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"I Don't Always Cook... But when I Do ... I got Passion in my Pan & I ain't afraid to Show It.

12/03/2024

New Recipe!

Captains Apple Cherry Pie

Dough ingredients

2 1/2 cups flour - unbleached all purpose
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup sugar white
2-3 sticks of butter cold
2 tablespoons cold water

Mix all dry ingredients and then cut in the butter with a pastry cutter or you can use a food processor if you don't have pastry cutter. Mix until flour is crumbling and add cold water. Mix until dough holds shape. Avoid overmixing. wrap and place in refrigerator to cool for one hour.

Filling Ingredients

2-3 pounds sliced and peeled apples - Fiji, gala, pink lady, granny smith...
1 16oz jar of maraschino cherries. drained and juice set aside. chopped.
1 tsp vanilla
3 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp grated lemon peel
1/2 cup amaretto
1/4 cup bourbon
1/4 cup maraschino juice
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 brown sugar
1-2 tbsp. cinnamon.
Cornstarch to thicken.

In a hot pan add all the apples. Add in the sugars and 1tbsp butter. Mix well and sauté for 5mins. Once apples release most of their water content remove from heat. strain the liquid out and set aside the apples. return strained liquid to the pan. reduce by half. Add lemon juice, cinnamon, amaretto, bourbon and maraschino juice. Flambé until the alcohol is removed. Reduce by half again. Add cornstarch/water mix until thickened like a syrup. Turn heat off and add vanilla and last of the butter. Stir until incorporated. Mix with the sauteed apples.

Take the dough and cut into two equal pieces. Roll out both for top
and bottom pie crust. Once bottom crust is formed add all the apples/cherries and some of the juices into the pan. Add as much liquid as you wish. Keep in mind too much liquid can soften the dough. Add the top dough and ensure there is area for liquid or steam to escape. Bake at 400 for 1 hour. You can add a
foil skirt around the entire pan if you wish to keep side crust from burning. Remove when golden brown.

Captains Beignets!Ingredients ¾ cup water 1 packet active dry yeast½ cup heavy cream room temp1 large egg¼ cup white sug...
09/05/2022

Captains Beignets!

Ingredients

¾ cup water
1 packet active dry yeast
½ cup heavy cream room temp
1 large egg
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract – up to two depending on preference
2 cups 00 flour
1 cup all purpose flour
¾ cup cornstarch
5 tablespons butter room temp
Vegetable oil for frying
Powdered sugar for dusting.

Instructions
1. In a bowl combine lukewarm water, white sugar and yeast. Let the mixture do its job for about 5 minutes or until it's dissolved and looks a little frothy.
2. Whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Add it to the yeast mixture.
3. In a stand mixer using the paddle cream the butter and brown sugar together for four minutes. In a separate bowl combine salt, cornstarch and flours together and mix well. Add about two cups of the flour mixture into the stand mixer bowl along with the wet ingredients. Mix until slightly combined you may still see pea sized lumps. Then add the remaining flour. Mix until just slightly smooth.
4. Remove the paddle and add the dough hook and mix for another 30 seconds or so until the dough pulls away from the bowl and forms a ball. You can add a little flour if the dough is too wet.
5. Place the beignet dough in a greased bowl, turning once to coat it. Cover loosely with a clean cloth and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 2 hours or until doubled in size.
6. Punch the dough down and remove it from the bowl. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is about ¼ – ⅓ inch thick.
7. Cut the dough into 1 ½ to 2" squares using a sharp knife or other utensil. Let it rest for about 10 minutes before frying.
8. Working in batches fry the dough squares until puffy and golden brown. Oil temp should be around 370 degrees.
9. Remove them from the oil, place on a paper towel to soak up any extra oil.
10. Dust with powdered sugar immediately. Serve hot.

It's been awhile! I give you Captains Upside Down Cocktail 🍸. 4oz pineapple juice1oz pineapple rum1/2 oz vodka1/2 oz Mar...
08/21/2022

It's been awhile! I give you Captains Upside Down Cocktail 🍸.

4oz pineapple juice
1oz pineapple rum
1/2 oz vodka
1/2 oz Maraschino liqueur
1 oz sweet n sour
1/2 oz lemon juice
6-7 drops of cocktail bitters sweet cherry
1 Maraschino cherry.

Mix in a cocktail mixer with ice. Shake and pour.

11/06/2021

Dumplings

1/2 pound ground chicken
1/2 pound ground pork
1 cup minced cabbage
3 green onion pieces minced
4 minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp minced ginger
1 tsp sesame seed oil
4 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp chinese cooking wine
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp oyster sauce
1 tsp chicken broth powder
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp white pepper powder or black pepper
1 package dumpling/potsticker wrappers

In a cup mix together soy, mirin, wine, vinegar, oyster sauce, oil, sugar, salt, pepper and broth powder set aside.

If you are able to grind your own meat i suggest to do so as it will be fresh and you can add more fat to the mixture. This will make it juicy.

