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  • MikM Mik

    Pro tip: OreIda crispy fries are pretty damn good.

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    George K
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    @Mik said in The Cookbook:

    OreIda crispy fries

    https://www.oreida.com/product/00013120012518

    These guys?

    "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

    The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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      First moderately successful foray into baking bread.

      I didnt flour the proofing basket enough - so it stuck to the bottom and ain’t super pretty. But the proofing was good and it had good oven spring.

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        That looks like an excellent bread! I bet you can "hear" that bread (which is one of the most reliable quality indicators).

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          First moderately successful foray into baking bread.

          I didnt flour the proofing basket enough - so it stuck to the bottom and ain’t super pretty. But the proofing was good and it had good oven spring.

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          #44

          @xenon Wow! That looks awesome!

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            xenon
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            #45

            Thank you fellas -

            @Klaus - there was even a crackling sound coming from the bread for a few mins after coming out of the oven. Very satisfying.

            It was nice - I've never gotten used to American bread. Too sweet.

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              brenda
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              #46

              Yes, the post oven crackle is a beautiful sound. Well done!

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                Horace
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                #47

                That looks great. Well done Xenon!

                Education is extremely important.

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                  Mik
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                  #48

                  Looks like a professionally baked loaf I have. Very nice.

                  “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                    George K
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                    Tonight's dinner: Schweineschnitzel

                    Ingredients:

                    4 boneless pork chops (1 pound total), 1/2 inch thick
                    1/4 cup flour
                    1 teaspoon seasoned salt (Spike or Lawrey's, or just substitute plain salt)
                    1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
                    1 egg, beaten
                    2 tablespoons milk
                    3/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs or panko
                    1 teaspoon paprika
                    3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or canola oil
                    3/4 cup chicken stock
                    1/2 teaspoon dried dill or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
                    1/2 teaspoon salt
                    1/2 cup sour cream (full fat)

                    Instructions;

                    1 Use a meat hammer to pound the pork cutlets to 1/4-1/8 inch thickness. Cut small slits around the edges of the cutlets to prevent curling.

                    2 Set out 3 shallow bowls. One with a mixture of the flour, seasoned salt, and pepper. The second with the egg and milk whisked together. The third with a mixture of the breadcrumbs (or panko) and paprika.

                    3 Dredge cutlets: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. Dredge the cutlets first in the seasoned flour, then dip the cutlets in the egg mixture, and then into the mixture of bread crumbs and paprika.

                    4 Working in batches, sauté the cutlets for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove the cutlets from the skillet and cover with foil or place in a warm oven to keep warm.

                    5 Deglaze pan, make sour cream dill sauce: Add the chicken stock into the skillet to deglaze the pan, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen the brown bits.

                    In a small bowl mix the dill and salt into the sour cream. Stir the sour cream mixture into the chicken stock.

                    Heat and stir until mixture thickens (do not let boil).

                    Serve the cutlets with the sauce, and lemon slices if you like.

                    alt text

                    "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                    The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                    • George KG George K

                      Tonight's dinner: Schweineschnitzel

                      Ingredients:

                      4 boneless pork chops (1 pound total), 1/2 inch thick
                      1/4 cup flour
                      1 teaspoon seasoned salt (Spike or Lawrey's, or just substitute plain salt)
                      1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
                      1 egg, beaten
                      2 tablespoons milk
                      3/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs or panko
                      1 teaspoon paprika
                      3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or canola oil
                      3/4 cup chicken stock
                      1/2 teaspoon dried dill or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
                      1/2 teaspoon salt
                      1/2 cup sour cream (full fat)

                      Instructions;

                      1 Use a meat hammer to pound the pork cutlets to 1/4-1/8 inch thickness. Cut small slits around the edges of the cutlets to prevent curling.

                      2 Set out 3 shallow bowls. One with a mixture of the flour, seasoned salt, and pepper. The second with the egg and milk whisked together. The third with a mixture of the breadcrumbs (or panko) and paprika.

                      3 Dredge cutlets: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. Dredge the cutlets first in the seasoned flour, then dip the cutlets in the egg mixture, and then into the mixture of bread crumbs and paprika.

                      4 Working in batches, sauté the cutlets for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove the cutlets from the skillet and cover with foil or place in a warm oven to keep warm.

                      5 Deglaze pan, make sour cream dill sauce: Add the chicken stock into the skillet to deglaze the pan, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen the brown bits.

                      In a small bowl mix the dill and salt into the sour cream. Stir the sour cream mixture into the chicken stock.

                      Heat and stir until mixture thickens (do not let boil).

                      Serve the cutlets with the sauce, and lemon slices if you like.

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                      @George-K
                      How was it, George?

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                      • brendaB brenda

                        @George-K
                        How was it, George?

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                        George K
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                        #51

                        @brenda said in The Cookbook:

                        @George-K
                        How was it, George?

                        Quite good!

