A new Review for Stir, Laugh, Repeat!

Cooking is Personal, February 27, 2010 By G. McDowell (NE) (REAL NAME) Cooking is personal to me. That is why I find this little cookbook so intriguing. The book is small in stature so I can slip it into my purse and thumb through it while I am “waiting.” The book is “large” in quick recipes that can be completed with items “on hand.” Martha completes the book with side notes so you have the feeling you are talking to her over a cup of coffee. Who does not like to share quick tips to make an everyday task…cooking…a little more personal. Martha I like your idea of “muffin” meatloaf…my grand daughters will love it!

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Ingredient Substitutions (Part 5)

Onion, Fresh – 1 small – Substitute – Rehydrate 1 Tbl. instant minced onion Onion Powder – 1 Tbl. – Substitute – 1 med. onion or 4 Tbl. fresh chopped Onion – 1 lb. – Substitute – 3 large onions or 2 – 2 1/2 cups chopped Orange Peel, Dried – 1 Tbl. – Substitute – 2 – 3 Tbl. grated orange peel Parsley, Dried – 1 tsp. – Substitute – 3 tsp. fresh parsley, chopped Pumpkin Pie Spice – 1 tsp. – Substitute – 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. ginger, 1/8 tsp. allspice and 1/8 tsp. nutmeg Shortening, Melted – 1 cup – Substitute – 1 cup

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Cream Cheese Apple Pie

I found the original version of this recipe online. When I printed a copy to use for making, the recipe name and the person who submitted didn’t print with the recipe. I did make a couple of changes which included using brown sugar only in the topping, I added a little more almond extract than the original recipe called for. I diced the apples instead of cutting them into slices. And I increased the amount of almond slivers. This turned out to be a very tasty recipe. To view this delicious recipe go to Martha’s Recipes .

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Cream Cheese Apple Pie

Ingredient Substitutions (Part 4)

Garlic – 1 clove – Substitute – 1/8 tsp. garlic powder Gelatin, Flavored – 3 oz. – Substitute – 1 Tbl. plain gelatin and 2 cups of fruit juice Honey – 1 cup – Substitute – 1 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water Ketchup – 1 cup – Substitute – 1 cup tomato sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 2 Tbl. vinegar (for use in cooking only) Lemon Peel, Dried – 1 tsp. – Substitute – 1 to 2 tsp. grated fresh lemon peel or 1/2 tsp. lemon extract Marshmallows, miniature – 1 cup – Substitute – 8-10 regular size Mayonnaise – 1 cup – Substitute – 1/2 cup yogurt and 1/2 cup mayonnaise or 1 cup of sour cream Milk, Buttermilk – 1 cup – Substitute – 1 cup sweet milk and 1 3/4 tsp. cream of tartar Milk, Skim – 1 cup – Substitute – 1/2 cup evaporated milk and 1/2 cup water Milk, Sweetened – 1 can (about 1 1/3 cups) – Substitute – Heat 1/3 cup plus 2 tsp. evaporated milk, 1 cup sugar and 3 Tbl. butter or margarine until sugar and butter are dissolved Mustard, Dry – 1 tsp. – Substitute – 1 Tbl. prepared mustard

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Daring Bakers do Tiramisu

The February 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Aparna of My Diverse Kitchen and Deeba of Passionate About Baking . They chose Tiramisu as the challenge for the month. Their challenge recipe is based on recipes from The Washington Post, Cordon Bleu at Home and Baking Obsession. It turned out perfect.? The only thing I will do differently next time is to dip the cookies in the espresso mixture for longer.? I was afraid of them becoming mushy! And what an incredible challenge this was!? And not because I screwed anything up this time!? They made us make this from complete 100% scratch.? Right down to? making our own mascarpone cheese.? I had to read through the directions several times just to be sure they didn’t want us making our own vanilla and rum extracts!!! I truly loved this challenge and for me it was probably one of the most rewarding.? If I had never done this challenge I would NEVER …

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Ingredient Substitutions (Part 3)

