GreatGrub - preparations

Chinese marinade for pork, chicken or beef

pi woman — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:04:02 +0000

This marinade is ubiquitous in Chinese cuisine. A marinade such as this can’t really be prescriptive. It will vary depending on your taste, quantity of meat, etc… but it will get better …

Crisp Pizza Dough

Jane Dough — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:40:22 +0000

I have been experimenting for a number of years (since I moved from NYC) trying to perfect Sicilian style pizza. I first started this odyssey because, lets face it, pizza outside of New York is not …

Chipotle Aioli

David — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:17:38 +0000

I make this to go with the great Cuban sandwiche recipe. On reflection, this chipotle aioli adds zest to just about everything so is worthy of its own page! Try it with steaks, eggs, sturdy …

Homemade Ploughman’s Mustard

John — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:21:58 +0000

A great, sturdy, home-made mustard that will stand up to any sausages, meats, or cheeses. Makes about 2 cups.

Simple fish Stock

Andrew — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:29:55 +0000

Fish stock is a simple and quick preparation that is the foundation for many great soups. It can be used fresh, stored in the refrigerator for two days, or frozen for up to six months. I like to …

Bread crumbs

Andrew — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:40:51 +0000

Bread crumbs are a simple and versatile preparation well worth having on hand for when you need them. They will last for ages in your freezer and provide the cook with flexibility on those harried …

Lamb marinade

Andrew — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 23:09:32 +0000

Here is my marinade for Greek style leg of lamb. You can use it with both boneless and bone-in. I find that the yogurt naturally enhances the flavor of the lamb while the onion and garlic do their …

Turkey Brine

Andrew — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:19:04 +0000

I am a huge advocate for brining a turkey before cooking it. Not only does the turkey come out nice and moist, but also the extra moisture means that the bird will be more forgiving to the variables …

Pumpkin puree for pumpkin pie from scratch

John — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:06:24 +0000

For those of you like me that like to occasionally make things from scratch, here is a puree for your homemade pies . It is simple and has a better flavor than you will find in any can. Look for …

Chipolte Honey-Lime Butter

John — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:26:07 +0000

This has to be one of my all time favorites for slathering on fresh corn.