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Tamarind Chutney

Tamarind Chutney

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, ginger, cayenne pepper, fennel seeds, asafoetida powder, and garam masala; cook and stir for about 2 minutes to release the flavors.
  2. 2 Stir water into the pan with the spices along with sugar and tamarind paste. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat until the mixture turns a deep chocolaty brown and is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. This should take 20 to 30 minutes. The sauce will be thin, but it will thicken upon cooling.

By STEELTOWN

Apple Chutney

Apple Chutney

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place apples, raisins, onion, ginger, water, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, pepper, and nutmeg into a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring frequently, until apples are tender, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir and continue simmering, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes more. Remove from heat; discard onion and ginger for smoother consistency. Stir in white wine vinegar.
  5. 5 Let chutney cool at least 2 hours at room temperature then transfer into a sterilized jar or container. Seal by canning in boiling water bath, and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks until ready to serve.

By CATSEO

Onion Tamarind Chutney

Onion Tamarind Chutney

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet and add cumin seeds and coriander seeds. Add red chile peppers and fry for 1 minute. Add onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until it turns color, about 1 minute. Add tomato and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix in tamarind paste and turmeric powder and mix well. Cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool completely.
  3. 3 Transfer skillet contents to a blender and season with salt. Add water as needed and blend everything into a smooth paste.
  4. 4 Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil to a skillet and add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Cook until mixture splutters and pour tempering over chutney. Mix to combine.

By delicia annie James

Ground Flax Egg Substitute

Ground Flax Egg Substitute

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk water and ground flax seeds together in a bowl until combined, about 30 seconds. Let sit until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Whisk again, about 30 seconds. Let sit until thickened, about 2 minutes more.

By Tricia Vaccaro-Coburn

Instant Pot Pumpkin Puree

Instant Pot Pumpkin Puree

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour water into the inner lining of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Set trivet inside.
  2. 2 Cut around the pumpkin stem to make a hole large enough to fit your hand into the pumpkin. Remove stem, then remove seeds and stringy pieces from inside pumpkin. Place pumpkin with the cut-side down on the trivet. If pumpkin is too large to fit in the pot, cut in half and arrange both halves to fit.
  3. 3 Close and lock the lid; set valve to sealing. Select manual mode according to manufacturer's instructions and set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove pumpkin from the pot and set on a rack until cook enough to handle, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Scrape pumpkin flesh from the skin and place into a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.

By France Cevallos

Soft Hard-Boiled Eggs

Soft Hard-Boiled Eggs

4.9

Ingredients

Prep
3 min
Cook
9 min
Total
12 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place water into a 3-quart saucepan with a lid. Place over high heat and bring to a low boil. Carefully place eggs in the water.
  3. 3 Cover pan immediately, reduce heat to medium-high, and cook for 9 ½ minutes.
  4. 4 Remove pan from heat and cool eggs down with cold running water, tipping out the water, and continuing to run cold water over the eggs until they are cool.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Simple Strawberry Syrup

Simple Strawberry Syrup

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat; stir until sugar is dissolved. Mix strawberries into saucepan and bring to a boil; boil for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until strawberries are mushy and sauce is thick, about 10 minutes. Strain liquid into a bottle and refrigerate.

By Daniel Maynard

Chinese Hand-Pulled Noodles

Chinese Hand-Pulled Noodles

3.6

Prep
60 min
Cook
10 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place flour in a large bowl and gradually mix in water. Mix until dough comes together; knead until smooth, 15 to 20 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Knead dough again for 2 minutes; cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Knead dough one more time for 2 minutes. Divide into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 3/8-inch-thick sheet. Brush both sides of each sheet with oil. Stack sheet together; cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to boil.
  5. 5 Place one sheet of dough on a cutting board and slice into 1/8-inch-wide strips. Take one end of a strip in each hand and stretch it until it is 30 to 35-inches long. Fold it in thirds and stretch again to the same length; shake and slap against the counter several times to lengthen it to 2 to 3 yards. Drop it into boiling water. Add 2 to 3 more strips of noodles to boiling water; cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer drained noodles to a serving bowl.
  6. 6 Repeat with remaining sheets of dough.

By Ping Lo

Tempura Batter

Tempura Batter

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites in a chilled bowl until frothy.
  3. 3 Gently stir flour and cold water into egg whites until flour is just moistened. It's ok to have some lumps in the batter.

