Choice Recipes
This book contains my favourite recipes, collected from various sources over time.
I have tried to remember to include the source whenever possible, but when in doubt, check out Dinner With Julie.
Conversions
- 1/2 teaspoon of anchovy paste = 1 anchovy fillet
- Calgary is at 3500 feet -> add 10 minutes processing time to boiling water canning (from sea level).
- Water boils at 212 F (sea level) 205 F (Calgary) - subtract 7 degrees from target temps.
- Hot water bath (pickle canning) no need to adjust time.
Other Conversions
| Ingredient | Ounces | Grams |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup all-purpose flour | 5 | 142 |
| 1 cup cake flour | 4 | 113 |
| 1 cup whole wheat flour | 5 1/2 | 156 |
| 1 cup granulated (white) sugar | 7 | 198 |
| 1 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark) | 7 | 198 |
| 1 cup confectioners' sugar | 4 | 113 |
| 1 cup cocoa powder | 3 | 85 |
| Butter | Ounces | Grams |
|---|---|---|
| 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick, or 1/4 cup) | 2 | 57 |
| 8 tablespoons (1 stick, or 1/2 cup) | 4 | 113 |
| 16 tablespoons (2 sticks, or 1 cup) | 8 | 227 |
Notes
- Cooks Illustrated Granola bars -> one bag of apricots
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUrA24dd7y
- https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/9898-sichuan-braised-tofu-with-beef-mapo-tofu?sqn=5/dkjIG7O/4PogkK1zJ%2BjVzut9MbaYrXgWLoRLZjZxk%3D%0A