1LRLJwf0-WIHD1lAJwgIi6aJIiA/s320/DSCN0403.JPG" width="289" /></a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The simplest
addition would be adding some fresh fruit - strawberries, blueberries, and
blackberries. </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4pbMwsNNIZrAtkJc8b6RQAy46rwjklNlgFruskG7OrDd4v8JEUjH2c_CHY7I2mPFkoyIBiTJPP-WAN7Pl6jGNbDBYuS_2wamXgD0p3o2sTaOTT_A0Yz2UsLW1hWyWuZqY05XEFwA2RgO392uYNyXV7dqOndWysvgC8Pn27nEK0VSOsl0KHz_Lh9aw/s800/DSCN0395.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="800" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4pbMwsNNIZrAtkJc8b6RQAy46rwjklNlgFruskG7OrDd4v8JEUjH2c_CHY7I2mPFkoyIBiTJPP-WAN7Pl6jGNbDBYuS_2wamXgD0p3o2sTaOTT_A0Yz2UsLW1hWyWuZqY05XEFwA2RgO392uYNyXV7dqOndWysvgC8Pn27nEK0VSOsl0KHz_Lh9aw/w400-h398/DSCN0395.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> Topping with shaved chocolate is another option.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Use a vegetable peeler to shave little curls
off bars of either dark chocolate or bittersweet chocolate.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie2_44-SihkYbMbfPvQp0v94PdKEQIYyuMb-_fovFyGa0sLrhYny6xP5BEcB9AAz2tGHNIgUr2u4qR0ZgjJaYRYhu3hSAEThmJxI4hF3vANOGCShmu4s1291UYermT_zvphefONfjbZCjEzmnWDuGhm89pOv87j4C5_j_zIqU6tVQiR1LWdb3VEaLC/s800/DSCN0393.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="737" data-original-width="800" height="369" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie2_44-SihkYbMbfPvQp0v94PdKEQIYyuMb-_fovFyGa0sLrhYny6xP5BEcB9AAz2tGHNIgUr2u4qR0ZgjJaYRYhu3hSAEThmJxI4hF3vANOGCShmu4s1291UYermT_zvphefONfjbZCjEzmnWDuGhm89pOv87j4C5_j_zIqU6tVQiR1LWdb3VEaLC/w400-h369/DSCN0393.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><br /> <p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> Another option is topping with candied nuts and a
sprinkling of turbinado, or raw, sugar.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> For the candied nuts, I used an assortment of nuts, and
made a big batch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They’re great for
snacking on, for sprinkling on ice cream, or for adding a sweet crunch to
salads.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <b>Candied Nuts</b></p>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 cup pecans</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 cup almonds</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 cup peanuts</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 tsp kosher salt</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">½ cup sugar</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">½ cup brown sugar</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">¼ cup water</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 tsp vanilla</div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Heat oven to 250°.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Combine sugars, water, and vanilla in medium
saucepan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bring to boil over medium
heat, stirring to dissolve sugar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reduce
heat to low and add in nuts, stirring to coat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Cook, stirring, about 3 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Spread nuts in a single layer on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sprinkle kosher salt over nuts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bake 10 minutes, then shake nuts to turn
over, and bake another 10 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let