By Daddy Cooks

Dashi Stock (Konbudashi)

Dashi Stock (Konbudashi)

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wipe off any dirt from kombu with a paper towel, being careful not to rub off the white powdery deposits on the seaweed. Soak kombu in water in a saucepan for 30 minutes to soften.
  2. 2 Transfer kombu to a cutting board; cut several slits, lengthwise, into the leaf. Return kombu to water in the saucepan; bring to a boil. As soon as water begins to boil, remove kombu to prevent stock from becoming bitter.
  3. 3 Stir bonito flakes into kombu-flavored water; bring back to a boil, then remove pan from heat. Allow dashi to cool. When bonito flakes settle on bottom, strain dashi through a strainer lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter.

By Kyle Hildebrant

Sourdough Starter

Sourdough Starter

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5765 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place flour into a large, non-metallic bowl. Sprinkle yeast over top, pour in warm water, and mix to combine.
  3. 3 Place the bowl on a cookie sheet; cover loosely and set in a warm place to ferment for 4 to 8 days. Depending on temperature and humidity, times may vary. The starter is ready when bubbly and pleasantly sour smelling. If it's colored at all (pink, orange, etc.), throw it out and start over.
  4. 4 Enjoy!

By Esther Nelson

Bisquick Pie Crust

Bisquick Pie Crust

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix baking mix and butter together in a small bowl. Add water and vigorously stir until a soft dough forms. Flour your hands with a bit of baking mix, then press dough into a 9-inch pie plate.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely before filling with desired filling.

By Linda

Homemade Maple Syrup

Homemade Maple Syrup

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring water, white sugar, and brown sugar to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in maple extract.
  4. 4 Simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.

By LUCYNDA

Moroccan Preserved Lemons

Moroccan Preserved Lemons

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
28392 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Scrub lemons thoroughly under cold running water. Cut each lemon into quarters, but do not cut all the way through the top, so that the lemon still holds together.
  2. 2 Rub lemons generously with salt inside and out and along all the cuts. Place them in a large sterilized jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add lukewarm water to cover; the lemons should be fully immersed. Screw on the lid and let cure for 1 month in a dark, dry, and cool place.

By gartenfee

Homemade Herb-Infused Butter

Homemade Herb-Infused Butter

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
120 min
Total
370 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grind up the dried oregano until very fine; measure out 3 tablespoons.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Lower heat to medium-low and stir in oregano. Carefully pour in water. Simmer gently, stirring every 20 minutes, until flavors combine, about 2 hours in total. Remove saucepan from heat.
  3. 3 Wrap a piece of cheesecloth around a glass, ceramic, or metal bowl and secure it with a rubber band. Pour butter mixture through cheesecloth into the bowl. Remove the rubber band and carefully squeeze excess butter out of the cheesecloth, making sure oregano is strained out.
  4. 4 Cover bowl with aluminum foil and chill in the refrigerator until butter solidifies above water, about 4 hours. Break the butter in half with a knife and transfer to a plate. Discard water.

By christouxphr

Plum Jelly

Plum Jelly

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine plums, sugar, and water in a large pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Lower heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until mixture has thickened to desired consistency, 30 to 40 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, inspect five (½-pint) jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jelly is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  4. 4 Remove jelly from heat and skim off any heavy foam. Ladle hot jelly into hot, sterilized 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 rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  5. 5 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.
  6. 6 Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 15 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Store in a cool, dark area.

By Shady Acres Cooking

Wonton Wrappers

Wonton Wrappers

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Beat egg in a medium bowl. Mix in 1/3 cup water.
  3. 3 Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and slowly pour in egg and water.
  4. 4 Mix well. If the mixture is too dry, increase the amount of water 1 teaspoon at a time until a pliable dough has formed.
  5. 5 Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until elastic.
  6. 6 Cut dough into two separate balls. Cover dough balls with a damp cloth for a minimum of 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Cut each ball into four equal pieces.
  8. 8 Roll the pieces into 10 ½ x 10 ½-inch squares. Then cut each square into nine 3 ½ x 3 ½-inch squares for a total of 72 wonton wrappers. Use in any wonton recipe.

By Stephen

Pickled Mango

Pickled Mango

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
2930 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine mango slices and 3 tablespoons salt in a large bowl. Let sit, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine remaining 1 tablespoon salt, 3 cups plus 3 tablespoons water, and sugar in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir until sugar dissolved. Off heat, pour in vinegar. Let brine cool about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain mango slices; place in large jars. Add cooled brine to cover. Seal jars; refrigerate until mango turns yellow, about 2 days.

