Saturday, October 6, 2012

Soup Socks!

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Have any of our readers ever tried soup socks? I just discovered them while poking around the specialty fall soup section in the Amazon Kitchen andDining department this morning. I create a fair amount of stock in my kitchen and am thinking that these might be a helpful way to contain the carcass, the carrots, the onions and the herbs. Admittedly, I don't enjoy the mess that ensues with homemade stock, so these cotton mesh"socks" might simplify the task considerably. Thoughts?

Photo by Melissa A. Trainer

--Melissa A. Trainer


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Friday, October 5, 2012

A Review of the Barefoot Contessa's New Book

Foolproof
I've said this before and I'm going to say it again. I'm a tough nut to crack when it comes to cookbooks. As a food writer and a mother of three children, I read cookbooks with a critical eye and expect them to meet the mark when it comes to performance in my home kitchen.I don't have the time or the patience for fluffy cookbooks that offer poorly written recipes. I look at it this way...cookbooks require a double investment. Of course weinvest in them when we purchase them. We then invest in them again when we trust the recipe and fork over more dough to recreate the concoctions presented by the author. When a recipe fails to perform,your investment essentially doesa double dip. This, of course, can lead to someunsavory moments in the kitchen!

When I receivedan advance copy ofIna Garten's new cookbook, Barefoot Contessa Foolproof, Recipes You Can Trust, I was immediately pleased. I kid you not when I tell you that I earmarked numerous recipes within seconds of cracking the binder. This is Ina's eighth book and it features 100 elegant recipes and 150 beautiful photographs. Throughout the book, Ina shares her foolproof tips and suggestions for crafting beautiful meals in a streamlined manner. She gives us all a taste of her personal style and love of teaching when she shares an anecdotal story about helping her assistant, Barbara,hunker down and pull off a rehearsal party. Ina explains how she helped Barbara get organized so she could host the party affordably and with confidence.

Spinach feta
Iworked at Ina's specialty shopmore than25 years ago, so I was excited to put some of her new creations to the test. The first recipe that I created was the Spinach with Feta and Pine Nuts. The straightforward recipe calls for olive oil, onion,fresh spinach, feta, lemon, and pine nuts and the technique basically calls for sauteing the spinach with the onions and oil and then adding the lemon, toasted pine nuts and feta at the end. When I served the fabulous dish to myself for lunch, Iwas quitepleased with the results and the fact that my version looked similar to the one in the book.

The second recipe that I tested was the Raspberry Crumble Bars. Oh boy! These are a slam dunk buttery delicious winner! I love that the recipe calls for simple baking ingredients such as butter, sugar, vanilla, raspberry jam, almonds, and granola.The end result reminded me that basic can be more beautiful than fancy! (Ina has posted this recipe on her blog, so check it out here.)

I have other recipes thatI plan to try in the next few weeks, but I wanted to get the ball rolling on Foolproof! The book won't be released until October 30, but you can preorder a copy here.

Photo by Melissa A. Trainer

--Melissa A. Trainer


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Thursday, October 4, 2012

Making Beer Mustard at Home

Beer Mustard
Have you ever tried making mustard at home? This has been on my "culinary to do list" for some time now. I finally just got around to trying it last week. I was shopping at Central Market in Shoreline and picked up a recipe card for Homemade Beer Mustard. Inspired by their German Week Theme, I went to the bulk bins in the store and stocked up on mustard seeds and dry mustard powder. I purchased a bottle of robust German beer and went to work at home.

Remarkably simple to make, the recipe did require a two step process. To get started, I soaked yellow and brown mustard seeds in water and half of the beer overnight. The next day, I grabbed my Le Creuset saucier and simmered the remaining beer with brown sugar and spices. The simmered mixture was then combined with the soaked seeds and everything was whizzed together for a few minutes in my Cuisinart Elite food processor. At first taste, the mustard seemed overpowering, but the recipe clearly explained that the mustard would mellow with time.

I put the mustard in a jar and tasted it again this morning with a little cheese. Much to my delight, it is excellent. It will be great for sandwiches and sausages. And, I might even incorporate it into a robust vinaigrette.

