Articles by: Debbie

Perfect Boiled Potatoes

1. Peel and cube 2. Cook until firm tender 3. Drain and let steam in the pan

 

Beans Quick Soak Method

1. Clean and sort beans. Put in pan, or pressure cooker. Add 3 inches of water above the beans. Boil over high heat for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Let it sit covered for 1 […]

 

Gravy Proportions

#1: 2 cups liquid ¼ cup flour #2: 4 Tbsp butter 6 cups drippings ½ cup flour

 

Perfect Boiled Eggs

1. Put cold eggs into cold water 2. Bring to a boil 3. Turn off heat 4. Leave lid on pan 5. Sit for 10 minutes 6. Run under cold water

 

Clarifying Honey

Put the container in a crockpot of water on low for a few hours.

 

Dried Pineapple

135 for 12 to 16 hours

 

Temperatures:

Baked Bread = 180 Chicken = 180 Fish = 140

 

Substitutions:

1 cup Buttermilk = 1 cup dairy milk + 1 tbsp. vinegar or lemon juice (Allow to sit for 5 minutes.) 1 cup catsup or chili sauce = 1 cup tomato sauce plus ½ cup sugar […]

 

Equivalents ;

1 lemon                      =     3 Tbsp juice 1 lime                              =     2 Tbsp juice 1 cup dried beans            =     3 cups cooked 1 cup uncooked rice          =     3 cups cooked 1 lb. cheese, grated           =     4 cups […]

 

Chef John’s Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy

_This make-ahead turkey gravy frees up valuable kitchen time for Thanksgiving, plus it will look and taste even better than those frantic, last-minute versions._