cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by Katie Tegtmeyer In the spirit of Project Reclaim, I’m consolidating all of my stuff over at the mother blog, so you can find future recipe updates in t...
Cinnamon-chip muffins, a photo by ted_major on Flickr. (adapted from Food.com) Makes 6 muffins Muffin ingredients: 1 cup white whole wheat flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2012/03/10/cinnamon-chip-muffins/
Thought I’d blogged this before, but couldn’t find and needed the recipe for this week’s menu/shopping list. We used cream instead of coconut milk (yum) last time because that’s what we h...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2012/02/26/pumpkin-sausage-soup/
Another one from Pam: 3 1/3 cups cups sugar, divided use 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter 1 cup canned evaporated milk 1 egg Mix 3 cups sugar, butter, evaporated mik, and egg together in a saucepen; brin...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2012/01/17/old-fashioned-caramel-icing/
From my colleague, Pam Cole: 1 ½ (3 sticks) of butter, softened 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 3 cups sugar 6 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt Preheat o...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2012/01/17/cream-cheese-pound-cake/
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 3,100 times in 2011....
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2012/01/03/2011-in-review/
vanilla, a photo by ted_major on Flickr. For the past few years, we’ve been making homemade vanilla extract for ourselves and for Christmas presents. We started with a basic recipe from Cook’...
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Spinach and sausage frittata, a photo by ted_major on Flickr. 1 tbs coconut oil 1 lb sausage 1/2 bunch spinach 6 eggs freshly grated Parmesan cheese Heat skillet over medium heat. When hot, add c...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2011/12/25/spinach-and-sausage-frittata/
No, not pork chops & applesauce, pork chops and apple sauce. 4 thick cut pork loin chops (bone in or boneless, as you prefer) coarse sea salt or kosher salt 1 Tbs coconut oil (or butter, lard, or...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2011/12/14/pork-chops-apple-sauce/
Peach melomel, a photo by ted_major on Flickr. Wow . . . without a doubt the best mead I’ve ever made. Sure wish I’d made more than a gallon–it’s gonna go fast, and it’s a long time unt...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2011/12/14/peach-melomel/
We’ve been making a variation on Gai Paht Bai Graprao from Nancy McDermott’s Real Thai cookbook for awhile, but tonight it came out even better than usual thanks to the addition of coconut bu...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2011/09/14/thai-basil-chicken/
Bastard succotash This recipe combines the Hot and Hot Succotash with my earlier Andouille Succotash, because the only thing better than veggies with bacon is veggies with bacon AND sausage. 1 TB...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2011/08/31/bastard-succotash/
Great during the winter, when you can use frozen okra and sausage. 1 lb bulk sausage 1 onion, diced 1 green pepper, diced 3 ribs celery. diced 2 Tbs olive oil 2 bay leaves 4 cups sliced okra (abo...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2011/08/28/sausage-gumbo/
margarita, a photo by ted_major on Flickr. I’ve been trying on and off to make a good margarita, with limited success. My paramaters are fairly narrow: I can’t stand frozen margaritas, so I�...
fried zucchini blossoms, a photo by ted_major on Flickr. We were late getting the garden in this year, so we’re only just now getting any blossoms on the zucchini plants (and still no tomatoes)...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2011/07/26/fried-zucchini-blossoms-2/
Barbecue, a photo by ted_major on Flickr. A few weeks ago, I fired up the smoker to cook a Boston butt, a few turkey breasts, and a slab of ribs. I usually use the Chez Panisse brine recipe to sm...
Every year about this time, when the weather gets hot and the peaches are ripe, my mind turns to Granny’s Peach-Gin freeze. Unfortunately, this year our local grocery store has stopped carrying...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2011/06/10/peach-gin-freeze-update/
steak, arugula, and parmesan salad, a photo by ted_major on Flickr. Based on a recipe from food52: I don’t like arugula all that much–hop-head that I am, it’s just a little too bitter. In t...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2011/04/11/steak-with-arugula-parmesan-and-lemon/
P3306509, a photo by ted_major on Flickr. This is Christopher’s favorite snack, which we make from a recipe in a copy of The Kid’s Cookbook – Yum! I Eat It. given to Claire by her Aunt Bren...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2011/03/30/pumpkin-bread/
DIY lame, a photo by ted_major on Flickr. Not that lame, this lame for baking. I saw a picture of Peter Reinhart in Whole Grain Breads holding a lame that looked like a double-edged razor on a st...
