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Homemade Herb Salt

Homemade Herb Salt

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 1/2 cup coarse sea salt, rosemary, and lemon thyme in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse, grinding salt until rosemary and thyme have a fine consistency. Add 1 cup sea salt and pulse to combine.
  2. 2 Pour salt mixture into a shallow baking dish and let air dry for 2 hours. Transfer salt to a glass jar and screw on lid.

By John Mitzewich

Ramp Sea Salt

Ramp Sea Salt

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
1450 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Roughly chop ramp leaves; place in the bowl of a food processor. Process until finely chopped; transfer to a bowl. Stir in salt until well mixed.
  3. 3 Spread ramp salt on the prepared baking sheet in a thin layer; it will be green and damp. Air dry until completely dried, stirring occasionally with clean hands or a spoon. Depending on the humidity it may take up to 24 hours until completely dry. Store in an airtight container.

By Shanda

Turkey Brine

Turkey Brine

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
520 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine broth, salt, rosemary, sage, thyme, and savory in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently until salt dissolves; let cool to room temperature. Pour into a food-grade 5-gallon bucket. Stir in ice water.
  2. 2 Pat turkey dry; remove giblets from cavity. Place turkey, breast-side down, into brine, making sure cavity fills. Refrigerate at least 8 hours, or overnight.
  3. 3 Drain off and discard excess brine; pat turkey dry. Cook turkey as desired, reserving drippings for gravy. Note that brined turkeys often cook 20 to 30 minutes faster; start checking for doneness early.

By SHERI GAILEY

Plum Chutney

Plum Chutney

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine plums and sugar in a heavy-bottomed stockpot; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture turns to liquid, 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in salt, ginger, chili powder, cloves, and cinnamon; cook over low heat until reaches desired consistency, stirring often to prevent chutney from sticking, about 15 minutes. Taste and adjust spices if needed.
  3. 3 Stir in vinegar; cook over low heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning, 5 minutes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate and use within 3 to 4 weeks.

By Jill Sander

Homemade Feta Cheese

Homemade Feta Cheese

5.0

Prep
45 min
Cook
5 min
Total
898 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon calcium chloride in a small bowl; mix well.
  2. 2 Combine 1/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon rennet in another small bowl; mix well.
  3. 3 Pour milk into a double boiler set over medium-low heat. Heat milk until it registers 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) on an instant-read thermometer. Sprinkle cheese culture on the surface. Allow to dissolve without stirring for a few minutes, then stir well. Cover and keep at 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) for 1 hour.
  4. 4 Pour calcium chloride mixture into the milk; stir for 1 minute. Add rennet mixture; stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Let stand at room temperature until milk sets into curd, about 1 hour. Press edge of the curd gently with a palette knife or the back of a spoon to check for firmness.
  5. 5 Cut curd all the way to the bottom of the pot into 1-inch squares. Stir gently with a rubber spatula. Let rest, 5 to 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Stir curds, maintaining temperature at 86 degrees F (30 degrees C), until they sink to the bottom of the pot, about 20 minutes. Scoop out liquid (whey) with a ladle and discard or reserve for another use.
  7. 7 Line 2 basket-style molds with damp cheesecloth. Ladle curds into the molds with a slotted spoon and cover with ends of cheesecloth. Place one mold on top of the other, pressing lightly. Let drain, switching the molds and stirring curds a few times, until cheese is firm, at least 4 hours.
  8. 8 Mix 8 cups water, sea salt, 1 teaspoon calcium chloride, and white vinegar together in a large container to make brine. Submerge cheese in brine and let soak, at least 8 hours and up to 3 weeks.

By ChefJackie

Mushroom Cream Gravy Sauce

Mushroom Cream Gravy Sauce

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat until foamy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add shallots and garlic; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and rosemary until coated; cook for 1 minute.
  2. 2 Pour 4 tablespoons wine into mushroom mixture; cook and stir until mushrooms are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high; add cream and remaining 2 tablespoons white wine. Cook and stir until gravy is creamy and thick, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

By Amber D Marcu

Vegan Barbeque Sauce

Vegan Barbeque Sauce

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Blend tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, molasses, mustard powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, ground black pepper, and sugar together in a blender.
  3. 3 Pour blended mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just heated through, about 5 minutes.

