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The Milk in Pumpkin Pie Debate
Heh, I always end up using cream in my pumpkin pies. (It's what the recipe calls for and I've never questioned it)
what's for dinner 10/21?
Herb-rubbed tri-tip roast with roasted potatoes w/ thyme. Yum :)
Recreating the Adult Brownies from Andronico's
I wish I had known about this when I was in the Bay Area last weekend :O
Oh well, I can make them myself now :D
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Pumpkin Pie Alternatives for Thanksgiving
Hrm, I've had no problem finding canned pumpkin, either (Southern California). I read about the shortage and saw that my local market was out one week (thus confirming the story to me), so the next time I saw some I stocked up. However, ever since then (it's been a couple of weeks now) the market hasn't run out. Either no one's buying it, or SoCal is hoarding the nation's canned pumpkin.
The Milk in Pumpkin Pie Debate
Heh, I always end up using cream in my pumpkin pies. (It's what the recipe calls for and I've never questioned it)
what's for dinner 10/21?
Herb-rubbed tri-tip roast with roasted potatoes w/ thyme. Yum :)
Recreating the Adult Brownies from Andronico's
I wish I had known about this when I was in the Bay Area last weekend :O
Oh well, I can make them myself now :D
Hot Dog of the Week: Half-Smoke
I think I must be the only person who thought the half-smoke at Ben's Chili Bowl was disgusting :\ Maybe I went on an off day, I don't know, but that dog was oily, tasteless, and don't get me started on the chili...
What Fall Foods Are You Excited For?
OT, but it's kind of sad that I immediately recognized those pumpkin scones as ones from Alice's Tea Cup. I don't know what that says about me, lol.
Dinner Tonight: Soy-Marinated Grilled Pork Tenderloin
I made a version of this tonight, using pork loin chops and a pan-searing/finishing-it-off-in-the-oven technique (I don't have a grill), and it was really tasty. Reducing the leftover marinade into a sauce really put this over the top in a good way.
Excellent all around. Thanks for the recipe!
How to Make Patbingsu (Korean Shaved Ice)
Yum, I'm getting major cravings for the patbingsu from Koryodang. The roasted soybean powder they put on their little mochi balls makes the whole thing like out of this world.
Hrm, I wonder if you can purchase that at an Asian market. I should look into it.
Five Things to Do with an Entenmann's All Butter Loaf Cake
@punctum, I don't think that's gyoza dipping sauce, but rather chocolate fondue (as indicated by the link to Sara Moulton's recipe).
Who Likes Grape Soda?
I do! But I have to be honest, I haven't had it since I was a kid. Wow, that's a long time ago. I think I need to buy myself a can.
'Word of Mouth' Taste-Tests Reverse-Engineered KFC Recipe
I just tried Douglas's "KFC" mix and honestly it didn't taste anything like KFC. Granted, I didn't use a pressure fryer - I "oven fried" the chicken instead, so the texture wasn't the same. However, I was hoping that the spice mixture would at least taste similar, but it didn't really *shrugs*
I'll probably try it again to make sure my tastebuds weren't mistaken the first time.
'Word of Mouth' Taste-Tests Reverse-Engineered KFC Recipe
As far as I can see, they don't indicate how much flour you're supposed to mix all those herbs/spices into, or how much chicken this be good for. Hrm. I guess it's just trial and error then.
Worms in fish!
Well, I'm off fish now. At least for a while, until I forget all the stuff I just read.
Worms in fish!
Wow, okay, I've never seen worms in my fish. Now I'm wondering if they've been there all along and I just never noticed :\
I eat ______ out of the tin/jar/bottle...
Peanut butter.
Pineapple rings (must be cold!).
Honey.
Threadless T-Shirt Giveaway: Baron VonFunburger's Haunted Castle Cavalcade
Chicken Mcnuggets with sweet & sour sauce - I've loved them since I was a kid and I'm in my 20s now.
Snapshots from South Korea: Patbingsu, a Popular Shaved Ice Dessert
My particular response to red beans:
Red beans on their own, in anything = "Gross, why are you making me eat this?"
Red beans + condensed milk = "Holy moly, give me some of that right now. Om nom nom."
That patbingsu looks pretty tasty. I'm going to have some in K-town when I visit NYC in a couple of weeks, but it'll be way over-priced (but still delicious).
