Thursday, January 30, 2014

Koren Beef

Koren Beef or Pork or Venison

I have used this with venison and it turns out perfect, just be careful because venison dries out faster due to it being so lean. 
I also used a sprinkle of white pepper instead of crushed red and added slightly more soy sauce. 

1 pound lean ground beef / pork / venison
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon sesame oil {or any oil really}
1/4 - 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce (I use low-sodium)1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (see note)1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red peppers (to desired spiciness)
Topping:1 bunch green onions, diced (don't skip this!)

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown meat with garlic in the sesame oil. Drain most of the fat and add brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, salt and pepper and red peppers. Simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors. Serve over steamed rice and top with green onions. 

Note: here's a trick d from Rachael Ray about fresh ginger. I love using fresh ginger in recipes but I never seem to have it on hand since it goes rotten in the refrigerator before I can use it. So, the next time you're at the store grab a large piece of ginger. Peel the entire thing and cut it into 1/2 inch pieces. Put it into a storage bag and keep it in the freezer. When you need a few teaspoons or so, all you have to do it pull out one of the small pieces and grate the alloted amount with your Microplane or a zester. It grates really well frozen! Ta da!



Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Creamy Caramel Pecan Rolls

Shannon's Good Morning Caramel Rolls

Save time by using thawed frozen bread dough {Rhodes} then let rise overnight in the fridge

Topping:
1 1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

2 14-16oz loaves frozen bread dough, thawed
3 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
3/4 cup rains {optional}

For topping, in a small bowl stir together powdered sugar & whipping cream. Divide evenly between two 9inch round baking pans. Sprinkle pecans evenly over sugar mixture.

On a lightly floured surface roll each loaf of dough into 12x8 inch rectangle. Brush with melted butter. In small mixing bowl stir together brown sugar & cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Top with raisins, if desired. 
Roll up rectangles, jelly roll style, starting from long side. Pinch to seal. But each log into 10-12 pieces. 
Place rolls onto of sugar mixture in pans. Cover with fowl & let rise in a warm place till nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. OR Cover with wax paper than plastic wrap-Refridgerate 2-14 hours. Before baking, let chilled rolls stand covered 20 minutes at room temperature. Puncture any surface bubbles with a greased toothpick.
Bake rolls, uncovered, 375* till golden, allowing 20-25minutes for unchilled rolls, 25-30 minutes for chilled rolls. 
If necessary cover rolls with foil last 10 minutes to prevent over browning.
Cool in pans 5 minutes. Invert on serving platter. Serve warm. Or drop them by your neighbors house in the early morning for a sweet surprise!
Makes 20-24 rolls.