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[recipe] Classic German potato salad with warm bacon dressing

Posted on December 25, 2019January 6, 2020 By admin

1.2 kg unpeeled baby red potatoes (no larger than 2-inches in diameter)
1 tbsp plus 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
4 slices thick-cut bacon (180g), diced
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 to 3 tbsp vegetable oil
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp whole grain mustard
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
1 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Place the potatoes and 1 tablespoon of the salt in a large saucepan. Cover by 1 inch with cool water, then bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are easily pierced with a knife, 30 to 35 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the bacon.

Place the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat and cook until the fat begins to render, about 8 minutes. Add the onion and cook until the onion and bacon brown and the bacon is crisp, 13 to 15 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon and onions to a paper towel-lined plate. Measure the remaining fat in the pan. If there is less than 3 tablespoons, add enough oil to equal 3 tablespoons.

Drain the cooked potatoes in a colander and rinse under cold water just until they are cool enough to handle. If desired, peel potatoes with your fingers or a vegetable peeler. Slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds and transfer to a large bowl.

Place the vinegar, sugar, mustard, pepper, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the bacon fat in a jar, cover, and shake to combine. Add the chives, parsley, bacon and onion mixture, and dressing to the sliced potatoes, toss, and set aside for 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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[recipe] Hot Corn Casserole

Posted on December 25, 2019January 6, 2020 By admin

2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter
1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
1/2 medium onion, diced
4 cups fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels
2 tsp sweet paprika
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
115g cream cheese, cut into chunks and at room temperature
150g shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup diced pickled jalapeños
2 green onions, green part only, thinly sliced
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 350F/175C.

Melt the butter in a 9- or 10-inch cast iron skillet or oven-safe nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add the bell pepper and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until they just begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the corn, paprika, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 1 minute more.

Remove the skillet from the heat. Scatter the cream cheese, cheddar, pickled jalapeños, and green onions evenly over the corn and stir until all the cheese is thoroughly melted.

Bake until hot and bubbly, about 15 minutes. Top with the cilantro and serve warm.

Storage: Leftovers can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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[recipe] creamy fish chowder

Posted on December 25, 2019January 6, 2020 By admin

115g slab bacon, sliced bacon, or salt pork, chopped
2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 celery stalks with leaves, finely chopped
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 large Yukon Gold potatoes (about 500g), peeled, cut into 1/2″ pieces
250ml clam juice or fish broth
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
750g skinless cod or haddock fillets, cut into 2″ pieces
1L half-and-half

Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium heat, stirring often, until brown but not crisp, 8–10 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels.

Add butter, onion, and celery to drippings in pot; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion and celery are soft, 5–8 minutes.

Add potatoes, clam juice, thyme, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10–15 minutes.

Season fish with salt and pepper and place on top of potatoes. Cover pot and cook (liquid should be barely simmering at this point) until fish is opaque throughout, 5–7 minutes (thicker pieces will take longer to cook). Add half-and-half and return to a simmer (at this point, fish will break into smaller pieces); season with salt and pepper just before serving.

DO AHEAD: Chowder can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.

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I think someone’s trying to send a message

Posted on December 25, 2019January 6, 2020 By admin


But I’m not sure…

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[recipe] Cinnamon rolls

Posted on December 25, 2019January 6, 2020 By admin

Dough

4 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup whole milk, warm
1/4 cup honey
4 cups (570g) all-purpose flour
2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
2 tsp salt
10 tbsp (145g) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into 1-inch pieces

Filling

1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Pinch salt
2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled

Icing

8 tbsp (115g) unsalted butter, room temperature
4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (115g) confectioners’ sugar

For the dough

Grease a large bowl.

In a large liquid measuring cup, combine the eggs, milk, and honey.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle, mix the flour, yeast, and salt and stir on low to combine. Add the egg mixture and mix on low to combine. With the mixer on low, add the butter, one piece at a time. When all the butter has been added, increase the speed to medium and beat the butter into the dough, until all the little butter pieces are incorporated, 1 minute. Transfer the dough to the prepared bowl. The dough will be very sticky and you will need a spatula to scrape the dough into the bowl.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 minutes. Place your fingers or a spatula underneath the dough and gently pull the dough up and fold it back over itself. Turn the bowl and repeat this folding again. Continue 6 to 8 more times, until all the dough has been folded over on itself.