Based on a recipe from Regina Rae (q.v. for detailed instructions on sectioning the grapefruit; see also my youtube video howto): 2 red grapefruit, sectioned 3 avocados, coarsely chopped juice of...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2011/03/29/avocado-grapefruit-salad/
Mexican eggs Originally uploaded by ted_major This was a really fine weekend breakfast (and fast enough that you could almost do it during the week). The tomatoes and chiles give it a a freshness...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2011/02/20/mexican-eggs/
baked eggs with spinach and cheese Originally uploaded by ted_major Another one based on a recipe from Donna Hay’s New Food Fast using fresh spinach from the P.H.E.L.P.S. mk1, this time for bre...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2011/01/22/baked-eggs-with-spinach-and-cheese/
spinach, tuna & white bean salad Originally uploaded by ted_major I used all that pretty fresh spinach from the P.H.E.L.P.S. mk1 to make this tuna and white bean salad based on a recipe from Donn...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2011/01/22/spinach-tuna-white-bean-salad/
Steak with pea and celery salad Originally uploaded by ted_major This is based on a recipe from Frank Stitt’s Southern Table. I used frozen peas instead of fresh lady peas (it’s winter, so su...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2011/01/19/steak-with-pea-and-celery-salad/
Some dear friends of ours gave us some spices from Penzey’s spices. Among them were two types of cinnamon, China and Ceylon. Included with them was this recipe for cinnamon honey-butter, which ...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2011/01/09/cinnamon-honey-butter/
Beef carbonnade with Guinness and porcini Originally uploaded by ted_major This recipe is based on the beef carbonnade recipe in The Gourmet Cookbook, edited by Ruth Reichl, 1.5 lb beef briske...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2011/01/06/beef-carbonnade-with-guinness-and-porcini/
Buttermilk biscuits Originally uploaded by ted_major When you get them biscuits baked, we’re Alabama bound. After you make the Red Velvet Cake, you’re going to have a lot of buttermilk left. ...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2010/11/07/bake-them-biscuits-baby-bake-em-big-and-brown/
Spooky Meringue Ghost Originally uploaded by ted_major From 101 Cookbooks via Brown-Eyed Baker. 2 egg whites, room temperature small pinch cream of tartar small pinch salt 3/4 cup powdered sug...
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eggplant with peppers & feta Originally uploaded by ted_major I’ve never liked eggplant. The flavor is just, well, unpleasant. However, we’ve been getting regular distributions of eggplant in...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2010/08/18/i-still-dont-like-it/
tomato pasta Originally uploaded by ted_major This is a recipe I got from my cousin Liz years ago. As you can see from the photo, I don’t always peel and seed the tomatoes, and it also works we...
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stuffed peppers Originally uploaded by ted_major Adapted from recipe in Saveur magazine, using peppers from Snow’s Bend Farm, the lemon zest really makes up the flavor of the filling. The lefto...
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roasted okra Originally uploaded by ted_major This is a tasty and easy way to cook okra that has a similar flavor profile to fried okra (crunchy & browned, not slimy), only easier. Preheat oven t...
OK, so it’s not really ice cream, not having cream, but it’s the easiest ice cream you’ll ever make: there’s only one ingredient. This is a great way to use those slightly over-ripe brown...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2010/07/25/banana-ice-cream/
sweet potato biscuits Originally uploaded by ted_major Sweet Potato Biscuits Inspired by Granny Hester, I’ve been working on a sweet potato biscuit recipe. 1 1/4 cups flour 1 1/2 tsp baking pow...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2010/07/25/sweet-potato-biscuits/
heirloom tomato tart Originally uploaded by ted_major This tart was beautiful, tasty, but unfortunately impossible to serve. The tart crust is too crumbly to cut into slices, so when we tried to ...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2010/07/22/heirloom-tomato-tart/
gazpacho & focaccia Originally uploaded by ted_major Adapted from Jane Butel’s Tex-Mex Cookbook: 1 cup tomato juice 1 Tbs sherry vinegar 3 Tbs olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 tsp salt 1 ...
