KemoNine's Culinary Notebook

Bacon

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Dirty Rice

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Sorbet

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This page contains all of my notes and recipes related to sorbet. This page will be updated with additional information and recipes over time.

Changelog

2025-08-06: Initial creation

Hardware

Required

Loaf Tins
Blender

Optional

Loaf Pan Lids to avoid plastic wrap / tin foil
Ice Cube Trays for faster freezing
Ice Cream Containers for transport / longer term storage / multiple batch making

Notes

Fixes

Can fully melt and re-work a sorbet
Always re-freeze a sorbet fully before making any adjustments or similar. Not re-freezing between fixes can break the mix – chill your base down to 40°F or lower before you churn it again
Too sweet: Add more lemon, water, or fruit
Too icy: Add more sugar until you’re satisfied
Under seasoned: Lots of sorbets are; simply add more salt and spin it again.
If a sorbet is just ’too problematic’, toss in a blender with a little [coconut] water (and/or alcohol) and make a slushie / daiquiri

Blending

A fully frozen sorbet will not blend. It needs to melt some before blending

Sugars

Relative Sweetness

See the source page for full detail.

Microwave Eggs

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Instructions (over easy / medium / hard)

put oil in bottom of mason jar (same as youd use in a frying pan)
swirl around
crack egg into mason jar
season top of egg
swirl lightly
poke egg with kebab skewer or tooth pick or similar (gently to prevent mixing)
cover with paper towel (loosely so steam can escape and prevent explosions)
microwave in 10-30s bursts
let cool once cooked (itll be hot)
shake out onto plate/bowl
enjoy

Alternative Styles

Scrambled: scramble then put in jar
Hard Boiled: Cook for a more extended period and itll turn into a boiled egg for consistency / flavor / texture
Poached: Put a measure of water in the bottom of the jar instead of oil

One Pot Ground Beef & Orzo

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Porcupine Meatballs

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Ingredients

Meatball Mix

1 1/2 pounds ground beef preferably 85% lean
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup long grain, white rice (jasmine)

Gravy

2 cups beef broth
1 small onion thinly sliced
1/2 tsp salt plus more to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp soy sauce (optional, for depth)

Instructions

Mix meatball mix
Mix gravy in pot big enough to hold all meatballs with gravy
Make meatballs and place in gravy
Simmer meatballs 30-45 minutes in gravy

Expiration Dates

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

From

https://www.foodandwine.com/sell-by-vs-use-by-8402060

Use-by date

Use-by dates suggest the peak quality of a product, and are not safety dates. According to the USDA, “With the exception of infant formula, if the date passes during home storage, a product should still be safe and wholesome if handled properly until spoilage is evident. Spoiled foods will develop an off-odor, flavor, or texture due to naturally occurring spoilage bacteria. If a food has developed such spoilage characteristics, it should not be eaten.”

El Dente Pasta

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

place pasta in cold water in pot with lid on
bring to boil
uncover
el dente in 5-10 minutes

Juicing Lemon

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

There’s no denying how much vibrant flavor fresh lemons and limes bring to a recipe, but they’re not cheap! So here are a few tricks that I use to juice a lemon (or lime) to make sure you get every last drop of juice and leave no penny wasted.

Choose Ripe Lemons

This step might be the most obvious, but it can also be the most difficult depending on the season or your location. Unripe, rock-hard lemons are not likely to give you much juice no matter what, so spend some time checking for ripeness before you buy.

Simple Chicken Parm

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Basic Chicken Parm

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Red Beans, Sausage and Rice Skillet

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Simple Chicken Casserole

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Salisbury Steak

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Ingredients

Ground Beef Mix

1 1/2 pounds ground beef preferably 85% lean
1/3 cup bread crumbs
1 large egg
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp oil

Gravy

2 cups beef broth
1 small onion thinly sliced
1/2 tsp salt plus more to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp soy sauce (optional, for depth)

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Shape the mixture into 4-6 oval patties, about ¾ inch thick.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they’re nicely browned. Remove the patties from the skillet and set aside. They don’t need to be cooked through at this point.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until they’re softened and golden, about 5-7 minutes.
Sprinkle the flour over the onions, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional minute to get rid of the raw flour taste.
Gradually whisk in the beef broth, ensuring there are no lumps. Add the Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer, and let it thicken for a few minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Return the patties to the skillet, nestling them into the mushroom gravy. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 10-15 minutes, or until the patties are fully cooked through and the gravy has thickened to your liking. Rest for a minute or so before serving.