Serious Efforts: cracker making equipment...
I think someone suggested in a previous cracker thread that you could use the pasta roller attachment on a KitchenAid mixer (if you have one).
Italian Lemon Chicken Recipe
@MMinNYC, thanks for the link. I definitely want to try that recipe :)
Who uses recipes and who is winging it?
I'm a recipe-follower, especially for baking, but even just cooking regular food. Sometimes I'll substitute this for that, if I don't have something or don't like what the recipe suggests, but for the most part I follow them closely. I only wing stuff I know for sure how to make on my own, or I'm feeling lazy and experimental that day.
Snapshots from South Korea: Hotteok, Two Ways
@gluzwick, thanks for the tip! The next free Friday I have, I'm heading over to Koo's :)
Making Chicken Seem More Lifelike
The one with sunglasses is hilarious, but the other two creep me out. Maybe it's because you can see their eyes :O
The Organic Milk Business Has Gone Bad: Are You Buying Less Organic Milk?
It's unfortunate for those farmers.
That being said, I don't buy organic milk. But I rarely buy milk, anyway.
Cook Yourself Thin
I've been watching the show for about a week now, and I honestly have to say that I enjoy it. I think my favorite part is when they do the calorie comparison between the old and the new dish (what can I say, I like numbers :P). I haven't made any of the food yet, but for the most part the food on the show *does* look appetizing so I imagine it wouldn't be horrible to eat.
Most of the tips they give on the show are things I know/do already when I cook, but occasionally they do surprise me (like butternut squash replacing oil in baked goods - normally I'd use applesauce). Overall, the show is fairly harmless and I imagine it's probably very popular on Lifetime.
Snapshots from South Korea: Pon de Ring Doughnuts from Mister Donut
@roboppy: it's pretty much written into our genetic code :)
Pumpkin Pie Alternatives for Thanksgiving
This article is pretty much completely useless.
Pumpkin Pie Alternatives for Thanksgiving
Don't forget the citrus! We have big lemon fans in my family and it's really nice after a big meal. I'm making my own meyer lemon curd this year *fingers crossed*.
Pumpkin Pie Alternatives for Thanksgiving
I've never been a fan of pumpkin pie, so any other alternative is a welcome treat! In my family I'd have to say Banana Cream Pie is the favorite of most of those who aren't on a diet!
Pumpkin Pie Alternatives for Thanksgiving
Even canned pumpkin is not always pure pumpkin. Sometimes there's other varieties of squash in it. Just substitute your favorite squash. Delicata makes really good pie.
Pumpkin Pie Alternatives for Thanksgiving
this pear pie is another good option (if I do say so myself)
Pumpkin Pie Alternatives for Thanksgiving
What? You mean you guys don't grow your own winter squash? :-)
(Actually, I didn't get a crop this year either. Drought.)
Isn't canned pumpkin actually cushaw squash? I think I heard that somewhere. The only difference between a "pumpkin" and a "squash" is cosmetic, anyway.
Sweet potatoes seem plentiful, and sweet potato pie seems more forgiving than pumpkin pie. They're a lot easier to peel, for starters. If you really must have a custard pie made with an orange vegetable, it seems sweet potato would be the way to go. Butternut squash is probably a runner up. Much higher flesh to seed ratio than pumpkins.
Pumpkin Pie Alternatives for Thanksgiving
There are other brands of canned pumpkin out there too! It's silly to think that Libby's is the one and only brand to buy. We have a regional canned pumpkin here and it is cheaper and better than Libby's. No shortage where I am either. Also, one of our grocery stores sells their own generic brand of pumpkin. Don't feel like you need to buy name brand food just because it is the most popular or most advertised (like on SE).
Pumpkin Pie Alternatives for Thanksgiving
That should have read "I was able to buy canned squash as usual"
Pumpkin Pie Alternatives for Thanksgiving
My "pumpkin" pies have always been squash pies. Very similar flavor, but more delicate. I was able to buy canned pumpkin as usual, but I got it back when the shortage was first noted. Hubbard squash will make a great pie if you want to use fresh.
The Milk in Pumpkin Pie Debate
My 7-spice pumpkin pie = sugar, salt, cardamom, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon. Add some pure vanilla extract as well.