stir-fry Originally uploaded by ted_major A quick stir-fry with ingredients from our CSA share from Snow’s Bend Farm. 3/4 lb yard long beans, washed and cut into bite-size pieces 1 large carrot...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2010/07/22/yard-long-stir-fry/
Just as necessity is the mother of invention, sometimes an empty fridge is the mother of inspiration. We’ve been out of town for a week, and after being home for 2 days, we haven’t made it to...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2010/07/19/shrimp-pasta-with-goat-cheese-and-pesto/
If you’re a caffeine addict like I am, those 3 cups of coffee you toss down before breakfast just aren’t enough to get you through the day. This time of year, though, when it’s pushing 100 ...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2010/06/14/iced-coffee/
broccoli raab pasta Originally uploaded by ted_major Broccoli Raab Pasta From Chez Panisse Vegetables, Alice Waters 1 medium onion 3 to 4 cloves garlic 1 bunch broccoli raab Extra-virgin olive oi...
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1 large bunch fresh Italian parsley 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves 3 garlic cloves, peeled 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon chipotle hot pepper sauce 2 NY strip steaks 8 ...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2010/03/31/steak-salad-with-chimichurri-dressing/
conchiglie with tuna and green beans Originally uploaded by ted_major This was pretty good, and gave us some colorful vegetables now that it’s early spring and we’re ready for summer food, wh...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2010/03/25/conchiglie-with-tuna-and-green-beans/
I don’t know who Aunt Carmen is, but she has a monster sweet tooth, and makes a fine cake quick bread. (That ingredient list looks suspiciously like pound cake . . .) 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup sug...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2010/03/01/aunt-carmens-quick-bread/
It’s winter, the summer vegetables are long gone, and you’re tired of spinach and broccoli. What can you do? Here’s a bit of frozen summer vegetables with the added bonus of sausage. Makes ...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2010/01/31/andouille-succotash/
or Debris Risotto: clearing out the last of the week’s leftovers and coming up with a lunch that didn’t require leaving the house. 1/2 an onion, finely chopped 1 Tbs olive oil 3 strips bacon,...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2010/01/24/hoppin-risotto-john/
Not pork chops & applesauce, just pork chops. Some times, you just want a tasty, simple pork chop. Thick cut pork loin chops (3/4″ to 1″ thick) Kosher salt (or coarse sea alt if you want to b...
Christmas Gingerbread Originally uploaded by ted_major We used to make these at Christmas when I was in high school, and they were delicious. Mom found the cookie molds and the recipe recently an...
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Outside the South grits are a foreign and sometimes weird food. There’s no doubt that they can be phenomenally bad. The worst grits I ever had were “cheese” grits at a waffle house outside ...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2009/12/18/cheese-grits-casserole/
1lb canned cut up mushrooms 1 box Uncle Ben’s Wild Rice mix 1 cup chopped onion 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 lb. country sausage 1/2 cup cream Seasoned salt Tabasco, salt, pepper to taste Cook...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2009/12/14/wild-rice-supreme/
Making Christmas Cookies Originally uploaded by ted_major The family recipe for making Christmas cookies. The secret’s the almond extract: don’t think of making them without it. 1 cup butter,...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2009/12/13/sugar-cutout-cookies/
Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food. Recently, we’ve come across goat gouda, which is an amazing hard cheese from the Netherlands with a sweet, caramelly butterscotch flavor. Great ...
Cornbread Originally uploaded by ted_major I’ve blogged previously that the corn pone is the ne plus ultra of cornbread, and it is. Nonetheless, there is a place in the world for corn muffins. ...
