What did I cook this weekend.....

[Robert65]

Elf-leg stew.

Please tell me there's some reindeer Tasso in there!

 

[S-Met]

Please tell me there's some reindeer Tasso in there!

Sadly no, its still curing. Probably another 2 weeks before its ready.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

The reindeer need more decoration, but until they dry I’ve moved on to baking oatmeal raisin and chocolate chip cookies

 

[imasickboy]

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The reindeer need more decoration, but until they dry I’ve moved on to baking oatmeal raisin and chocolate chip cookies

I'll be right over.

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Roll shortly after they come out of the oven, stick in the fridge to cool. That's pretty much it. I left mine out for three minutes and then placed it upside down on a powder sugared slice of wax paper (then rolled it).

Just posted. I think the secret is to use a towel as u let it cool. Traps the moisture in the cake

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Y_DBegOYJ/?igshid=ejzv1kezw197

 

[imasickboy]

Just posted. I think the secret is to use a towel as u let it cool. Traps the moisture in the cake

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Y_DBegOYJ/?igshid=ejzv1kezw197

I use a towel when I do pumpkin rolls. Can't say whether it's the best method or not, because that's what I've always done, but it works.

 

[TwistedGray]

I don't have a tea towel and interesting to roll it that way. I have similar told, but they all have sewn-in patterns. I'm not sure if that would matter, so I didn't bother, but yes that makes sense as the wax paper doesn't absorb moisture.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Parchment paper would also work... great grandmother used waxed paper.

 

[davidabcd]

I made 64 of these chocolate chip cookies on a whim. No complaints--good cookie. There was discussion on whether to roll them into a tight ball or not. I had to agree with my wife that there was a litlte bit more "cookie character" just plopping them on the baking sheet.

 

[Robert65]

There was discussion on whether to roll them into a tight ball or not. I had to agree with my wife that there was a litlte bit more "cookie character" just plopping them on the baking sheet. View attachment 658312

Chocolate chip and oatmeal, two cookies I like loosely dropped for a thin and crispy cookie, that when hot still droops and threatens to drip. Some are better put down in a ball for a bit more of a little cake like thing. Those look really nice!

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Oatmeal raisin and chocolate chip with pecans. I didn’t count them, but there’s more than hubby and I need. Cookies are done accept for those reindeer.

 

[S-Met]

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Oatmeal raisin and chocolate chip with pecans. I didn’t count them, but there’s more than hubby and I need. Cookies are done accept for those reindeer.

As long as they're soft and chewy, I'm game. I can't stand rock hard cookies (at least oatmeal or chocolate chip). Those look great @Hoppy2bmerry

 

[davidabcd]

I like loosely dropped

It's funny how something like that can be the difference.

 

[S-Met]

Not really sure what it's called, but dry cured pork loins method pancetta. I have a pork belly curing into pancetta and made these loins at the same time. Probably another week for the belly but these hit 30% weight loss. Cooked a few slices with breakfast, delicious!

 

[Hanglow]

Venison and wild mushroom stew, roast celeriac, steamed tatties and sprouts

 

[passedpawn]

Not really sure what it's called, but dry cured pork loins method pancetta. I have a pork belly curing into pancetta and made these loins at the same time. Probably another week for the belly but these hit 30% weight loss. Cooked a few slices with breakfast, delicious!

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What is your drying process? Do you control temperature and humidity?

 

[S-Met]

What is your drying process? Do you control temperature and humidity?

I have a beverage fridge that I was going to use, but was a little concerned with humidity being too low.

I checked temp and humidity and my guest bath with vent closed has been stable between 62-66 and around 65-68% humidity.

Wrapped in cheesecloth,tied and humg with butchers twine. Nice white mold formed on the outside, a few blueish hue specks starting to form. Wipe with vinegar and keep drying. I think 2 weeks on the loins, maybe another week on the belly?

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Yes, these are crisp outside and soft inside.

As long as they're soft and chewy, I'm game. I can't stand rock hard cookies (at least oatmeal or chocolate chip). Those look great @Hoppy2bmerry

 

[passedpawn]

I have a beverage fridge that I was going to use, but was a little concerned with humidity being too low.

I checked temp and humidity and my guest bath with vent closed has been stable between 62-66 and around 65-68% humidity.

Wrapped in cheesecloth,tied and humg with butchers twine. Nice white mold formed on the outside, a few blueish hue specks starting to form. Wipe with vinegar and keep drying. I think 2 weeks on the loins, maybe another week on the belly?