                        Random things - based on a recipe I saw elsewhere, I threw a little Dijon mustard into the egg wash.

                        Also, the "paprika mixed with bread crumbs" doesn't work - the paprika filters to the bottom of the bowl, and there's none of it on the crust. Next time, I'll put the paprika into the flour.

                        Lastly, the sauce needs more dill.

                        But, Mrs. George approves, and I'll make it again.

                        "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                        The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                        • George KG George K

                          @brenda said in The Cookbook:

                          @George-K
                          How was it, George?

                          Quite good!

                          Random things - based on a recipe I saw elsewhere, I threw a little Dijon mustard into the egg wash.

                          Also, the "paprika mixed with bread crumbs" doesn't work - the paprika filters to the bottom of the bowl, and there's none of it on the crust. Next time, I'll put the paprika into the flour.

                          Lastly, the sauce needs more dill.

                          But, Mrs. George approves, and I'll make it again.

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                          brenda
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                          @George-K
                          The Dijon sounds like a nice addition. It looks great!

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                          • brendaB brenda

                            @George-K
                            The Dijon sounds like a nice addition. It looks great!

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                            George K
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                            #53

                            @brenda that's not my photo, but it came close to looking like that!

                            "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                            The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                              xenon
                              wrote on last edited by xenon
                              #54

                              Anyone maintain sourdough starter?

                              I'm on day 3 of starting a new culture (just flour and water). The thing has already risen and bubbled - but it smells like baby vomit as of a few hours ago.

                              Some folks say this is normal and keep at it, other recommend starting over.

                              Thoughts?

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                                George K
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                                It's spring, so perhaps not a time for "comfort food."

                                But, what the hell....

                                Tonight's dinner: Slow Cooker Stroganoff.

                                Ingredients:

                                1 lb cubed beef stew meat
                                2 can golden mushroom soup
                                ½ cup chopped onion
                                1 tablespoon Worchestershire sauce
                                ¼ cup water
                                boullion cube
                                ½ packet onion soup mix
                                sautéed mushrooms
                                4 oz cream cheese

                                Directions:

                                1. In a slow cooker, combine the meat, soup, onion, Worcestershire sauce and water.

                                2. Cook on Low setting for 5-6 hours, or on High setting for about 4 hours. Stir in cream cheese just before serving.

                                3. Add a "dollup" of sour cream when you add the cream cheese to get an extra "tang",

                                4. Add sauteed mushrooms about 1/2 an hour before serving.

                                5. Serve over cooked wide butter noodles.

                                Note: I sautéed the beef in butter(!) before putting it into the cooker. Yeah, it's pretty damn good!

                                "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                  #56

                                  How do you control the salt in that?

                                  I've cooked with mushroom soup and soup mix. I love the flavor - but for me it's over-seasoned.

                                  Ratchet up the amount of beef maybe?

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                                  • X xenon

                                    How do you control the salt in that?

                                    I've cooked with mushroom soup and soup mix. I love the flavor - but for me it's over-seasoned.

                                    Ratchet up the amount of beef maybe?

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                                    George K
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                                    #57

                                    @xenon no question, it's salty. But with the proper dose of antihypertensive meds, it's not a concern.

                                    "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                    The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                      George K
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #58

                                      A Skyline knock-off. I'm making it now.

                                      Instant Pot Cincinnati Chili

                                      Ingredients:

                                      1 tbsp. canola oil
                                      2 lbs. lean ground beef
                                      1 onion diced fine
                                      3 cloves of garlic minced
                                      6 ounces of tomato paste
                                      1 15 oz can tomato sauce
                                      3 cups of beef stock
                                      3 tbsp chili powder
                                      1 tbsp cumin
                                      2 tbsp cocoa powder
                                      1 tsp oregano
                                      1/2 tsp cinnamon
                                      1/2 tsp allspice
                                      1/4 tsp cloves
                                      salt and pepper to taste

                                      Instructions

                                      Turn your Instant Pot to saute. Once it reads HOT, add oil and then ground beef and onion. Cook beef until browned, and use a potato mashed or wooden spoon to break the meat up into very fine pieces. Once brown add garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
                                      Turn the saute function off. Add all remaining ingredients and stir well. Put lid on the Instant Pot and turn to Manual or High Pressure and set timer to 25 minutes. Let cook and when the timer beeps, let the pressure out with a quick release.
                                      Serve over spaghetti and top with desired toppings. I recommend onions and cheddar cheese.

                                      =-=-=-=-=-=-=

                                      I'm going to cook some spaghetti and freeze that and the spaghetti together. Report to come later today.

                                      "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                      The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                        George K
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                                        Well, it sure looks like Skyline. I had to thicken it up a bit with some cornstarch slurry.

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                                        The taste is just a bit "off." I added a little extra salt and pepper. Seems to help a bit.

                                        "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                        The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                          Oh that looks so good. Haven't had Cincy chili for a couple months.

                                          “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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