53 make stir Recipes

make and maintain your own sourdough starter, need a volume of at least 1 and 1/3 cups., there are several ingredient combinations for making wild, yeast sourdough, is to grate a raw potato. then add enough water to cover, enough flour to make a thin batter of about a cup and a, third in volume ., method is to use water that you ve boiled potatoes, in instead of the grated potato and water combination., you can also use flour , sugar and water. use 1 cup of, flour , a tbsp of sugar and enough water to make a, pancake consistency batter ., yet another is to simply mix together equal amounts of water, flour (whole wheat is best for this)., anything that provides food for the yeast and a good growing, environment will work. yeast needs sugar or carbohydrates, which it converts to sugar), and clear liquid., make your choice based on what you have handy and just because, what you d like to try. don tsp worry about whether or, not 1 set of ingredients will work better than another, because the chances are that they will all be equally, efficient in attracting wild (sour) yeast. there is no exact, recipe because there are so many other variables in each house, that will invite or dissuade wild yeasts from entering the, mixture. if at first you don tsp succeed, try, try again . the, most important thing is the method ., when you have decided on the ingredients you want , put them in, a glass container that will hold at least three times the, volume of the ingredients. mix lightly with a wooden or, plastic spoon as some metals will react to it. the working of, starter will mix itself ., leave the mixture undisturbed and loosely covered with a cloth, perforated plastic (to allow gases to escape) at warm room, temperature until it begins to froth or work and expand., this is a sign that wild yeasts have made themselves at home, what you re after. the new starter will rise up in, then fall again. when it has , it s ready for, use. (note: it will smell sour !), when you use it , always leave some in the container and add, flour and water back to equal what you ve taken out. most, recipes call for a cup of starter, so replace it with a half, flour and a half-cup of water and set it in a warm, place to work again ., you will probably see a liquid covering the top at 1 time or, this is called hooch , and it s exactly what it, sounds like , but don tsp drink it! actually, it s harmless, so, stir it back into the starter if the starter is thick, or if, either way ., keep sourdough in the refrigerator unless you use it at least, every third day. if you use it that often , you can leave it on, counter or any place where it s safe. if you can tsp, refrigerate it , you can keep it fresh by throwing out a cup of, it every second or third day and then replenish with flour and, water. wait until it works again before counting days ., a properly cared for starter can live indefinitely, but if you, leave it out without using it for too long, the yeast can, literally suffocate in its own waste products. if the starter, looks off color (grayish is normal) or turns pink, toss it and, start fresh ., what can you make with sourdough besides the traditional, bread , you can make biscuits, pancakes, pretzels, bagels, muffins , cornbread and even cookies! once you re comfortable, using it , you can experiment with your favorite yeast or, baking powder recipes. simply put , you substitute sourdough

butterscotch, brown sugar, nonfat dry milk powder, cornstarch, salt, combine all ingredients and store in container with a tight-fitting lid. makes 3 cups mix, yielding 24 servings of prepared pudding., stir mix well . for 2 servings, combine 1/4 cup mix, 2 tsp butter, and 1 cup milk in small saucepan. heat over low heat, stirring contantly, until mixture boils. boil gently, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. pour into serving dishes and chill until thickened., chocolate, sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, makes 3 cup mix yielding 12 servings of prepared pudding ., coconut cream, coconut, nonfat dry milk powder, sugar, cornstarch, salt, place coconut in blender and process until finely ground. combine with remaining ingredients. makes 2 1/3 cup mix yielding 24 servings of prepared pudding., vanilla, nonfat dry milk powder, sugar, cornstarch, salt, makes 3 cup mix yielding 24 servings of prepared pudding .

seitan or 12 oz diced boneless skinless chicken breasts or 12 oz diced pressed tofu, water, red chilies, diced, yellow chili peppers, diced, soy sauce, garlic and red chile paste (i ve found sun luck brand to be the best), rice wine vinegar, sherry wine, cider vinegar, honey, szechuan seasoning (option ( make your own with szechuan peppercorns, anise, etc. but i m content with the mccormick va), ginger, cayenne, minced garlic, hot chili oil, sesame oil, sliced water chestnuts, bamboo shoot, stalks celery, diced, red bell pepper, diced, yellow bell pepper, diced, carrot, diced, broccoli florets, straw mushrooms, peanut oil, scallions , lower portions only, diced, minced garlic, red chile, diced, yellow chili pepper, diced