I make salami and pepperoni. I buy the white mold and spray on it to avoid getting other molds.

Do you have any hanging pics?

 

[S-Met]

I make salami and pepperoni. I buy the white mold and spray on it to avoid getting other molds.

Do you have any hanging pics?

Not hanging, didn't think the inside of the guest shower was that nice of a pic.

 

[TwistedGray]

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Finished the reindeer and baked a sweet potato pie with pecan streusel topping.

 

[schematix]

Olive cheese puffs

And grilled baby sheep

 

[applescrap]

Happy Christmas eve. What a production. Gave everyone a gift bag with homemade pasta, bread, hb lip balm, hb poop spray, hb coffee, and hb hot sauce. Made a charcuterie board with different types of crackers, bellivitano whiskey, cranberry wensley, brie, and tillamook cheddar. Almonds, pepperoni, salami, blackberries, and fig jam. Chips and spinach dip, meatballs in bbq sauce and jar of grape jelly, fresh caprese, bacon wrapped bread things, shrimp in cocktail sauce, powder cookies, lemon squares, pumpkin bars, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate cookies, rice crispie wreaths, gingerbread cookies, hello dolly bars. It was some feast. Stella, heineken, bud light, founders kbs, odells ipa, sippin pretty, odells ddh, daddys juice cider, wine, and grinch punch. Man talk about choices. Cheers to you and yours hbt and things for the lessons I have learned and shared here!

 

[S-Met]

Olive cheese puffs
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And grilled baby sheep
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MmmmBabySheeps!!! SooooDelicious!

 

[BongoYodeler]

Olive cheese puffs
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Olive cheese puffs? Not sure what they are but I know I'd love them.

 

[schematix]

Olive cheese puffs? Not sure what they are but I know I'd love them.

Recipe from my grandmother she got like 50 years ago.

First time I’ve ever made them. Super super simple with food processor... just throw everything in and run until it makes a ball.

Doesn’t do hers justice but I’ll be doing them again. Some of her measurements are quirky to me since I’m a weight baker. I used 4oz of cheddar and 60g of flour. I think next time it needs a bit more flour.

 

[BongoYodeler]

Recipe from my grandmother she got like 50 years ago.

First time I’ve ever made them. Super super simple with food processor... just throw everything in and run until it makes a ball.

Doesn’t do hers justice but I’ll be doing them again. Some of her measurements are quirky to me since I’m a weight baker. I used 4oz of cheddar and 60g of flour. I think next time it needs a bit more flour.

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Thanks! I'll definitely make this. Cheese and olives (with a couple glasses of wine) are one of life's pleasures IMO.

 

[schematix]

Thanks! I'll definitely make this. Cheese and olives (with a couple glasses of wine) are one of life's pleasures IMO.

I guess one thing not clear from the recipe (but obvious to me as a life long consumer) is the olive type. You want green stuffed with pimento.

 

[jimyson]

Tomahawk steak with red wine reduction.

 

[jturman35]

Ginger, brown sugar soy sauce wings

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

From breakfast through dinner... no pics for loaded mashed potatoes, and roasted butternut squash with fresh sage.

 

[seanjwalker1]

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Finished the reindeer and baked a sweet potato pie with pecan streusel topping.

Really nice!

 

[JB_Brewing2]

Happy Holidays!!!

Beef tenderloin after marinating for two days in garlic/rosemary paste then seared and slow-roasted.

Crispy smashed potatoes nestled in a dollop of sour cream topped with an EVO, walnut, anchovy, garlic, golden raisin, and parsley topping.

 

[TwistedGray]

Made my first (half) rack of lamb. I rubbed it down in @imasickboy brown mustard, vac packed it for three days, removed the spread and coated in a thyme, rosemary, garlic oil then oven roasted.

 

[S-Met]

Prime rib. No plate shots. I'll post dessert tomorrow - need to get pics of wife's phone.

 

[passedpawn]

Merry Christmas foodies. Two beef tenderloin roasts hot off the grill. Sliced into melt-into-yer-mouth filets.

I ran out of butchers twine when tying them up - had to find some old kite string in the garage

 

[SundayBrewer]

Smoked PR, sausage ziti, stuffing and others.

 

[S-Met]

Creme brulee cheesecake with gingersnap crust and coffee icecream. Plate dusted with hibiscus powder and a small pile of crushed gingersnaps.
On top of cheesecake is a dried rosebud.

 

[Harleybrew32]

Filet with brussel sprouts and risotto