78 tastes just Recipes

lukewarm water (90of to 100of), dry yeast or two 0.6-oz packages fresh yeast, crumbled, all purpose flour (i use king arthur bread flour), extra-virgin olive oil, coarse sea salt, note: i have found that adding anywhere from 1-2 tsp. of salt (table salt works just fine) to the flour while making the dough works as good or better than the coarse salt on top. it depends on your taste. i would suggest adding 1 tsp. of salt to the flour and maybe lightly adding the coarse salt before baking. or forgo the coarse salt altogether and add 1.5 tsp of salt to the flour for the dough. bread does needs salt to have a good taste., note 2: drizzle with olive oil before baking., note 3: you can knead with a little olive oil to keep from adding more flour and prevent dryness., add herbs of your choice and/or a grated favorite cheese. i have used rosemary, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, cracked black pepper, asiago, and parmesan in various combinations and it all worked out well.

i use a 3 1/2 to 4 lb chuck roast, well marbelized with fat, and if you can find a bone-in roast, that s better yet (but it s almost always boneless chuck that you find at the grocer). i like to quickly rinse the roast in cold water just before i lay it on the cutting board to coat it with seasoned flour. place the following ingredients in a small baggie and shake the closed bag to mix it up, flour, salt, garlic salt, crazy mixed-up salt (if you can tsp get this seasoning, use seasoned salt instead, but jane s is by far the best), pepper, use your hands to generously pat the seasoned flour into the roast, on both sides, flipping the roast a couple times and repeating the process., in a dutch oven or roasting pan large enough to hold the roast, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium high heat - you want your pan and oil to be hot enough to sear the roast well when you put it in the pan. when the oil is just about to the smoking point, put the roast in and cover the pan. let the meat sear until nicely browned on the bottom, then flip the roast. let it sear for a minute or two on the second side, then add, beef stock (i much prefer the boxed stock to the canned broth - it just seems to give the gravy a much richer taste in the end), cover the roasting pan and place it in a pre-heated 300 degree oven. roast for 4 to 5 hours, until the meat is fork tender and falls apart easily. i check the roast each hour, quickly opening the lid, just to make sure the stock has not evaporated. as long as your pan has a good seal on it, this shouldn tsp happen. but if necessary, add more stock to the pan., an hour before the roast is done , prepare the mashed potatoes. peel 6 large red potatoes (these work better - at least for me - because they are much moister than the russets, so the mashed potatoes are creamier); cut into 1/4th, and place them in a large saucepan - rinse the cut potatoes 2 times in cold water, then cover them in fresh cold water and place the pan over medium high heat; boil until tender. this is usually about 30 minutes, but it depends on the size of your cuts, so just cook them until you can easily insert a fork into a potato. drain potatoes well, reserving 1 cup of the water for the gravy. add the following to the hot potatoes, butter, sour cream, milk, salt, crazy mixed up salt (use regular salt or garlic salt if jane s salt is not available), pepper, i use a hand masher , but you can use an electric mixer or however you chose to mash the potatoes into a creamy yet firm texture. add more milk if potatoes are too stiff. place the mashed potatoes in a buttered casserole dish, cover with foil, and place in the oven to keep warm while you make the gravy., prepare the gravy, melt 2 tbsp butter, stir in 1/4 cup flour to make a paste, stir in enough beef stock to thin the paste enough to pour., finished roast from the pan and place it on a plate; cover meat with foil to keep warm., place the roasting pan over a medium flame and bring the liquid to a gentle boil (i usually seem to have about 1 1/2 to 2 cups liquid in the pan when the roast is done - if you have less, just use the beef stock to increase your liquid)., use a whisk to gradually whisk in the butter/flour/stock liquid., add 2 tbsp beef base - i use tone s (i prefer beef base to buillon - has a richer flavor and is really worth having on hand, but if you can tsp find this, try knorr s beef buillon extra large cubes), add the 1 cup of reserved potato water, add 1/2 cup beef stock, taste the gravy and see if you want more seasoning. i usually find i don tsp need to add anything at this point, since i have the seasoning from the flour coating and the stock and the beef base. if you think you need more seasoning, add salt and pepper to your taste. beef base will also give you more saltiness., keep the gravy warm while you uncover the meat and use 2 forks to pull the meat apart into small to medium chunks., you are now ready to assemble...