Notes

To serve: Serve over mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles (like stroganoff).

Pancakes

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Taco Seasoning

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Applesauce

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Betty's Baked Beans

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Biltong (Jerky)

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Notes

if using cheaper cuts of game or beef, add 1 tsp of bicarbonate of soda per kg to tenderise the meat.
if you don’t have any coarse salt and need to substitute with table salt, double-check that it’s not iodised salt – iodine leaves a bitter taste in the mouth

Caramelized Onions

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Notes

The boiling/steaming breaks down the cells quicker; the baking soda speeds the chemical change that releases the sugars.

Chicken and Orzo

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Chicken Enchilada Soup

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Cocktail Sauce

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Notes

Please note: this is a place holder recipe. See the Inspiration & Resources section for recipes that I plan to try.

Early Gray Lavender Shortbread Cookies

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Mushy Rice

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

So the rice I made during meal prep recently turned into a mushy, horrible, gross, sticky mess

I wasn’t sure how to salvage the starchy mess but then I remembered I’ve done 2 things that were yummy, if not a little ‘mushy’ texture wise

fried plantains
fried left over mashed potato pancakes

Turns out mushy rice will cook up similar to plantain/mashed potato if you form it into a patty of sorts, put some canola oil in a pan and then fry the ever loving shit out of it like you would other starches

Quinoa Chili

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Dehydrate

Spread evenly onto dehydrator trays. Dry at 145F/63C for 8-10 hours. Chili is done when the beans are dry.
Evenly package into 6 servings, in air-tight containers (like ziplock bags) or vacuum seal. Store in a cool, dark & dry place.

Rehydrate

Pour dry chili into the pot; add 1 cup water per serving and stir well. Bring to a boil. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes.

Simple Tuna Casserole

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Faux Spanish Rice

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Prevent Apple Browning

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This is a copy of the information at the link. Cataloged here to ensure the information isn’t lost to the sands of time.

Plain Water

The most important thing you can do to avoid browning is to reduce the apple’s exposure to air. And the simplest way to do that is to submerge your apple slices in water. Since the slices will float to the top of the water, place a clean paper towel on top. Once the paper towel is wet, it will push the apples under the water’s surface. Another technique is to put the apple slices in zip-lock bags with the air pressed out. Neither of these techniques call for additional ingredients, and both work great for keeping the apples from browning.

Amaranth

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Notes

tastes good with honey
tastes good with maple syrup
tastes good with fruit

Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Chicken and Broccoli

1 lb chicken breast, (boneless skinless), cut into 3/4" pieces
2 Tbsp cooking oil, (I used extra light olive oil), divided
1 lb broccoli, cut into florets (about 5 cups)
1 small yellow onion, sliced into strips
1/2 lb white button mushrooms, thickly sliced

Stir Fry Sauce Ingredients

2/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce, (use Tamari for gluten free), or added to taste
2 Tbsp light brown sugar, packed (or honey to taste)
1 Tbsp corn starch
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated (lightly packed)
1 tsp garlic (2 small cloves), grated
1/4 tsp black pepper, plus more to season chicken

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine all of the sauce ingredients and whisk to dissolve sugar and corn starch (warm broth will help dissolve the sugar faster). Set sauce aside.
Cut chicken into small bite-sized pieces (no more than 3/4” thick) and season lightly with pepper. Heat a large heavy skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tbsp oil. Add chicken in a single layer and let it sit undisturbed for 1 minute to get a good sear then stir fry for another 5 minutes or until golden brown just cooked through then remove to a bowl and loosely cover to keep warm.
In the same skillet, add another 1 Tbsp oil along with broccoli florets, sliced onion and sliced mushrooms. Stir fry 3 minutes or until mushrooms are softened and broccoli is crisp-tender then reduce heat to medium/low.
Give the sauce a quick stir in case there was any settling of starch and pour all of it over the vegetables. Simmer 3-4 minutes or until sauce is thickened and garlic and ginger are mellowed in flavor. To thin the sauce, add water a tablespoon at a time.
Return chicken to the pan and stir another 30 seconds or until heated through. Add more soy sauce to taste if needed and serve over hot rice.

