Fluffy's Kitchen

Our family stockings - Fluffy and Brisket included. Holiday...

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:59:28 -0500

Our family stockings - Fluffy and Brisket included. Holiday spirit at Fluffy’s Kitchen.

Box full of gingerbread. #christmas #holidays #baking #foodporn...

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:47:09 -0500

Box full of gingerbread. #christmas #holidays #baking #foodporn #diy

What an appropriate way to transition after a two month hiatus....

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:40:00 -0500

What an appropriate way to transition after a two month hiatus. We adopted a 10 week old black kitten exactly two months ago today. We always joked about naming a future cat Brisket since it’s one of our favorite dishes. This is our new addition - Brisket :)

Since it’s holiday season, we’ll be posting some delectables.

Gluten free, please. Beef brisket, perhaps?

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:11:12 -0400

Gluten free, please. Beef brisket, perhaps?

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Sun, 15 Jul 2012 23:06:45 -0400

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Fri, 22 Jun 2012 22:41:36 -0400

Tofu Steaks Recipe Ingredients Extra firm tofu 3 garlic pieces ...

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:20:06 -0400

Tofu Steaks Recipe

Ingredients

Extra firm tofu
3 garlic pieces
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
Salt
Pepper

Directions

1. Remove extra firm tofu and pat dry with paper towel.
2. Cut the tofu into rectangular pieces, about 1-2 inches thick.
3. Add salt and pepper to both sides of each tofu steaks.
4. Add all purpose flour in one side of steak, then turn steak to other side. Add garlic to the other side and then add some all purpose flour on top.
5. Heat a pan with olive oil at medium high, add tofu steaks and allow each side to brown. Alternate each side until crisp and golden brown.

I ate the tofu steaks with a side of soy sauce and mashed potatoes. It’s nice and crunchy and not very tofu textured, so give it a try!

New Marcato Atlas pasta maker! Really excited to make pasta....

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 11:32:08 -0400

New Marcato Atlas pasta maker!

Really excited to make pasta. Luke can make it by hand, but I find it daunting. Hopefully pasta photos to come soon.

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Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:56:00 -0400

Traditional Meatloaf Ingredients 1.5 lbs of ground beef1 egg1...

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:50:16 -0400

Traditional Meatloaf

Ingredients

1.5 lbs of ground beef
1 egg
1 cup milk
1 onion (finely chopped)
1 cup bread crumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

6 oz tomato paste
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp mustard

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Mix ground beef, eggs and milk first. Next add onions, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
3. Prepare the sauce, by putting the tomato paste, brown sugar, and mustard in a bowl and spoon to mix.
4. Take out a 9x3 loaf pan and grease the inside.
5. Line the bottom and sides of the pan with some bread crumbs.
6. Add the meatloaf into the pan, then add the sauce on top. You can also add bread crumbs on top of the meatloaf if you want.

The kitty boss now has a bedazzled chair. (Taken with Instagram)

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 02:05:00 -0400

The kitty boss now has a bedazzled chair. (Taken with Instagram)

Ciabatta Bread So delicious. It’s a hard bread to work...

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 18:14:00 -0400

Ciabatta Bread

So delicious. It’s a hard bread to work with because it’s a little gooey before baking. Like many people have said, it’s definitely worth the frustration because ciabatta bread is so yummy! Maybe more artisian breads to come since we have a new pizza stone to work with in the oven.

June is National Iced Tea Month! Pictured above is cranberry...

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 12:31:00 -0400

June is National Iced Tea Month!

Pictured above is cranberry mango tea from Tea Gschwendner. Just add some honey and fresh lemons and chill in the fridge before drinking this refreshing iced tea. If only our lemon verbana plant had more (mature) leaves, it would be a nice addition.

The Prophetess Taste Notes: The 2008/09 Prophetess serves as an...

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:11:00 -0400

The Prophetess

Taste Notes:

The 2008/09 Prophetess serves as an anthology of sensory travels. With scents of black olive, cranberry sauce, myrrh, cherries jubilee, cinammon stick, eucalyptus and lilac, there are also traces of freshly spent shotgun shell and grilled lamb. Par-baked brownie, sassafras cola, sweet pipe tobacco and blueberry coulis combine on the palate, and finish with spices of savory pancetta and instant coffee.

…The art on the label caught my eye, honestly; but delicious, nonetheless.

Fluffy is reusing this brown bag from Whole Foods. (Taken with...

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:40:00 -0400

Fluffy is reusing this brown bag from Whole Foods. (Taken with Instagram)

The cat boss :) So kewt!

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:45:23 -0400

The cat boss :) So kewt!

Asian-Style Pork Chops Recipe Ingredients 4 pieces of pork...

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:12:00 -0400

Asian-Style Pork Chops Recipe

Ingredients

4 pieces of pork chops
4 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
olive oil or vegetable oil

Directions

1. Put pork chops in a mixing bowl. Add soy sauce, and mix pork chops so both sides seasoned with soy sauce.
2. Add salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to both sides of each pork chop.
3. Cover bowl and put in fridge for about 30 minutes.
4. Heat a medium pan in medium fire and add oil. Cook pork chops until brown on both sides.

Who to focus on? Cuteness on the right, or deliciousness on the...

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 15:03:02 -0400

Who to focus on? Cuteness on the right, or deliciousness on the left. :)

Summertime means strawberries! Also check: Strawberry Rhubarb...

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 19:02:00 -0400

Summertime means strawberries!

Also check: Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Recipe

Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar (1/4 cup & 3/4 cup separated)
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup whole milk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

*Make sure Kitchenaid ice cream maker has been in the freezer for at least 11 hours*

1. In one bowl, combine strawberries, lemon jice and 1/4 cup of sugar and mix. Keep in fridge. Chop the strawberries in small dices so they aren’t big chunks once frozen.
2. In Kitchenaid mixing bowl, use whisk to mix eggs, then add 3/4 cups sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and whipping cream. Make sure sugar is mixed well in liquid mixture.
3. In a small stock pot, add the liquid mixture and heat until it begins to steam, but not boil. Mix continuously.
4. Put mixture in a smaller bowl and chill to cool down until about 70 degrees and continue to mix.
5. Once cooled, add strawberry mixture from fridge into the milk/egg mixture and stir well.
6. Add the mixture into Kitchenaid mixture and stir for about 20 minutes or until desired texture.

Also check: Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe Strawberry Rhubarb Pie...

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 01:31:00 -0400

Also check: Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Recipe

Dough
2 1/2 Cups ( 300 g) All Purpose Flour
2 Sticks of really cold Butter (226 g)
1/2 tsp of salt
4-6 tbsp of ice cold water

Filling

1 lb Rhubard stalks (450 g)
1 1/2 lbs of Fresh Strawberries (675g)
3/4 cup of sugar (188g)
1/2 cup of Orange Juice (120 ml)
3 tbsp of Corn Starch
2 tbsp butter (30 g)
Optional: 1 tbsp of Orange Liqueur

Method

The Dough is fairly easy. If you have a food processor combine the ingredients and small chunks of butter and pulse a few times. Then add the water until the dough starts to hold together. Knead into a ball and wrap it in foil and leave in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. If you don’t have a food processor you can do it easily by hand. I recommend getting a pastry blender.

For the filling make sure you trim the rhubarb off the fibrous skin. Cut the Rhubarb into medium sized chunks. In a non-reactive pot, combine the sugar and the orange juice. Slowly bring to a boil. Make sure to stir occasionally. Add the rhubarb and cook for two minutes. The rhubarb should give off some juices. Cover the pot and leave it for about 10-15 minutes.