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red potatoes (key ingredient for this, as they are much moister than russets), each wrapped in foil and baked until done (400 degrees for about 1 hour, just until soft when gently squeezed). when done, remove from foil and let them set out to cool down enough to handle, or make them ahead of time and keep in refrigerator (once cooled) until ready to use., smoked ham, cubed into bite size pieces (ask the deli to slice a 3/4 slice of smoked ham if you don tsp have any ham leftovers to use - be sure to use smoked, not honey, ham), tb butter, tb flour, teapsoon garlic powder (don tsp use garlic salt since there s plenty of salt in the ham and butter - you can mince a couple fresh garlic cloves, if you prefer), crazy mixed-up salt (about 1 tsp), pepper (about 1/2 tsp), half-and-half (gives you a richer sauce than milk), grated gruyere cheese, grated velvetta cheese, some thin butter slivers for topping

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

natural set yoghurt, lemon juice, dried rosemary leaves, dried basil, mustard powder, poppy seed, fresh parsley, chopped

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

cinnamon raisin bagel, cubed into 1/2-inch pieces, let set out for at least 1 hr, granny smith apple, peeled, and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces, brown sugar , packed, eggs, evaporated 2% milk, water, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, walnuts, chopped

peeled and cored pears, water, sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, put everything in a stainless steel pan and bring to a boil. simmer on low until pears are slightly soft. drain pears completely and set on paper towels to dry completely and cool, raspberries, x 15 puff pastry sheet

orzo, head of cauliflower, cut into florets, butter, divided, ap flour, heated milk (i heated mine 1 min in microwave, let it set while i melted butter for the roux, then heated for 1 minute more after i added the flour for the roux, it was steamy but not boiling), fine sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, paprika, grated gruyere, grated parmesan, breadcrumbs

yellow cake mix (set aside 1 cup of the dry mix before proceeding) or 1 package spice cake mix (set aside 1 cup of the dry mix before proceeding), melted butter or 1/2 cup melted margarine, egg, pumpkin, eggs, evaporated milk, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, brown sugar, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter or 1/3 cup margarine, chopped walnuts (optional)

halibut fillets (about the size of 2 decks of cards), low-fat mayonnaise, lemon , juice and zest of, cottage cheese, grated low-fat monterey jack cheese , set aside half of it (or any cheese you like), garlic cloves, minced, salt and pepper, cayenne pepper

cooked polenta, cooled and set, egg, nutmeg, frozen sliced peach, thawed, rum, sugar (if needed)

use any kind of instant pizza dough, olive oil, parmesan cheese, filling of your choice (i like rosemary and green olives)

oprah had chef tyler florence on yesterday. he shared some recipes. the 1 that stood out to me was cooking oatmeal with apple juice instead of water. here s the recipe, ingredients:serves 4, oatmeal, quick-cook oatmeal , rolled oats, unsweetened apple juice, cinnamon, unsalted butter, applesauce, fresh blueberries, banana , sliced, shredded toasted coconut, skim milk, begin by cooking the oatmeal. pour oatmeal and applesauce into the pot, and set over medium heat. cook for 7 to 8 minutes until oatmeal is creamy and tender. stir in cinnamon and butter, and keep warm until ready to eat. prepare toppings and serve with oatmeal.

lemon glazed banana almond ring, oil, honey, brown sugar, mashed banana, lemon juice, eggs, beaten, whole wheat pastry flour, all-purpose flour, oat flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, coarsely chopped toasted almonds, lemon glaze, powdered sugar, lemon juice, in a large bowl, blend oil, honey, brown sugar, banana, lemon juice and eggs together and set aside. stir remaining ingredients together and add to banana mixture. mix only until dry ingredients are moistened. pour batter into a lightly greased 6-cup ring pan-or a 9-inch loaf pan-and bake at 325 degrees for, about 60 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean. loosen from edge of pan and cool 30 minutes in pan. turn out onto a cooling rack. meanwhile, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice together and set aside. when cake is completely cool, pour glaze over.

ripe avocados, almond milk, water, water, cacao, powder, carob powder, raw honey or 1/2 cup agave nectar, maple syrup, whole vanilla bean, salt, sunflower lecithin powder (you can use psyllium husks but it will have to set in the freezer and stay there or else it won tsp ho), coconut oil, melted

dragon fruit, finely chopped, lychee, finely chopped, jam setting sugar, butter

praline apple crisp ingredients, crisp tart apples (granny smith or braeburn), cut into 1/2, ground cinnamon, quick cooking oats, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cold butter, cut into small pieces, chopped pecans, toffee bits, spray 3-to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. in large bowl, mix apples and cinnamon to coat. place in slow cooker., in medium bowl with pastry blender or fork, mix oats, brown sugar, flour , and butter until crumbly. stir in pecans and toffee bits., sprinkle curmb mixture evenly over apples ., cover; cook on low heat setting 4 to 6 hours. serve with ice, cream , if desired.

passion fruit, chopped crystallized angelica, plus more to decorate, fresh limes, grated rind and juice, white wine, sugar, heavy cream, thick-set natural yogurt (such as greek yogurt)

dry breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, paprika, dried thyme, garlic salt, ground red pepper, low-fat buttermilk, skinned chicken breast halves, margarine or butter, melted