cool.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Now for the step-by-steps.</p><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b>For the crust:</b><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi00l-j_8MDED4-sk342TlAqx7bjiRuRsq-9a9l9LFb297ww7bmuWTvlCLWbjK4lZNhwkdunI8i94u4-a4cNc0gTQr5qAvY3Ub_q2-i1hSV2C85-80CpoT68Wi5N7u4xl1yK0SGKP62koSDosG4ZugCf5_PMpaz3RJacd4nSY52AeZUmcOVPOhTpOg1/s4608/DSCN0274.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi00l-j_8MDED4-sk342TlAqx7bjiRuRsq-9a9l9LFb297ww7bmuWTvlCLWbjK4lZNhwkdunI8i94u4-a4cNc0gTQr5qAvY3Ub_q2-i1hSV2C85-80CpoT68Wi5N7u4xl1yK0SGKP62koSDosG4ZugCf5_PMpaz3RJacd4nSY52AeZUmcOVPOhTpOg1/w200-h150/DSCN0274.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><p><br /> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Mix butter, cinnamon, and graham crackers .<br /></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTOVg5fsPzNstjolL549oz46hn0HXclLCN7bvfGTHIYwWUZW1BzwUcQCAKbljIJnBZ_5bJLaGkPgbbMKCcIYoP3x0_RsV_OiWhmaci16vd3Zvtthbk8I-KEvY5UprMXnWGuu9D4kwMDyDXzjqR1QB_8puva3PbqTm1dp9P_Mg-Yz31Aw0C47QEIein/s4608/DSCN0276.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTOVg5fsPzNstjolL549oz46hn0HXclLCN7bvfGTHIYwWUZW1BzwUcQCAKbljIJnBZ_5bJLaGkPgbbMKCcIYoP3x0_RsV_OiWhmaci16vd3Zvtthbk8I-KEvY5UprMXnWGuu9D4kwMDyDXzjqR1QB_8puva3PbqTm1dp9P_Mg-Yz31Aw0C47QEIein/w200-h150/DSCN0276.JPG" width="200" /></a> </p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsdJi8eZPQXaGFOJLO3tEmw6CRPSIhwqBa0YNFWxFFpANy7YOu27AvNGIz7Iu4RVtmoraI1OaP-b6t0823Qu34-W_YY6FkSxXriT6B03UzaaoJ_dzbwlBsuLO--giyxbBG2sVe-npzKGTO3ljgpFGAJHRIzhQ7433PM4S3lD_2f7yjnm2urElByVVy/s4608/DSCN0277.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsdJi8eZPQXaGFOJLO3tEmw6CRPSIhwqBa0YNFWxFFpANy7YOu27AvNGIz7Iu4RVtmoraI1OaP-b6t0823Qu34-W_YY6FkSxXriT6B03UzaaoJ_dzbwlBsuLO--giyxbBG2sVe-npzKGTO3ljgpFGAJHRIzhQ7433PM4S3lD_2f7yjnm2urElByVVy/w200-h150/DSCN0277.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;">Spoon mixture</div><div style="text-align: left;"> into cups.</div><p></p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuDkDeqP7AF1znTFfGwako0iBVsPejBPb6KitfiAKUpmd9Wbocd4O38R--zxhbpwzVbHVN6-UC7wzc9f2D1G1P72Ggrpx5td322AHaOB_nl5UM8FsEtyj8Ry8orAjP3F9WReARPkVErKN3hvylOEVTKDfFE8BoNCvQkhcHeWU_jjQ_2ngwgYOQFB4S/s4608/DSCN0285.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuDkDeqP7AF1znTFfGwako0iBVsPejBPb6KitfiAKUpmd9Wbocd4O38R--zxhbpwzVbHVN6-UC7wzc9f2D1G1P72Ggrpx5td322AHaOB_nl5UM8FsEtyj8Ry8orAjP3F9WReARPkVErKN3hvylOEVTKDfFE8BoNCvQkhcHeWU_jjQ_2ngwgYOQFB4S/w200-h150/DSCN0285.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Softened cream cheese, room temp eggs, lemon, vanilla, sweetened condensed milk.<br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjRaanMxVn1rssiHKQSD9qlXyhqjTSG_kXlSElGp3scY5Zk7HIdGb2suJmtc9Hxws4zbnO0bz2ndznEr5atZfuAFeKjY5Hj6pBwx5OoIR5UDMk04A-HIhh6qxIKgweJQ6ykmOZeNUPw3-XdHrlUoOxpXZASHHaSsBXebHNfQC5VXPL6fXouN2b9tM-/s4608/DSCN0291.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjRaanMxVn1rssiHKQSD9qlXyhqjTSG_kXlSElGp3scY5Zk7HIdGb2suJmtc9Hxws4zbnO0bz2ndznEr5atZfuAFeKjY5Hj6pBwx5OoIR5UDMk04A-HIhh6qxIKgweJQ6ykmOZeNUPw3-XdHrlUoOxpXZASHHaSsBXebHNfQC5VXPL6fXouN2b9tM-/w200-h150/DSCN0291.JPG" width="200" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">To bring eggs to room temp quickly, set in a bowl of warm water.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgamEMcEQkskQ2V6B0M21xrzoHVJdDzHl2TYcvIwC2W8Mb6JuXHNzfz8k9RFz8UxUwMVQIT6CRK-hZpXYJM2UvOXeK6L3IVDi1r3idrHXAIwN9ADCC5kPsOS4eRj1UHMKhwldibxF5I86awj0S9O1ChK2bKwkUm8qXaEIwexKrGyiJr_fmihT8o_8-U/s4608/DSCN0294.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgamEMcEQkskQ2V6B0M21xrzoHVJdDzHl2TYcvIwC2W8Mb6JuXHNzfz8k9RFz8UxUwMVQIT6CRK-hZpXYJM2UvOXeK6L3IVDi1r3idrHXAIwN9ADCC5kPsOS4eRj1UHMKhwldibxF5I86awj0S9O1ChK2bKwkUm8qXaEIwexKrGyiJr_fmihT8o_8-U/w150-h200/DSCN0294.JPG" width="150" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Process cream cheese until smooth, then add in eggs. Mix thoroughly<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLi_h6sVgIJwS3rd0fi0zh7MEvrmfY7MmK4f9o0CRqw1VA1pisLyHzX-WhvMVp4PCkKCVE-Thz-bcd9saNO9QTL8o_FqjSQTNHncBrnHzDTo8twUQg05OzT8LRmvz4xDLqFy1j8kbZTcd_Qy8Gs6qV7VU2B7FwaXn_uHkNII9fjdJB1n3RhhQzElqN/s4608/DSCN0301.