However, it's also great for warm weather because you don't have to be near the hot cooking device while it's doing its miraculous work. That means you can do your summer hot dogs in the Crock-Pot and your fall football season grub. You can also poach salmon, make party mix, and ...
This post is about the most complex tasting yet easy to build dog. With such varied flavors from simple ingredients; we’re talking about the “King of Hot Dogs” (my award) – the Chicago Style Hot Dog – or simply the Chicago Dog. To make these at home, you will need a poppy see...
Using a can is especially handy since you don’t have to clean it out afterwards. (Washing off tallow or wax generally isn’t easy…) Once the tallow has melted completely, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool for a bit. While the tallow is cooling off, you can prepare your...
Reduce heat to 200° and roast for 10-15 hours. Cooking time can be longer to fit your schedule. Test with a meat thermometer to make sure the temperature in the thigh is 180°. Notes If I have a 20-22 lb. turkey, I put it in the oven one hour before I go to bed (that way...
Turn on the oven light, and turn the oven on to warm. After about 2-4 minutes turn off the oven and then place the measuring cup in the oven. This is the most important step to try to keep your yogurt above 115 degrees. An oven light often will produce enough heat to keep your ...
One of the best ways to avoid the heat-related problems above is to store lots of water. You can’t always rely on the faucet in the kitchen. In the event of a disaster, the water may not run from the taps, and if it does, it might not be safe to drink, depending on the situ...
It is a much simpler process to make kefir than yogurt because you do not have to heat the milk or incubate it at a special temperature during the fermentation process. Health Benefits of Kefir The culturing of milk into kefir results in numerous beneficial changes. Here are five reasons to...
Let the cheesecloth hang for 1 to 2 hours, then open it up and chop it coarsely. Store in the fridge for up to a week. Notes You may set the lined colander over a bucket or crock to catch they whey rather than discarding it; however, keep in mind that it is not a cultured food...
Monday meals in my house are almost always in the category of Extra Simple. I learned pretty quickly that the key for making it through the week is to mentally pace myself. It does me no good to spend time and energy on some multi-pot casserole if it’s just going to remind me how...
For this particular project, I decided to can my chicken soup for later, since it’s too darn hot to eat soup right now. (I followed the directions in the Ball Blue Book and used my pressure canner). Now you’ll be left with a pile of bones. Throw them back in a pot with a fe...