3596 carb tips net Recipes

rules for making sugar syrup, fudge is based on a sugar syrup , which is a solution of sugar in liquid. when making a sugar syrup, whether it is as simple as sugar and water or contains other ingredients, the rules remain the same., always stir sugar and liquid over low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved., if the mixture comes to the boil before all the sugar is dissolved, a crust of sugar crystals, which is hard to get rid of, will form around the edge of the pan., once the sugar has completely dissolved , allow the mixture to come to the boil, and do not stir the mixture, unless specifically instructed to in the recipe. stirring the boiling mixture will cause it to become cloudy and crystallised, which may or may not be desirable, depending on the recipe., using a sugar thermometer, boil the mixture for the full time, as specified in the recipe. because stoves vary so much, as do interpretations of high, medium or low heat, we have given a sugar thermometer reading as an exact gauge. the sugar thermometer should be fixed to the pan before the mixture comes to the boil, as handling the boiling liquid can be very hazardous., when the mercury reaches the temperature called for in the recipe , the fudge is ready. watch the mixture carefully towards the end of the cooking time, as it will burn quickly if left cooking too long., length of time the mixture cooks , and therefore the temperature it reaches in that given time, determines how the mixture will set. sugar thermometers are the simplest, most accurate way of determining when a syrup has reached the desired stage. when the thermometer reaches 115dc (240df), the mixture is at soft-ball stage., worry too much if you don tsp have a sugar thermometer , as fudge is fairly forgiving mixture, unlike hard sweets, for which a sugar thermometer is crucial., way to check for soft-ball stage is to drop a small amount of mixture into very cold water. when rolled between your thumb and index finger, it should form a soft ball., brushing down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush dissolves any crystals which have formed on the sides of the pan. it is a good idea to do this if the recipe says to, but don tsp allow to much water to drip into the pan, as this will slow down the cooking process and interfere with the given time., other equipment, heavy-based pans are best for making fudge. because it is a high sugar content, the mixture can catch and burn if the pan has a thin base, such as those on aluminum pans., use a long-handled wooden spoon if the mixture is to be stirred while still hot, as wood will not conduct heat., as soon as the mixture is ready, remove the pan from the heat , place it on a wooden board or heatproof trivet and allow to cool as directed. the pan will be very hot so, if it has a metal handle, use a thick cloth around the handle when moving it., beating the mixture, mixture may be beaten while still hot , or may be asked to wait until has cooled. beating thickens the mixture and causes it to lose its gloss. the recipe will indicate whether to use a wooden spoon or electric beaters - it is not a good idea to use electric beaters in a very hot mixture. there is usually a fine line between the mixture reaching the desired consistency and being too firm and dry to spread into the tin, so watch it carefully as you work., warning, take great care with every step of the procedure, as hot sugar syrup is very dangerous, and heat will transfer to any heat-conducting equipment it comes in contact with. keep children well away from the hot mixture., always use a long-handled wooden spoon for stirring., if you do get burnt , hold the afflicted area under cold water to wash off the syrup and then keep the burn immersed in cold water for about 10 minutes.

canola oil, sweet onion, chopped, beer, dark or amber, dried thyme leaves, dry mustard, salt, freshly ground pepper to taste, cooked 90% lean ground beef, net from 20 oz fresh, ground turkey, net from 20 oz fresh, whole-wheat bread, prepared for fresh crumbs (see tip), chopped fresh parsley, egg, lightly beaten, egg white, lightly beaten

fruitcakes get an awful lot of bad press , especially the mass produced varieties, but a rich homemade version can be incredibly delicious., fruitcake is a mixture of fruits and nuts with just enough batter to hold them together. when wrapped in cloth and foil, saturated with alcoholic liquors regularly, and kept in in tightly closed tins, a fruitcake may be kept for months or even years, have it your way ..., if there are certain fruits you don tsp like , you can always include more of another, or some of your own favorites. dried fruits cooked in juice can take the place of candied fruits, and seeds can replace nuts. to convert a favorite dark fruitcake recipe to a light fruitcake, leave out the dark spices, use light colored fruits (golden raisins, dried apricots, etc.), and replace dark corn syrup or molasses with light corn syrup