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLi_h6sVgIJwS3rd0fi0zh7MEvrmfY7MmK4f9o0CRqw1VA1pisLyHzX-WhvMVp4PCkKCVE-Thz-bcd9saNO9QTL8o_FqjSQTNHncBrnHzDTo8twUQg05OzT8LRmvz4xDLqFy1j8kbZTcd_Qy8Gs6qV7VU2B7FwaXn_uHkNII9fjdJB1n3RhhQzElqN/w200-h150/DSCN0301.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> Add in lemon zest, juice, and vanilla.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Pour in condensed milk and process until smooth.<br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjinV3x5tc_H8w-W919VpPaOHtmhcbqhnqlhMe4P4TofGQjYOH3mwXJySaWcT8tS5d_xpE7WQftLPLgPpQAZdORKt8p4-N16jw5TdGXdDqemAgNoKNbzFLECYS3VaGl3eB4186JLARsN3M5FAYReCg0TgvaeE05X_hJA5bIH5v1_qE_ZXdAAQyIm6Ws/s4608/DSCN0302.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjinV3x5tc_H8w-W919VpPaOHtmhcbqhnqlhMe4P4TofGQjYOH3mwXJySaWcT8tS5d_xpE7WQftLPLgPpQAZdORKt8p4-N16jw5TdGXdDqemAgNoKNbzFLECYS3VaGl3eB4186JLARsN3M5FAYReCg0TgvaeE05X_hJA5bIH5v1_qE_ZXdAAQyIm6Ws/w200-h150/DSCN0302.JPG" width="200" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"> Pour filling into cupcake liners.<br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7oJtNJH_Sle4LTD2nhRy88zQtWQeVLEZMXUbhDh6ieMKzlCK0N6gZg53bZiHyPbbbGs5BSpmC3GE_tFpnCH-blIIB3ZgY5ecj8DrLlRgZtGoGzGlYUVerKeWuEs9WHWP-ZL1MlPdvWW4gSbIZkJoNTyTzsq94HLf8cB3vKKe5XPMhpsx0ItO0iLI2/s4608/DSCN0303.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7oJtNJH_Sle4LTD2nhRy88zQtWQeVLEZMXUbhDh6ieMKzlCK0N6gZg53bZiHyPbbbGs5BSpmC3GE_tFpnCH-blIIB3ZgY5ecj8DrLlRgZtGoGzGlYUVerKeWuEs9WHWP-ZL1MlPdvWW4gSbIZkJoNTyTzsq94HLf8cB3vKKe5XPMhpsx0ItO0iLI2/w200-h150/DSCN0303.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ready for baking.<br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1/2 cup cocoa powder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> 1 tsp kosher salt <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 stick unsalted butter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, broken into pieces<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 1/4 cups sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3 eggs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 TB vanilla</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4 oz semisweet chocolate chips</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Heat oven to 375°.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lightly coat an 8 x 8-inch metal baking pan with oil or butter, line with parchment paper, leaving overhang, and coat parchment with oil or butter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In small bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In medium bowl, set over larger saucepan of simmering water, combine butter and bittersweet chocolate. Let melt, stirring occasionally. Whisk until smooth. Stir in sugar, then eggs, one at a time, whisking vigorously after each addition. Stir in extract, then fold in dry ingredients until just incorporated. Fold in semisweet chips. Pour batter into prepared baking pan and smooth surface.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bake brownies about 25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached. Let cool then cut into squares.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I always like chocolate with my chocolate, so I pour a chocolate ganache on top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For the ganache, heat a cup of cream until very hot, but not boiling. Then add in 6-8 oz. broken chocolate pieces or chips. You can use semisweet or bittersweet. Let melt, then stir until smooth and creamy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I like to serve these brownies warm with a side of vanilla ice cream with maybe some leftover morning coffee pooled in the bottom of the bowl for the brownies to soak up.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b> </b> <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdmkEkYwMFBp2QoPYK_Ajq8rSiXX_0EZIl9Ae-IQdqJT4E20L6LJvtwRXVTiPuLbh_ZrQ29T9KdTgIJQS3EHPXlys3V-gUPcF9NUPHw6Hq832oEk0vdAZ6sBMzRQ_1O0Ewat6DMbXBzVJKd7_2D-0UOfXs8VqYdx22FASix5tLn0q48k7bl6RJyeMt/s4608/DSCN2661.