The Milk in Pumpkin Pie Debate
Purists use double cream (whole milk reduced by half), but evaporated milk is a good choice too. Plain pumpkin pie is very boring. Experiment with some different crusts and amendments. I like a layered apple-pumpkin pie with fresh whipped vanilla cream and a nutty crust.
The Milk in Pumpkin Pie Debate
Pumpkin pie isn't a tradition in my family, so I can change it up however I want. But I generally prefer coconut milk.
The Milk in Pumpkin Pie Debate
My husband's great-grandmother's recipe (definitely now my go-to recipe) uses both evaporated milk and whole milk and way more spices than I've ever used in any other recipe. The result is rich and spicy--everyone who's tried it loves it.
The Milk in Pumpkin Pie Debate
I like half and half or evaporated milk. I also like to play around with the crust--ginger snap or a cream cheese pastry crust. Sometimes I'll incorporate nuts into the crust also--depends on my mood and what's in the pantry.
The Milk in Pumpkin Pie Debate
Heavy cream, and if I can't find it in the store, half and half is the second choice. The taste and mouthfeel can't be beat. Evaporated milk, IMHO, has a chemical/tinny taste that even the spices in pumpkin pie can't hide.
I've been using this riff on the recipe on the back of the Libby's can for years, and I've gotten nothing but raves:
Use 1/3 cup dark brown sugar & 2/3 cup white sugar instead of all white
Use 1-1/2 cups heavy cream instead of evaporated milk (half & half is OK)
Double the spices, and heap the spoons a bit & add a teaspoon of nutmeg
Use 3 eggs instead of two
Add a teaspoon of vanilla
The Milk in Pumpkin Pie Debate
Always have used evaporated milk like my mom and gramma. Am intrigued by the idea of coconut milk -- but my family hates it when I experiment on the holidays!
The Milk in Pumpkin Pie Debate
Evaporated milk. Crosby's molasses. And One-Pie brand pumpkin from Maine. (There was a massive crop failure with the one-pie growers, so I grabbed last year's cans as soon as I heard--it is impossible to find now.)
The Milk in Pumpkin Pie Debate
I have some "real" pumpkins I am going to try this year. First time ever. So we will see if there really is any big difference. The recipe I use is loaded with spices and Cream, yep, real cream so I doubt the real pumpkin will shine through any more brilliantly than a can of Libby's real pumpkin. We will see. Unless, I decided to back off the variety of spices???? That is the question bumping around in my brain. Anyone have any great recipes using the real thing please send them to me at Amy@AmyRuthBakes.com. I love all the ideas shared. Thanks
AmyRuth
The Milk in Pumpkin Pie Debate
Cream. Evaporated milk sounds like an intriguing alternative...
The Milk in Pumpkin Pie Debate
Honestly, it doesn't matter to me. At the end of the baking does the pie taste good? Yes? You have succeeded no matter what you used.
The Milk in Pumpkin Pie Debate
Looking at the picture, I'm wondering if we need a crust discussion too. That's an awful lot of crust for the amount of filling.
I make a thin pastry crust for guests or for taking places. For myself I just put a layer of crushed graham crackers on the bottom (no added butter or sugar) and pour the custard on to the crackers very carefully. The graham crackers meld with the custard and help the pieces come out cleanly, while making the "pie" more of an everyday pudding.
The Milk in Pumpkin Pie Debate
Santini evaporated milk. Look for it in Whole Foods and sometimes Trader Joe's has it. I will have to try the soy and see how it comes out. That would be nice for vegan guests.
The Milk in Pumpkin Pie Debate
Used milk only once - it was a mistake. Use evaporated whole milk. Wouldn't use condensed milk because I use honey to sweeten the pie.
I'm intrigued by the idea of soy milk, because I think chocolate silk makes absolutely the best chocolate pudding.
The Milk in Pumpkin Pie Debate
I've never used anything but evaporated milk, though the other options sound interesting, especially sweetened condensed milk.
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Hrm, I've had no problem finding canned pumpkin, either (Southern California). I read about the shortage and saw that my local market was out one week (thus confirming the story to me), so the next time I saw some I stocked up. However, ever since then (it's been a couple of weeks now) the market hasn't run out. Either no one's buying it, or SoCal is hoarding the nation's canned pumpkin.