By chefcs

Dale's Awesome Sauce

Dale's Awesome Sauce

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Rub tomato halves, bell pepper halves, onion halves, and garlic halves with olive oil; season with garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
  3. 3 Cook vegetables on preheated grill, turning regularly, until wrinkled and slightly charred, 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Put grilled vegetables into a blender bowl with mayonnaise and dried chipotle pepper; blend until smooth.

By honeykaron

Salsa di Noci

Salsa di Noci

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add walnuts and cook until they have softened slightly, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Combine garlic and pinch sea salt in the bowl of a mortar and pestle. Grind to create a thick paste. Add walnuts, marjoram, thyme, and oregano. Grind until combined and slightly creamy, but still coarse.
  3. 3 Transfer the walnut mixture to a large bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil to form a thick emulsion. Add heavy cream and Pecorino Romano cheese and whisk until combined. Season with black pepper and sea salt to taste.
  4. 4 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in fettuccine, return to a boil, and cook pasta over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  5. 5 Toss walnut sauce with pasta. Garnish with fresh chives.

By Marketchef

Hungarian Pickled Cauliflower

Hungarian Pickled Cauliflower

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Inspect three quart-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water for at least 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine vinegar, water, and salt in a pot over medium heat; bring to a simmer.
  3. 3 Pack each sterilized jar with equal amounts of cauliflower, chile peppers, garlic, mustard seed, peppercorns, coriander seeds, dill seeds, allspice berries, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves. Pour vinegar mixture into jars, filling to within 1/2 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  4. 4 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Kimberly D B Woodward

Chicken Broth

Chicken Broth

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
120 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, chicken, carrots, celery, onions, leeks, sea salt, garlic, garlic powder, rosemary, dried parsley, and dried thyme in a large stock pot; partially cover pot with a lid. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until chicken is fully cooked and falling off the bone, about 2 hours.
  2. 2 Remove chicken from pot. Stir in fresh parsley until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove broth from heat and allow to cool slightly. Strain broth into freezable 2 to 4 cup containers. Use immediately or freeze.

By JW

Blackberry Habanero BBQ Sauce

Blackberry Habanero BBQ Sauce

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine ketchup, blackberries, blackberry jelly, sugar, raspberry balsamic vinegar, corn syrup, tomato paste, limeade concentrate, cider vinegar, salt, bourbon, garlic powder, ginger, ground chipotle pepper, red pepper flakes, black pepper, liquid smoke, teriyaki sauce, and hot pepper sauce in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 10 minutes. Add 3 whole habanero peppers; simmer until sauce is thickened, about 20 minutes more. Discard habanero peppers.
  4. 4 Fill a blender no more than halfway with barbecue sauce. Cover and hold down lid with a towel; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Pour into a bowl. Repeat with remaining sauce.

By Smoke

Egg-Fried Tofu

Egg-Fried Tofu

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
6 min
Total
21 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice tofu into 12 equal rectangular pieces. Sprinkle salt on both sides of tofu slices.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil in a large, deep saucepan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Dip tofu slices into bowl of beaten egg and fry in hot oil until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side.
  4. 4 Mix soy sauce, green onions, chile peppers, vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Dip fried tofu into dipping sauce.

By CCA

Basic Chinese Stir Fry Vegetables

Basic Chinese Stir Fry Vegetables

3.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
55 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring the brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat the safflower oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the leeks, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until the leeks have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the zucchini, carrots, and yellow squash. Season with salt. Continue cooking and stirring until the vegetables have softened, about 2 minutes. Serve over brown rice.

By Kim Miller

Pan-Roasted 5-Spice Pork Loin

Pan-Roasted 5-Spice Pork Loin

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the roast on its side and split in half lengthwise with a sharp knife. Make shallow slashes in a diamond pattern on both sides of each piece. Transfer halves to a flat dish.
  2. 2 Whisk rice vinegar, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, sriracha, salt, pepper, and Chinese 5-spice powder together in a bowl. Pour sauce over the meat; turn each piece over several times to thoroughly coat. Let meat marinate for about 30 minutes at room temperature. (Or transfer to a zip top bag and refrigerate for 3 or 4 hours.)
  3. 3 Heat a heavy cast iron skillet over medium-high heat; add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Brown meat on each side, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  4. 4 Transfer to a plate to rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.

