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More on pumpkin pie, and how to repair crust. The crust I made was somehow a lot more thirsty than the identical one I made last week. Not only did I need to add 50% more water, but I still had to repair the 2 balls of dough. I rolled out the dough as best… Continue reading 2023-10-19

Birthday Stream -notes TBA

russet potatoes square them up to about 2 the deck height of chopsticks, or a very solid straw 4 quarts water 2 tbsp vinegar 1 tbsp salt boil 8 mins 275 6 mins rest 30 mins 375 4 minutes S&P + garlic mayo, bacon bits, chives vinegar helps potatoes keep their shape 2 types of… Continue reading 2023-10-16

Mashed Potatoes vs Potato Croquettes I’m going to pipe some mashed potatoes (plus egg as binder) and broil it as fancy side, and deep fry some as instant croquettes. I’m also going to make an extra fancy deep fried version of Hasslehoff potatoes.  

Part of pumpkinpalooza       Makes 1 double pie crust (top and bottom, 9" pie plate)

I did a basic steak, not dry brined, just in a super hot cast iron pan, and finished with my usual butter + smashed garlic + rosemary. Went on a modern chaffle. My chaffle had mushrooms on it, boiled for 20 minutes before grilling and slicing up. Boiling mushrooms really brings out the savory meatiness… Continue reading 2023-10-06

Strawberry shortcake – a classic!

Submitted by TD, inhaled by DG

Fathead dough pizza: Melt 1.5 cups of mozarella cheese, stir in 1 lightly-whisked egg, 1 cups almond flour, 2 tbsp cream cheese, knead it into a ball, and then roll it out into a thin crust (1/4″). Top with sauce, cheese, pizza toppings, bake on a pizza stone (lined sheet pan also works) at 350… Continue reading 2023-09-29