The Green Gourmet http://www.greengourmetbooks.com Lori Jane Stewart's Easy to Follow Recipe Books Sun, 06 May 2012 16:16:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 New Book! The Green Gourmet Little Book of Charcuterie : An Introduction to the Art of the Charcutier – Smoking and Curing Meats, Forcemeats, Terrines, Sausages & Blood Puddings http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGreenGourmet/~3/1t8DfXDpKaY/ http://www.greengourmetbooks.com/new-book-the-green-gourmet-little-book-of-charcuterie-an-introduction-to-the-art-of-the-charcutier-smoking-and-curing-meats-forcemeats-terrines-sausages-blood-puddings/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:53:38 +0000 Lori http://www.greengourmetbooks.com/?p=413 Buy for only 99c at Amazon now!

charcuterie book cover 676x1024 New Book! The Green Gourmet Little Book of Charcuterie : An Introduction to the Art of the Charcutier Smoking and Curing Meats, Forcemeats, Terrines, Sausages & Blood Puddings

A brand new book from #1 Bestselling author Lori Jane Stewart.

Charcutiers have existed in some form for thousands of years. They are people who specialize in the curing or preserving of meat. If you want to get into charcuterie, you are in good company.  There are many great chefs who look at meat preservation as an art form. However, like any great art, there is a lot to learn.

For example, do you know what forcemeat is? Do you know what equipment you will need for charcuterie? Do you know that a terrine is more than just a baking dish?

Even if you just want to stuff your own sausages, you still have to deal with a lot of different issues. How do you avoid cross-contamination? What is the best casing to use? What other ingredients can be used in the making of sausages, other than just meats?

How and why did meat preservation start and why is it still being carried out in the traditional ways today?

If you are interested in any aspect of charcuterie, you will need to know all of this and more.

This little book will provide you with all the information you could ever want to know about the basics of Charcuterie and it’s rich history throughout the years.

Only available at this low price for early April 2012

Buy for only 99c at Amazon now!

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Vodka Watermelon Cranberry Cooler

By Lori, March 23, 2012

A delicious and different refreshing cooler - for adults only!

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield:: 1 pitcher
  • Rating:: 5 stars - based on 1 review(s)

Ingredients::

Instructions:

  1. Add the watermelon and ice to your blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  2. Pour the blended liquid through a sieve into a large pitcher.
  3. Add lime and cranberry juices and vodka and stir well.
  4. Gradually add sugar, stirring all the while, until the desired sweetness is reached.
  5. Pour into glasses and garnish with lime slices.
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Perfect Peanut Butter Cupcakes

By Lori, March 23, 2012

Simple but delicious cupcakes with a difference.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook time: 18-20 minutes
  • Rating:: 5 stars - based on 1 review(s)

Ingredients::

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Line muffin tin with paper cups
  3. Add shortening, peanut butter and vanilla essence to a bowl and cream at a high speed with an electric mixer.
  4. Gradually add the brown sugar, with mixer still running, until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, still with the mixer running.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder.
  7. With the mixer running, add this dry mixture to the batter a little at a time, alternating with small quantities of milk until incorporated.
  8. Distribute the mixture amongst the paper muffin cups, filling each half full to allow for expansion while baking.
  9. Place muffin tin into preheated oven for 18 - 20 minutes or until cupcakes are firm.
  10. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
  11. Spread the top of each cake with peanut butter to resemble frosting, then sprinkle a little powdered sugar over each.
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Simple Smoked Chicken Picnic Sticks

By Lori, March 22, 2012

Easy to make low carb chicken strips that are perfect served cold for a picnic or as part of a brown bag lunch - or serve hot on a bed of rice for a midweek family dinner.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: 20 - 30 minutes
  • Yield:: 12 picnic sticks
  • Rating:: 5 stars - based on 1 review(s)

Ingredients::

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
  2. Slice chicken breasts lengthwise into 1" wide strips
  3. Mix the remaining ingredients together in a bowl
  4. Add the chicken to the mixture and coat well
  5. Arrange chicken in a single layer on a large baking sheet
  6. Place in oven for 20 - 30 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink
  7. Serve hot with rice or allow to cool and then chill for your picnic
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Simple Strawberry & Pineapple Freezer Jam

By Lori, March 21, 2012

A beautiful fresh strawberry and pineapple jam.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook time: 20 minutes
  • Yield:: 4 pots of jam
  • Rating:: 5 stars - based on 1 review(s)

Ingredients::

Instructions:

  1. Place strawberries and pineapple into a large mixing bowl and crush with a potato masher.
  2. Slowly add the sugar and stir until well combined.
  3. Place the cold water in a saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Add the pectin.
  5. Stir continuously until water begins to boil.
  6. Boil 1 minute.
  7. Remove from heat.
  8. Pour the water mixture into the fruit, and stir well for 3-4 minutes.
  9. Pour into the freezer containers and cover loosely.
  10. Let stand at room temperature overnight and then freeze for at least 24 hours
  11. Jam will stay good in the freezer for up to 6 months.
  12. To use, remove from freezer and allow to come to room temperature (approx. 1 hour).
  13. The defrosted jam will keep for up to 3 weeks if refrigerated.
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Pineapple Pecan Smoothie

By Lori, March 21, 2012

Another super simple summery smoothie - add the ingredients to a blender and turn it on!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield:: 1 smoothie
  • Rating:: 0 stars - based on 0 review(s)

Ingredients::

Instructions:

  1. Pour pineapple juice into blender
  2. Add pineapple pieces and banana
  3. Add ice cubes
  4. Add pecans
  5. Blend until smooth
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Peach, Orange & Almond Smoothie

By Lori, March 21, 2012

Super simple summery smoothie - add the ingredients to a blender and turn it on!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield:: 1 large smoothie
  • Rating:: 5 stars - based on 1 review(s)

Ingredients::

Instructions:

  1. Pour orange juice into blender
  2. Add peaches and banana
  3. Add ice cubes
  4. Add almonds
  5. Blend until smooth
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Low Carb Cucumber Boats

By Lori, March 20, 2012

These refreshing low carb cucumber boats can be filled with any type of salad - egg, chicken, ham or turkey salads will all work just as well.

Ingredients::

Instructions:

  1. Cut the cucumber in half longwise.
  2. Remove the seeds and cut the bottom so the cucumbers set flat.
  3. Place the tuna, eggs, celery and onion into a large mixing bowl.
  4. Stir slightly to help breakup the tuna.
  5. Add the mayonnaise and relish.
  6. Stir together until the mayonnaise is slightly smooth.
  7. Pour in the lemon juice.
  8. Sprinkle in the pepper.
  9. Stir to mix well.
  10. Sprinkle in the cheese and continue stirring until all the ingredients are incorporated together.
  11. Fill each cucumber half with the tuna mixture.
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