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SANDRA'S HOMEMADE MAYONNAISE (in 5 minutes)

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Making homemade mayonnaise is incredibly easy when you use �key� room temperature ingredients! Simply follow my step-by-step instructions below... Yield: 1 cup (1/2 pint) Prep: 5 Mins. Stand: 4 Hrs. at room temperature Refrigerate: Up to 1 week    INGREDIENTS 1 large pasteurized egg yolk, room temperature (save egg white, see a recipe to use it below*) � teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper 4 teaspoons white wine vinegar (unseasoned), room temperature 1 cup Mazola Oil 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, room temperature 1 Tablespoon amber agave 1/8 teaspoon dry ground mustard 1 Tablespoon boiling water METHOD Lay out all ingredients, according to the preparation order listed below, also ensuring egg yolk, white wine vinegar, and lemon juice are all at room temperature. Place a small saucepan of water on stove to boil. Place the egg yolk, salt, white pepper, and vinegar into the bowl of your food processor fitted with the metal blade. Put your oil into a...

SANDRA'S ALASKA SOURDOUGH GLAZED COFFEE CAKE

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There's no better way to start your day than with  a piece of this incredible sourdough coffee cake and a nice cup of hot coffee... Servings: (9) Prep: 10 Mins. Bake: 30 to 35 Mins. INGREDIENTS Cake 1 cup 'fed' sourdough starter    --[Click this link for " Sandra's Homemade Sourdough Starter "] 1/3 cup Mazola oil 1 large egg 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon double-acting baking powder (or regular) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Topping 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1/4" cubes Glaze 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted 2-1/2 tablespoons 2% milk 1/2 teaspoon bourbon vanilla extract (or regular vanilla extract ) METHOD Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9" square baking dish; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg. Add the sourdough starter and oil, whisk to combine. In another bo...

SANDRA'S HOMEMADE FRENCH BREAD

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Its crisp-crunchy crust, perfect center and phenomenal flavor makes this French Bread the only recipe you'll ever end up using! That glistening crust is from the egg whites, not oil = healthier bonus... Yields: (1 Loaf) Prep 20 Mins. 1st Rise Dough: 30 Mins. Rolling: 10 Mins. 2nd Rise Loaf: 40 Mins. Bake 40 Mins. Cool Loaf: 20 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1 cup warm water 3 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus 1/2 teaspoon more for oiling bowl 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon table salt --1 large egg, white only METHOD In the bowl of a stand mixer, add warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let proof/bloom for 10 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, flour and salt, and use the dough hook on low speed to beat until well blended. Increase the speed to medium, the let the stand mixer knead the dough about 8 to 10 minutes total. Shape into a ball. Wipe a large bowl with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, place dough in the bowl, and turn once to ensure dough is ...

SANDRA'S ALASKAN RHUBARB UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE ~ from scratch

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Newly created recipe thanks to my neighbor for providing me with fresh rhubarb and my sis Tina for the inspiration. This is guaranteed to be my best recipe to date of the most succulent, moist and flavorful homemade rhubarb cake, ever!  Servings: (9-12) Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 25 to 30 Mins. INGREDIENTS: 1st Layer: Rhubarb Mixture: 2-1/2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb (about 1/2" pieces; measure after chopping) 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) 1/2" cold unsalted butter cubed pieces 2nd Layer: Cake Batter: --Wet: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (not margarine), at room temperature 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1-1/4 cups milk --Dry: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2-1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder (or regular) 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt METHOD: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13" glass baking dish; set aside. Spread the rhubarb evenly o...

SANDRA'S ALASKAN MOOSE ROAST - PRIME RIB STYLE

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A simplistic method using minimal spices and ingredients to guarantee utmost flavor of our prized Alaskan moose roasts; prime rib style, that is! Servings: (8-10) Prep: 5 Mins. Roast:  1 Hr. 20 Mins. INGREDIENTS 4 lb. boneless moose roast (tied with kitchen string) 6 fresh medium garlic cloves, sliced in half Canola oil (sufficient amount to rub entire exterior of roast prior to seasoning) Fresh ground black pepper (we like to use a lot!) Kosher salt (a fairly nice dusting) METHOD Remove roast from refrigerator 1 hour prior to roasting (tie with kitchen string if not already done). Using a sharp boning knife, poke as many small holes all over uncooked roast to insert the number of garlic clove halves; push in holes. Let prepped roast sit at room temperature for 1 hour (this is an important step to relax meat fibers). Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450 degrees for a minimum of 15 minutes. Rub roast with canola oil, and season exterior with freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt. Pl...

