[CnD] Okay, the best gumbo I've ever, ever made!
It's Mardi Gras -- so time for some gumbo! I've been making seafood gumbo for quite a few years now. It's always good. But tonight's gumbo -- Wow! The difference is the roux. I've always made a microwave roux. Don't get me wrong, the microwave roux is good. But today's -- made according to Alton Brown's oven method -- is absolutely outstanding! I will paste the recipe below. In addition to the shrimp and Andouille, I added a container of smoked oysters, the liquid drained, saved, and frozen from 2 pints of oysters we enjoyed earlier in the week, and 8 oz. of lump crab meat! Also, Alton doesn't say to, but I browned the Andouille before I added it at the end. It took me a while to scrounge up my file in the back of the cupboard, but I'm so glad I did! Enjoy this recipe and let the good times roll! Penny Alton's Shrimp Gumbo, Featuring Oven-Baked Roux A hands-off method for a rich, dark gumbo roux, so you can celebrate Mardi Gras away from the stove. While I recommend following the recipe as written ( ...more ) - Genius Recipes Serves 6 4 fluid ounces vegetable oil 4 ounces all-purpose flour (or about 1 cup less 4 teaspoons, if measuring by volume) 1 1/2 pounds raw, whole, head-on, medium-sized (31-50 count) shrimp 2 quarts water 1 cup diced onion 1/2 cup diced celery 1/2 cup diced green peppers 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1/2 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped tomato (fresh or canned) 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 bay leaves 1/2 pound andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices and browned in a little oil 1 tablespoon filé powder Rice for serving 1. Heat the oven to 350° F. 2. Place the vegetable oil and flour into a 5- to 6-quart cast iron Dutch oven and whisk together to combine. Place on the middle shelf of the oven, uncovered, and bake for 1 1/2 hours, whisking 2 to 3 times throughout the cooking process. 3. While the roux is baking, de-head, peel, and devein the shrimp. Place the shrimp in a bowl and set in the refrigerator. Place the heads and shells in a 4-quart saucepan along with the 2 quarts of water, set over high heat and bring to a boil. Decrease the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour or until the liquid has reduced to 1 quart. Remove from the heat and strain the liquid into a container, discarding the solids. 4. Once the roux is done, carefully remove it from the oven and set over medium-high heat. Gently add the onions, celery, green peppers, and garlic and cook, moving constantly, for 7 to 8 minutes or until the onions begin to turn translucent. Add the tomatoes, salt, black pepper, thyme, cayenne pepper, and bay leaves and stir to combine. Gradually add the shrimp broth while whisking continually. Decrease the heat to low, cover, and cook for 35 minutes. Turn off the heat, add the shrimp and sausage, and stir to combine. Add the filé powder while stirring constantly. Cover and allow to sit for 10 minutes prior to serving. Serve over rice.x ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
[CnD] Looking for large casserole
Hi All, I need a microwave safe 6 qt casserole with cover. Does anyone know where I can get such an animal? I used to have a dish called a simmer-cooker from Anchor Hocking. I have a really good recipe that requires a large casserole or it boils all over the microwave. Help! Thanks, Linda ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] Looking for large casserole
The following is what came from a google search. hth, Nancy Non-Stick Pro 6 qt Covered Casserole - Cookware - OXO The clear, tempered glass lids make it easy to check the progress of your dish ... The Non-Stick Pro Cookware line is dishwasher safe for quick and easy cleanup. The 6 Quart Covered Casserole Pot is great for pastas, vegetables, sauces and ... www.oxo.com/p-1433-non-stick-pro-6-qt-covered-casserole.aspx - Original Message - From: Linda Yacks via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2015 12:40 PM Subject: [CnD] Looking for large casserole Hi All, I need a microwave safe 6 qt casserole with cover. Does anyone know where I can get such an animal? I used to have a dish called a simmer-cooker from Anchor Hocking. I have a really good recipe that requires a large casserole or it boils all over the microwave. Help! Thanks, Linda ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] Looking for large casserole
