Author: ScottDF

Oven Cleaning Baking sodaWaterRubber glovesDamp dish clothPlastic or silicone spatulaSpray bottleWhite vinegar Empty the oven : Remove your oven racks, pizza stone, oven thermometer, and anything else you have inside…

Glazed Roasted Vegetables 4 cups vegetables (chopped to about walnut-size)4 Tbs Maple Syrup2 Tbs Olive Oil1-2 Tbs Spices (cayenne pepper, black pepper, turmeric, ginger, and nutmeg)pinch Salt Preheat oven to…

Roast Brined Turkey If using a self-basting turkey or kosher turkey, do not brine in step 1, and season with salt after brushing with melted butter in step 5. Resist…

Cheddar Chowder 2 cups water2 cups potatoes (diced)½ cup carrots (diced)½ cup celery (diced)¼ cup onion (chopped)1 tsp salt¼ tsp pepperWhite Sauce¼ cup butter¼ cup flour2 cups milk2 cups cheddar…

Beef Barley Vegetable 4 qt sauce pan or Dutch oven ½ lb any meat½ cup chopped onion1 clove garlic (minced)7 cups water & beer½ cup barley (medium, uncooked)½ cup celery…

Bean Soup with Ham 1 ham bone with some meat left on2 cups Navy (Northern beans or mixed beans)8 cups water1 clove garlic (minced)1 bay leaf1 large onion (chopped)Salt and…

Broccoli ­Cheese Soup To make a vegetarian version of this soup, substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 pounds broccoli (florets roughly chopped into 1­inch pieces,…

Sourdough Olive Bread 14 oz cold water10 oz sourdough starter1 lb 10 oz bread flour1 T fine sea salt1 1/2 C pitted kalamata olives (I prefer them chopped)2 t chili…

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi 2 Tbsp olive oil4 Tbsp butter4-5 cloves garlic large (minced, or 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic)1 ¼ pounds shrimp large prawns (shelled with tails on or…

Spicy Honey Balsamic Salmon ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar4 Tbs honey2 Tbs tamari/soy sauce2 cloves garlic (chopped)1 tsp dried thyme1 tsp dried oreganochili flakes4 filets (4-6 ounce salmon, cut into bite-size…