How to Make Silken Tofu

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How to Make Silken Tofu - Vege Angel : "Homemade/DIY Silken Tofu : servings � 6 Ingredients 1 cup soybeans (wash, soak in water overnight, drain and wash) 2 3/4 cups water 1 tsp gypsum powder - calcium sulfate/tofu coagulant Method Place soybeans and water (1 1/2 cups) in a blender and pulse until smooth. Lay a large piece of muslin or cheesecloth in a mixing bowl. Transfer the soy puree onto the cloth. Bring up the sides of the cloth, wrap, twist and squeeze to extract the soy milk. Return the soy pulp from the muslin cloth to the blender, add water (1 1/4 cups) and pulse until smooth. Repeat steps 3 � 4. Pour all the extracted soy milk into a sauce pot, heat at low flame, stir well until it boils, simmer for 5 minutes, skim the foam off the surface and turn off the heat. In a cup, combine gypsum powder and 3 tbsp water, stir well and pour into a tofu-shaped container or a container of any shape desired. Then, pour in the soy milk from a height of 1 foot above. Allow the soy ...

How to Roast Pork

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How to Roast Pork | Del Monte Philippines : " The pork loin is great for roasting. Keep in mind that roasting time depends on the weight of the meat�one hour for every kilo of meat. Watch the video to learn how to achieve the perfect roast. Cooking tools needed: Oven or Turbo Broiler, Bowls, Dietetic Scale, Food Brush and Rack" 'via Blog this' ---------------------------------------------------------- Go back to: Tips and Tricks In Cooking Rice Storing and Proper Handling of Herbs and Spices Storing and Proper Handling of Fruits Storing and Proper Handling of Vegetables Storing and Proper Handling of Fishes Storing and Proper Handling of Eggs Storing and Proper Handling of Beef Storing and Proper Handling of Pork Storing and Proper Handling of Poultry Kitchen Tips Making a Meal Matrix Essential kitchen tools and equipment Cooking Tips For Beginners What are Basic Cooking Methods Cooking Time With Family Cooking Measurement Equivalents and Conversion How to Make Silken...

How to Grill with Charcoal

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How to Grill with Charcoal | Del Monte Philippines : " Charcoal grilling is a popular technique, often associated with barbecuing. You can charcoal grill just about anything, from poultry to vegetables.Watch the video and learn how to get that perfect smoky flavor. Cooking tools needed: Grill or Electric Griller, Food Tongs and Food Brush" 'via Blog this' ---------------------------------------------------------- Go back to: Tips and Tricks In Cooking Rice Storing and Proper Handling of Herbs and Spices Storing and Proper Handling of Fruits Storing and Proper Handling of Vegetables Storing and Proper Handling of Fishes Storing and Proper Handling of Eggs Storing and Proper Handling of Beef Storing and Proper Handling of Pork Storing and Proper Handling of Poultry Kitchen Tips Making a Meal Matrix Essential kitchen tools and equipment Cooking Tips For Beginners What are Basic Cooking Methods Cooking Time With Family Cooking Measurement Equivalents and Conversion How t...

How to Broil

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How to Broil | Del Monte Philippines : " Broiling means the source of heat is above the food you�re cooking. Watch the video to learn this technique. Cooking tools needed: Oven or Turbo Broiler and Roasting Pan" 'via Blog this ---------------------------------------------------------- Go back to: Tips and Tricks In Cooking Rice Storing and Proper Handling of Herbs and Spices Storing and Proper Handling of Fruits Storing and Proper Handling of Vegetables Storing and Proper Handling of Fishes Storing and Proper Handling of Eggs Storing and Proper Handling of Beef Storing and Proper Handling of Pork Storing and Proper Handling of Poultry Kitchen Tips Making a Meal Matrix Essential kitchen tools and equipment Cooking Tips For Beginners What are Basic Cooking Methods Cooking Time With Family Cooking Measurement Equivalents and Conversion How to Make Silken Tofu   How to Roast Pork   How to Grill with Charcoal   How to Broil   How to Roast Beef   How to Slice Poultry...

How to Roast Beef

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How to Roast Beef | Del Monte Philippines : " Beef roast is a classic dish that you can easily prepare at home. The cooking time and temperature will vary depending on the desired doneness of the beef. Watch the video to learn how to achieve the perfect roast. Cooking tools needed: Oven or Turbo Broiler, Tray or Plate, Bowls, Food Brush, String, Rack, and Kitchen Shears " 'via Blog this' ---------------------------------------------------------- Go back to: Tips and Tricks In Cooking Rice Storing and Proper Handling of Herbs and Spices Storing and Proper Handling of Fruits Storing and Proper Handling of Vegetables Storing and Proper Handling of Fishes Storing and Proper Handling of Eggs Storing and Proper Handling of Beef Storing and Proper Handling of Pork Storing and Proper Handling of Poultry Kitchen Tips Making a Meal Matrix Essential kitchen tools and equipment Cooking Tips For Beginners What are Basic Cooking Methods Cooking Time With Family Cooking Measurement...