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdmkEkYwMFBp2QoPYK_Ajq8rSiXX_0EZIl9Ae-IQdqJT4E20L6LJvtwRXVTiPuLbh_ZrQ29T9KdTgIJQS3EHPXlys3V-gUPcF9NUPHw6Hq832oEk0vdAZ6sBMzRQ_1O0Ewat6DMbXBzVJKd7_2D-0UOfXs8VqYdx22FASix5tLn0q48k7bl6RJyeMt/w400-h300/DSCN2661.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhroadTpKn9NrqHkP8uQOgxbO8cbuqsJDAYoMf0ZXaRBHvWXOg-QLjTz3UOSqCrh5I6wC1rwlHtd4I_A1NoeNllFwz0EVLlnB4ZoDbS4wbHCXv6EBIvUzuvBHGpQ8LFp5Hl5jFufgRRzIKn8zYWRYQbxnRBCSD3oPahsay8kjU4NE8y3BMuMWndLvot/s4608/DSCN2659.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhroadTpKn9NrqHkP8uQOgxbO8cbuqsJDAYoMf0ZXaRBHvWXOg-QLjTz3UOSqCrh5I6wC1rwlHtd4I_A1NoeNllFwz0EVLlnB4ZoDbS4wbHCXv6EBIvUzuvBHGpQ8LFp5Hl5jFufgRRzIKn8zYWRYQbxnRBCSD3oPahsay8kjU4NE8y3BMuMWndLvot/w400-h300/DSCN2659.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />Enjoy.<br /><p></p>Rosie Hawthornehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01665045940767129770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821404280357387696.post-35655272514978687932023-04-07T11:09:00.002-04:002023-04-07T11:11:45.788-04:00Rosie Makes Shrimp And Grits. 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</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Grits, a uniquely Southern dish, have come a long way -
from a simple mixture of water and ground corn as breakfast food to a more
complex, creamy, savory, and cheesy culinary dish, suitable for the dinner
table.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On Sunday mornings, however, I
like to take my time with breakfast or brunch, and one of my preferred dishes
for this leisurely meal is a classic favorite – shrimp and grits. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m putting a spin on this iconic Southern
dish by adding a mushroom gravy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can
always use those ubiquitous white button mushrooms, sort of like the white
bread of mushrooms, but I enjoy using an assortment of mushrooms – cremini,
portabella, shiitake, and/or oyster mushrooms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Each type will add its own particular umami-rich flavor to the dish, running
the gamut from earthy and woodsy, to savory and meaty, to nutty, to slightly
smoky.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the grits, I like stone-ground,
not quick-cooking or instant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
stone-ground grits, the entire corn kernel, including the germ, is coarsely ground
between two stones, making the finished product richer and more palatable and toothsome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Try to avoid Big Agriculture’s industrially
processed, mass-produced corn – flavor is sacrificed in favor of higher yields
and pest-resistance, and the grits, sadly, suffer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s advisable to stick to small-scale
growers and millers who have kept Southern history alive by cultivating and
milling corn with respect and appreciation of the product and the history.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Shrimp and Grits
With Mushroom Gravy</b></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">(Serves 2-3.)</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"> </div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">For the grits:</b></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">½ cup cream</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">½ cup skim milk</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 cup water</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">½ tsp kosher salt</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">½ cup stone-ground grits</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 oz. Gruyère cheese, grated</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 oz. smoked Gouda cheese, grated</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">3 TB butter</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">Freshly ground pepper</div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Rosie Note:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Generally, for cooking stone-ground