By John Mitzewich

Pick-Me-Up Egg Drop Soup

Pick-Me-Up Egg Drop Soup

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil together in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir udon pieces into broth and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but are still firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. 2 Whisk water and cornstarch together in a bowl. Whisk cornstarch mixture into broth mixture until smooth and thickened slightly. Gradually pour in eggs, stirring gently and constantly, until eggs are wispy and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with sea salt and black pepper.

By Clarissa Leigh

Mochiko Chicken Wings

Mochiko Chicken Wings

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
515 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine green onions, soy sauce, eggs, sugar, garlic, and sea salt in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Sift cornstarch, mochiko, and all-purpose flour together into the bowl with green onion mixture; fold until smooth. Add chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Remove chicken from the refrigerator; stir to redistribute.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large pot to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lower chicken wings carefully into hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining wings.

By Mama Smith

Keto Beef Egg Roll Slaw

Keto Beef Egg Roll Slaw

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, white parts of the green onions, and garlic. Saute until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef, sriracha, ginger, salt, and black pepper. Saute until beef is browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir coleslaw mix, soy sauce, and cider vinegar into the beef mixture. Saute until coleslaw is tender, about 4 minutes more. Top with the rest of the green onions.

By Chez Gnar

Peanut Sesame Rib-Eye Steak

Peanut Sesame Rib-Eye Steak

1.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the lemon grass, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, fish sauce, rice wine vinegar, dark soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil into the work bowl of a food processor, and process until the mixture forms a paste. Coat both sides of the steaks with the marinade paste, and refrigerate, covered, for 2 to 3 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 In a bowl, combine peanuts, sesame seeds, sea salt, and pepper until thoroughly mixed.
  4. 4 Remove the steaks from the marinade, and discard any remaining marinade. Pat the steaks very dry with paper towels for good charring. Rub each steak with about 3/4 teaspoon of vegetable oil. Sprinkle the peanut mixture generously over both sides of each steak, and press the spices into the meat.
  5. 5 Grill on the preheated grill until the steaks show grill marks, start to become firm, and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Let the steaks rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.

By soumitraghosh

Pacific Rim Cucumber Salad

Pacific Rim Cucumber Salad

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir rice vinegar, sugar, and bay leaf together in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Whisk the boiling mixture until the sugar dissolves completely; remove from heat. Discard the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool.
  2. 2 Spread cucumber and radish slices onto a layer of paper towels. Sprinkle sea salt over the cucumber and radish slices. Set aside for 10 minutes. Rinse under cold running water and pat dry with paper towel.
  3. 3 Toss cucumber, radish, sweet onion, tomatoes, chives, cilantro, garlic, and white pepper together in a large bowl. Drizzle rice vinegar dressing over the salad; toss to coat.

By POTAGEKEMPCC

Thai-Inspired Spinach and Mango Salad

Thai-Inspired Spinach and Mango Salad

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine spinach, mangos, cilantro, and chile pepper in a large mixing bowl. Season with sea salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Slice lime leaves in a chiffonade cut (long, thin strips). Place in a small food processor with olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, lime zest, sesame oil, fish sauce, ginger, lemongrass, Thai chile, garlic, and coconut sugar; blitz until combined.
  3. 3 Pour dressing over salad and toss well to combine. Serve immediately.

By Anastasia

Chocolate-Glazed Mochi Doughnuts

Chocolate-Glazed Mochi Doughnuts

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup sweet rice flour and 3 tablespoons milk. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir and then cook another 20 to 30 seconds longer or until the dough is cooked through, looks opaque and is bouncy, but not so cooked that it is dry. The mixture should still be moist. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. 2 In the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook attached (you can also do this by hand, but a stand mixer makes it much easier), add the remaining 1 3/4 cups sweet rice flour, 1/2 cup milk, egg, granulated sugar, baking powder, butter and vanilla. Add the cooled, cooked rice flour mixture.
  3. 3 Knead the dough on low speed until the dough comes together. Increase the speed to medium and knead until the mixture is completely smooth and mixed, about 3 to 5 minutes. The dough will be sticky.
  4. 4 Line a baking sheet with Reynolds® Parchment Paper.
  5. 5 Sprinkle a clean surface with rice flour and scrape the dough out onto the floured surface. Sprinkle the dough with enough flour to prevent it from sticking. Roll the dough out until is it 1/2 inch thick. Cut out as many doughnuts as you can, using a 3-inch biscuit cutter for the doughnuts and a 1-inch biscuit cutter for the doughnut holes. Place the doughnuts on the prepared baking sheet as you work. Gather any scraps of dough back into a ball and roll the dough out. Cut as many doughnuts as you can and repeat the process, you should get around 10 doughnuts.
  6. 6 In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat 3 to 4 inches of oil to 330 degrees F. Do not let the oil go over 350 degrees F - or the doughnut will burn before the insides are fully cooked. Fry the doughnuts in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain onto a paper towel lined baking tray. Repeat until all the doughnuts have been fried. Allow to cool slightly before glazing.
  7. 7 If dipping the doughnuts in the vanilla glaze first, do so now and let them dry on a cooling rack for 5 minutes before dipping in the chocolate glaze.
  8. 8 Vanilla Glaze (optional): In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, butter and vanilla. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the glaze has reached your desired consistency. Dunk each doughnut in the glaze and allow any excess to drip off. Place the doughnut on a cooling rack and repeat with the remaining doughnuts.
  9. 9 Chocolate Glaze: Place the cream in a small sauce pan and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate until melted and smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  10. 10 Dip or drizzle each doughnut with the glaze. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Eat.