Chicken Pesto Pasta

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Simple Tuna Salad

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Changelog

2024-02-16: Added optional cheese ingredient

Balsamic Cranberry Sauce

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Balsamic Fig Sauce

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Beef Stew

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

can use hamburger if formed into meatballs

Bistro Chicken

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Breaded Baked Chicken (Modified)

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Butterscotch Squares

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Cajun Seasoning

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Cappuccino Muffins

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Cherry and Balsamic Glaze

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Chili

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Chipper

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Crust

1 stick margarine
1 cup flower
Mix together
Pat into 9x13 pan
Bake @ 350F 10-15 mins ; until dry
Cool

Filling

8oz cream cheese
1 cup cool whip
1 cup powdered sugar
instant pudding (your favorite flavor)
1 3/4 - 2 cups milk
Mix cream cheese, cool whip and powdered sugar well and spread over crust
Mix 1 large instant pudding with milk
Spread over
Add whipped topping

Cincinnati Chili

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Coffee and Cream Brownies

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Corn + Poblano Succotash

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Notes

cajun spice is good
paprika is good
salt/pepper are good

Easy As Shepherd's Pie

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Easy Fancy Meatballs

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Fish and Chicken Piccata Sauce (Lemon Caper)

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Goulash

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Notes

1/2 - 1 lbs carrot
1 - 2 lbs potato

Grandma's Cookie Frosting

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Notes

To color: divide into portions and follow the coloring directions
Allow time to set so cookies don’t stick together when storing
Separate cookie layers with waxed paper for best results
For softer frosting add 1/4 cup butter or margarine and reduce cream to 2 tablespoons

Grandma's Cookie Notes

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Notes

sometimes use canned (evaporated) milk
don’t use fat free milk
use at least 2% milk
cream or 1/2 and 1/2 works best for milk
any milk will work if you use a little butter or margarine to substitute creaminess ; about 1 tsp or so
always have powdered sugar handy in case consistency isn’t right for spreading
it should not run off cookie
remember to stir frosting as you go, it hardens a bit
i don’t use a mixer either ; “beat” and whip by hand

Grandma's Sugar Cookies

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Granola Clusters

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Holiday Mix (Puppy Chow)

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Internal Meat Temps

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Chicken: 165F
Beef: 160F
Fish: 145F
Pork: 160F

Java BBQ Marinade

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Lemon Parmesan White Meat Crust

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Measuring Conversions

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

3 tsp == 1 Tbsp
4 Tbsp == 1/4 cup
5 1/3 Tbsp = 1/3 cup

Mini BBQ Cheddar Meatloaf

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Moroccan Chicken

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Mozzarella Crusted Chicken

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Mushroom Mustard Sauce

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

No Milk Mashed Potatoes

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

garlic powder is a good spice
fresh ground pepper is a good spice

Nugget Sauces

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Honey + Sumac Spice
Sour Cream + Fenugreek + Dill

Pasta Sauce

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Pasty

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Crust 1

2 cups flour
1 tsp flour
3/4 cup crisco
1/4 cup water

Crust 2

2 cups flour
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup crisco

Fillings

2 lbs potatoes (diced)
1.5 lbs carrots (diced)
0.5 lbs rutabega (diced)
1 onion
1-2 lbs ground beef (use 50/50 mix of ground beef and ground pork for authentic)
butter pads (unsalted)
salt
pepper

Crust Directions

Combine flour and salt
Cut in shortening - should look like coarse cornmeal
add water-
gather into ball
divide into 6 equal parts
chill for 1 hour

Pasty Directions

Roll crust out
Add potato/rutabega/onion/meat/salt/pepper/butter as filling on top of 1/2 rolled dough
fold over
pinch edges to seal (should look like a folded in half circle)
bake @ 350 for ~45 mins checking for completion at 30 mins