How to Slice Poultry

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How to Slice Poultry | Del Monte Philippines : " Buying poultry whole instead of pre-sliced parts is more cost effective. Watch the video and learn how to slice poultry. Cooking tools needed: Chopping Board, Chef's Knife and Kitchen Shears " 'via Blog this ---------------------------------------------------------- Go back to: Tips and Tricks In Cooking Rice Storing and Proper Handling of Herbs and Spices Storing and Proper Handling of Fruits Storing and Proper Handling of Vegetables Storing and Proper Handling of Fishes Storing and Proper Handling of Eggs Storing and Proper Handling of Beef Storing and Proper Handling of Pork Storing and Proper Handling of Poultry Kitchen Tips Making a Meal Matrix Essential kitchen tools and equipment Cooking Tips For Beginners What are Basic Cooking Methods Cooking Time With Family Cooking Measurement Equivalents and Conversion How to Make Silken Tofu   How to Roast Pork   How to Grill with Charcoal   How to Broil   How to Roast Be...

How to Stir-Fry

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How to Stir-Fry | Del Monte Philippines : " Another quick way to cook food is stir-frying. Stir-frying uses a small amount of oil to cook small pieces of food in a large pan.Watch the video to learn this technique. Cooking tools needed: Wok and Cook's Spoon" 'via Blog this' ---------------------------------------------------------- Go back to: Tips and Tricks In Cooking Rice Storing and Proper Handling of Herbs and Spices Storing and Proper Handling of Fruits Storing and Proper Handling of Vegetables Storing and Proper Handling of Fishes Storing and Proper Handling of Eggs Storing and Proper Handling of Beef Storing and Proper Handling of Pork Storing and Proper Handling of Poultry Kitchen Tips Making a Meal Matrix Essential kitchen tools and equipment Cooking Tips For Beginners What are Basic Cooking Methods Cooking Time With Family Cooking Measurement Equivalents and Conversion How to Make Silken Tofu   How to Roast Pork   How to Grill with Charcoal   How to Br...

How to Steam

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How to Steam | Del Monte Philippines : " Steaming is one of the best cooking methods that retain food color, flavor and texture. Watch the video to learn this technique. Cooking tools needed: Steamer or Colander and Casserole" 'via Blog this' ---------------------------------------------------------- Go back to: Tips and Tricks In Cooking Rice Storing and Proper Handling of Herbs and Spices Storing and Proper Handling of Fruits Storing and Proper Handling of Vegetables Storing and Proper Handling of Fishes Storing and Proper Handling of Eggs Storing and Proper Handling of Beef Storing and Proper Handling of Pork Storing and Proper Handling of Poultry Kitchen Tips Making a Meal Matrix Essential kitchen tools and equipment Cooking Tips For Beginners What are Basic Cooking Methods Cooking Time With Family Cooking Measurement Equivalents and Conversion How to Make Silken Tofu   How to Roast Pork   How to Grill with Charcoal   How to Broil   How to Roast Beef   How ...

How to Bake Cakes

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How to Bake Cakes | Del Monte Philippines : " When baking cakes, think of your cake as the canvas on which you will create beautiful icing decorations. To achieve the masterpiece you want, it is essential that your canvas be smooth and free of crumbs. Following these steps to prepare and frost your cake will give you a perfectly smooth decorating surface for your work of art" 'via Blog this' ---------------------------------------------------------- Go back to: Tips and Tricks In Cooking Rice Storing and Proper Handling of Herbs and Spices Storing and Proper Handling of Fruits Storing and Proper Handling of Vegetables Storing and Proper Handling of Fishes Storing and Proper Handling of Eggs Storing and Proper Handling of Beef Storing and Proper Handling of Pork Storing and Proper Handling of Poultry Kitchen Tips Making a Meal Matrix Essential kitchen tools and equipment Cooking Tips For Beginners What are Basic Cooking Methods Cooking Time With Family Cooking Measure...