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.

eggplant, peeled and cut into 1 in. dice, garlic, finely chopped, cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp. water to make a paste, oil for deep frying, sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, water, white vinegar, sugar, chili paste, bean sauce, sesame oil

fish sauce, low sodium soy sauce, fresh ginger, grated or minced, fresh lime juice, divided, boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into bite-sized pieces, canola oil, zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick, sliced onion, red bell pepper, sliced 1/4 inch thick, garlic, minced, jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (use less or none to make mild ), fresh basil, thinly sliced, fresh cilantro, minced, green onion, chopped

soy sauce, tabasco sauce, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, stock, cornstarch (whisked with a little liquid to make a paste), oil, garlic cloves, chopped, shredded carrot, shredded bamboo shoot, shredded mushroom, shredded celery, shredded zucchini, bean sprouts, scallions, shredded, sugar, sesame oil, salt, stock, cornstarch, oil, eggs, beaten, salt, pepper

extra large egg (egg white only), cornstarch, soy sauce, boneless skinless chicken, cut in 1-inch bite size pieces (i use a mix of thighs and breasts), sesame oil (to saute the chicken), peanut oil , to saute the chicken (vegetable or canola oil will work fine, do not use olive oil), unsalted whole cashews, peanut oil (vegetable or canola oil will work fine, do not use olive oil), soy sauce, chicken broth, sherry wine (do not use cooking sherry or cream sherry, just use a cook dry sherry), sugar, red pepper, very very thin sliced in 1-2-inch pieces, diced scallion, white and green parts, crushed red pepper flakes, rice (use your favorite, i serve about 1 cup per person, you can make more if you like ), water chestnuts, cut in thin strips

makes 6 servings, generous 3/4 cup each, active time : 25 minutes, total time : 25 minutes, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped cauliflower florets (about 1 medium head ), salt, reduced-sodium chicken broth, freshly grated orange zest, orange juice, currants, whole-wheat couscous, sliced scallion greens, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. add cauliflower and salt; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. add broth, orange zest, juice and currants; bring to a boil over high heat. stir in couscous and scallions. remove from heat and let stand, covered, until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. fluff with a fork., nutrition information: per serving: 163 calories; 3 g fat (0 g sat, 2 g mono); 1 mg cholesterol; 31 g carbohydrate; 6 g protein; 6 g fiber; 239 mg sodium; 356 mg potassium., nutrition bonus : vitamin cup (78% daily value), folate (15% dv)., carbohydrate servings, exchanges : 1 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat

tofu - 2 blocks, cut 1 1/2 x 1 1/2, making 8-10 piece, string beans, cut into 2 inches long, carrots, chopped, head cabbage, shredded, sayote or chayote, chopped, snow peas, oyster sauce, onion, chopped, garlic, crushed and chopped, salt and pepper

pork tenderloin, cut in thin slices and then in half to make half moons, cooked rice , if you want, use boil in bags if that works best (i like brown, but basmati or jasmine would also work great too), scallion , cut in 1-inch pieces on an angle (just for presentation), green pepper, thin sliced, red pepper, thin sliced, onion, cut in quarters and thin sliced, peaches , you can also use frozen which work well, canned doesn tsp work (i prefer fresh (2-3 ), lemon juice, garlic, minced, peanut oil (vegetable or canola will work fine too), soy sauce, apple juice, chinese plum sauce, cornstarch

shiitake mushroom, swiss brown mushrooms, oyster mushroom, snow peas, baby corn, shallot (julienne), tofu (cut into batons), tapioca flour (to coat tofu), water, vegetable oil (for frying ), coriander root (finely sliced ), garlic cloves (diced ), knob ginger (diced ), white peppercorns (ground in a mortar in pestle, but not too finely), chicken stock, oyster sauce, soy sauce, honey, fermented bean curd (push through strainer to make a smooth paste), sesame oil

