Tag: homemade takeout

Homemade French Fries

Ingredients: 3-4 lb russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch wide, 3 inch long pieces peanut oil Directions: Soak the cut up potato in cold water for 10-15 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Meanwhile, bring a heavy, tall sided pan* of oil up to 300. Add the fries in […]

Homemade Orange Julius

Ingredients: 12 oz frozen pulp-free orange juice concentrate 1 1/2 cup milk 1 1/2 cup very cold water 2/3 cup confectioners sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste 1 cup standard sized ice cubes Directions: Add the frozen concentrate, milk, water, sugar and vanilla paste to a blender. Blend until smooth. […]

Fauxtisserie Chicken

Ingredients: 6 lb roasting chicken 1 tablespoon paprika 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley 1/2 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning kosher salt freshly ground black pepper 2 lemons, quartered 1/2 head garlic 3 onions, peeled Direction: Mix the spices together. Set aside. Cut the end […]

Crawfish & Andouille Pizza

Ingredients: 1 cup crawfish meat (from about 2 lb steamed, whole crawfish) 20 cocktail-sized andouille sausages, halved lengthwise or left whole 1-1 1/2 cups finely shredded mozzarella cheese 14 sliced, pickled banana peppers 1/2 tablespoon Creole seasoning Holy Trinity Pizza Sauce Creole Spiced Pizza Dough Directions: Prepare the dough according […]

Holy Trinity Pizza Sauce

Ingredients: 1 onion, minced 1 stalk celery, finely diced 1 cubanelle pepper, finely diced 1 clove garlic, minced 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Directions: In a large saucepan, saute the onions, celery, pepper and […]

Creole Seasoned Pizza Dough

Ingredients: 1 cup warm water 2 tablespoons active dry yeast 2 3/4 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 tablespoon Creole seasoning coarse-grain cornmeal for dusting olive oil for greasing the bowl Directions: Pour warm water into the bottom of a stand mixer. Add sugar and yeast. […]

Salt & Pepper Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 lb extra large shrimp, peeled 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup “instant” super fine flour (like Wondra) 1-2 dried tien tsin chile(s), minced canola oil (for frying) for the salt & pepper mix: 1/4 cup sea salt 1 1/2 tablespoons ground sichuan (szechuan) peppercorn 1 […]

Corned Beef and Cabbage Bao

Ingredients: dough: 2 cups flour 1/2 cup warm milk 1/3 cup warm water 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 oz active dry yeast 1/2 teaspoon salt Filling: 2 cups cubed corned beef 2 cups thinly sliced parboiled cabbage 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds 1 tablespoon butter 1 shallot, minced 2 tablespoons superfine flour […]

Homemade Pastrami

Ingredients: 1 corned beef (follow this recipe up to the cooking portion) 3 tablespoons whole coriander 3 tablespoons whole peppercorns 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika Directions: Soak the meat 15 minutes in cold water. Rub with paprika and sugar. Using a mortar and pestle or other […]

Reubens

Ingredients: 1 lb sliced corned beef 4 slices Swiss Cheese 8 slices rye bread (or rye and pumpernickel swirl) 1 cup sauerkraut, at room temperature or slightly warmed butter Russian dressing: 2 slices dill pickle, minced 1 shallot, minced 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 3 tablespoons sour cream 1/2 tablespoon prepared horseradish […]