Pork Roast

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

rosemary sprigs are a good spice addition

Riley V's Gumbo

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Riley's Shepard's Pie

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Salmon Brown Sugar Glaze

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Shepard's Pie (Parsnip)

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Simple Caesar Dressing

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Simple Pesto Turkey Meatballs

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Simple Red Cabbage

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Skillet Potato

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Spinach Souffle

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Stove Top Popcorn

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Tortellini Gratin

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

can burn easy under broiler, watch closely

Vegan Vanilla Cup Cakes

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Cake

canola oil cooking spray
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Frosting

1/2 cup vegan margarine
3 cups confectioners sugar
2 tbsp unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Both

Pre heat oven to 350F
Liners sprayed with oil

Cake

in medium bowl whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt togther
in another bowl whisk milk, brown sugar, oil and vanilla togther
add milk mix to flour mix gently folding to combine
- lumps ok
divide among liners
bake until clean toothpick test ; 20-22 mins
rest in pan prior to cooling

Frosting

beat margarine on medium high with stand mixer paddle until smooth
add remaining ingredients and beat on low until smooth

Zesty Burgers

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Garlic Bread

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Banana Bread

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

BB Horseradish Vinegar Marinade

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Notes

Brown Rice Substitution

From BudgetBytes: Brown rice requires more liquid and a much longer cook time than white rice, so you will need to take these into account if you attempt to substitute brown rice for the white rice in this recipe. While I haven’t tested a brown rice version, I would probably add at least another cup of chicken broth and increase the simmer time to closer to 40 minutes.

Chicken Nuggets

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Notaes

Use unsalted fats to greatly reduce saltiness
Ranch dressing mixes tend to be very salty

Chili Seasoning

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Cold / Flu Soup

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Soup!

This is my let’s get better from our cold or flu soup.

Always garlic, often horseradish, sometimes ginger.Often Mince meat, today added sausage. Always Mushrooms and onion.Let the potatoes and carrots cook while you cut and fry the other stuff.

I use a little bit of green curry paste as a base flavor, along with a stock cube, some grillkrydda (kind of bbq spice), some extra powdered stock (today vegeta seasoning).Back in the day I often had different types of chili sauce as well.

Couche-Couche

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Notes

It’s a homemade sorta cereal. You eat it with milk. I put some honey on top. You can also do cane syrup.

Crispy Baked Potato

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Easy 3 ingredient pie crust

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Notes

The amount of water used will vary depending on multiple factors, like the humidity in the room.
You can blind-bake this dough at 350°F for about 40 minutes. Make sure to use pie weights to prevent bubbling and a foil ring to prevent burning. If you are making a filled pie, temperatures and bake time will vary, depending on the filling and the thickness of the required crust.

Easy Homemade Meatballs

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs ($0.32)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan ($0.88)
1/2 tsp garlic powder ($0.05)
1/2 tsp onion powder ($0.05)
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning ($0.05)
1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
1/4 tsp pepper ($0.03)
2 large eggs ($0.42)
1/4 cup whole milk ($0.11)
1 lb. bulk Italian sausage ($3.00)
1 lb. ground beef ($5.99)

Instructions

Ingredients

In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. In a separate small bowl, lightly whisk the two eggs.
Add the breadcrumb mixture, eggs, milk, Italian sausage, and ground beef to a large bowl. Use your hands to mix the ingredients together until evenly combined. Avoid over mixing the meat.
Let the meatball mixture rest for five minutes to allow the breadcrumbs time to soften. Divide and shape the meat into about 40 meatballs, approximately 2 Tbsp in volume each.

Oven Cooking Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Place the meatballs on the baking sheet about one inch apart from each other.
Bake the meatballs for about 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Transfer the meatballs to a pot of red sauce and simmer for five more minutes in the sauce. If not using a red sauce, add an additional 3-5 minutes to the bake time, or until the meatballs are cooked through.