By doris

Salt Dough

Salt Dough

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
120 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Add water a few tablespoons at a time, mixing well after each addition, until dough comes together.
  2. 2 Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth, about 10 minutes. Wrap in plastic; rest for 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer dough to a floured work surface; knead until soft and pliable.
  4. 4 Roll out dough to ⅛-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with festive cookie cutters.
  5. 5 Transfer ornaments to the prepared baking sheet. Make a small hole in each for hanging using a toothpick or skewer.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until dry and hard, about 2 hours. Cool completely before decorating.

By IRISHEYE101

Fig Preserves

Fig Preserves

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
80 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place figs in a large bowl; sprinkle baking soda over figs. Carefully cover figs with boiling water and soak for 1 hour. Drain figs and rinse thoroughly with cold water.
  3. 3 Combine sugar and 4 cups of water in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Add figs and lemon slices to syrup and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5 Spoon figs into hot, sterilized jars and spoon syrup over figs, leaving ½ inch of head space. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  6. 6 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.
  7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. 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 for up to 1 year.

By Dotti K

Dandelion Syrup

Dandelion Syrup

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
1495 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pick dandelion petals off the stems. Wear gloves to avoid staining your hands. Measure 5 ½ ounces of petals and discard the stems and leaves.
  2. 2 Transfer dandelion petals to a container and cover completely with water. Cover and steep in a cool, dark place, up to 24 hours.
  3. 3 Drain through a fine-mesh sieve into a saucepan, squeezing petals as dry as possible with your hands. Stir in sugar and lemon juice and bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer uncovered until a thin syrup forms, about 45 minutes. Cool until syrup thickens slightly.
  4. 4 Pour into a bottle and store in the refrigerator. The syrup will keep for up to 1 month.

By Allrecipes Member

Honey Syrup

Honey Syrup

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine honey, water, lemon juice, and zest in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until boiling. Continue to boil until mixture thickens and is reduced by a fourth.

By DeniseNH

Red Currant Jelly

Red Currant Jelly

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place red currants into a large pot and crush with a potato masher or berry crusher if you have one. Pour in 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes. Strain the fruit through a jelly cloth or cheese cloth, and measure out 5 cups of the juice.
  2. 2 Pour juice into a large saucepan and stir in sugar. Bring to a rapid boil over high heat, and stir in liquid pectin immediately. Return to a full rolling boil, and allow to boil for 30 seconds.
  3. 3 Remove from heat and skim off foam from the top. Ladle or pour into sterile ½-pint jars, filling to within ½ inch of the top. Wipe the rims with a clean damp cloth. Cover with new sterile lids and rings. Process covered in a bath of simmering water for 10 minutes.

By BJBORSODY

Concord Grape Jelly

Concord Grape Jelly

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
540 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Sort and wash grapes; discard stems. Place grapes into a large stockpot and crush them.
  3. 3 Add water, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove from heat; pour juice into a strainer over a large bowl to extract juice. Allow juice to stand in a cool place 8 hours to overnight to prevent the formation of crystals in the jelly.
  5. 5 Strain juice through a double layer of damp cheesecloth.
  6. 6 Measure 4 cups juice into a large pot; stir in sugar and bring to a rolling boil.
  7. 7 Stir in pectin and allow to boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and skim off any foam on the surface.
  8. 8 Pack jelly into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with sterile lids and screw rings on tightly.
  9. 9 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 5 minutes.
  10. 10 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.
  11. 11 Serve and enjoy!

By SWIZZLESTICKS

Not Your Average Spaghetti Sauce

Not Your Average Spaghetti Sauce

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir spaghetti sauce and peach preserves with the sausage to coat. Pour water into the sauce jar and swirl it around to collect any extra sauce from the sides of the jar; pour into the skillet and stir. Bring mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, adding more water as needed to keep sauce from becoming too sticky, about 10 minutes.

By My Lady Luck

Strawberry-Rhubarb Syrup

Strawberry-Rhubarb Syrup

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine strawberries and rhubarb in a blender; blend on low speed until smooth, 20 to 30 seconds. Strain through a mesh sieve placed over a bowl; discard solids and reserve juice.
  2. 2 Combine 1 cup water and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Stir in reserved strawberry-rhubarb juice.
  3. 3 Whisk cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water together in a small bowl until smooth; add to juice mixture and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute.
  4. 4 Serve warm or cold.

By Abbey