grits, you need a ratio of approximately 1 part grits to 4 parts liquid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can use all water as the liquid, but adding
milk makes the grits richer and creamier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I never have whole milk on hand, but I always have both skim and heavy
cream, so I use a combination of the two.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Also, it’s important to salt your liquid before cooking, as cooked grits
don’t pick up the salt flavor very well. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After cooking, all you really need is a big
chunk of butter plopped into your bowl of steaming grits, but occasionally I
like to punctuate my grits a bit, hence the milk, cheeses, shrimp, and
mushrooms.</i></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Combine milk, cream, water, and salt in medium
saucepan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bring to boil over medium
heat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whisk in grits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reduce to simmer, stirring occasionally to
prevent sticking and clumping, until thickened, about 25 minutes. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Follow cooking directions on package.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have coarser grits, you’ll need to
increase the time.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the mixture gets too thick, simply add more
liquid and whisk away until it’s the consistency and texture you like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stir in cheeses and butter and let melt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add pepper, to taste.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep warm while you prepare the rest of the
meal.</p>
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<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">For the shrimp:</b></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">8-10 oz. large shrimp</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">3 TB flour</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">½<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>tsp garlic
powder</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">½ tsp onion powder</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">Few pinches kosher salt</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">Few grinds of pepper</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">Mix flour, powders, pinches, and grinds and toss with
shrimp to coat.</div>
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gravy:</b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>4-6 strips bacon</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 TB vegetable, corn, or canola oil</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">2 TB butter</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 small onion, chopped</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">8-10 oz. assorted mushrooms, sliced</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 garlic clove, minced</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">3 TB flour</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">¼ cup white wine</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">1 ½ cups chicken or vegetable stock</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">2 TB heavy cream</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">Sliced scallions</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">Fresh thyme <br /></div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">In a heavy skillet, cook the bacon until crisp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Drain on paper towels.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Pour out all but a tablespoon of the bacon grease, add a
