Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

July 31, 2022July 25, 2022Recipes

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup Half & Half 1/2 cup sugar 2 vanilla beans pinch Kosher salt 3 egg yolks Cooking method: Whisk all the ingredients except the egg yolk and vanilla in a medium saucepan Split the vanilla beans in half, scraping out the paste inside and add to the cream Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Beat the egg yolks and slowly temper the hot liquid and eggs (pour some of the hot liquid into the egg yolks whisking constantly to prevent the egg from curdling) Return to medium heat. stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, until the mixture thickens (nape – coats the spatula) Remove from the heat and strain the custard through a […]

July 18, 2022top picks

July 2022

Come celebrate Ice Cream Sundae Day this month with these three picks for setting up and enjoying the perfect ice cream sundae!! The Waring spice grinder is a great multipurpose grinder. This commercial spice grinder is the perfect tool for grinding those fresh nuts to add a tasty topping. The unit comes with three fully removable, dishwasher safe stainless steel grinding bowls with stainless steel blades. The unit also comes with an interlock on the top lid to ensure there is no unintended or dangerous operation. For me, the best feature is that the button is a pulse control so the nuts can be coarsely or finely ground. The American Metalcraft Hammered Stainless Steel Compartment Condiment Holder is a great way to […]

June 30, 2022June 30, 2022Recipes

Herb Lemon Butter

Ingredients: 3 lbs. unsalted butter 5 lemons juiced ½ cup chopped chives ½ cup chopped parsley ½ cup chopped basil 1 tablespoon kosher salt Cooking method: Melt the butter in the saucepan over medium heat Once all the butter is melted, keep at a light simmer and skim off any impurities that rise to the surface Remove the butter and carefully pour the clarified butter into a clean saucepan Return to very low heat Add in the lemon juice, herbs and salt. Keep the butter warm and serve.

June 15, 2022June 9, 2022top picks

June 2022

Summer is right around the corner! Come celebrate Lobster Day with these three great products to make getting that perfect bite quick and effortless. Stop struggling with those hard shells and grab the American Metalcraft lobster cracker! Coming in at just under six and a half inches, this cast iron cracker is built to last. The hinged, double- jawed jagged edges make cracking shellfish or nuts simple and easy. The Matfer Bourget Lobster Scraper is the perfect tool for getting that last bit of tasty lobster from those small spots in the shell. Constructed out of stainless steel, it is seven and a half inches in length. There is one side that is flat and one side has a two-prong hook to do […]

May 31, 2022April 19, 2022Recipes

Roasted Garlic Dressing

Ingredients: 6 garlic bulbs 6 Tablespoons blended oil 6 Tablespoons Red wine vinegar 4 Tablespoons water 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon Kosher salt ¼ teaspoon white pepper Cooking Method: Preheat oven to 425° F Cut tops off of garlic bulbs and place in a 1/3 pan Brush the garlic with 1 teaspoon oil. Cover the pan in heavy-duty aluminum foil Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes. Squeeze softened garlic into a blender. Add all the remaining ingredients and blend till smooth. Label, date and refrigerate. Coo

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022top picks

May 2022

Come celebrate National Macaron Day with these three great products designed to bake and show off the perfect French macarons. The Waring 10-tray food dehydrator is made of a stainless-steel construction for durability, while the clear glass door allowsyou to see at a glance how your products are doing, without having to open the cabinet. The unit comes with ten removable racks approximately 15″ x 13.5″ to maximize the dehydrating space. The racks are made from stainless steel mesh and allow an even airflow through thecabinet; this material also facilitates an easy clean-up. The unit has simple touchpad controls, and an adjustable temperature from 90 – 180 degrees Fahrenheit; providing the perfect way to add additional flavors or textures to the macaron […]

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022Recipes

Milk Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients: 4 eggs 3 sheets of 180 Bloom Gelatin Sheets 15 ml Baileys Irish Cream 350 g Milk Chocolate 100 g Semi-Sweet Chocolate 946 ml heavy cream Cooking method: Make whipped cream using the heavy cream and set in a cool place Heat the chocolate in the microwave using intervals of 30 seconds, stirring in between to prevent the chocolate from burning until melted (usually 3 to 4 cycles) Bloom the Gelatin in cold water On a double boiler whisk the eggs until they double in volume Add in the bloomed gelatin and whisk until dissolved Add the melted chocolate to the eggs and whisk to combine Add the Baileys Irish Cream, again whisk until incorporated Using a rubber spatula […]

April 15, 2022April 21, 2022top picks

April 2022

Come celebrate National Chocolate Mousse Day with this month’s top picks. The American Metalcraft Stainless Steel mixing bowls are what I use for two applications of the chocolate mousse. The first application is over the double boiler to whip the eggs. The second is folding the mousse all together. These bowls are made from high-quality stainless steel that will prevent rust or corrosion. These bowls are built for withstanding both hot and cold temperatures and come in ten sizes that range from 21 to 576 ounces. For melting chocolate, I use the Cambro 2Qt. High Heat Amber Measuring Cup. There is a handle which makes pouring easy and the side allows for a rubber spatula to get all the chocolate out to ensure […]

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022Recipes

Blueberry Pie Filling

Ingredients: 600g Blueberries (2 pints) 100g Granulated Sugar 20g cornstarch 22 ml water 1 lemon juiced and zested 2g ground cinnamon 28g unsalted putter Pinch of kosher salt Cooking method: Combine 300g blueberries with 100g sugar in pan with the lemon juice. Simmer on low heat, stirring often until the sugar dissolves and the berries are mashed. Make a slurry in a small bowl with cornstarch and water Add to pan with blueberries and bring to a boil. Add in the remaining 300g of blueberries, lemon zest and ground cinnamon Cool before adding to pie crust

March 15, 2022April 21, 2022top picks

March 2022

Come celebrate International Waffle Day, a food holiday that originated in Sweden, but has spread all over the world with these three great products. Whether on a buffet or at home, these products will help make consistent waffles that are sure to impress! The Waring WMB400X Mini Belgian Waffle Maker has the versatility of being used for several different applications, including snacks, entrees, and desserts. This mini-waffle maker can produce one hundred waffles an hour without having to break one waffle into four triangles. The plates, although not interchangeable, are removable and replaceable when the triple coated non-stick service becomes worn or damaged. The unit comes with a coloration knob and both a visual ready light and audio beep to keep […]