How to Roast Chicken

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How to Roast Chicken | Del Monte Philippines : " Roasted chicken, when done right, is crispy on the outside and deliciously tender inside. Watch the video to learn how to achieve the perfect roast. Cooking tools needed: Oven or Turbo Broiler, Bowls, Food Brush, Rack and Forks " 'via Blog this' ---------------------------------------------------------- Go back to: Tips and Tricks In Cooking Rice Storing and Proper Handling of Herbs and Spices Storing and Proper Handling of Fruits Storing and Proper Handling of Vegetables Storing and Proper Handling of Fishes Storing and Proper Handling of Eggs Storing and Proper Handling of Beef Storing and Proper Handling of Pork Storing and Proper Handling of Poultry Kitchen Tips Making a Meal Matrix Essential kitchen tools and equipment Cooking Tips For Beginners What are Basic Cooking Methods Cooking Time With Family Cooking Measurement Equivalents and Conversion How to Make Silken Tofu   How to Roast Pork   How to Grill with Charc...

How to Slice Vegetables and Fruits

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How to Slice Vegetables and Fruits | Del Monte Philippines : " To slice means to cut into broad, thin pieces. Watch the video and learn how to slice like a pro. Cooking tools needed: Chopping Board and Chef's Knife" 'via Blog this' ---------------------------------------------------------- Go back to: Tips and Tricks In Cooking Rice Storing and Proper Handling of Herbs and Spices Storing and Proper Handling of Fruits Storing and Proper Handling of Vegetables Storing and Proper Handling of Fishes Storing and Proper Handling of Eggs Storing and Proper Handling of Beef Storing and Proper Handling of Pork Storing and Proper Handling of Poultry Kitchen Tips Making a Meal Matrix Essential kitchen tools and equipment Cooking Tips For Beginners What are Basic Cooking Methods Cooking Time With Family Cooking Measurement Equivalents and Conversion How to Make Silken Tofu   How to Roast Pork   How to Grill with Charcoal   How to Broil   How to Roast Beef   How to Slice Pou...

How to Chop and Mince

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How to Chop and Mince | Del Monte Philippines : "Chopping and mincing are essential knife skills. Herbs, roots and vegetables are often chopped or minced for saut�ing. Watch the video to learn this technique. Cooking tools needed: Chopping Board and Chef's Knife " 'via Blog this' ---------------------------------------------------------- Go back to: Tips and Tricks In Cooking Rice Storing and Proper Handling of Herbs and Spices Storing and Proper Handling of Fruits Storing and Proper Handling of Vegetables Storing and Proper Handling of Fishes Storing and Proper Handling of Eggs Storing and Proper Handling of Beef Storing and Proper Handling of Pork Storing and Proper Handling of Poultry Kitchen Tips Making a Meal Matrix Essential kitchen tools and equipment Cooking Tips For Beginners What are Basic Cooking Methods Cooking Time With Family Cooking Measurement Equivalents and Conversion How to Make Silken Tofu   How to Roast Pork   How to Grill with Charcoal   How ...

How to Saut�

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How to Saut� | Del Monte Philippines : " Saut�ing helps bring out the flavor of many dishes.Food is cooked in a small amount of oil, in low to medium heat.Watch the video to learn this technique. Cooking tools needed: Wok, Cook's Spoon and Measuring cup (if required)"   'via Blog this' ---------------------------------------------------------- Go back to: Tips and Tricks In Cooking Rice Storing and Proper Handling of Herbs and Spices Storing and Proper Handling of Fruits Storing and Proper Handling of Vegetables Storing and Proper Handling of Fishes Storing and Proper Handling of Eggs Storing and Proper Handling of Beef Storing and Proper Handling of Pork Storing and Proper Handling of Poultry Kitchen Tips Making a Meal Matrix Essential kitchen tools and equipment Cooking Tips For Beginners What are Basic Cooking Methods Cooking Time With Family Cooking Measurement Equivalents and Conversion How to Make Silken Tofu   How to Roast Pork   How to Grill with Charcoa...

How to Boil and Simmer

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How to Boil and Simmer | Del Monte Philippines : " Boiling is the fastest way to cook food submerged in liquid. When you are instructed to bring liquids (like water) to a boil, this means heating the liquid until bubbles break the surface.Watch the video to learn this technique. Cooking tools needed: Steamer, Measuring Cup and Cook's Spoon " 'via Blog this' ---------------------------------------------------------- Go back to: Tips and Tricks In Cooking Rice Storing and Proper Handling of Herbs and Spices Storing and Proper Handling of Fruits Storing and Proper Handling of Vegetables Storing and Proper Handling of Fishes Storing and Proper Handling of Eggs Storing and Proper Handling of Beef Storing and Proper Handling of Pork Storing and Proper Handling of Poultry Kitchen Tips Making a Meal Matrix Essential kitchen tools and equipment Cooking Tips For Beginners What are Basic Cooking Methods Cooking Time With Family Cooking Measurement Equivalents and Conversion...