Can you use it in a conventional oven too? Becky - Original Message - From: Nancy Martin via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; Linda Yacks lya...@frontier.com Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2015 1:10 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] Looking for large casserole The following is what came from a google search. hth, Nancy Non-Stick Pro 6 qt Covered Casserole - Cookware - OXO The clear, tempered glass lids make it easy to check the progress of your dish ... The Non-Stick Pro Cookware line is dishwasher safe for quick and easy cleanup. The 6 Quart Covered Casserole Pot is great for pastas, vegetables, sauces and ... www.oxo.com/p-1433-non-stick-pro-6-qt-covered-casserole.aspx - Original Message - From: Linda Yacks via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2015 12:40 PM Subject: [CnD] Looking for large casserole Hi All, I need a microwave safe 6 qt casserole with cover. Does anyone know where I can get such an animal? I used to have a dish called a simmer-cooker from Anchor Hocking. I have a really good recipe that requires a large casserole or it boils all over the microwave. Help! Thanks, Linda ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] Looking for large casserole
This is too big for my toaster oven, and bigger than I usually need. I'll look for a smaller one. Abby -Original Message- From: Becky McCullough via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2015 1:30 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; Nancy Martin Subject: Re: [CnD] Looking for large casserole Can you use it in a conventional oven too? Becky - Original Message - From: Nancy Martin via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; Linda Yacks lya...@frontier.com Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2015 1:10 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] Looking for large casserole The following is what came from a google search. hth, Nancy Non-Stick Pro 6 qt Covered Casserole - Cookware - OXO The clear, tempered glass lids make it easy to check the progress of your dish ... The Non-Stick Pro Cookware line is dishwasher safe for quick and easy cleanup. The 6 Quart Covered Casserole Pot is great for pastas, vegetables, sauces and ... www.oxo.com/p-1433-non-stick-pro-6-qt-covered-casserole.aspx - Original Message - From: Linda Yacks via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2015 12:40 PM Subject: [CnD] Looking for large casserole Hi All, I need a microwave safe 6 qt casserole with cover. Does anyone know where I can get such an animal? I used to have a dish called a simmer-cooker from Anchor Hocking. I have a really good recipe that requires a large casserole or it boils all over the microwave. Help! Thanks, Linda ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] easy baked breakfast taquitos
The Mexican cheese blend I buy has four cheeses, but I can only recall three of the four. They are sharp Cheddar, Colby, and Monterey Jack. I'm going to make this recipe tomorrow, Nancy. Thanks for it. On 2/14/15, Teresa Mullen via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org wrote: The Mexican cheese blend is Colby and Monterey cheeses Teresa MullenSent from my iPhone On Feb 13, 2015, at 2:42 PM, rebecca manners via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org wrote: There is a Mexican grated cheese blend you can buy. I'm not sure which cheeses are included, but it is very good. Becky from Georgia. -Original Message- From: Nancy Martin via Cookinginthedark Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2015 4:03 PM To: blindrecipeexcha...@yahoogroups.com Cc: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD] easy baked breakfast taquitos Hi everyone, I don't understand why that message was posted more than once. I'd like to apologize. I found this recipe on a blog called Real Food by Dad. I'm assuming Mexican cheese might mean pepper jack. scrambled eggs, Mexican cheese, sausage and tortillas. I smeared a little butter and canola oil on the outside of the flour tortillas before wrapping the scrambled eggs, cheese sausage inside, then tossed them into the oven to crisp them up. The butter and oil really ended up giving these the perfect browning and crisp that I love in a good taquito. Dipped into sour cream and salsa, and you've got yourself the perfect, quick easy breakfast. YIELD: 10 taquitos Ingredients ? 5 8 inch flour tortillas, halved ? 1 tablespoon butter, melted ? 2 tablespoons oil ? 1 1/2 cups scrambled eggs, (about 5 eggs) ? 8 Breakfast Sausage links ? 1/2 cup Mexican cheese Instructions 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Place wire rack on a baking sheet. Combine melted butter and oil and brush on to one side of flour tortilla; set aside. 2. Combine the scrambled eggs, the cooked sausage, and cheese. Divide mixture between the tortillas. Roll tortilla starting from the straight edge. Place rolled taquitos seam side down on a wire rack. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. SKILL LEVEL: Easy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