kitchen witch s make-ahead honey wings, sometimes i get so busy cooking for guests that i feel like that is all i am doing! it s nice to be able to cheat and make something earlier - it s a real time saver and gives me a chance to enjoy my company (or make something else for them, start by either baking or deep-frying chicken wings. cool; and refrigerate., when ready to enjoy the wings, honey, diced red sweet peppers, rice wine vinegar, pineapple juice, garlic salt, bottled hot pepper sauce, combine ingredients in saucepan and simmer (stirring) until thickened., place wings in single layer in baking dish ; pour sauce over; place in preheated 350* f. oven for about 15 minutes - or until wings are well glazed., serve with plenty of napkins, this will do 4 1/2 - 5 lbs. wings or try it on chicken legs

frozen vegetables, chicken (approximately 1 to 1 1/2 chicken thigh), extra virgin olive oil, salt (i didn tsp use and it tasted great) (optional), barbecue sauce , makes another great dish just add to this dish and fry for 1 to 2 more minutes to ensure the flavor

soft tofu (silken-style if you can), deli turkey , torn into bits, mushroom stems and pieces (or more !), teriyaki sauce (i ended up using garlic flavored because that s all we had left), house of tsang sweet ginger sesame hibachi marinade , but i m sure any homemade ginger-onion-soy sauce will do, china bowl select five-spice powder (or to make it yourself, a combination of equal parts powdered fennel, anise, ginger, licorice root,)

making the caramel, sugar can be cooked two ways : wet or dry. wet cooking is the easier method, because it gives you greater control over the degree of caramelization., sugar and water are brought to a boil; the water boils away and the changes from pale gold to amber to brown., you can stir the pan to help dissolve the sugar, but stop stirring once the mixture boils., dry cooking usually involves adding an acid , such as lemon juice, to keep the sugar from crystallizing., toss the lemon juice with the sugar until it s the consistency of wet sand., heat the sugar until it melts. don tsp stir , which promotes crystallization--the caramel will seize up and be grainy, not clear--but you may swirl the pan slightly to help redistribute any sugar that s starting to brown., making the custard, some recipes call for sweetened condensed milk while others use cream or whole milk. a flan made with sweetened condensed milk will be slightly denser than 1 made with milk or cream. likewise, flan made with milk rather than cream will be slightly lighter than a cream-based custard. experiment with different ingredients and recipes to find the 1 that suits your tastes., place the milk , solid flavoring--vanilla bean, cinnamon stick, citrus zest--and sugar into a large saucepan. (liqueurs and extracts are added after the mixture cooks)., bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally., while the milk mixture heats , whisk the eggs until pale yellow. don tsp over-mix the eggs: you don tsp want the eggs to become foamy, because the air bubbles affect the texture of the finished product., in a slow stream , pour the hot milk mixture into the bowl of eggs, whisking constantly., pour the custard base through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl to ensure a silky smooth texture in your flan., stir in extract or other flavorings., divide the custard equally between your caramel-coated dish or ramekins.

cornstarch, brown sugar, minced fresh gingerroot (don tsp use dried or powdered), garlic cloves, minced, red pepper flakes (optional), soy sauce, rice vinegar or 1/8-1/4 cup cider vinegar, chicken broth (swanson is a good brand) or 2 cups beef broth (swanson is a good brand), dry sherry, water

deluxe chocolate marshmallow bars, makes 3 dozen, kitchen of analise & alyson hankwitz, butter or margarine, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, baking cocoa, chopped nuts (optional), marshmallows, topping: 1 1/3 cup (8oz) chocolate chips, butter or margarine, peanut butter, crisp rice cereal, in a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. add eggs and vanilla; beat until fluffy. combine flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa; add to cream mixture. stir in nuts, if desired. spread in a greased jelly roll pan. bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes. sprinkle marshmallows evenly over cake; return to oven for 2-3 minutes. using a knife dipped in water, spread melted marshmallows evenly over the cake. cool. for topping, combine chocolate chips, butter and peanut butter in a small saucepan. cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted and well blended. remove from heat; stir in cereal. spread over bars. chill.