https://culinary.kemonine.info/cuisine/simple/ Recent content in Simple on KemoNine's Culinary Notebook Hugo en-us Sat, 19 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2024/10/expiration-dates/ Sat, 19 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2024/10/expiration-dates/ From https://www.foodandwine.com/sell-by-vs-use-by-8402060 Use-by date Use-by dates suggest the peak quality of a product, and are not safety dates. According to the USDA, “With the exception of infant formula, if the date passes during home storage, a product should still be safe and wholesome if handled properly until spoilage is evident. Spoiled foods will develop an off-odor, flavor, or texture due to naturally occurring spoilage bacteria. If a food has developed such spoilage characteristics, it should not be eaten. https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2024/10/el-dente-pasta/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2024/10/el-dente-pasta/ place pasta in cold water in pot with lid on bring to boil uncover el dente in 5-10 minutes https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2024/10/juicing-lemon/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2024/10/juicing-lemon/ There’s no denying how much vibrant flavor fresh lemons and limes bring to a recipe, but they’re not cheap! So here are a few tricks that I use to juice a lemon (or lime) to make sure you get every last drop of juice and leave no penny wasted. Choose Ripe Lemons This step might be the most obvious, but it can also be the most difficult depending on the season or your location. https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2024/10/simple-chicken-parm/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2024/10/simple-chicken-parm/ https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2024/08/basic-chicken-parm/ Sat, 31 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2024/08/basic-chicken-parm/ https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2024/08/red-beans-sausage-and-rice-skillet/ Sat, 31 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2024/08/red-beans-sausage-and-rice-skillet/ https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2024/06/salisbury-steak/ Sat, 22 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2024/06/salisbury-steak/ Ingredients Ground Beef Mix 1 1/2 pounds ground beef preferably 85% lean 1/3 cup bread crumbs 1 large egg 2 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp oil Gravy 2 cups beef broth 1 small onion thinly sliced 1/2 tsp salt plus more to taste 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp soy sauce (optional, for depth) Instructions In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined. https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2023/08/simple-tuna-casserole/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2023/08/simple-tuna-casserole/ https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2023/03/amaranth/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2023/03/amaranth/ Notes tastes good with honey tastes good with maple syrup tastes good with fruit https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2023/03/chicken-and-broccoli-stir-fry/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2023/03/chicken-and-broccoli-stir-fry/ Chicken and Broccoli 1 lb chicken breast, (boneless skinless), cut into 3/4" pieces 2 Tbsp cooking oil, (I used extra light olive oil), divided 1 lb broccoli, cut into florets (about 5 cups) 1 small yellow onion, sliced into strips 1/2 lb white button mushrooms, thickly sliced Stir Fry Sauce Ingredients 2/3 cup low sodium chicken broth 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce, (use Tamari for gluten free), or added to taste 2 Tbsp light brown sugar, packed (or honey to taste) 1 Tbsp corn starch 1 Tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated (lightly packed) 1 tsp garlic (2 small cloves), grated 1/4 tsp black pepper, plus more to season chicken Instructions In a small bowl, combine all of the sauce ingredients and whisk to dissolve sugar and corn starch (warm broth will help dissolve the sugar faster). https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2023/03/chicken-pesto-pasta/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2023/03/chicken-pesto-pasta/ https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2023/01/breaded-baked-chicken-modified/ Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2023/01/breaded-baked-chicken-modified/ https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2023/01/lemon-parmesan-white-meat-crust/ Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2023/01/lemon-parmesan-white-meat-crust/ https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2023/01/mozzarella-crusted-chicken/ Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2023/01/mozzarella-crusted-chicken/ https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2023/01/pasta-sauce/ Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2023/01/pasta-sauce/ https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2023/01/spinach-souffle/ Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2023/01/spinach-souffle/ https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2022/12/easy-3-ingredient-pie-crust/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2022/12/easy-3-ingredient-pie-crust/ Notes The amount of water used will vary depending on multiple factors, like the humidity in the room. You can blind-bake this dough at 350°F for about 40 minutes. Make sure to use pie weights to prevent bubbling and a foil ring to prevent burning. If you are making a filled pie, temperatures and bake time will vary, depending on the filling and the thickness of the required crust. https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2022/12/easy-homemade-meatballs/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2022/12/easy-homemade-meatballs/ Ingredients 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs ($0.32) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan ($0.88) 1/2 tsp garlic powder ($0.05) 1/2 tsp onion powder ($0.05) 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning ($0.05) 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02) 1/4 tsp pepper ($0.03) 2 large eggs ($0.42) 1/4 cup whole milk ($0.11) 1 lb. bulk Italian sausage ($3.00) 1 lb. ground beef ($5.99) Instructions Ingredients In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2022/12/easy-lemon-pepper-chicken/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2022/12/easy-lemon-pepper-chicken/ https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2022/12/instapot-steel-cut-oats/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2022/12/instapot-steel-cut-oats/ https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2022/12/overnight-oats/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2022/12/overnight-oats/ hollie 1/2 cup oats 1/2 cup berries 1 tbsp brown sugar soy/almond milk to cover plus a little yogurt is a good addition Strawberry Shortcake 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 2 spoon fulls greek yogurt 1/2 cup quick oats 1/2 cup chai seeds 1/2 tbsp strawberry jam pinch vanilla extract use fruit + yogurt instead of jam if desired Layers Milk Oats Fruit Jam Sweetener Sweets Lighter honey/agave for “fresh” Darker honey/agave for “spice” Maple Brown Sugar Molasses Pairings fig + honey raspberry + maple raisins pomegranate seed + dark agave + strawberry jam honey + pomegranate seed + raspberry jam nuts dried fruit blackberry + lemon juice + maple syrup Notes Leftover steel cut oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2022/12/quickie-red-beans-and-rice/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2022/12/quickie-red-beans-and-rice/ Notes If you can’t find Andouille sausage you can use any other type of smoked sausage. The sausage I bought came in a 14oz. package, but you can use anywhere from 12-16oz. https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2022/12/red-beans-and-rice/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2022/12/red-beans-and-rice/ Notes The trick is seasoning it throughout and make sure that the pepper burns the back of your mouth and there’s a smokiness in it https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2022/12/rice-cooker-mac-and-cheese/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2022/12/rice-cooker-mac-and-cheese/ https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2022/12/steel-cut-oats/ Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2022/12/steel-cut-oats/ Are Steel Cut Oats the Same as Rolled Oats or Instant Oatmeal? In the sense that all come from the same grain, yes. How they are processed, however, is different, which is why making a bowl of oatmeal with each of the different types of oats yields different results. Steel Cut Oats The best bowl of oatmeal. The oats are left whole and cut into pieces with a steel mill. Steel cut oats are the least processed and therefore maintain the best texture when cooked.