In a large mixing bowl add the meat, cabbage, garlic and ginger. Take a wooden spoon and begin mixing clockwise. once fully mixed begin slowly adding the wet ingredient mixing in a clockwise direction. This will turn the mixture into a smooth texture which binds together well.

Place the mixture in the refrigerator for 30mins to an hour to marinate. This is optional but the flavor will increase!

Take your wrappers and begin filling your dumplings! seal with a egg wash mixture.

In a large skillet add 3 tbsp oil and brown the bottom of the potstickers, pour in approximately 1 to 1 1/2 cups water and cover with a top. Cook for 5-7mins and serve.

Sunday = Large Pot of Pozole! If you are local and would like a bowl you know where to find me!!! Going to be done in ab...
05/16/2021

Sunday = Large Pot of Pozole! If you are local and would like a bowl you know where to find me!!! Going to be done in about 2 hours.

04/24/2021

Taco seasoning Idea...

Take some carne asada or london broil or whatever you want and cut it into small chucks. Marinate it in 4-5 tablespoons olive oil, 3-4 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon salt, juice from half a lime, 4 to 5 garlic cloves crushed and minced, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp chipotle powder. Mix it all up let sit 5mins or overnight, heat up a saute pan smoking hot and cook until all water is reduced out.

Apple pie!
04/11/2021

Apple pie!

Captains Potstickers Ingredients Filing 1 pound ground pork or other meat 1.5 cups minced cabbage 2 tablespoon...
01/05/2020

Captains Potstickers

Ingredients Filing

1 pound ground pork or other meat
1.5 cups minced cabbage
2 tablespoons minced ginger
1 tablespoons minced garlic
6 scallions/Green onion, the white and green parts, both minced
2 tablespoons good soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine
1 tablespoon Mirin
1 tablespoon cornstrach
1 tsp white pepper powder
4 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil, more or less
¼ cup rice vinegar or white vinegar or red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame seed oil/Blend -

Dumpling Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (300 gr), plus more for dusting, if needed
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup boiling hot water
1/3 cup cold water

Take the cabbage, garlic and ginger and place in food processor. Pulse until completely mixed and shredded. squeeze out any water content. In a separate mixing bowl add the pork and cabbage mixture. Next add all the liquid ingredients for the filing together in a mixing bowl and throughly mix in the cornstarch. Take that mixture and add to the pork and cabbage. Using a fork mix all the ingredients together and set inside the refrigerator for 30mins.

For the dumpling wrappers in a separate mixing bowl add the flour and salt and mix together. Boil 2/3 cup of water and then slowly add water to the flour, stir and add more until all 2/3 cup in mixed. Slowly add cold water to the flour. Next scrap the sides of the bowl and roll into a round ball. Knead on a large cutting board that is dusted with flour. Knead for about 2mins or until soft and smooth. Set aside in bowl for 30mins.

after 30mins cut the dough in half. Take half the dough and roll out on the cutting board. Roll out from the center outwards until the dough resembles a long round noodle about 2/3 inchs thick and about 10-12 inches long. Cut into 1 inch chucks and set aside. Take the other half and do the same. This should yield about 10-12 wrappers.

Take the wrappers and add a spoonful of filing to the center. Seal the wrapper together. Once all potstickers are filled heat up a large saute pan with 3 to 4 tablespoons oil. On med-high heat add 6-10 potstickers to the pan. Brown the bottom and then add 1 cup water or chicken both to the pan and cover with a lid. Reduce the heat to medium. Once water is reduced out pan fry another 1-2 mins and then serve!

CARNITAS!! So good!
10/11/2019

CARNITAS!! So good!

Captains Apple Carrot Cake
10/01/2019

Captains Apple Carrot Cake

10/01/2019

Captains Apple Carrot Spiced Cake

Ingredients

Wet:

2 eggs
1/2 cup canola oil/avocado oil/ or personal preference
1/4 cup agave nectar
2/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Dry:

1 cup flour
1/2 cup coconut flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp pumpkin spice
1/2 tsp salt

Other:

2 1/2 medium carrots finely shredded peeled first
1 medium apple shredded peeled first

Peel apple and carrots and shred using a grater or food processor. Saute in a pan for 5mins to remove moisture and set aside. Next add all wet ingredients into a mixing bowl and thoroughly mix with electric mixer for 3-4 minutes until well incorporated. Mix dry ingredients and slowly add to wet ingredients. Mix lightly enough to incorporate all ingredients try not to over mix. Lastly add the carrot apple mixture and blend in. Set oven to 350 degrees. Pour mixture into a 6x9 pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Check with a toothpick to ensure cooked all the way through.

10/31/2017

Oatmeal flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Dry ingredients
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cup oatmeal flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup coconut sugar
Pinch salt

Wet ingredients
1 stick butter
3 tbsp almond butter
1/4 cup agave necter
1 tbsp good vanilla
2 eggs
1/4 cup almond milk

1 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips. 60%

Start by mixing butters and sugar. Toss eggs, vanilla, necter and milk next. Mix together all dry ingredients. Add slowly to the wet mixture and incorperate well. Finally add the chips.. slong onto a baking sheet, preheat oven to 375 and bake 12-15 mins

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