gone are the days where the bride and groom share a slice of a 3, 4, or 5 tier wedding cake. nowadays some people are opting for a more simple cake solution, yet they still want the elegance that a large tiered cake offers. enter on stage the simple yet elegant cupcake., versatile cupcakes are standing along side and, in some cases, replacing larger cakes these days. below are some helpful hints if you want to use cupcakes for the main cake at your wedding., tip #1 : arrangement, how you arrange your cupcakes is as important if not more important than the taste. everyone wants a breathtaking wedding cake at their reception so arranging your cupcakes to give this appearance is very necessary., my personal favorite way of arranging my cupcakes is to stack 4 or 5 boxes on top of each other to form a tree of sorts. i choose boxes that are approximately 4 to 5 inches high. i like 24 inch square boxes then 18 inches square then 12 inches then 6 inches square. this gives me a cupcake ledge of 3 inches when the boxes are stacked., decorate your boxes as you wish. beautiful paper wrapped around the boxes then a ribbon all the way around is a great decorating combination ., your wedding cake cupcakes can then be placed on the ledges and on top of the boxes for a beautiful arrangement for your wedding., arrangement idea for your wedding cupcakes is to place cupcakes underneath raised cake platters. larger cakes or more cupcakes can be placed on top of the platters., how your cupcakes taste and even how many different flavors you offer are both very important to the overall success of your wedding cupcakes. i think 1 of the best reasons to have wedding cupcakes instead of a large wedding cake would be that you can have many different kinds of cakes. not everyone prefers the same type of cake and frosting so having 2 or 3 different types of cake flavors would be ideal., three of my favorite flavors are vanilla , chocolate, and lemon cupcakes. these are a great combination for any special occasion that you may choose to serve cupcakes. you can either serve all of the different flavors in the same cups with the same decoration or you can use different cups and/or different decorations for each cake flavor you choose., skimp on the ingredients for your wedding cupcakes. fresh cupcakes made from your favorite cupcake recipes are always the best choice. boxed cake mixes just won tsp cut i for special occasion cupcakes. the same goes for frosting. make your frosting instead of buying it prepackaged from a grocery store. if you don tsp feel confident making your own, you could always buy some freshly made frosting from a local bakery., presentation is everything when dealing with weddings. you should make sure your cupcakes are just the right size so they are absolutely gorgeous when presented. the entire purpose of serving cupcakes at a wedding is to give your guests a small taste of a wonderful dessert. small is the key word here. you don tsp want cupcakes that are larger than an actual teacup. if they are, then they should be called mini cakes and not cupcakes., also, it would cost you a fortune to bake mini cakes for each of your guests. the right size cupcake will offer just the right amount of cake for each person attending and will also likely save you money., be careful not to err on the side of your cupcakes being too small. if your cupcakes are too small, you may run out of cupcakes before you guests sweet teeth are satisfied. you also run the risk of having too much frosting on a small cupcake which could ruin the overall taste of your wedding cupcakes., i ve found that the perfect size cupcakes are baked in 1/2 cup wells that i fill approximately 1/2 to 2/3 full of cupcake batter. make sure you carefully measure the cupcake batter each time you fill a well. this will make sure that your cupcakes come out of the oven all the same size., i hope that these tips will help you produce the most beautiful wedding cupcakes that anyone has ever seen! good luck

turkey carcass, stalks celery, diced, carrot, diced, minced onion flakes, sage, thyme, rosemary, garlic, celery seed, parsley, spinach and mixed herbs (i use tastefully simple, it is just a mixture of dried flakes, onion, green onions, dill and), chicken bouillon cubes, lipton chicken noodle soup (the 1 that uses 4 cups of water when you make it.), turkey meat (as much or as little you prefer), tomatoes (i used my homemade ones with onion, celery and green pepper added)

fresh parsley (flat leaf preferrably ), tomato (medium to large in size), onions, bulgar wheat, olive oil, lemon juice (to suit personal taste, i usually just squeeze the lemon and adjust it according to my taste, not me), mint (dried or fresh ), sumaq, salt (personal choice)

onion, diced, celery , diced including the leaves lots if you have them, mushrooms , sliced in bulky chunks, ground beef (i use extra lean), seasoning salt, to your taste, diced tomatoes, worcestershire sauce, paprika, red chili pepper (i use variety i get at the asian market in a jar you could use fresh if you have them), cumin, cayenne, chili powder, dried ancho chile powder, thyme, romano beans, kidney beans, crushed garlic (i use a variety crushed and packed in oil, if you are using fresh crushed you will not need as much ), olive oil, cheddar cheese, grated just enough to top each serving

olive oil, chicken breasts, chopped into chunks, red pepper , sliced thunly (about 200g), carrot, cut into sticks, broccoli florets, green onions, sliced thinly, garlic cloves, crushed, ginger, grated, red pepper flakes (add to your personal taste.), apple juice (just over a 1/4 cup), bourbon, water, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, cornflour

