Wednesday, 25 May 2016

Beer Bacon and Onion Jam


Beer Bacon and Onion Jam

                Ingredients                                     Yield: 3/4c
  • 1 bottle o'    Beer
  • 3 strips        Bacon, chopped
  • 2                  Onion, julienne
  • 60ml (1/4c) Maple Syrup
                Instructions
  1. In a medium size pan or pot saute onions and bacon until tender.
  2. Once tender add in maple syrup and cook until a rich brown colour.
  3. Deglaze with beer and reduce to a jammy consistency.
  4. Serve with burgers, on toast, etc.
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Monday, 16 May 2016

Kosher Pickles


Kosher Pickles

            Ingedients                                 Yield: 450g (4c) pickles
  • 450g (4c)          Cucumbers, sliced
  • 250ml (1c)       White Vinegar
  • 450ml (1 3/4c) Water
  • 15g (2 1/4tsp)  Kosher Salt
  • 10g (2tsp)        Granulated Sugar
  • 2 cloves           Garlic
  • 2g (1 tsp)         Mustard Seeds
  • 2                      Bay Leaves
  • 2g (1tsp)          Chili Flakes
  • 2g (1 tsp)         Black Peppercorns
            Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients besides cucumber into a pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Turn off the heat and add in the sliced cucumber.
  4. Store in an air tight container for at least 24hrs or longer for more flavourful pickles.
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Sunday, 15 May 2016

Yorkshire Pudding


Yorkshire Pudding

            Ingredients                                     Yield: 6 Yorkshire Puddings

  • 4                    Eggs
  • 130g (1c)       All-purpose Flour
  • 170ml (2/3c) Milk
  • 30ml (2Tbsp) Water
  • 2g (1/3tsp)    Salt
            Instructions
  1. In a blender, blend all ingredients until a smooth batter forms. Let rest overnight for best results. (You can whisk the batter by hand if desired).
  2. Grease a 6 muffin tin liberally with butter and bake in a preheated 450 degree Fahrenheit oven for 10 minutes, or until the butter starts to brown.
  3. Pour the batter into the preheated muffin cups and place in the oven to bake for 25 minutes. (Tip: Place a baking sheet in the oven to catch the grease).
  4. Serve right out of the oven with gravy and roast beef!
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Thursday, 12 May 2016

Pickled Mustard Seeds

Pickled Mustard Seeds

                    Ingredients                                                 Yield: 1/2c seeds
  • 120ml (1/2c) Rice Vinegar
  • 80ml (1/3c)   Water
  • 45ml (3Tbsp)  Maple Syrup
  • 5g (1tsp)        Salt
  • 40g (1/4c)      Mustard Seeds (brown and yellow)
                   Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients into a small pot.
  2. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 1 hour or until all liquid has evaporated. (Add some water if liquid has evaporated before the 1 hour mark).
  3. Use as a garnish. Enjoy!
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Friday, 29 April 2016

Rainbow Swiss Roll


Rainbow Swiss Roll

              Ingredients                                     Yield: 1 Swiss roll
  • 4                    Eggs, seperated
  • 30ml (2Tbsp) Milk
  • 5ml (1tsp)      Vanilla
  • 130g (2/3c)    Granulated Sugar
  • 130g (1c)        All-purpose Flour
  • Food Colouring
              Instructions
  1. Whip egg whites until soft peak, gradually adding in granulated sugar.
  2. Mix in vanilla.
  3. Fold flour into the whipped egg whites.
  4. Mix in the yolks.
  5. Divide batter into equal amounts for each colour of the rainbow.
  6. Mix the desired colours into the separated batters.
  7. In a parchment lined baking sheet pour the batters on top of each other to create layers.
  8. Gently spread the batter in the pan by tapping it on a table.
  9. Bake in a preheated 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for 10-15 minutes.
  10. Once the cake is baked, take a dry tea towel and coat it with icing sugar.
  11. Place the cake on top of the icing sugar and dust the top of the cake with more icing sugar.
  12. Roll the cake up in the towel and let it cool completely.
  13. Once cooled fill it with desired filling, roll it up, wrap in saran wrap and let it chill for 24hrs before slicing.
  14. Serve and enjoy!
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Bread Pudding


Bread Pudding

            Ingredients                                                      Yield: 1- 13x9 pan
  • 500g (1 Loaf)    Bread
  • 125g (1/2c)      Butter
  • 8                       Eggs
  • 300g (1 3/4c)   Dates, pitted
  • 15ml (1Tbsp)    Vanilla
  • 500ml (2c)        Heavy Cream
  • 400ml (1 2/3c)  Milk
  • 5g (1tsp)           Cinnamon
            Instructions
  1. Grease a 13x9 pan with some of the butter.
  2. Combine milk and dates and bring to a boil. Blend until smooth.
  3. Blend in eggs, vanilla, cream, cinnamon and remaining butter.
  4. Cut bread slices into halves, quarters, or cubes and throw into the pan.
  5. Pour custard over top the bread and let it soak in for one hour.
  6. Bake in a preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for one hour.
  7. Serve warm or chilled!
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Thursday, 21 April 2016

Apple Crisp


Apple Crisp

            Ingredients                                           Yield: 1-9x13 pan
  • 12                  Apples (baking variety)
  • 100g (1/2c)    Granulated Sugar
  • 30ml (2Tbsp)  Lemon Juice
  • 230g (1c)        Butter
  • 250g (1 1/4c)  Brown Sugar
  • 2.5g (1tsp)      Cinnamon, ground
  • 220g (1 3/4c)  All-purpose Flour
  • 200g (2 1/4c)  Rolled Oats
          Instructions
  1. Peel and dice apples and in a large bowl coat the apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, and cinnamon.
  2. Place coated apples in a greased 9 x13 baking dish and set aside.
  3. In another bowl combine butter, brown sugar, flour and rolled oats until it forms a crumbly mixture.
  4. Sprinkle over top of the apples.
  5. Bake in a preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 45min to 1 1/2 hours or until the apples have softened.
  6. Serve warm with ice cream!
Check out the video here!