Stove Top Cooking Instructions

Add a tablespoon of cooking oil to a large skillet and heat over medium. Once hot, swirl the oil to coat the surface of the skillet. Add half of the meatballs to the skillet.
Cook the meatballs, turning every couple of minutes, until browned on all sides and cooked through. Repeat with the second batch of meatballs.
Transfer the cooked meatballs to a pot of red sauce and simmer for a few minutes more before serving.

Freezing instructions

You can freeze the meatballs either cooked or uncooked. I prefer freezing them already cooked so they can go straight from the freezer into a pot of red sauce and then just simmer until heated through. Cooked meatballs should be completely cooled before placing in a gallon-sized freezer bag and transferred to the freezer.
To freeze uncooked meatballs, place the raw meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze on the baking sheet until solid (1-2 hours) before transferring to a gallon-sized freezer bag for longer storage. Thaw completely before cooking.

Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Easy Slow Cooker Hamburger Stew

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Extra Cheesy Homemade Mac and Cheese

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Grandma's Versatile Stew

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Notes

This was designed to be more ‘heart smart’ than a standard beef stew while also being adaptable to Keto/Low Carb diets.
It’s even flexible enough to adapt to a vegan diet.
Ingredients were selected to avoid common ‘filler foods’ that are nutritious but feature heavily in western diets day to day. Kind of a ‘get outside the go to foods’ style recipe.
Options for using ‘go to foods’ are included for completeness.
Spicing option left intentionally open-ended. Adjust to your preferences.

Main Protein

Pick ONE

Hard Boiled Eggs

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Hawaiian Fish Marinade

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Proteins To Use

Snapper
Trout

Homemade BBQ Sauce (No Ketchup)

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Honey Mustard Lemon Marinade

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Honey Mustard Sauce

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Horseradish Vinegar Marinade

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Hummus

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Notes

Adapted from 3 different recipes to ensure 100% from scratch Hummus
Adapted to use an Instant Pot (or similar pressure cooker) for speeding up chickpea cooking process
- Adapted ingredients to take above into account

Ingredients

Tahini Paste

1 cup sesame seeds (hulled preferred, non-hulled also work)
2-4 tbsp neutral flavored oil
- Grape Seed
- Canola
- Light Olive Oil

Hummus

1.5 cups dried chickpeas
6 cups water
1 cup, 2 tbsp light tahini paste
4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 cloves garlic
6.5 tbsp ice cold water

Instructions

Tahini Paste

Add sesame seeds to the bowl of a food processor then process until a crumbly paste forms, about 1 minute.
Add 3 tablespoons of the oil then process for 2 to 3 minutes more, stopping to scrape the bottom and sides of the food processor a couple times. Check the tahini’s consistency. It should be smooth, not gritty and should be pourable. You may need to process for another minute or add the additional tablespoon of oil.
Taste the tahini for seasoning then add salt to taste. Process 5 to 10 seconds to mix it in.
Store tahini covered in the refrigerator for one month. You may notice it separates over time, like a natural peanut butter would. If this happens, give the tahini a good stir before using.

Notes

A blender with high power can be used in place of a food processor

Hummus

Make Tahni Paste (see Tahni Paste section)
Place chickpeas, 6 cups water in Instant Pot
Cook chickpeas in Instant Pot (adjust accordingly for other pressure cookers)
1. High Pressure 42 minutes (tender with a bit of chew) or 60 minutes (tender soft)
2. Natural Release 20 minutes
Place the chickpeas in a food processor and process until you get a stiff paste. Then, with the machine still running, add the tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Finally, slowly drizzle in the iced water and allow it to mix for about 5 minutes, until you get a very smooth and creamy paste.
Transfer the hummus to a bowl, cover the surface with plastic wrap, and let it rest for at least 30 minutes. If not using straightaway, refrigerate until needed. Make sure to take it out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

A blender with high power can be used in place of a food processor

Instapot Red Meat Stew

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Work In Progress Notes

Reduced amount of meat in original recipes, increased veggies
Tumeric was not in original recipes
Squash was not in original recipes
Used decent Pino Noir
Doubled worcestershire sauce for more bite
3 cloves garlic

Instapot Steel Cut Oats

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Lemon Chicken Pasta

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Notes

Skipped breading chicken
Skipped parsley
Did NOT pound chicken thin

Lemon Honey Marinade

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Lemon Parsley Pasta

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Mustard Horseradish Marinade