foam cake savvy, eggs separate more easily when cold but whip up better when at room temperature. separate the eggs as soon as you take them from the refrigerator , then let the whites sit out in a bowl for about 30 minutes to come to room temperature before beating them., if a recipe calls for whisking the eggs or egg whites over hot water, do not let the bottom of the bowl touch the water or the eggs will cook., be sure to use a spotlessly clean bowl and aters or whisk for ating egg whites. any spot of grease or fat (including egg yolk) will prevent the whites from expanding to their full volume., lift the beaters or whisk from the whites and turn them upright to determine if they have formed soft or stiff peaks. soft peaks will gently fall over onto themselves, while stiff, dry peaks will stand straight up., overbeating eggs will cause them to clump and look somewhat chalky, and the cake will not rise as successfully., before baking the cake , gently run a kitchen knife or small rubber spatula through the batter to deflate any large air bubbles., a foam cake is done when the top is golden and the cake springs back when gently pressed with a fingertip.

fresh fish filets or steaks, frozen fish, whole fish, freshly caught fish

cooked 90%-lean ground beef, net from 8 oz fresh, cooked ground turkey breast, net from 8 oz fresh, chopped onion, diced tomatoes with green chilies (104608) , preferably rotel brand (see tip) or petite-, ground cumin, chili powder or 1/2 tsp ground chipotle chile, dried oregano

butter, olive oil, onion, sliced into thin pieces, steak , such as sirloin, salt, ground black pepper

extra virgin olive oil, fresh parsley, finely chopped, fresh oregano, finely chopped, red wine vinegar, garlic cloves, minced, red pepper flakes, salt, ground black pepper, skirt steaks, 1/2 inch thick , trimmed of fat, and cut into 4 equal pieces, virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper

dry red wine, olive oil, chopped garlic, salt, ground cumin, ground black pepper, tenderloin, tsp-bone or 1 1/2 lbs your favorite steak, butter

wooden skewer, center-cut pork chops, rinsed, dried, and cut into 1 inch chunks, white mushrooms , cut in half lengthwise, sweet onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch square pieces, bell peppers, cut into 1-inch square pieces, italian dressing

thickly sliced deli turkey (about 6-8 slices), mayonnaise, sliced almonds, fresh arugula leaf, stemmed, washed, and dried (about 12 big leaves ), salt and pepper

minute steaks (4 steaks), salt, divided, fresh ground black pepper, divided, butter, divided, virgin olive oil, divided, button mushrooms, sliced, yellow onion, sliced (or white ), beef broth, lemon juice, fresh squeezed, paprika, parsley, chopped fresh

chunk solid white tuna packed in water, drained, celery, chopped into 1/4-inch chunks (about 1/2 stalk ), water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped into pieces, real mayonnaise, toasted pine nuts, fresh lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, salt, fresh black pepper, tomatoes, top 1/2-inch removed , insides scooped out and discarded (about baseball size), shredded mozzarella cheese

thickly sliced bacon, scallions , roots and green parts removed, sliced into 1/8-inch slices, sliced white mushrooms, sliced almonds, salt and pepper

dry red wine , such as merlot, chianti or 1/2 cup cabernet sauvignon wine, rosemary, chopped fresh or 1 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, extra virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, worcestershire sauce, garlic cloves, chopped, flank steaks, salt, fresh black pepper

boneless center cut pork chop, rinsed, dried , and cut into 1-inch pieces, soy sauce, olive oil, onion, chopped, broccoli florets, fresh grated ginger, peeled (optional), sesame seeds

artichoke bottoms, drained (about 6 bottoms), dried prosciutto, shredded parmesan cheese, olive oil, dried oregano