I’ve only had a very few outstanding sandwiches in my life–the Vietnamese grilled pork on baguette at Pho Que Huong on Green Springs, and the Cuban steak sandwich from Little Miami in Lake Ci...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2009/11/29/greek-salad-pitas/
1 whole chicken 2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 Tbs olive oil 1 small onion, chopped coarsely 1 small celery stalk, chopped coarsely 6 garlic cloves, peeled 1 bay leaf 1 sprig rosemar...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/french-chicken-in-a-pot/
Thanks to the October ’09 Bon Appetit for this one. Use some of your white beans with garlic and sage for this recipe; save the rest for Tuna and White Bean salad. 3 TBS olive oil I large onion...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/white-bean-and-pasta-soup/
Thanks to the October ’09 Bon Appetit for this one. It is a great base recipe that can be used to make White Bean and Pasta Soup and White Bean and Tuna Salad. 1 lb white beans, soaked overnigh...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/white-beans-with-sage-and-garlic/
Corn Pones Originally uploaded by ted_major Say what you will about whether corn bread should be sweet or savory, but the apotheosis of cornbread is the corn pone. To make a proper corn pone, ...
Claire’s weekly treat for Christopher’s preschool class: 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 3 large bananas, mashed 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1/3 cup butter or a...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2009/08/11/banana-muffins/
Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies Originally uploaded by ted_major 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour 1/...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2009/08/08/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies/
Garlic Shrimp Originally uploaded by ted_major 1 lb shrimp (we used 10-15 ct), peeled and deveined 4 large cloves garlic, minced (or more to taste . . .) 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp crushed red pe...
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The menu: Melon & prosciutto Tortilla Española Spanish-style tuna salad on flatbread Smoked salmon with cream cheese Goat cheese with paprika, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers Marinated ol...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2009/07/12/tapas-party/
Rigatoni with tomatoes, basil & mozzarella Originally uploaded by ted_major 1 lb rigatoni 4 or 5 ripe tomatoes 1 large clove garlic, minced 4 oz shredded fresh mozzarella 1/4 cup pine nuts, toast...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2009/07/06/rigatoni-with-tomatoes-basil-mozzarella/
Fried Zucchini Blossoms Originally uploaded by ted_major 1/4 cup beer 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup flour 1/2 tsp curry powder (very mild flavor–use more or less to taste; I’ll use more next time) 3 ...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2009/07/03/fried-zucchini-blossoms/
Peach-Gin Freeze I learned many things from my grandmother–how to make corn pones, gravy, and cornbread dressing. But this time of year, the one that comes to mind most often is Granny’s Peac...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2009/06/23/granypeach-gin-freeze/
French Fry Aftermath Originally uploaded by ted_major I’m in trouble–big trouble. I don’t usually make french fries because they’re a pain–cut & soak potatoes, fry at 325F, drain, turn ...
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Summer Food Originally uploaded by ted_major Yum! Summer food is back. Cucumber, tomato, carrot and dill salad, all from Snow’s Bend Farm at the Homegrown Alabama farmer’s market in Tuscaloos...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2009/06/06/summer-food/
There’s this Vietnamese restaurant in Birmingham called Pho Que Huong, and they make a grilled pork sandwich that’s phenomenal–grilled pork, cucumbers, cilantro, jalepenos, and mayo on Fren...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2009/05/15/the-sandwich/
Bavarian Sausage Hot Pot Originally uploaded by ted_major Mmmm, I love sausage. Here’s a quick pot o’ food featuring sausage and some vegetables. Takes about 40 minutes, start to finish, and ...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2009/04/07/bavarian-sausage-hot-pot/
Spice-rubbed roast chicken Originally uploaded by ted_major This is really all about the spice rub, which my mom uses to barbeque pork, and which adapts well to nearly any grilled or roasted meat...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/spice-rubbed-roast-chicken/
Red Velvet Cake Originally uploaded by ted_major Say what you will, the Red Velvet Cake is the cake of all cakes: it’s chocolate, it’s red, it has white fluffy icing, and it even has it’s o...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2009/02/25/red-velvet-cake/
Chocolate Valentine’s Cake Originally uploaded by ted_major Happy Valentine’s Day!