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

No Soak Beans

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Dry Bean Cook Times

Bean	Time
Black Beans	20-25 minutes
Black Eyed Peas	20-25 minutes
Great Northern Beans	25-30 minutes
Navy Beans	25-30 minutes
Pinto beans	25-30 minutes
Cannellini Beans	35-40 minutes
Chick Peas (Garbanzo beans)	35-40 minutes

Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Overnight Oats

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

hollie

1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup berries
1 tbsp brown sugar
soy/almond milk to cover plus a little
yogurt is a good addition

Strawberry Shortcake

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 spoon fulls greek yogurt
1/2 cup quick oats
1/2 cup chai seeds
1/2 tbsp strawberry jam
pinch vanilla extract
use fruit + yogurt instead of jam if desired

Layers

Milk
Oats
Fruit
Jam
Sweetener

Sweets

Lighter honey/agave for “fresh”
Darker honey/agave for “spice”
Maple
Brown Sugar
Molasses

Pairings

fig + honey
raspberry + maple
raisins
pomegranate seed + dark agave + strawberry jam
honey + pomegranate seed + raspberry jam
nuts
dried fruit
blackberry + lemon juice + maple syrup

Notes

Leftover steel cut oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Their texture will soften as they sit, so if they are too chewy for you on Day 1, you can let them hang out a bit longer.
The first day, the oats will be more liquidy, but they will continue to absorb more of the milk throughout the week. If at any point you’d like more milk, simply splash a little on top of your bowl or pour more in the individual mason jars if you are storing the steel cut oats that way.

Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

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Perfect Soft Boiled Eggs

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Pineapple Protein Smoothie

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Quickie Red Beans and Rice

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Notes

If you can’t find Andouille sausage you can use any other type of smoked sausage. The sausage I bought came in a 14oz. package, but you can use anywhere from 12-16oz.

Red Beans and Rice

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Notes

The trick is seasoning it throughout and make sure that the pepper burns the back of your mouth and there’s a smokiness in it

Rice Cooker Mac and Cheese

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Sheet Pan BBQ Meatballs

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Sheet Pan BBQ Meatloaf

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Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

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Sourdough Starter

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Spinach Rice With Feta

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Steak butter (half batch)

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Stuffed Cabbage

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 chopped onion
salt and pepper to taste
butter
1/2 cup rice

Instructions

Add enough water to make beef + rice + onion soft to work with
Mix well
Make rolls
1. Place meat mixture on base of cabbage leaf
2. Roll bottom up to cover meat.
3. Roll sides in so meat mixture is encased
4. Complete rolling leaf
5. Place in bottom of large pot
6. Continue rolling and packing pot
When done, fill pot halfway with water
Add salt and pepper and butter
Cook for approx half hour

Tartar Sauce (Vegan)

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Teriyaki Adjacent Marinade

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The Ultimate Homemade Hot Chocolate

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Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

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White Meat Soy Molasses Marinade

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Wild Rice Mix

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Cheese Ball

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Chicken Pot Pie

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Notes

Used 1tsp onion powder initially (sub)
Used 1tbsp garlic powder initially (sub)
Used ‘silk’ brand non dairy heavy cream initially (sub)
Seemed bland
Needs
- A lot of fresh ground pepper/white pepper in main filling
- More or fresh garlic

Chili Cheese Beef n' Mac n' Cheese

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Citrus Bourbon Marinade

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Dehydration Times

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Ingredient	Temp	Time
Ground Pork + Ground Turkey mix	160F	4-6 hours
Ground chicken	160F	Unknown
Ground veal	160F	Unknown
Snapper (Skin on or off)	160F	10-12 hours
Herbs/Spices	110-115F	2-4 hours
Peppers	135F	6-8 hours

Dill Dip

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Dill Dip (Vegan)

