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…

Chili 1 lb ground beef1 can tomato sauce1 can dark kidney beans (drained and rinsed)1 can light kidney beans (drained and rinsed)2 cans diced tomatoes (or chopped fresh)celery (chopped)green pepper…

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…