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2009/02/14/happy-valentines-day-2/
I know, I know–just spend the $0.79 for the package from the grocery store ($0.59 if you get the store brand). But in my ever-increasing aversion to overly processed food, I just can’t get pa...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2009/01/28/yellow-rice/
Black Bean and Goat Cheese Tacos Originally uploaded by ted_major 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed Ground cumin, to taste Cabbage, thin sliced 4 tsp Olive oil, divided 1 lime, juiced 1 clove...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2009/01/06/black-bean-and-goat-cheese-tacos/
Kale & Sausage Stew Originally uploaded by ted_major 2 tbs butter 2 leeks, sliced & cleaned 6 parsnips, peeled & sliced 1 lb sausage, sliced (I used chicken habanero) 1 qt chicken stock 2 cups wa...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2008/11/25/kale-sausage-stew/
Looks good–wish I’d seen it in time to stop by the store on the way home: Coffee, chocolate, and bourbon
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Fresh Bread Originally uploaded by ted_major But, surprisingly, you can in an hour and a half. Claire gave me a funny look when I started mixing up dough at 5:30 yesterday evening, but the bread ...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2008/09/24/you-cant-make-bread-in-an-hour/
I know, I know–I’m doing it wrong. I didn’t use arborio rice, and I didn’t gradually stir in wine/stock until done. That’s why its FAKE risotto. 1/2 sweet onion, chopped 1 Tbs butter (m...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2008/08/29/fake-risotto/
Pork tenderloin with mango salsa over black beans & rice Originally uploaded by ted_major This recipe is based on one from a Tuscaloosa News article by local chef Billy Kistler for the “Table f...
Braised grass-fed ribeye with blue cheese and red-wine reduction sauce Originally uploaded by ted_major Grass-fed beef has a stringer flavor than feedlot beef, so sometimes a bit of sauce can hel...
Steak and Scaffata Originally uploaded by ted_major Tuscaloosa has a wonderful new local and organic framer’s market, and I picked up some organic fava beans from Snow’s Bend Farm, as well as...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2008/05/17/steak-and-scaffata/
Oatmeal-Banana-Raisin Cookies Originally uploaded by ted_major • 1/2 cup canola • 1 cup brown sugar • 1 banana, mashed • 2 eggs • 1 tsp vanilla • 1-1/2 cups white whole wheat flour, s...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/oatmeal-banana-raisin-cookies/
Tuna with Tomato-Pepper Sauce Originally uploaded by ted_major Grilled Tuna Steaks with Tomato-Pepper Sauce • 1 red onion, coarsely chopped • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 Tbs extra-virgin ol...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2008/04/14/tuna-with-tomato-pepper-sauce/
I haven’t made this one yet, but it looks tasty, and the video instructions are entertaining: Oddcast Cooking Course Thanks to The Invisible Workshop for the photo and link.
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/pork-and-clam-stew/
5-hour bread Originally uploaded by ted_major 5-Hour Bread Lately, there have been a number of “no-knead” bread recipes that make wonderful loaves, but unfortunately take 20 hours or more to ...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/5-hour-bread/
Spinach with Grape Tomatoes and Cannelini Originally uploaded by ted_major Spinach with Grape Tomatoes and Cannelini • 1 bag prewashed baby spinach • 1 pint grape tomatoes • 1 can canellini...
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Sweet Potato Frittata Originally uploaded by ted_major Sweet Potato Frittata • 2 large sweet potatoes, diced • 3 whole eggs • 3 egg whites • 1 cup freshly grated Asiago cheese • 1 cup f...
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2 lbs small red beans, soaked overnight, rinsed, and drained 2 cups chopped onion 1 cup green pepper, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced Olive oil 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pe...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2008/02/03/red-beans-and-rice/
1 1/3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces 2 Tbs flour 2 Tbs Canola oil 1 onion, chopped 2 ribs celery, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 bay leaf 2 cups chicken broth...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2008/01/30/brunswick-stew/
1 onions chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 1/3 pounds ground turkey 1 Tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon powdered cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground cor...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2008/01/19/cincinnati-style-turkey-chili/
White Pizza Originally uploaded by ted_major Dough: * 2/3 cup hot tap water * 2 tsp yeast * 1/2 tsp sugar * 2 cups flour * 1/2 tsp salt * cornmeal to dust peel or pan Topping: * EVOO * 4 cloves g...