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Instapot Cooking Times

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Ingredient	Ingredient:Water Ratio	Setting	Pressure	Time	Pressure Release
Rice - Basmati (white)	1:1	Rice	High	4-8 minutes	Quick after 10 minutes if not natural
Rice - Jasmine	1:1	Rice	High	3-5 minutes	Quick after 10 minutes if not natural
Rice - Brown (long/short)	1:1	Rice	High	22-28 minutes	Quick after 10 minutes if not natural
Rice - Wild mix	1:1	Rice	High	25-30 minutes	Quick after 10 minutes if not natural
Risoto	1:2	Rice	High	5-6 minutes	Quick relase (NOT natural)
Steel cut oats	1:1.25	Manual	High	10 minutes	Quick after 12 minutes natural release
Barley	1:2.5	Manual	High	20-22 minutes	Quick release
Millet	1:1.5	Manual	High	9 minutes	Quick release
Farrow	1:2	Manual	High	10 minutes	Quick release after 5 minutes natural
Quinoa	1:1	Manual	High	1 minute	Quick release after 5 minutes natural
Couccous	1:2	Manual	High	2-3 minutes	Quick release

Instapot Hard Boiled Eggs

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Changelog

2022-12-11: Added quick release note

Cooking time details

Use quick release when done cooking

Yolk Consistency	Pressure	Time
Slightly Runny Yolk	Low	4 mins
50% Hard Boiled folkway	Low	5 mins
Almost full bodied yolk	Low	7 mins

Instapot Sweet Potatoes

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Changelog

2022-12-11: Renamed to be more clear this info is sweet potatoes, not all types

Warning

DO NOT POKE HOLES IN THE POTATOES

Cook Times

Circumfrence	Cook Time (HIGH Pressure)	Natural Release Time
6 inches	15 - 20 minutes	10 - 11 minutes
8 inches	25 - 30 minutes	10 - 11 minutes
10 inches	35 - 40 minutes	10 - 11 minutes
12 inches	45 - 50 minutes	10 - 11 minutes

KemoNine's Berry Sauce

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Notes

You should be able to use any berry + citrus some recommendations:
- Blueberry + Lemon
- Raspberry + Lime
You can use 1/2 cup white sugar instead of honey or agave nectar
This freezes good and keeps awhile in the fridge

One Pot American Goulash

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One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Cajun Seasoning

2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp cayenne (optional)
1/4 tsp black pepper (to taste / ground)
1/4 tsp salt (to taste)

Chicken Pasta

1 lbs chicken (cubed)
onion (diced ; optional)
1/2 lbs penne pasta
3 cups vegetable broth
8-12oz cream cheese

Directions

Big sauce pan
Soften onion
Add chicken and cook just through
Add broth and deglaze
Add penne
Bring to boil
Reduce to simmer
Cover
Cook, stirring occassionally until penne done
Slowly add cream cheese chunks until desired creaminess

Pasta With Sausage and Peppers

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Riley's Baked Mac n Cheese

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Spice Mix Recipes

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Chili Powder

2 tbsp Paprika
2 tsp oregano
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1/8 - 1/2 tsp cayenne

Sort of Chilli Powder

1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp smokey paprika
1/4 tsp celery seed
1/4 tsp ancho chilli powder

Spiced Rices

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Sports Drink & Oral Re-hydration

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Important Consideration - MUST READ

THE BELOW IS FOR AVOIDING DEHYDRATION OR VERY MILD DEHYDRATION THIS IS NOT GOING TO HELP WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE DEHYDRATION IF YOU’RE CONCERNED SEEK PROPER MEDICAL CARE

Critical Notes and Information

You MUST include a glucose (sugar) source for proper uptake of water and electrolytes (salts primarily) or the solution will be non-effective.
Potassium is an important electrolyte, not just sodium (salt). If possible, include a source of potassium as part of the recipe. See the ASU recipes for examples of getting potassium.
Potassium can be skipped but a food source for replenishing potassium is important if more than mild dehydration occurs.
If using coconut water, make sure it’s unflavored, unsweetened, etc. I use Vita Coco Coconut water ‘pressed coconut’
Use fresh fruit(s) for best effects ; juices tend to be processed heavily and may not have a good level of citric acid present which is part of the WHO recommendations for a hydration drink ingredient

Salt Source

Assume ‘salt’ means one of the following
- Himalayan pink salt
- Sea salt
- Kosher, iodized salt
Himalayan pink salt is the least processed followed by sea salt followed by standard table salt (get kosher, iodized salt if going with standard salt)
Sodium levels for the above salts are about equal and the crystal size adds the most variability to sodium level obtained (bigger crystal == less sodium)
Practically all 3 forms of salt can be swapped freely

KemoNine Recipes

Lime Coconut Agave

Tastes like a mildly salty lime drink. Super refreshing and tastes good barely chilled.

