147 cousins week Recipes

you will need a very large crock , glass or enamel container, heavy duty plastic bucket or even wood, all must be totally clean, put through a dishwasher or clean with the hottest water if you can), minimum of 2 heads of cabbage ( about a total of 5 lbs ), may be regular or savoy or 1 part red cabbage to 3 parts green, kosher , or sea salt, or use salt which has no additives, no anti caking, no iodine etc., not table salt which causes a soft and limp outcome, sometimes pickling or canning salt will change taste and texture too, i simply use kosher salt, some tips here to prevent problems ( molds and yeasts ) with your sauerkraut, never use aluminum utensils, absolute cleanliness is necessary for a healthy brew, prepare the cabbage , remove and discard the outer leaves., wash and drain and then cut the cabbages into halves or quarters while removing the core in the process., step 1), shred cabbage - may use food processor for speed and ease., if you shred by hand , make sure the shreds are no thicker than a nickel or dime, step 2), mix, with wooden spoon or very clean hands, 5 lb of shredded cabbage with 4 tbsp of kosher salt and toss and mix thoroughly until kosher salt dissolves, you can make as much as you wish as long as you use the ratio of 5 lbs. cabbage to 4 tbsp. salt.), step 3), when juice starts to form on cabbage from tossing - pack the cabbage firmly and evenly into a clean crock, glass or enamel container., press firmly to encourage juice formation ., fill the utensil no closer than 5 inches from the top ., step 4), make sure juice covers the cabbage completely! (this does not always happen unless the cabbage is fresh from the garden ), may need to prepare additional brine by putting 1 1/2 tbsp of kosher salt into 1 quart of boiling water., dissolve salt and cool brine to room temperature before adding to the pot of cabbage., step 5), once cabbage is immersed in brine water , place a large food grade, plastic bag filled with brine water and lay on top if cabbage..., i use 2 large bags, 1 inside the other - sometimes a 2 gallon freezer bag - with a couple of quarts of cooled brine water inside - this if the bag breaks it will not water down the cabbage into a tasteless mess), cabbage must be well sealed all around with the bag, so no air can get in and contaminate the sauerkraut with unwanted yeasts or molds, step 6), now cover the container with plastic wrap, then a heavy towel or cloth and tie securely into place., do not remove this until fermenting is complete, step 7), put in an area where the temperature will not be above 75 degrees. fermentation will begin within a day , depending upon the room temperature., step 8), if room temperature is 75 degrees allow 3 weeks for fermentation., if temperature is 70 degrees allow 4 weeks ., if temperature is 65 degrees allow 5 weeks ., if temperature is 60 degrees allow 6 weeks ., step 9), once fermented taste to see if your required tartness exists., tartness will weaken as you process in canning ( cooking ) so make sure it is a wee bit more tart than you like, be eaten immediately if you desire

eggs, white sugar, bourbon, rum, half-and-half cream, ground nutmeg , or amount to taste, heavy whipping cream

butter, softened, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, pecans, finely chopped, hershey milk chocolate kisses, powdered sugar

active dry yeast, luke warm water, sugar, white flour (preferably unbleached ), kosher salt, cornmeal (for sprinkling the baking sheets), chopped onion, poppy seeds, canola oil (or other veggie oil), egg, water, salt (for the finishing touch)

plain low-fat yogurt (drained in cheesecloth or a fine-mesh sieve overnight), english cucumbers, peeled or 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and seeded, garlic clove, smashed, fresh dill, finely minced, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper

mint leaves , plus 1 mint sprig, lemon slices, brandied cherries, simple syrup, ice, bourbon, cherry heering or 1/2 oz cherry flavored liqueur, chilled brewed black tea, fresh lemon juice

capensis fish filet, tomato juice, chili flakes, garlic granules, salt & pepper, panko breadcrumbs, olive oil or 2 tbsp pam cooking spray, lemon (optional), tartar sauce (optional)

almonds, bulk sage sausage, butter, minced garlic, red onion , sliced in half moons, butternut squash, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes, chicken stock, baby spinach leaves, dried cranberries, chopped parsley leaves, kosher salt, cracked black pepper

okra, ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped, head boston lettuce, classic vinaigrette, chile oil , or to taste, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, dijon-style mustard, sugar, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, extra-virgin olive oil, peanut oil, fresh bird chiles , or to taste, place the chiles in the oil in a fancy cruet and allow them to rest for 1 week, until they have flavored the oil. add a drop or two of the oil to your usual cooking oil for a special zap.

whole wheat pastry flour or semolina flour, whole milk ricotta cheese, room temperature, drained (alternatively, use fresh feta cheese, rinsed), egg, beaten, whole herbs, honey or infused, directions for making infused honey : about a week or two before use, add a few whole leaves of bay, some sprigs of oregano, or a handful of dried rose petals (or other herbs of your choice) to honey, cover, and let sit in a cool place. remove herbs before first use.

bake quick breads on the center oven rack for best heat circulation., quick breads from the pan after about 10 minutes cooling for easier pan removal., cool quick breads completely before slicing. use a sharp thin-bladed knife and a light sawing motion to cut cleanly through the loaf., after cooling , wrap loaves tightly and store in refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months., muffin batter should be lumpy after stirring the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. stir just until moistened for muffins that are tender and nicely rounded., use a spring-handled #20 or #24 ice cream scoop to fill muffins cups or a melon ball-size scoop for mini-muffins., fill empty , greased muffin cups with water to prevent burning the grease during baking.

butter pecan cake mix, chopped pecans, water, butterscotch chips, vanilla, instant butterscotch pudding mix, sour cream, eggs, slightly beaten, canola oil

bulk pork sausage, sauerkraut, well drained, caraway seeds, brown sugar, spicy brown mustard, rye bagels, toasted, thousand island dressing, swiss cheese

vegetable oil, boneless beef chuck, fat trimmed, onions, chopped, bean soup mix (dried beans and barley), potatoes, halved, carrots, cut into 1 inch chunks, garlic cloves, honey, sweet paprika, salt, pepper, malt-o-meal original hot cereal, uncooked

rouladen beef, salt & pepper, mushrooms, cleaned & sliced, pickled hot peppers, chopped, stalk celery, chopped, green onions, cleaned and chopped, garlic, minced, sweet pepper, chopped, onion, chopped, mrs. dash seasoning mix (or other mixed spice blend), cream of celery soup, sun-dried tomatoes , drained of oil, hot sauce (i like peri-peri or tobasco)

fresh lemon juice, fresh garlic, minced, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco), anchovy paste or 1 anchovy fillet, chopped small, extra virgin olive oil, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, hard-boiled eggs (mashed or sliced ), cooked pasta, drained and chilled, parmesan cheese, freshly shaved, romaine lettuce hearts, diced red onions or 1/2 cup diced walla walla onion, cucumber, sliced, basil leaves , cut into ribbons, red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, deveined and diced, homemade crouton

olive oil , as needed, asparagus spears, white onion, sliced, herbes de provence, shiitake mushrooms, sliced, bell peppers, preferably 1 each red, yellow and orange, sliced, shrimp, peeled and deveined, sea scallops, lobster tails (about 1 to 2 lb), hot cooked turmeric white rice , see *cook s note, clarified butter, green onions, chopped

olive oil , as needed, asparagus spears, white onion, chopped, herbes de provence, shiitake mushrooms, sliced, bell peppers, preferably 1 each red, yellow and orange, sliced into thin strips, shrimp, peeled and deveined, sea scallops, hot cooked white rice , see *cook s note, lobster tails (about 1 to 2 lb), clarified butter, green onions, chopped