cooked rice vermicelli , i had about 1/2 cup cooked left over in the fridge, but this is something you can add to your taste; a little or quite a bit for bulk, and to make it more filling., beef steak , i used about 30g of a scotch fillet . a little goes a long way, but again, more can be used if you re a meat lover., minced garlic, a small cucumber, diced, grape or cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered to be a similar size to cucumber, spanish onion , just a few slices to taste, a generous handful of mixed lettuce leaves, leaves of mint , torn/shredded, vietnamese basil-added this as i had it , not necessary, fresh bean sprouts, a sprinkle of crushed peanuts (i used a chilli roasted macadamia instead, so anything goes, really), dressing, fresh red chilli, finely sliced , to taste, a generous squeeze of lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar

boneless chicken breast halves (i usually just use boneless, skinless breasts,have made up to four whole pieces before), eggs, beaten, fine dry breadcrumb, parmesan cheese, basil or oregano or italian seasoning, if desired (to your own taste), your favourite pasta sauce (we like healthy choices garlic lovers with fine herbs, you can also use 1 14 oz. can of tomato sauce), shredded mozzarella cheese (or more !), parmesan cheese, for sprinkling if desired

ground meat, onion, diced, cream of celery soup, mashed potatoes (instant works just fine ), american cheese or 4 slices cheddar cheese, tastes best

refried beans (i use no fat), hamburger (i use as lean as possible), taco seasoning, shredded cheese (i use cheddar or co-jack), taco sauce (i just add to taste) or 2 tbsp hot sauce (i just add to taste)

butter (2 oz), brown onion, sliced thinly (150g or just under 5 oz), leek, white and inner green tender leaves, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, crushed, roast potatoes, cut into halves (just over 19 oz), plain flour, milk (250ml/8 fl.oz. ), fresh thyme, finely chopped, sea salt, to taste (add with caution as the potatoes were undoubtedly salted when first cooked), fresh ground black pepper , to taste, sunflower seeds (optional), rindless bacon, fat removed, chopped, cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (120g or just under 4 oz)

butter (i ve use just 1 stick of before, it still tastes fine, just not as rich), onion, diced, carrot, finely diced, celery stalk, diced, garlic, minced, all-purpose flour, corn kernels, fresh or frozen, chicken stock, half-and-half (pet milk can be used instead), kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

my family has been in florida for over 5 generations. we have many ethnic offshoots and traditions. this stuffing encompasses many ingredients from my family heritage and it tastes good too. something a little different than plain stuffing. a little sweet, a little hot and a lot delicious. just like my family and florida: a little of everything., day old cuban bread, cubed, day old french bread, cubed, day old challah, cubed, onion, medium dice, celery, small dice, raisins soaked in sweet wine, slightly green mango (diced ), chopped nuts (your choice , i like macadamias), chopped cilantro, minced garlic, minced jalapeno (more if you like ), cumin, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, fresh ground black pepper, chicken broth, butter melted, cream or 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk, eggs, beaten

extra virgin olive oil , eyeball it, garlic, coarsely chopped (i actually use up to a whole head sometimes, because i really love garlic), chili powder, grill seasoning blend (eg : montreal steak seasoning by mccormick grill mates). i just use hot hungarian paprika, which is excellent, salt to taste, fresh-ground black pepper, and some red pepper flakes (these are hot & spicy; use to your tastes), head broccoli, cut into thin, long spears (i use baby broccoli from trader joes and just trim the ends and halve the larger pieces.)

mayonnaise (best foods aka hellmans east of the mississippi), fresh buttermilk, sour cream, garlic granules, onion powder, blue cheese (or more to taste, crumbled , try rogue creamery s bleu vein or oregonzola), mild feta cheese (crumbled, or to taste. use plain, not seasoned or in oil), dill seed, dill weed, lemon pepper, parsley (fresh, chopped ), fresh ground black pepper, parmesan cheese (freshly grated parmegiano reggiano, if you have it, just, please, not that stuff in a shaker can)

anything is optional add or remove to suit tastes, chopped cabbage can be any variety if you prefer use a coleslaw mix, crab meat, shrimp, mushrooms as many of few as you prefer, onion as much or little as you like, garlic fresh or powdered use to suit taste, bean sprouts, soy sauce, wok oil or another oil of choice just to get fresh vegetables sauteed, you will need a skillet , wok, or another pot to saute filling. it can be steamed if you prefer., you will also need a baking pan, egg roll wraps .

angel hair slaw (in the veg section by the bagged salads), onion grated very fine, mayo just to desired consistancy, vinegar, dill to taste (i like lots!), cayane pepper