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GRILLED CORN RELISH

September 11, 2016 by skfsullivan Leave a Comment

Because why not? Making corn relish is an annual event here on Springy Banks. Come the holidays, it's one of our most-requested condiments. This summer I added a new twist, grilling the corn first, giving a toasty, tawny flavor. Due to its popularity I always put up a whole bushel of corn. It might look daunting at first but once you get going things move along quickly, … [Read more...]

CLASSIC FRENCH BREAD: BOULE

March 20, 2016 by skfsullivan Leave a Comment

If I said making really good bread at home takes Herculean effort you'd probably stop reading here. But wait! Baking an outstandingly crusty, chewy, fragrant and flavorful boule (French for ball) is doable. Yes, it's a little involved, and you do have to plan ahead, but it is well worth it. Fact. Reading this recipe in Bon Appetit was enough to get me sweaty with excitement. … [Read more...]

BAKED PUMPKIN SPAETZLE

November 14, 2014 by skfsullivan Leave a Comment

It seems time to get back to the basic tenets of this site. Spectacularly Delicious is dedicated to recipes with a proper name that require specialized equipment to either prepare or serve, call for unusual or hard to find ingredients and often take a long time to prepare, resulting in a splendid presentation with a marvelous taste. In short, spectacularly delicious. … [Read more...]

CORN CHUTNEY AND TWO NEAT GADGETS: HOT JAR MITT AND CORN CUTTER

September 2, 2014 by skfsullivan Leave a Comment

Here's a riff on our popular corn relish recipe.  This time some tumeric, more mustard and raisins make it zippier. Yellow beans and green tomatoes thicken it for that rich chutney lusciousness. Great to make while the corn is still wonderful. And check out this nifty canning jar mitt. It keeps its form, making it easy to grip and hold hot jars while you fill them. Another … [Read more...]

MARCELLA HAZAN STYLE TOMATO SAUCE CANNING RECIPE – FRESHTECH HACK

August 17, 2014 by skfsullivan Leave a Comment

Marcella Hazan's celebrated tomato sauce is pretty simple - the original recipe calls only for tomatoes, onion, butter and salt. And it makes about two cups of sauce, a nice amount for one pound of pasta. But Marcella's recipe is not home-canning friendly.  Her simmered-then-discarded onion is fine, the big chunk of butter is not. The solution? Make the sauce without the … [Read more...]

The Best Measuring Spoons

July 12, 2014 by skfsullivan Leave a Comment

Although modern spice companies use wide-mouth jars (e.g. San Francisco's fabulous Spice Ace) few kitchens are complete without a decent complement of narrow-necked McCormick bottles. The ones with openings too small to fit even the 1/2" and 1/4" teaspoon measuring spoons. Problems solved with these . They're just the right size to dig all the way down to the bottom of … [Read more...]

SPICED PICKLED PEPPERS with a Food Press

April 11, 2014 by skfsullivan Leave a Comment

All the pickle and relish recipes here on Spectacularly Delicious are worthy in their own unique way. Still, like children, one always has one's favorites even though it's generally a good idea to hide it. With kids psyches get scarred; with recipes readers might think less of the other pickles and relishes if one is named the favorite. But it can't be helped. Spiced Pickled … [Read more...]

BEST-EVER ASPARAGUS PEELER

March 22, 2014 by skfsullivan Leave a Comment

Still going strong after being purchased in Germany in 2011, this double bladed asparagus peeler is one of the great joys of the kitchen gadget drawer. When we first made the video they were impossible to find here. Jubilation! They can be had on Amazon, buy them Amazon here.  Seriously, if you like asparagus, get you some now. You're welcome. Read more here.  What … [Read more...]

PROVEL CHEESE QUESADILLA WITH EGGS

December 20, 2013 by skfsullivan Leave a Comment

To me, Christmas means a return to the bosom of family in St. Louis. And as a native of that fair city, St. Louis means many things, not the least of which is Provel Cheese. Actually, to be completely accurate, it's Provel processed cheese food product. It's a fundamental component of St. Louis cuisine right along with toasted ravioli, Ted Drewe's frozen custard, baked … [Read more...]

WILD BLUEBERRY MANGO JAM

December 15, 2013 by skfsullivan 2 Comments

The secret to this blueberry jam recipe (and there's always a secret to the good ones) is not the mango. What kind of secret is that? No, the little something that make this jam mighty are mites of coriander and cinnamon. In this small quantity they boost the natural spice of the blueberries without making the jam taste "funny." No one really likes these kind of surprises, … [Read more...]

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PRESERVED LEMON MUSTARD

I have a theory why home-made mustard stands out from commercial brands: store-bought mustard is processed to be shelf stable, i.e. heated and sealed, which in effect cooks it. Soaking and grinding the seeds at home results in a fresher, spicier, more mustardy result. This preserved lemon mustard has a lot of personality – sharp, […]

GRILLED CORN RELISH

Because why not? Making corn relish is an annual event here on Springy Banks. Come the holidays, it’s one of our most-requested condiments. This summer I added a new twist, grilling the corn first, giving a toasty, tawny flavor. Due to its popularity I always put up a whole bushel of corn. It might look daunting […]

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This summer I tried my hand at few new types and techniques for pickling. The sub-head on this post is What I’ve Learned. Spoiler: It might better be called I Tried It So You Don’t Have To. Here goes. At my neighborhood green grocer in Astoria, United Brothers Fruit Markets, there’s always an enormous variety […]

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