10/3/2020 – We made a most wonderful meal that is clearly rated To-Die-For. Several parts were made independently and then blended to make the meal. Shrimp – 18-20 large shrimp were thawed, headed, shelled, deveined, and butterflied but not cut … Continue reading
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Note the green ones in the lower right tray. 9/19/2020 – We bought a NESCO FD-75A, Snackmaster Pro Food Dehydrator this week and tried it out on the abundant red cayenne peppers from the garden. Picked all the red today … Continue reading
9/20 & 23/2020 – Washed some of the ripest of the sand pears; i.e. those that are a bit springy when squeezed with a strong yellow undertone. Sliced them with the mandoline at its max setting; 1/4″. Used our new … Continue reading
9/6/2020 – This was a successful smoke using the MES and two Butts with a lot of tasso from trimmings. … Continue reading
This recipe was provided with one for fried green tomatoes. It would work well with other fried things. https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/fried-green-tomatoes-buttermilk-feta-dressing 2 tablespoons buttermilk2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons sour cream1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped, plus more for serving1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1/4 teaspoon … Continue reading
2/24/2020 – This began with Ina Garten’s ratio of 3:1 of mayo to ketchup. Then increased the sweet relish and added 6POGS. There were other changes such as leaving out the capers–at the level she used–that did not seem to … Continue reading
Reviewed various recipes for pickling spices and using advice and ingredients arrived at the recipe below we think we will like. Used it in our first-ever pickled pepperoncini. The peppers are the larger Italian ones and not the smaller Greek … Continue reading
A steak-house style dressing inspired by the recipe by Karen Weir here. Ingredients 3 cloves garlic, peeled, + 3 to season bread for croutons¾ cup mayonnaise5 anchovy fillets, minced3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese + 3 for the salad1 teaspoon Worcestershire … Continue reading
8/22/2020 – This cook was good with the pecan coins from our firewood in the kettle with the SNS and lower tray. Tried to follow the similar smoke in March 2017. Dry brined and shook on a good amount of … Continue reading
8/19/2020 and 6/17/2021 – After considering various recipes, we mixed a few batches of Mediterranean meat seasoning rubs for use on grilled chicken. After a couple of cooks, we made this, shook it moderately on dry-brined thighs, and grilled them … Continue reading