Cast Iron Skillet

Monday, May 10, 2010

Ron's Apple Brandy Pie tweaked

Daughter Lu bakes tweaked Ron Dube's recipe with input from sister-in-law chef Jennifer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVUCaKv1NCg&hl=en

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Check Out Emerilware Stainless Steel 1 Quart Saucier for $15.99

Emerilware Stainless Steel 1 Quart Saucier Review

I love this little saucier! My new cookware set did not include a 1 qt. pot, which I really missed, so I shopped around for a good addition to my set. This Emerilware stainless 1 quart saucier was just the thing. A great little pot and very useful for lots of functions--making gravy, sauces, heating vegetables or soup. It heats up very well and evenly and clean-up is a breeze. You can't go wrong with this very nice pot!

Emerilware Stainless Steel 1 Quart Saucier Feature

Emerilware 18/10 Stainless Cookware Features a band of copper for accent and glass lids
18/10 Stainless Interior
Aluminum and Copper Disc Encapsuled in Stainless Steel
1 Quart

Emerilware Stainless Steel 1 Quart Saucier Overview

This 1 Quart Saucier Pan lets you produce the kind of sauce that you see on Emeril's hit cooking show. With its solid construction and side pouring spout, you'll capture perfect flavor, every time.

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Customer Reviews

Lightweight, cheap, and not as described. - Marye E. - Reno, NV
I thought that Amazon had shipped me the wrong model pan, or the one quart sauce pan, minus a lid. But in researching further, and looking at the customer pictures, It seems that maybe I just received a cheaper model of the Emerilware Stainless Steel 1 Quart Saucier, which is not the same pan described on the product page.

And, since I have already returned the pan I received, by mistake I thought, to Amazon and a replacement Emerilware Stainless Steel 1 Quart Saucier is on its way to me, I'm fearful that the replacement pan will be the same crappy pan, sans pour spout and thicker copper bottom, that I received in the first place from Amazon.

BTW...The replacement pan arrived today from Amazon, and I'm sorry to say it is not only the same cheap pan I received before, but had a large scratch on the side of the pan. I won't be ordering any more Emerilware Stainless Steel pots or pans on-line anymore.

The quality and materials are only half, or less, of the other Emerilware Stainless Steel pots, pans and lids that I bought last year from Amazon.

Amazon, most likely lately, has been getting counterfeit Emerilware Stainless Steel pans and selling them as the real thing.

NOW I BELIEVE the 2 Star Review - lexi -
David Burrell was absolutely correct and I think generous with his 2 stars.

The REAL Emeril 1 quart suacier is a great pot. And it typical does not come with a cover, that part is OK.

Unfortunately the one shipped has original Emeril/All-Clad packaging but is not All-Clad quality.

I posted my specific comment under David B's review.

Expected better... - David Burrell - Nevada
I own 14 pieces of the Emerilware Stainless Steel pots and lids, and have been impressed by the quality of materials and manufacturing of the previous items that I ordered, which is why I finally purchased the one quart pan.

Even though it did not come with a lid, that was not the cause of my disappointment with this pan. This pan, compared to the other pieces that I own, has a small bottom and is made of lighter weight materials, which makes the handle heavier than the pan.

It won't sit on a flat surface empty because the handle tips it over. If it had come with a lid that might have restored the balance. This is a poor design, and not the same weight and class of the my older Emerilware Stainless Steel pots and pans. In addition, the copper band on the bottom of the pan is only about 1/2 the size of the copper band on my other pans, plus this pan does not have a pouring spout, as shown in the picture and listed in the description for this model pan.

I should have ordered the "Simply Calphalon Stainless 8 Inch Omelette and 1 Quart Covered Sauce Pan set." for the same amount of money. That one quart pan does come with a lid, and the extra Omelet pan and lid are just a bonus.

*** Product Information and Prices Stored: May 10, 2010 08:55:09

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Recipe For an Old Fashion Applesauce Cake Baked in an Iron Skillet

When I was a child growing up in a rural Southern Indiana community, there were always local gatherings and food was always involved. We met at a local farmer's maple syrup camp in the Fall for a wiener roast and taking turns stirring the syrup. We met in the Summer in a neighbor's front yard for an old fashion ice cream social. in fact, this recipe for Iron Skillet Applesauce Cake was his daughter's recipe. We sometimes met at the vacant lot across from the general store for picnics, often with puppet shows and miniature merry-go-round rides on a merry-go-round provided by the local bread company. The local churches held gospel sings followed by snacks and desserts either on the lawn or later in the fellowship halls. Some of my favorite recipes come from foods brought to these functions by the good cooks in the neighborhood. Many of the recipes I post, such as this one, are from these very gatherings. Ah, the memories. Times certainly do change but memories remain!

IRON SKILLET APPLESAUCE CAKE
This recipe was from a neighbor when I was a child.

1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/3 cup butter
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup raisins

Preheat the oven to a temperature of 325 degrees. Line the bottom of an iron skillet with waxed paper and set it aside while mixing cake.

Dissolve soda in applesauce. Stir in the sugars, butter, and the beaten egg. Blend in the flour and spices. Add the raisins which have been plumped by mixing 1/4 cup sugar and a little water and bringing to a boil with the raisins. When the cake batter is mixed well pour the batter into the iron skillet and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.

Enjoy!

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Saturday, May 8, 2010

Cast Iron Seasoning 101- The best complete adviser on YouTube.

The most detailed Cast Iron Seasoning howto video on YouTube... I even cooked some eggs at the end to "test" the non-stick capability of a freshly seasoned pan. This is also my first attempt at video editing and working under the ten minute limitation. I hope the "cuts" are not too choppy to follow. Please rate and comment!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiloVeiFSbA&hl=en

Fresh Tilapia Fillets with Sage and White Wine Sauce

Rated as one of top 3 healthiest foods, tilapia combines the succulent, mild flavor of fresh fish with the amazing benefits of lower cholesterol and lower levels of heart disease. Enjoy the delicious taste of fresh herbs and wine with the light flavor of this exquisite fish.

24 oz tilapia fillets
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried whole sage
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
vegetable cooking spray
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup Chablis; or other dry white wine
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
fresh sage leaves

Place raisins in a small bowl; add enough water to cover. Let stand 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside. Rinse fillets with cold water, and pat dry. Combine flour, sage and pepper; dredge fillets in flour mixture to coat well. Coat a skillet with cooking spray; add butter, and place over medium heat until margarine melts. Add fillets, lemon juice, and reserved raisins. Cover; reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Remove cover, and turn fillets. Add wine, sherry, and soy sauce to skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until wine mixture is slightly thickened. Carefully transfer fillets and wine mixture to a serving platter. Garnish with sage leaves, if desired.