1005 hard sweets Recipes

ground pork, vine-ripened tomatoes, diced small, yellow bell peppers, diced, pineapple chunks, drained, black beans, drained, whole kernel corn, drained, tomato paste, chopped green onions, chopped baby corn, hard apple cider, garlic, minced, brown sugar, salt, hungarian sweet paprika, ground black pepper, molasses, ground ancho chile pepper, dried sage, curry powder, ground cinnamon, honey, white vinegar

salad macaroni, hard-boiled eggs (chopped ), onion, finely diced, celery ribs, diced small, sweet pepper, seeded and diced small (red or orange), light mayonnaise (do not use miracle whip), sugar, yellow mustard, dill pickle relish (mine had tabasco in it for a kick), white vinegar or 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, celery seed, salt, paprika (to garnish )

sugar, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, ground mustard, salt, cold water, white vinegar, egg, lightly beaten, fresh spinach , torn, hard-cooked eggs, sliced, sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled, red onion slices, separated into rings

bratwurst , cut into bite-sized pieces, sauerkraut, tart apples, cored, peeled and chopped, onion, chopped, brown sugar , packed, caraway seeds, hard rolls, split, garnish: spicy mustard

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.

mayonnaise, ground mustard, sugar, salt, pepper, diced cooked salad potatoes, frozen peas, thawed, chopped sweet pickles, hard-cooked egg, chopped, shredded lettuce

apples (ripe, hard sweet ), vinegar, sugar, mace, whole allspice, mustard seeds, pepper, salt

dozen hard-cooked eggs, peeled, mayonnaise, mango chutney, ground red pepper, kosher salt to taste, garnish: sliced fresh chives

premium chunk chicken , sweet sue, celery, chopped, mayonnaise, lemon juice, cream of chicken soup, onion, chopped, pimiento, drained and chopped, hard-boiled eggs, chopped, almonds (2 oz package) or 1/3 cup water chestnut, potato chips, cheddar cheese, grated, butter

sweet potatoes (6 to 8 oz.), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, salt and pepper, vegetable oil, onion, chopped, jalapeno, seeded and chopped, pinto beans, drained and rinsed, hard taco shells

chicken breasts or 500 g chicken fillets, egg, plain flour, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, gingerroot, finle sliced onion, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, tomato sauce

bacon, fried,drained and crumbled or 8 slices hormel real bacon bits, frozen green peas, thawed, mayonnaise or 1/2 cup salad dressing, onion powder, surimi, flaked, hard-boiled eggs, chopped

extra virgin olive oil, onion, minced, carrots, thinly sliced, red pepper flakes, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, lemon, grated peel, cumin, ground , to taste, sweet paprika, curly endive lettuce, coarsely chopped (tiny dandelion greens, baby chard, spinach leaves all ok), vegetable broth, tomato paste, chickpeas, rinsed and drained (other good-tasting bean ok too), asparagus spears , pencil-slip size, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths, hard-cooked eggs, shelled and quartered, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated, extra virgin olive oil , good-tasting fruity

baking potatoes, salt, divided, mayonnaise, spicy brown mustard, pepper, hard-cooked eggs, grated, sweet salad cube pickles

dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, white onion, diced, hard-boiled eggs, diced, diced sweet pickles, mayonnaise, stalks celery, diced, salt and ground black pepper to taste

butter, yellow onions, peel & roughly chop, garlic cloves, peel & rougly chop, ham hocks or 1 kg bacon bones with plenty meat, remove & discard skin & fat, bay leaves, dried sage, dried oregano, dried herbs (tarragon, basil, parsely etc), water, celery & tops, chop & discard the hard core end, roughly chop celery & tops, sweet potato, peel & roughly chop, salt (to taste), fresh ground black pepper

baking potatoes (8 large), sweet salad cube pickles, hard-cooked eggs, grated, mayonnaise, spicy brown mustard, salt, pepper