14894 make scrach just way you Recipes

i had input from several great friends who took their time to help in the search., on g, juels , tink, danadooley and magandab., cherylann from ez cooking, thanks to all for you time and help. jessica harlan a very busy person took time to research pans and sent me several emails, thank you for taking your time to help a stranger., magandab sent me a link on g for a pan at target and since i pass it often and by chance the day she sent her message on gr, i stopped and checked the pan made by calphalon., very heavy, straight sides so it would be easy to attach a candy thermometer and a glass lid with a dip lip with strainer capability., what an incredible pan for $60. why; i am able to put the butter and sugars into the pan and not worry about burning! i made toffee again last night and to really test it, set the temp 1 line about medium on the electric stove. i would stir about every 10 minutes and then do something else; well i was making a cheese cake while the toffee cooked. every time i checked, it was boiling up, stir and i could feel nothing sticking to the bottom and burning like my old copper bottom revere ware steel 3 quart pot., how great to not have to worry about the mixture burning. this is a 4 quart pot. just perfect for the amount of butter and sugar to boil and become a food that should be reserved for the gods., i placed a mat over the pot as it boiled as the cool air was affecting the rise in temperature. the notch in the side for pouring let me leave my bamboo spoon in pot, the thermometer clipped to the side. once the mix reached 285 i poured the mix into the pan and it was so cool to see how the very last bit slipped right out of the pan. this is a fantastic pot for making toffee and recommend without reservation the purchase of this pot by calphalon., double thanks to magandab for sending me to my perfect candy pan. eating my toffee makes see s toffee-ettes taste like dirt, this is the link magandab sent me, http://www.target.com/kitchen-essentials-calphalon-hard-anodized-straining/dp/b000jm34km/qid =1234998462/ref=br_1_4/192-4549105-5227516 ie=utf8&node=11082001&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1

fresh strawberries , bananas, figs, peaches, pears, apricots, grapes (1 cup total of any fresh fruit you like or combo of fruits you like), sour cream, brown sugar

italian dressing (i used store bought to make this easy, but you can make your favorite as well), garlic, minced, capers (mashed , just use a fork to mash them), salami, sliced 1/8-inch thick cut into cubes, cheese filled tortellini, cooked and drained (i prefer spinach), water-packed artichoke hearts, cut in quarters, not too small, tomatoes, stuffed green olives (i love the ones with anchovies or olives, but use your favorite_), peppadew pepper, mozzarella cheese , balls, pepperoncini pepper, sopressata, prosciutto, cocktail onion, mushroom, parmesan cheese, fresh basil

mayonnaise (best foods or hellmann s or vegenaise), catsup, dill relish, sweet pickle relish, dried onion flakes , to taste, garlic powder, lemon juice or balsamic vinegar, black pepper , to taste, dark rye bread (caraway or not, it s up to you, but we prefer it without), butter, sliced deli pastrami, sauerkraut, drained well (we prefer bubbie s naturally fermented kraut), sliced provolone cheese or swiss cheese or monterey jack cheese

bread, toasted if desired, see recipe, butter (or however much you sue, this is just so you get a nutritional analysis for more than just bread), honey (as above)

tortilla chips (you can make your own if you like ), evoo, onion, chopped, celery ribs, thinly sliced, carros, thinly sliced, jalapeno or serrano pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped (or pepper flakes to save time), garlic, minced, bay leaf, dried mexican oregano, tomato, peeled and chopped, chicken stock, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, acallions, finely chopped, limes, juiced (to taste), avocado, chopped, cilantro finely chopped, more if you like, bl. pepper (to taste)

hoagie rolls, split and lightly toasted, lettuce leaves, tomatoes, very thinly sliced brown sugar ham (i used two 3 oz packages of hillshire deli selects lunch meat), swiss cheese , cut in half making 4 pieces, thousand island dressing, divided, dill pickle slices (optional)

butter recipe yellow cake mix , i use duncan hines, butter, softened, water, eggs, sized milky way bars or 3 large milky way bars, evaporated milk, sized milky way bars or 2 large milky way bars, sliced, butter, evaporated milk

crushed pineapple, light sour cream, egg, melted butter, flaked coconut (optional), flour (can be part white whole wheat), sugar, ground flax seeds, oatmeal, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, blueberries (fresh or frozen or could sub raspberries or blackberries), chopped pecans (macadamia nuts are great)

boneless skinless chicken breast (option, 2 breasts see note below), olive oil, melted butter or 3 tbsp margarine, egg, beaten (in a bowl), idaho instant potato flakes, garlic salt, paprika, poultry seasoning or 1/4 tsp chicken bouillon powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper (both optional) or 1 pinch chili powder (both optional), curry powder, oregano, onion flakes, ground cinnamon, broccoli slaw mix (see instructions below to make your own), cilantro leaves (clean leaves, plus extra sprigs), soy sauce, cornstarch, grated ginger, garlic, chopped finely, honey

pie anytime (do your own make-ahead fruit pie filling), this is a make-ahead pie filling from freezer to oven. great way to use fresh fruit ., firm-ripe fresh fruit (less if berries), sugar, flour, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, salt

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.

fresh whole turkey, chopped celery, chopped carrot, chopped onion, chardonnay wine or 2 cups apple juice, reduced-sodium chicken broth, butter , if you make gravy, flour , if you make gravy, olive oil, fresh thyme, finely chopped (1 package), fresh sage, finely chopped (1 package), fresh rosemary, finely chopped (1 package), minced garlic

bacon , pre-cut it into little pieces (freeze it for a few minutes for easier cutting), green pepper (chopped or sliced thin), onion (chopped or sliced thin), garlic cloves, minced (or if i run out-garlic powder equalling 3 cloves garlic), kidney beans, undrained, worcestershire sauce, salt (i like sea or kosher), polish sausage, sliced (you can put any kind you like or up to a lb- we like the skinless kielbasa), vinegar, sugar, cooked rice

boneless chicken breasts, yogurt, minced ginger, minced garlic (fresh or in a jar), white pepper, cumin powder, mace, nutmeg, cardamom powder, red chili, turmeric, lemon juice, vegetable oil, melted butter, tomato paste, tomato puree, tomatoes, chopped, ginger paste, garlic paste, green chilies or 2 tsp desired hot pepper, red chili powder, i used 1), green cardamoms, salt , if you wish, butter, cream, fenugreek seeds, ginger , julienned, honey , if you wish

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

white whole medium mushrooms w/stem (i do about 15-30 depending on the crowd or if just for us family), seasoned bread crumbs, melted butter, shredded chedder cheese or mottzerella if preferred, red onion diced, garlic salt (+/-), soy sauce

fat-free cream of chicken soup, skim milk, cooked chicken breast, shredded (could cube), hard-boiled eggs, diced, diced green chilies, cooked whole wheat noodles, powdered white sauce mix, skim milk (to make sauce), fresh parsley, salt and pepper, garlic powder