Sour Gummy candies

Sour, soft gummy candies formed in a silicone mold.

Ingredients

Gummy syrup

  • 1 package flavored gelatin (3oz)
  • 1 packet unflavored gelatin
  • ¼ cup sugar*
  • 1 tsp guar gum
  • ½ tsp citric acid
  • ½ tsp corn starch
  • ⅓ cup room temperature water
  • ¼ cup corn syrup

* substitute green sugar

Sour sanding sugar

  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon citric acid

Directions

Prepare a silicon candy mold on a sheet tray. Lightly coat the mold with cooking spray or a neutral cooking oil. Wipe excess oil frpm the mold with a paper towel and set aside.

Whisk unflavored gelatin packet into ⅓ cup room temperature water, and allow to bloom for 10 minutes.

Whisk together flavored gelatin, sugar and citric acid to combine thoroughly. In a separate bowl combine guar gum and cornstarch with 2 tbsp cool water to make a slurry.

Combine unflavored gelatin, dry powders, corn syrup and guar gum/corn starch slurry in a small sauce pan. Bring the mixture to a slightly bubbling the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the liquid is smooth and all sugars have completely dissolved. Remove from heat.

Allow the mixture to cool slightly, and transfer to a heat proof, spouted measuring cup or squeeze bottle. Distribute the hot liquid into the mold and refrigerate 45 minutes to several hours, until the gummies are set.

Remove cold gummies to a parchment lined sheet. Set aside in a cool place with adequate air flow and allow to air cure for 24 hours. Gummies will desiccate slightly and form a tacky skin. Do not use a warm air dehydrator or gummies may melt.

Prepare a sanding sugar by combining 1 part citric acid with 4 parts granulated sugar. Working in batches, toss the gummies in the sanding sugar to thoroughly coat. The sugar will help to keep the gummies from sticking. Adjust the ratio of citric acid in the sanding mix, being g careful not to exceed 3:2 sugar to citric acid or gummies may dissolve.

Store refrigerated up to 2 weeks in an airtight container. Add potassium sorbate to the dry ingredients in ratio to shelf stabilize for longer term, unrefrigerated storage.

Auntie Jo’s pasta salad

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 lb cooked pasta
  • 2 carrots, minced
  • 2 celery stalks, minced
  • ¼ large red onion
  • ¼ poblano
  • ¼ yellow bell pepper
  • Cracked himilayan salt to taste
  • Cracked black pepper to taste
  • 3 to 4 cloves fresh garlic, smashed & minced
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 sprig Fresh basil
  • 1 sprig Fresh rosemary
  • 1 sprig Fresh Greek oregano
  • 1 sprig Fresh mint
  • Sprinkle red pepper flake

Egg Bites #2

Savory, muffin-sized quiche bites prepared without dairy, gluten or soy.

Egg Bites
Egg bite mini quiche

Use a large measuring cup or graduated pitcher to distribute batter evenly. One liter (1000mL) of batter makes 12 bites using a standard muffin tin. Serves 4 to 6.

Ingredients

  • 500mL eggs (approximately 10)
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced (about 1 cup)
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium shallot, diced
  • 3 clover garlic,.smashed and minced
  • 1 cup plain white rice, cooked, dried and chilled
  • 2 tbsp 1:1 gluten-free flour substitute
  • 1 sprig fresh chives, doced (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary, minced
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme, minced
  • 1 sprig fresh parsley, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Clean and lightly oil a nonstick muffin pan with olive oil or another high temperature neutral oil. Preheat oven to 375°F.

In a 10″ skillet, brown the diced bacon until it is slightly crisped, browned and several tablespoons of fat have rendered. Add the diced red pepper and shallot, then saute until tender, about 6 minutes.

While the peppers are cooking, scramble approximately 10 eggs with salt to make 500mL of batter. Whisk in fresh herbs and rice, breaking up any stubborn clumps with the whisk.

When the peppers and shallot have mostly sweated out, add the garlic and saute one more minute until the garlic is aromatic. Remove from heat.

Working in thirds, add the bacon and peppers from the pan to the eggs while stirring continuously to prevent the eggs from cooking. Combine thoroughly, adding up to 2 tablespoons of gluten free flour substitute to thicken.

Using a spoon, distribute the batter among the muffin cups, filling to approximately ¾ full, and ensuring even distribution of the solids.

Optional: top muffins with shredded cheese.

Transfer to the oven and bake at 375°F uncovered for 15-20 minutes, until lightly browned and puffy. The muffins are done when a wooden tester pulls clean.

Bloody Mary Mix #4

Note: this recipe has ‘bright, high’ notes from the citrus, balanced against savory flavors from the brown sauces.

Adjust for salt by substituting celery seed for celery salt, and/or use reduced salt soy sauce.

  • 200ml V8 original
  • 50ml Cholula Hot Sauce, Chili & Garlic flavor
  • 50ml lemon juice
  • 25ml reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 25ml Worcestershire sauce
  • 25ml Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tsp celery salt (sub 1 tsp celery seed)
  • 1 teaspoon horse radish
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 2 dashes fish sauce

Combine in a shaker pint, shaking vigorously to combine.

Combine 4:1 with vodka, shaken over ice and serve garnished with celery, etc.

Chewy caramel candy #2

  • 2½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 stick butter
  • 14 oz evaporated milk
  • 2 oz light cream
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 2 sprigs rosemary

Butter, evaporated milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, Rosemary. Simmer 10 minutes and cool

Sugar and corn syrup, heat to 340°F then slowly add liquid, not boiling over.

Return to heat and whisk continuously until the syrup reads 240°F. Pour into a prepared, lined 9×9 pan.