tablespoon of butter, heat to medium high, add shrimp in a single layer, and
cook about 90 seconds, turning once, until just done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Transfer to plate.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> To the same skillet, add oil, remaining tablespoon butter,
onion, and mushrooms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reduce heat to
medium, and cook, stirring, until mushrooms start to brown, about 2 minutes.
Add in minced garlic for the 30-40 seconds of cooking. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Garlic burns easily, so I always add it last. </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Sprinkle with flour and cook over medium low, for about
two minutes, until the mixture turns light to medium brown. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>About 2 minutes. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is your basic “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">roux</i>.”</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><i> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Rosie Note:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>A <span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">roux
</span>is a combination of equal parts fat and flour, cooked to eliminate the raw
taste of the flour, and used to thicken a sauce or soup or gravy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When the flour is cooked in fat, the fat
coats the starch granules, keeping it from forming lumps and clumping when the
liquid is added, yielding a smooth sauce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A <span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">roux </span>can range from light in
color, and used to make a white sauce, like a béchamel sauce, used in lasagna,
macaroni and cheese, or soufflés, or your <span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">roux</span>
can be cooked longer to get darker and nuttier, and used for a dark gravy, or
in Cajun and Creole dishes such as jambalaya and gumbo.</i> </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> When your <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">roux </i>is
slightly brown, add in the wine, slowly, stirring and scraping up the goodie
bits (That’s where all the flavor is.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Cook about 2 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Slowly stir
in the stock, bringing it to a boil, then reducing heat and letting it simmer
until thickened.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>About 8 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The consistency here is up to you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you like it thinner, simply add in more
stock.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add in cream (for richness) and
heat through.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> To serve, pour grits onto plate, add shrimp, then pour on
mushroom gravy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Crumble bacon over
top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sprinkle with scallions and fresh
thyme.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh12sF47mP1ACqxD1ViaYuB34PLvsx9DgROvoLvZ1sAOueFEIjLPn9x-EakeRto4wHqMsPDP9M0TtQlqVykvCx6pf6kR6TK2b6oTLqx5Sz4jlwy3GT62BS_crMA1p6STTXoitVAWlTHLKjrkIK1BZKxchYZoIVpP4Veb8y1Me-SPRdzZZHOjIrnf68w/s800/DSC_1356.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="572" data-original-width="800" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh12sF47mP1ACqxD1ViaYuB34PLvsx9DgROvoLvZ1sAOueFEIjLPn9x-EakeRto4wHqMsPDP9M0TtQlqVykvCx6pf6kR6TK2b6oTLqx5Sz4jlwy3GT62BS_crMA1p6STTXoitVAWlTHLKjrkIK1BZKxchYZoIVpP4Veb8y1Me-SPRdzZZHOjIrnf68w/w400-h286/DSC_1356.