By Reynolds KitchensR

Pumpkin Thai Curry Pot Pie

Pumpkin Thai Curry Pot Pie

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat oil in a pot over medium-low heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to hot oil. Stir in onion, 2 tablespoons curry paste, garlic, harissa, onion salt, and garlic powder; cook until onion is soft and chicken is browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in enough cornstarch to thicken. Pour in 1 can of coconut milk. Add remaining curry paste and pumpkin. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Uncover and add peas, beans, and chile pepper. Stir in brown sugar, lime juice, fish sauce, and sea salt. Pour in remaining can of coconut milk.
  4. 4 Transfer the mixture into a 2-quart baking dish or oven-safe bowl. Arrange biscuits on top of the filling. Brush tops with beaten egg.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until biscuits are golden brown, about 20 minutes.

By Kena Peay

Gomasio (Sesame Salt)

Gomasio (Sesame Salt)

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a cast iron or heavy-bottomed stainless steel pan over medium heat. Add salt. Stir until heated through, about 1 minute. Pour salt into a mortar. Add sesame seeds to the pan. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula until seeds are fragrant and starting to crack. Test if the seeds are ready using the back of a stainless steel spoon; they will be dry, not wet.
  2. 2 Pour the toasted seeds into the mortar. Allow to cool slightly. Place the mortar at hip level, preferably while seated. Grind with a pestle until the seeds have opened and the salt pulverizes; the finished mixture should resemble rough sand.

By Buckwheat Queen

Brazilian-Style Beef Ribs

Brazilian-Style Beef Ribs

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
360 min
Total
380 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place rib rack onto a work surface with the white membrane facing up. Use a sharp knife to slice under the membrane and remove from meat in a single piece if possible; discard the membrane. Rub ribs thoroughly with salt on both sides. Place ribs onto a cooking rack in a roasting pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Baste ribs with a small amount of water, being very careful not to dislodge any salt. Continue to bake, basting every 45 minutes to 1 hour, until meat is very tender; total cooking time will be about 6 hours.
  4. 4 Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting into three portions.

By AndAQT2

Kalua Pig in a Slow Cooker

Kalua Pig in a Slow Cooker

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
1200 min
Total
1210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Pierce pork all over with a carving fork; rub in salt then liquid smoke. Transfer pork into a slow cooker.
  3. 3 Cover, and cook on Low for 16 to 20 hours, turning once during cooking time.
  4. 4 Remove pork from slow cooker; shred with two forks, adding drippings as needed to moisten.

By KIKUKAT

Smoked Sunflower Seeds

Smoked Sunflower Seeds

Prep
5 min
Cook
180 min
Total
305 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Turn off heat; stir in sunflower seeds and let sit for 2 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat the smoker to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's directions.
  3. 3 Drain water from sunflower seeds; do not rinse. Place seeds inside a disposable foil pan.
  4. 4 Smoke in the preheated smoker for 3 hours, shaking the pan every hour. Set seeds aside to cool.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Pan-Fried Padron Peppers

Pan-Fried Padron Peppers

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse peppers and tap off most of the water.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a heavy-duty sauté pan over high heat. Add peppers; they will crackle and steam as they blister. Cook until peppers start to brown and deflate, 2 to 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer to a serving plate and drizzle any olive oil from the pan over top.

By John Mitzewich