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In Search of – Quest for the Perfect Ruben Sandwich

In Search of – Quest for the Perfect Ruben Sandwich

According to Omaha lore, the combination of Rye brad, corned beef, swiss cheese and sauerkraut had been dreamed up in 1925 to fed participants in a late night poker game at the Blackstone Hotel in downtown Omaha by a local grocer, Reuben Kulakofsky. The Ruben […]

From the Note Book.

From the Note Book.

Travel back from Omaha inspired locally grown vegetables from the farmers market to be brought back o the dorm and share with my floor mates. In this month’s Bon Appetit they wrote about the guide to summer and take it outside. 3 on the list […]

Notes to Share. Comfort Food from our Dorm Kitchen

Notes to Share. Comfort Food from our Dorm Kitchen

We came back from Creighton today Welcome weekend showed us we have a common area kitchen to work in. My thoughts are to weekly share common food with new friends. A simple “Blue Jay – Blue Berry Cobbler” is one to share on a hot Omaha evening.

Berries Backed at the dorm kitchen

cobbler to share
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Course baking
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 10" Cast Iron Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz BlueBerries
  • 3 Tbsp lemon Juice fresh
  • 2 tsp sugar plus 2/3 cup
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter one stick
  • 1 tub cool whip

Instructions
 

  • preheat the oven to 350F
  • Toss Blue berries, lemon juice, 2 Tsp sugar and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl.
  • using your hand – crush the blueberries. let them sit
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, remaining 2/3 cup sugar and the salt. Stir in the milk.
  • melt the butter in the cast iron pan.
  • remove the pan from the heat: scrape in the batter.
  • spread the batter evenly and spoon in the blueberries.
  • Bake until the cake is golden brown. 45-50 minutes.
  • serve warm with the cool whip
Humorous Culinary Postcard.

Humorous Culinary Postcard.

receiving a humorous culinary postcard is a delightful treat, akin to enjoying a classic bad dad joke. the post card received from Brandon featuring a cake that had quite an adventure in the kitchen. The cake and the oven did not get along, but at […]

Culinary Postcards

Culinary Postcards

Receiving culinary postcards from friends is a unique and heartwarming experience. Each postcard, adorned with images of beautifully crafted dishes, tells the story of shared experiences. I received such a post card from Brandon. The post card features pictures the assembly of a Hummingbird Cake, […]

Garden – More lists from the Chef’s Notebook.

Garden – More lists from the Chef’s Notebook.

Discovering more culinary notes. These list appear to be more brainstorming ideas and track fish ideas. Being close to the coastal local source the notes from chef is a continued reflection of the vision and the Gardens Culinary identity.

  • Wild caught Rex Sole with Salmon Mousse and asparagus spears
  • Baked Sea Bass with Creole Sauce
  • Poached Pike with Horseradish and Dill sauce, Julienne Carrot and Leek Garnish
  • Broiled Red Snapper, Fennel and Green Peppercorn
  • Grilled Tuna with Red, Yellow and caper Beurre Blanc
  • Grilled Yellow Tail with Thyme and Raspberry Butter Sauce
  • Barbequed Rd Shrimp warm cucumber with Dill, Tomato with stuffed fall squash, Stuffed with Brown Rice.
  • Grilled Marinated red Snapper, Heavy Glazed Squash, tomato with puree turnip with wild rice
  • Steamed Sea bass creole sauce, braised Belgian Endive and wild rice
  • Orange steamed Sea bass served with Tomato Stuff with yams. Asparagus and Cauliflower
  • Brochette of Fresh Tuna an Onion, Served on Saffron Rice with Fennel Cream Sauce, Baby Turnips and Broccoli.
Garden – Discovering lists from the Chef’s Notebook.

Garden – Discovering lists from the Chef’s Notebook.

Discovering more culinary lists and menus. these are tracking fish ideas reflecting chefs vision and the Gardens culinary identity. By examining the list one can understand the creative interplay of ingredients, the balance of flavors and the cultural influence. the Menu’s items hint at the […]

Menu from Augusta

Menu from Augusta

An old menu found is a treasure. whether it is for research, nostalgia or restoration reading the old menu is rewarding. The menu is not going into the detail of the recipes but a collection of ideas and flavors. the time line is important as […]

Notes from the Garden –

Notes from the Garden –

Garden Notes during the changing seasons is a delightful journey. Spring transitions into summer, tender greens yield to heartier vegetables. when it comes to cooking what’s on hand fosters resourcefulness and improvised delicious meals.

Tofu and Sprout Sandwich

notes from the garden Pavillion
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Large Whole Wheat Hamburger Bun
  • 1/4 cup Shredded Lettuce
  • 4 0z Tofu
  • 1/4 cup Alfafa Sprouts
  • 2 Tomato Slices
  • 2 Green Bell Pepper Slices
  • 2 Tbsp Mustard Chili Sauce
  • 1 Bunch of Radish Sprouts small

Chili Sauce

  • 1 Tbsp Flour
  • 1 Tbsp Dry Mustard
  • 1/4 tea Salt
  • 1 Pinch Cayenne two finger pinch
  • 3 Tbsp Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Chili Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp pimento
  • 1 Tbsp Horse Radish
  • 2 egg yolks

Instructions
 

  • Assemble the Sand:
    cut the bun Horizontally into three slices, Toast under the broiler until golden brown. Start with the bottom peice and spread on the chilli sauce. add the shredded lettuce and sauted Tofu. Second slice add Chili sauce, sliced tomato, green bell pepper rings, and sprouts.
    Serve.

Preparation for the Mustard Chili Sauce

  • in a small pan combine the flour and dry mustard salt and cayenne. Blend with milk and bring to a soft boil. stir in the two egg yolk and simmer. Cover and cool. add the vinegar and chili sauce. stri in the chopped shallots, pimento and horseradish.
    Cover, Chill, Makes on cup.
Easter Cake

Easter Cake

Marth sent and email on Blue Bird Cake for Easter. I am not sure that the Blue PEEPs blue Bird is really what she had in mind.