Steel Cut Oats

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Are Steel Cut Oats the Same as Rolled Oats or Instant Oatmeal?

In the sense that all come from the same grain, yes. How they are processed, however, is different, which is why making a bowl of oatmeal with each of the different types of oats yields different results.

Steel Cut Oats: The best bowl of oatmeal. The oats are left whole and cut into pieces with a steel mill. Steel cut oats are the least processed and therefore maintain the best texture when cooked. They also take the longest amount of time to cook (as you will see, it’s worth waiting). If you need them ready in a hurry, this Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats recipe is perfect.
Rolled Oats: A respectable though not otherworldly bowl of oatmeal. The oats are steamed and pressed flat. If you are in a big hurry and need breakfast in a few minutes, rolled oats are reliable option. They are also my favorite for baking (steel cut oats stay way too crunchy).
Instant Oats: Just say no to a bowl of instant oatmeal. These are rolled oats that are cut into small pieces. By the time you heat them, they lose all texture (hence, mushy). Instant oats work nicely in some recipes where you don’t want the oatmeal to maintain its complete texture, like these Healthy No Bake Cookies, but would not be a good choice for a tasty breakfast.

Notes

For every 1 cup of steel cut oats, you’ll need 3 1/2 to 4 cups of liquid, depending upon how thick you’d like them to be (less liquid = thicker steel cut oatmeal).
Choose Your Texture.
- Once the oats have been simmering 20 minutes, they’ll need about 5 to 10 minutes of additional simmering to reach their ideal texture.
- “Ideal” is defined by YOU, the oatmeal chef! Like your oats more chewy? Stop cooking them sooner. Softer, thicker, and creamier is more your style? Let them go the full half hour. Thirty minutes is my personal steel cut oatmeal sweet spot.
- The oats will continue to thicken as they cool, so don’t panic if they seem too thin.
Leftover steel cut oatmeal is a meal-prepper’s dream! Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, either as one large batch or in individual portions. Oatmeal will thicken as it chills. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stove with an extra splash of liquid to thin it back out.
Steel cut oats yare also very freezer friendly. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Teriyaki Sauce

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Chili Pepper Notes

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Scoville Unit Table

Pepper	Scoville Units
Bananna	0 - 500 SHU
Poblano	1000 - 1500 SHU
Anaheim	500 - 2500 SHU
Jalapeno	3500 - 8000 SHU
Fresno	2500 - 10000 SHU
Serrano	10000 - 23000 SHU
Cayenne	30000 - 50000 SHU
Habanero	100000 - 350000 SHU

Cleaning Cast Iron

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While the pan is hot: put 1 tbsp olive oil in center of the pan and pour 1 tbsp salt onto it. Using tongs with paper towel, wipe the pan until clean.

Lemon Chicken 'Fettuccine'

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spices are a must
break pasta in half or quarters prior to cooking to make the mixing of everything at the end easier

Reliable Drying Rack Setup

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The below setup keeps paper towel off the food so the grease won’t make it soggy but still absorb excess liquid.

Get a sheet pan
Line bottom with paper towel
Put cooling rack upside down on top of paper towel
Put ‘wet’‘oily’‘fried’ foods on rack

Storing Jerky

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Once the jerky is completely cool, place it in a bag or airtight container. Failing to do so will make the jerky sweat in the container and encourage mold and bacterial growth.

Always remember:

If you store at room temperature (around 70 F-74 F) leave it in a dark cool place and use it within a month.
If you store in the fridge, you have four to six months to use it.
If you choose to freeze it, you have one full year for consumption.

Always remember to label a jerky bag with the date in which it was prepared and the expiration date that it’d have depending on the method of storage you’re using.

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