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KitchenKatalog: Blog 88
Saturday, September 19, 2020, 10:01 AM
Caroline and I made challah for Rosh Hashanah. We decided to try yet another different recipe, this time from The Perfect Egg.
I didn't make any real changes, though Caroline spilled the proofing yeast so I had to start that again and wait.
I kneaded it by hand in the bowl a lot until it was together enough to move to the food processor to let it really knead.
I also did two full rises before shaping and then another 20 minute rise once shaped. It came out pretty big! I could smell the yeast after the second rise but it tasted fine.
I feel like it is still missing some of the yellow I associate with challah (and brioche) but I liked the flavor enough.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 08:11 PM
We made [Chicken Tawook][ct] and Baba Ganoush. For the Baba Ganoush, we roasted the eggplant on the grill. I didn't realize you were supposed to prick them so one exploded...oops. While we did 45 minutes, I think it needs longer next time. They didn't have the char I would have liked.
The chicken was tasty as always. Meredith also cut up her home-grown cucumber.
Monday, September 14, 2020, 03:02 PM
Turkey Arugula Patties, which I actually made during lunch (made it easier) and Roasted Broccoli Soup
I made the same basic type of mistake with both recipes. In the turkey, I completely forgot about the garlic but I later thought garlic powder sounded good so I added some. Similarly, on the soup, I completely forgot about sautéing some onion but later added onion powder. For both of these, it was not my intention to replace the ingredients I forgot but it worked out that way.
Sunday, September 13, 2020, 08:52 AM
Nothing particularly special. I just kind of threw together half-and-half with eggs plus some maple syrup and almond extract. The big note is that I used the Baking Steel as a griddle. It was really nice having so much space! I am still learning how to use it best but I think it worked well!
I ran out of liquid so I also made a few "toasted" bread with just mayo! They were also really good.
Saturday, September 12, 2020, 07:48 PM
I made sous vide filet mignon for all of us. I did the normal ~137°F for about 2.5 hours. All that was in the bag was some rosemary along with salt and pepper. It is worth noting too that these were huge steaks! They were USDA "Choice" since Costco had better sized of them.
The biggest thing I tried was to use the baking steel for searing. I wanted more space and I also wanted to not fill the house with smoke. Also, the baking steel doesn't have a grease channel so I did it on the grill where I don't have to worry. So I let the steel heat up on the grill for about 20 minutes. It worked well and was way easier! Also seemed to be a nicer sear.
Meredith also made Warm Mustard Herb Fingerling Potatoes from What's Gabby Cooking (LOCAL). We used the Vitamix to blend it. We added everything but the oil and blended it. Then we slowly added the oil at speed 5. We actually poured it with the cap on and let it drizzle in around it.
And we had Meredith's favorite green beans
Saturday, September 12, 2020, 12:51 PM
We made Mustard Brussel Sprout Hash. The recipe has evolved quite a bit so I am not sure that is even the right link. Anyway, we threw this together. We also made hash browns. These were the patty kind. We just toasted them which worked well enough. I think I prefer tater tots but these were easier.
Thursday, September 10, 2020, 07:26 PM
Meredith made her (now) normal butternut squash and black bean enchiladas. Very tasty!
Wednesday, September 09, 2020, 09:51 AM
Baked oatmeal except didn’t do the cream cheese thing