Makes 4 to 5 cups coffee concentrate, enough for about 10 cups of iced coffee You’ve heard the saying: the fresher the beans, the better the coffee. Same goes for the quality of what makes up nearly 99 percent of coffee – water. This concentrate will last for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.… Continue reading Classic Cold-Brewed Iced Coffee
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Grenadine
Equal parts pomegranate juice and sugar. Put in a mason jar and shake like hell. Keep in freezer, won’t actually freeze.
Vanilla ice cream and bourbon cocktail
1 tsp. Vanilla1 cup(s) Vanilla Ice Cream1/4 cup(s) Bourbon
Tuna Fish Salad
* 1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley * 1/4 cup chopped celery * 1/2 cup mayonnaise * 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice * 1/4 cup chopped onion * 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder * 1/8 teaspoon salt * 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper * paprika to taste
Beef and Stout Casserole
1 1/2 lb beef6 oz lean bacon, cubed1 lb shallots or small onions, peeled3 cloves garlic1 bouquet garni1 Tb sugarsalt and pepperbasil and parsley1 Tb butter1 Tb wine or cider vinegar1 bottle of stout Saute the beef and bacon in a little oil. Drain off the excess liquid and remove meat from pan. Add the… Continue reading Beef and Stout Casserole
Bouquet Garni
3 stalks parsley1 sprig thyme1 bay leaf
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes16 fluid ounces (2 cups) half-and-half6 cloves garlic, crushed2 tablespoons kosher salt6 ounces grated Parmesan Peel and dice potatoes, making sure all are relatively the same size. Place in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce heat to maintain a rolling… Continue reading Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Pumpkin pie spice
1. Measure 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon into a small bowl or cup. 2. Add 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger. 3. Add 1/8 teaspoon of ground allspice or ground cloves. 4. Add 1/8 teaspoon of ground nutmeg. 5. Stir to blend. Makes 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice.
Pumpkin spice syrup
1 cup water1 cup sugar2 Tbsp ground cinammon1/2 tsp ground cloves1/2 tsp ground ginger1/2 tsp ground nutmeg1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract Dissolve sugar in simmering water, add all spices and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain syrup to remove particulates and add vanilla. Store the cooled syrup in a glass bottle or jar, away from direct… Continue reading Pumpkin spice syrup
Quick Tomato Sauce
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound sweet and or spicy Italian sausages, casing removed and crumbled 1/4 medium onion, diced (about 3 tablespoons) 3 cloves garlic, chopped 3 1/2 cups whole, peeled, canned tomatoes in puree, (one 28-ounce can), roughly chopped Sprig fresh thyme Sprig fresh basil 2 teaspoons kosher salt Freshly ground black… Continue reading Quick Tomato Sauce