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><br />Enjoy.<br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p>Rosie Hawthornehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01665045940767129770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821404280357387696.post-7087445694938030492023-03-24T12:49:00.000-04:002023-03-24T12:49:05.426-04:00Rosie Makes Shrimp Quesadillas. With Mushrooms And Spinach.<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm3YIBIoLatZBA8QnXpnlIG6QK1ZJF-NDcGN6DII0hnbJOJIn6JviSdCF2FUhfnXDL3-1uvyKvHhSvLpzjqQDHf7G_AC41PFT_MX-ZK8-o2DtYBS6RhInB2dw1CGhLGCCZoHDuYg70WPkoEblmeOB79jF3i_lkJth0ejijngEgmIXLCJ6iwZiOOepN/s800/DSCN1340.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="529" data-original-width="800" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm3YIBIoLatZBA8QnXpnlIG6QK1ZJF-NDcGN6DII0hnbJOJIn6JviSdCF2FUhfnXDL3-1uvyKvHhSvLpzjqQDHf7G_AC41PFT_MX-ZK8-o2DtYBS6RhInB2dw1CGhLGCCZoHDuYg70WPkoEblmeOB79jF3i_lkJth0ejijngEgmIXLCJ6iwZiOOepN/w400-h265/DSCN1340.JPG" width="400" /></a><br /></p><p>Here's a quick, tasty meal that uses up a bunch of odds and ends in the fridge and comes together in under 20 minutes. Shrimp quesadillas.</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-af2H7uZUBCVf9viOT_tgPIvyDpQDS_t61QDK5tk7kvNgHNYTlvsFFiGporVdAy8z2-JG8z91PXOdBcj1hMZKNmtIT2L2B6IW_HbP0VlDMFl6ZK2l90iM_XI_4meBblw2NYzTLU0laqhVIysHBNvbh0QOBNaN8CMAFL7eLpmivdnAqE58afK8Ctq9/s800/DSCN1334.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="520" data-original-width="800" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-af2H7uZUBCVf9viOT_tgPIvyDpQDS_t61QDK5tk7kvNgHNYTlvsFFiGporVdAy8z2-JG8z91PXOdBcj1hMZKNmtIT2L2B6IW_HbP0VlDMFl6ZK2l90iM_XI_4meBblw2NYzTLU0laqhVIysHBNvbh0QOBNaN8CMAFL7eLpmivdnAqE58afK8Ctq9/w400-h260/DSCN1334.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><div style="text-align: left;">It started out with my wondering what to do with about a dozen leftover shrimpies.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I had tortillas, mushrooms, spinach, and a nice Madrigal French Swiss cheese from the deli,</div><div style="text-align: left;">so that all added up to shrimp quesdadillas. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpOwpLolqUhw_Zb7c3mCkQ3Zo9UuK_8E2sDXAasaYbdyJgwG5f3KHYtZ21JUIA-l49UZczMTehQLllxJXX2-2yalZmKw1e2920r3766NsZzWU1o-tJzbTlHgLw8ENtOsTXpplQMlpCPeKQ0VhMUteO_opNkBv1C8dMVxEnlVmBLkkePODXdxSNhi6G/s800/DSCN1333.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="552" data-original-width="800" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpOwpLolqUhw_Zb7c3mCkQ3Zo9UuK_8E2sDXAasaYbdyJgwG5f3KHYtZ21JUIA-l49UZczMTehQLllxJXX2-2yalZmKw1e2920r3766NsZzWU1o-tJzbTlHgLw8ENtOsTXpplQMlpCPeKQ0VhMUteO_opNkBv1C8dMVxEnlVmBLkkePODXdxSNhi6G/w400-h276/DSCN1333.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> There's no recipe and there's no measuring. It's all hit and no miss.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">So here are the step-by-steps:<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMx92tyAvriLIIraPaFTm2xqDrW3MA84ouzV3SH7OL83j7Ce0_OuzvN--21OvxKmrP8CMkhKqYVCjWNCkBtogN16EEERPo_eHkQPVVMC-DaXqoWxUbpJMvfA-odPKROiEBV27Rb0tpVUzlpMGWm-wwqDo2UAfjw2iSScptUgb8tftxtPg-ab3NnAMt/s4608/DSCN1312.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMx92tyAvriLIIraPaFTm2xqDrW3MA84ouzV3SH7OL83j7Ce0_OuzvN--21OvxKmrP8CMkhKqYVCjWNCkBtogN16EEERPo_eHkQPVVMC-DaXqoWxUbpJMvfA-odPKROiEBV27Rb0tpVUzlpMGWm-wwqDo2UAfjw2iSScptUgb8tftxtPg-ab3NnAMt/s320/DSCN1312.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Melt a little butter in a medium skillet </div><div style="text-align: left;">over medium heat until it bubbles,</div><div style="text-align: left;"> throw in some sliced mushrooms (maybe 2 handfuls), </div><div style="text-align: left;">and brown.<br /></div><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXXLU3Sh0vWlJHnGoIx0bolGPoBy87g-VtkC99icbjHVuvz5GmCA29ny1n31QZJvWOI4eopXmT8I_a1IzAnc4GNBCmIqcnDpUXih-TN_PNfsMHYxdzpQsHPCyhXdxH7kyDcxyFNrF3y7yuI36bUeJbNI0vkWpvtD4DiBdoHo5IpMpCR2t8DNQoaOaK/s4608/DSCN1313.