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Chettinad Chicken Curry
Ingredients Whole Spices 3 tbsp coriander seeds 5 dried red chilies (adjust to preferred spice level) 2 tsp fennel seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 cinnamon stick 2 tsp whole peppercorns 5 cardamom pods 1 star anise 4 cloves 1/4 C fresh shredded coconut Other 1.5 lbs chicken 2 tomatoes 1 red onion salt 2…
Homemade Greek Yogurt
Ingredients 1 gallon whole milk 2 tbsp plain yogurt I use an Instant Pot pressure cooker, though most electric pressure cookers will do exactly the same thing. Turn on Saute mode, and pour one gallon of whole milk in pot. Heat to 180°F. Cover and stir occasionally so the milk does not burn. Once at…
Sourdough Pizza Dough
Recipe Ingredients: 150g active sourdough starter (75g whole wheat + 75g water) 775g all-purpose flour 75g whole wheat flour 575g warm water 15g salt pinch dry yeast (optional) Combine 775g AP flour with 75g whole wheat flour. Mix with 575g warm water so that all flour is hydrated and a shaggy dough is formed. Autolyse…
Tamal Corn Cakes with Barbacoa Shredded Beef
Ingredients Barbacoa 2 lbs chuck roast (2-inch cubes) 8 oz adobo sauce 1/2 jalapeno 1/2 onion 5 cloves garlic 2 C beef stock cayenne powder aleppo pepper cumin salt Corn Cakes 14 oz can corn 3 tbsp plain yogurt 1/2 C butter (soft) 3 tbsp white sugar 1 tsp salt 1/2 C corn meal 2…
Clam Chowder
Proteins 3 6.5 oz canned clams 5-6 slices bacon Veggies 1 yellow onion OR 1 shallot 3 russet potatoes 5 cloves garlic 2 stocks celery Other 1.5 C chicken stock 1/2 C dry white wine 2 C half-and-half 1/2 C butter 1/2 C flour Spices cayenne powder salt thyme nutmeg black pepper Mise En Place…
Chili
Proteins 1lb ground beef 1lb chorizo 1 can chili beans 1 can black beans 1 can dark red kidney beans 1 can pinto beans Veggies 2 habanero peppers 1 poblano pepper 1 jalapeno pepper 1 serrano pepper 1 green bell pepper 1 red bell pepper 1 onion 2 stocks celery 3 roma tomatoes 5-6 cloves…
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