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.
Month: October 2008
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