Dates – 1 lb. – Substitute – 2 1/2 cups pitted Eggs, Whole Uncooked – 1 large (3 Tbl.) – Substitute – 3 Tbl. and 1 tsp. thawed frozen egg or 2 1/2 Tbl. sifted dry whole egg powder and 2 1/2 Tbl. lukewarm water, or 2 yolks and 1 Tbl. water (for cookies), or 2 yolks (good in custard and cream fillings), or 2 whites as a thickening agent Eggs – Uncooked – 1 cup – Substitute – 5 large or 6 medium Egg Whites – 1 large (2 Tbl.) – Substitute – 2 Tbl. sifted dry egg white powder and 2 Tbl. lukewarm water Egg Whites – 1 cup – Substitute – 8 large egg whites Egg Yolks (1 1/2 Tbl.) – 1 yolk – Substitute – 3 1/2 Tbl. thawed

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Vanilla Sugar

This is something that is always good to have on hand. 4 cups of sugar 1 vanilla bean Pour sugar into a large, clean jar with a tight fitting lid. Using a sharp paring knife, carefully slit the vanilla bean lengthwise. Place both halves into the sugar. Place the lid on your jar and shake making sure both halves of the vanilla been is covered with sugar. Store in a cool dry place for 2 weeks before using. This will keep indefinitely. It’s great added to coffee, sprinkled over toast, fruit, oatmeal and even hot chocolate. (The bean isn’t easily found in your local grocery store but can usually be found in specialty stores that carry bulk herbs and spices.)

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Tara’s Candy – Pulled

This is recipe that I named after a young lady who bought a copy of my cookbook. She and I have something in common… we both dislike regular chocolate and prefer white chocolate so I promised I would make a candy just for her. Tara’s Candy can be loads of fun to play with. You can add coconut to the chocolate, use different dried fruits. You can use milk chocolate chips. Add coconut or crushed cookies on the bottom instead of pretzels. Or try crushed, yes, crushed potato chips in place of the pretzels. Just get creative! And this one is gone for now. It will be included in my cookbook Think With Your Taste Buds – Desserts

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Ingedient Substitutes (Part 2)

Chili Sauce – 1 cup – Substitute – 1 cup catsup, 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, dash of ground cloves and allspice Chives, Finely Chopped – 2 tsp. – Substitute – 2 tsp. green onion tops finely chopped Chocolate Chips, Semisweet – 1 oz. – Substitute 1 oz. sweet cooking chocolate Chocolate Semisweet – 1 2/3 oz. – Substitute – 1 oz. unsweetened chocolate plus 4 tsp. sugar Chocolate Semisweet – 6 oz. pkg. – Substitute – 1 cup chips Cocoa – 1/4 cup or 4 Tbl. – Substitute – 1 oz. sq. unsweetened chocolate (decrease fat called for in recipe by 1/4 Tbl.) Corn – 1 doz. ears – Substitute – 2 1/2 cups off canned or frozen Cornmeal – Self rising – 1 cup – Substitute – 7/8 cup plain, 1 1/2 Tbl. baking powder and 1/2 tsp. salt Corn Syrup, Dark – 1 cup – Substitute – 3/4 cup light corn syrup and 1/4 cup light molasses Cornstarch (for thickening) – 1 Tbl. – Substitute – 2 Tbl. all purpose flour or 2 Tbl. granular tapioca Cracker Crumbs – 3/4 cup – Substitute – 1 cup dry bread crumbs Cream, Heavy (36% to 40% fat) – 1 cup – Substitute – 3/4 cup milk and 1/3 cup butter or margarine (for use in cooking or baking) Cream, Light (18% to 20% fat) – 1 cup – Substitute – 3/4 cup milk and 3 Tbl. butter or margarine (for use in cooking or baking) or 1 cup evaporated milk, undiluted Cream, Whipped – 2 Tsp. – Substitute – Chill a 13 oz can of evaporated milk until ice crystals form. Add 1 tsp. lemon juice. Whip until set.

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Banana Marshmallow Pie

I love to take a banana marshmallow “moon pie,” put it in the microwave for about 15 seconds, just enough for the marshmallow to puff up and the graham cracker part to get just slightly warm and then chow down. If you’ve never tried this, you’re missing out. There is only one thing I would change in a banana moon pie and that is the graham cracker crust. I’m not that big of a graham cracker fan. My recipe for Banana Marshmallow Pie reminds me of those pies but it has an advantage, at least to me, it uses vanilla wafer crumbs for the crust. Of course you can change that by using graham cracker, chocolate cookies, shortbread, etc. Or you can change pie filling flavor or instead of bananas, use fresh strawberries. See this recipe and more by going to Martha’s Kitchen Korner

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