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1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut in to bite-size pieces 3 leeks, sliced and cleaned 8 oz. kale 2 Tbs butter 1 Tbs olive oil 3 Tbs flour, divided 4 cups chicken stock, divided 1.5 cup...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2007/11/30/chicken-stew-with-leeks-kale/
The problem with pie in general and pumpkin pie in particular is the crust. I’ll grant that someone, somewhere, makes a good pie crust. By and large, however, pie crust is at best filler, and a...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2007/11/25/pumpkin-flan/
2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cups frozen silver queen corn 2 Tbs. EVOO 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika salt, to taste Heat olive oil in a large ...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2007/10/22/shrimp-with-corn-and-basil/
Adapted from a recipe in New Food Fast, by Donna Hay: 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lbs.) 1 pint grape tomatoes, sliced in half 1/2 cup pitted calamata olives, coarsely chop...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2007/10/16/chicken-with-olives-tomato-and-lemon/
From an email from Mom: “Here is the banana bread recipe. I must have made this every week when you and Claire were little. This was Aunt Helen’s recipe. I added the bran and wheat germ to ke...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/banana-bread/
Chocolate Cake Originally uploaded by ted_major Chocolate Cake with Ganache Frosting Cake ingredients: 1 1/4 C. flour 2 Tbs. dutch-process cocoa (I used Hershey’s Dark) 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder...
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3 ribs celery, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 sweet onion, chopped 1 Tbs olive oil 2 links chile-lime chicken sausage, cooked and sliced 2 cups chicken stock 3 cans black beans, rinsed and ...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2007/10/09/black-bean-corn-soup/
1/2 cup oatmeal 1 1/2 cups flour 2 Tbs turbinado sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/3 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped 1 egg 3 Tbs canola oil 2 tsp vanilla extract Milk to make a total ...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2007/09/29/cherry-oatmeal-scones/
I cooked this cassoulet in the crock pot, but I didn’t really want to call it “Crock Pot Cassoulet.” I have also done it in the oven- works well, too. Cassoulet 3 carrots, diced 4 stalks ce...
2 6-8 oz grouper filets 2 Tbs olive oil 1/4 cup white wine 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped sea salt, to taste Preheat oven to 275F. In an ovenproof dish, combine oil, garli...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2007/09/29/slow-roasted-grouper/
I added a few things to Granny’s Eggplant Caviar recipe. I even added chicken and served it for dinner! 1 onion chopped 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into cubes 1-2 tomatoes chopped or a ca...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2007/09/24/grannys-eggplant-caviar/
3 quarts organic, natural chicken stock 2 ribs celery, chopped 1 onion, chopped 5 oz Matchstick carrots (half a bag) Olive oil 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces Grat...
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2007/09/24/ginger-chicken-noodle-soup/
Pancakes Originally uploaded by ted_major Whole Wheat Pancakes 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour (I use Prairie Gold from Wheat Montana) 2 Tbs. turbinado sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp sa...
1/2 lb. leftover steak 1 oz. dried porcini mushrooms 28 oz. can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes Olive oil salt, to taste 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp. oregano (fresh if you have it) 1/4 cup red wine 1 lb....
https://cookingwithgas.wordpress.com/2007/09/09/leftover-steak-bolognese/
Scones Originally uploaded by ted_major For years, I’ve been on the quest for the perfect scone. I don’t claim to have attained perfection, but I do make a pretty darn good scone. 2 c. white ...
1 large mackerel fillet (thanks Scott!), cubed (Mahi also works well) Oil for sauteeing 1 avocado, sliced Shredded cabbage corn tortillas Queso blanco, grated Salsa of choice (we used Mrs. Renfro...
Peach-Prosciutto Pizza Originally uploaded by ted_major To start things off , here’s the peach & prosciutto pizza we cooked tonight: 1 recipe Cento pronto pizza dough (I use 2/3 c. water and 1 ...
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