Cut rind into 1/3-inch strips. Cover in cold water and bring to a quick boil. Reduce heat, and let simmer slowly until transparent, about 30 minutes.Drain, and reserve 1 1/2 cups of liquid.In a heav ...
Pour the milk into a pot. Heat the milk until it is almost boiling, stirring with a metal spoon. You'll see small bubbles form around the edges and steam beginning to rise.Check the temperature- it ...
Saute carrots in butter until lightly browned; add thyme, wild rice, apricots, broth and salt; bring to a low simmer, cover and cook for 25 minutes.Stir in long-grain rice and simmer for an addition ...
Brown ground beef with onion, pepper, mushrooms and zucchini. Drain off any extra fat.Add Tomato Paste and blend well. Add tomatoes and beans.Add spices, garlic and salt and stir well.Simmer on low ...
Peel the ginger and slice it thinly on a mandoline or grater.Sprinkle it with salt and let it sit for 30 minutes.Rinse the ginger and lightly dry it.Toss the ginger with the sugar, vinegar, and wate ...
Place the peeled garlic in a sterile glass jar and add the salt and sugar. Cover and shake to mix. Let stand on the counter for 1-2 hours shaking every now and then to get the garlic to start to bre ...
combine water and preserves, bring to a boil, cook 2 minutes until preserves are melted.remove from heat, stir in basil and lemon juice.pour into a freezer can or an ice cream maker according to man ...
Butter all the bread slices on one side only. Put them all, buttered side down, on a cutting board. Spread four of the slices with a thin layer of jam (about 2 teaspoons per slice). Spread the chees ...
Fill up canner with water and bring to a simmer.Meanwhile prepare jam, I use a food processor for plums and pulse to chop, do not puree, you still want little bits of fruit.In a large saucepan over ...
Peel Cucumbers and scoop out seeds with a spoon.Cut into bite size pieces and sprinkle with salt (no special amount).Let drain for about an hour then rinse cucumbers well with cold water.Cut onions ...