Photo by Melissa A. Trainer

--Melissa A. Trainer


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Secrets to German Apple Pancakes

Started on the oven and finished in the oven, German apple pancakes bear little resemblance to their American cousinstheyre less cakey and more popover-like in composition. And like a popover, a German apple pancake is prone to the same pitfalls, such as leaden texture and overwhelming egginess.

After some research, we realized that the major factors in a German apple pancakes success (or failure) boiled down to oven temperature and which dairy product is mixed into the batter. After testing everything from skim milk to heavy cream, we discovered that half-and-half lent just the right richness without masking the flavor of the apples or the eggs. And because a relatively hot oven is essential to get the pancake to puff up properly, its important to allow the oven to heat for at least 15 minutes before baking.

PREPARING A GERMAN APPLE PANCAKE

1. Pour the batter around the edge of the pan, then over the apples. Place the skillet in the oven and bake for about 18 minutes.

2. Loosen the edges of the pancake with a heatproof rubber spatula.

3. Carefully invert the pancake onto a large plate.

Want to check it out for yourself? Try our German Apple Cake recipe free through October 18th.


Secrets to German Apple Pancakes

Started on the oven and finished in the oven, German apple pancakes bear little resemblance to their American cousinstheyre less cakey and more popover-like in composition. And like a popover, a German apple pancake is prone to the same pitfalls, such as leaden texture and overwhelming egginess.

After some research, we realized that the major factors in a German apple pancakes success (or failure) boiled down to oven temperature and which dairy product is mixed into the batter. After testing everything from skim milk to heavy cream, we discovered that half-and-half lent just the right richness without masking the flavor of the apples or the eggs. And because a relatively hot oven is essential to get the pancake to puff up properly, its important to allow the oven to heat for at least 15 minutes before baking.

PREPARING A GERMAN APPLE PANCAKE

1. Pour the batter around the edge of the pan, then over the apples. Place the skillet in the oven and bake for about 18 minutes.

2. Loosen the edges of the pancake with a heatproof rubber spatula.

3. Carefully invert the pancake onto a large plate.

Want to check it out for yourself? Try our German Apple Cake recipe free through October 18th.


Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Cheers to a Green Goddess cocktail!

This week on Kathy Casey's Liquid Kitchen, I shake up a Green Goddess cocktail with special guest and LUPEC - Seattle member Lynne Becker! In honor of LUPEC (Ladies for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails), Lynne and I combine frothy egg whites with Green Chartreuse and silver rum with fresh pineapple and lime juices as well as a dash of Bitter Truth Celery Bitters!

Cheers! -Kathy


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Monday, October 1, 2012

Would You Like To Meet Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay?

Imgres-1Food Network superstar Bobby Flay is all over the place. He's throwing down, he's Iron Cheffing. He's master of the grill and leads an annual fundraising foot race at the Aspen Food & Wine Classic.

Even if you're not a fan, you've got to admit that the guy's got some chops. Oh, yeah, forgot to mention that he's also author of a bunch of cookbooks, too. And he's the pitchman for a bunch of products including FAGE Total Greek Yogurt.

That company is dishing up the opportunity to meet with chef Flay in New York City. All home cooks need to do issubmit their favorite recipe using FAGE Totalby October 8 for a chance to have it cooked and served by Bobby at the FAGE Total Plain Kitchen grand opening event. Three winners will be named.

When I first heard about this competition, I began racking my noggin trying to think of a clever preparation because, heck, I wouldn't mind a trip to the Big Apple. But besides tzatiki, I couldn't think of a single dish I make that showcases the velvety tang of yogurt. Sure hope they post the winning recipes so I can stretch and expand my yogurt repertoirie. Chef Bobby shows how-to make good use of yogurt in a series of cooking videos.

In the meantime, I'm going to continue to eat my plain Greek-style yogurt the same way I had it many years ago on Crete, drizzled in honey. So simple and so perfect.

-- Leslie Kelly


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