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXXLU3Sh0vWlJHnGoIx0bolGPoBy87g-VtkC99icbjHVuvz5GmCA29ny1n31QZJvWOI4eopXmT8I_a1IzAnc4GNBCmIqcnDpUXih-TN_PNfsMHYxdzpQsHPCyhXdxH7kyDcxyFNrF3y7yuI36bUeJbNI0vkWpvtD4DiBdoHo5IpMpCR2t8DNQoaOaK/s320/DSCN1313.JPG" width="240" /></a></p><p></p><p>Add in the spinach. Maybe 2 handfuls.<br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgXfS5F3wjrfqjkuqii50j48nbOBFRoWbHuvPgKVW8ikWmnT-VqyAwNyoO3ItW4Kk8L2TshZt5j5T-ZnZ6u0zw7WnwDZFnRsqXLFcqTTS-4ACrU6NfN9g38Kd7PRmgWwd4GYzsmVrs2DH6J7953uDkXFNaRABSv891MXBh2-Xa7zsCqjBetA3iEK99/s4608/DSCN1315.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgXfS5F3wjrfqjkuqii50j48nbOBFRoWbHuvPgKVW8ikWmnT-VqyAwNyoO3ItW4Kk8L2TshZt5j5T-ZnZ6u0zw7WnwDZFnRsqXLFcqTTS-4ACrU6NfN9g38Kd7PRmgWwd4GYzsmVrs2DH6J7953uDkXFNaRABSv891MXBh2-Xa7zsCqjBetA3iEK99/s320/DSCN1315.JPG" width="240" /></a><br /></p><p>And pour in some sherry. Couple tablespoons.<br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt3uOdQlDh2BvFDnccAJoBzOVwrvsKGh5Kcvprq29ahyinI_82raSiInqHv4rpPhKRSjk9VHdfFOCEUzMIsu-_U__SjFTyNPaOZngdYLtAsdEbX1mw_GvsbCJf_w62elXb7XgipXfIDskZMwQgVtzHKVAO0K6B89PH1T7a4yZvkkmi_CC33d0cGEye/s4608/DSCN1317.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt3uOdQlDh2BvFDnccAJoBzOVwrvsKGh5Kcvprq29ahyinI_82raSiInqHv4rpPhKRSjk9VHdfFOCEUzMIsu-_U__SjFTyNPaOZngdYLtAsdEbX1mw_GvsbCJf_w62elXb7XgipXfIDskZMwQgVtzHKVAO0K6B89PH1T7a4yZvkkmi_CC33d0cGEye/s320/DSCN1317.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p>Let spinach barely wilt and remove from heat.</p><p></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt_5EkXEFR_PkR-qZ9gKpeTWboPJ-4o_TNX8Q01jJpi_IpWBZdQKTEUVAWyNglL48iz4qHdr5tsRqSccmW_EP1YTqm4ixSUwGu6mSCWsvv-f55WEolTuabtUVvudAJEL7U7kdMdZNabPRCnNIXYPbymDwcO_-AQ5xaUBOe-4_CGmfsw9Wdmr2Z8M5A/s4608/DSCN1319.JPG" style="clear: left; 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Drain on paper towels.</p><p></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPSA518JBVKBXzyj_u455NIsecpWGvRFBVcW-8odv7_YKK2yVERGvQfn9E-gjJIPq6cM6rLipBvMsNA8zovK2aJ405p3fOojwzsPFu2eKt4E4hcusEUhcionZMgc_z00a8qwqEL8iPoINN2l9FR6MuNFK7iKbhgGfsoamZsEPvnWG56U2c8q_hNhrd/s800/DSCN1336.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="800" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPSA518JBVKBXzyj_u455NIsecpWGvRFBVcW-8odv7_YKK2yVERGvQfn9E-gjJIPq6cM6rLipBvMsNA8zovK2aJ405p3fOojwzsPFu2eKt4E4hcusEUhcionZMgc_z00a8qwqEL8iPoINN2l9FR6MuNFK7iKbhgGfsoamZsEPvnWG56U2c8q_hNhrd/w400-h297/DSCN1336.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggyUUBqvoxty7RDR7Ak16FkX5cjE2FcdGQ8SiYo4XvdTBv2jBQPeSSnqAV3X1juoOuGu_MEotEmuU7u7KvUZaoGQ1iA8GIHeaxB5-xGuGT5-YGU5hlbfat2B1BTYi70LbbmqiVcM1GnjtfzS5xDEFayG4mzo35UVn0QbzmtM7YTmH6bC_8XlwHNXEa/s800/DSCN1338.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="523" data-original-width="800" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggyUUBqvoxty7RDR7Ak16FkX5cjE2FcdGQ8SiYo4XvdTBv2jBQPeSSnqAV3X1juoOuGu_MEotEmuU7u7KvUZaoGQ1iA8GIHeaxB5-xGuGT5-YGU5hlbfat2B1BTYi70LbbmqiVcM1GnjtfzS5xDEFayG4mzo35UVn0QbzmtM7YTmH6bC_8XlwHNXEa/w400-h261/DSCN1338.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcIBrV3d8WaPka_AKZBjYeKoLEQuB2nMBDOaf2DDldv-ZcKvb8FANWnz1eCJv5PwpSsy_6K9QWd8GrpF09XkJ23-Ih3RxvN0LhrdyCqBvIBZxKE2GPDEpEYegiFcvoBRMijUeXeiFzW4RCaQOaMv_OyTsBIueUl3-XLYFUfPclIRdZSnya62QhXCjK/s800/DSCN1339.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="501" data-original-width="800" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcIBrV3d8WaPka_AKZBjYeKoLEQuB2nMBDOaf2DDldv-ZcKvb8FANWnz1eCJv5PwpSsy_6K9QWd8GrpF09XkJ23-Ih3RxvN0LhrdyCqBvIBZxKE2GPDEpEYegiFcvoBRMijUeXeiFzW4RCaQOaMv_OyTsBIueUl3-XLYFUfPclIRdZSnya62QhXCjK/w400-h250/DSCN1339.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Enjoy.</p><p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>Rosie Hawthornehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01665045940767129770noreply@blogger.com0