Re-cover the bowl with plastic and let rise for 30 minutes. Repeat this series of folding 3 more times, for a rise time of 2 hours and a total of 4 foldings. Tightly cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or up to 72 hours.

To Assemble

Flour a work surface and knead the sweet dough 10 to 12 times. Shape the dough into a ball, cover the top lightly with flour, and if your dough has been refrigerated, cover with a tea towel and let come to room temperature.

Grease a 9×13-inch pan; if desired, line with parchment paper (this makes for easier cleanup).

In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.

Roll the dough into a 16 by 12-inch rectangle. Brush the dough with the melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top, pressing it lightly into the butter so it adheres. Starting at a long side, roll the dough into a tight cylinder. Pinch the seam gently to seal it and position the dough seam side down. Use scissors or a sharp knife to cut the dough into 12-equal pieces. Transfer the pieces to the prepared pan and place them cut side up. Cover them loosely with plastic and refrigerate overnight or for up to 18 hours. When ready to bake, preheat the oven, and let the rolls sit at room temperature (still covered in plastic) for 30-45 minutes.

Adjust an oven rack to the middle position. Preheat the oven to 350F (180C). Remove the plastic and bake 27 to 32 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until the rolls are golden brown. While the rolls are baking, prepare the icing.

Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for 5 minutes. Using an offset spatula or table knife, apply a thin layer of the cream cheese icing, using about one-third of the mixture. Let the rolls cool for another 15 to 20 minutes. Top with the rest of the icing and serve.

For the icing

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle, beat the butter and cream cheese on medium until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla and salt and mix on low to combine. Add the confectioners’ sugar and mix on low until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix on medium until the icing is light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.

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[recipe] Gyōza

Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 By admin

The recipe so nice I posted it twice.

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[recipe] Wagamama’s teriyaki chicken donburi

Posted on December 24, 2019January 6, 2020 By admin

2 chicken thighs
200g short grain or jasmine rice
handful of pea shoots
1 carrot, grated or julienne
1 green onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp teriyaki sauce

To marinade chicken: fresh lemongrass, splash of veg oil, splash of lime juice
To garnish: sprinkle of sesame seeds.

1. marinade chicken thighs for 1 hour before placing in a hot oven until cooked through (200C for 20 minutes)
2. cook rice whilst chicken is cooking
3. add rice to bowl, and place sliced chicken gently on top
4. drizzle teriyaki sauce over the chicken
5. add fresh pea shoots, carrot and green onions to dish
6. garnish with sesame seeds and serve

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[recipe] Wagamama’s chili chicken ramen

Posted on December 24, 2019January 6, 2020 By admin

500ml chicken stock
1/2 tsp Sambal oelek (adjust to taste)
150g good egg noodles
1 chicken breast, marinated
handful of beansprouts
1/4 red onion, finely sliced
1 scallion, chopped
1 fresh red chili, slicedto marinade chicken: 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp of freshly grated ginger
to garnish: a few sprigs of coriander, 1/4 lime

1. marinade chicken breast for 1 hour before placing in a hot oven until cooked through (200C for 20 minutes)
2. cook egg noodles in pan of boiling water (follow packet instructions)
3. once noodles are cooked, drain and place into ramen bowl
4. add sambal and chicken stock, then stir to separate noodles
5. slice cooked chicken at 45°, placing gently on top of the noodles
6. add freshly chopped ingredients to the dish and garnish with lime + sprigs of coriander

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Bobbles celebrates Katy’s birthday

Posted on December 22, 2019 By admin

We walked into town to have a bit of quiet adult time. We met up with the oldies and youngun just before the movie – we’d booked to see the latest Star Wars and then we went to Wagamama’s for dinner. I got tots emosh with the movie. Now my belly is full and I’m enjoying coffee and a timbit because, random, a Tim Horton opened in Leicester. I just realized that between having found a source of poutine cheese in Switzerland and timbits in the UK, there’s no longer a need for me to go back to Canada!

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Smoking jacket?

Posted on December 22, 2019January 6, 2020 By admin


I’m not really sure when I’d ever have the occasion to wear a plum Hugh Hefner smoking jacket, but I’m tempted to buy it because Katy says I look sexy in it. What shocked the crap out of me was that my suit size has gone down to a 46R SKINNY CUT!!!

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