New England Nutmeg Sauce Food

NUTMEG VANILLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the milk, nutmeg, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking occasionally to make sure the mixture doesn't burn or stick to the bottom of the pan. When the cream mixture reaches a fast simmer (do not let it boil), turn off the heat and let the flavors infuse for 10 minutes.
• In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar. In a thin stream, whisk the cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture. Pour the egg-cream mixture back into the saucepan.
• Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to 180 degrees F. At 160 degrees F, the mixture will give off a puff of steam. When the mixture reaches 180 degrees it will be thickened and creamy, like eggnog. If you don't have a thermometer, test it by dipping a wooden spoon into the mixture. Run your finger down the back of the spoon. If the stripe remains clear, the mixture is ready; if the edges blur, the mixture is not quite thick enough yet. When it is ready, quickly remove it from the heat and pour it though a fine-meshed strainer into a container in an ice bath to cool. Keep chilled and serve cold.

NUTMEG SAUCE

Steps:

• Blend cornstarch and sugar.
• Add boiling water, stirring constantly until thick.
• Add lemon juice, butter, nutmeg and salt.
• Serve warm.
• My Method:.
• I just whisked everything, except the butter, together and cooked it.
• When boiling hot, I whisked in the butter and stirred until thickened.

SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring, until browned and the fat is rendered, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the onions, carrots and celery and cook, stirring, until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, cinnamon, and nutmeg and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the beef and sausages, and cook, stirring, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook, stirring, to deglaze the pan and remove any browned bits sticking to the bottom of the pan, and until half of the liquid is evaporated, about 2 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and their juices, the tomato sauce, beef broth, and sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, to keep the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pan, until the sauce is thickened and flavorful, about 1 1/2 hours. Add the cream, butter, and parsley, stir well, and simmer for 2 minutes. Discard the bay leaves and adjust the seasoning, to taste. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm until ready to serve.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and return the water to a low boil. Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent the noodles from sticking, until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain in a colander.
• Add the pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Add 1/2 cup of the cheese and toss to blend. Divide among pasta bowls and serve with the cheese passed tableside. (Alternatively, toss only the desired portion of pasta with a bit of the sauce at a time in a serving bowl, reserving the remainder for another meal.)

NEW ENGLAND NUTMEG SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine sugar, flour and salt.
• Add boiling water gradually, stirring constantly.
• Add butter and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat and stir in nutmeg.

NEW ENGLAND PICKLED OYSTERS

Steps:

• Wash and clean the oysters.
• Bring the oyster liquor to a boil and skim.
• Add oysters and seasonings and cook until oysters are plump and the edges curl.
• Add the hot vinegar and pour into sterilized jars; seal.
• Allow to stand at least 24 hours before serving to allow flavors to blend.

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH PEPPER RELISH

Steps:

• Place first three ingredients in a bowl; pour boiling water over the top and let stand five minutes.
• Drain off the water and again cover with boiling water; let stand ten minutes.
• Pour into a muslin bag and drain overnight.
• Add vinegar, sugar and salt; boil for 20 minutes.
• While hot, pour into sterilized jars and seal.

NUTMEG SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Combine dry ingredients in a small saucepan. Use a little of the boiling water to mix the ingredients.
• 2. Stir in the remaining boiling water. Place over medium-high heat and stir until thickened. Add the butter and vanilla, and mix well.
• 3. Cool to room temperature.

JELLY-CENTERED SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Sift first three ingredients together.
• Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy' add eggs, milk and lemon juice.
• Blend well and add flour mixture; mix until fully incorporated.
• Chill.
• Preheat oven to 350F and lightly grease cookie sheets.
• Place half the dough on a well-floured board and roll to 1/8" thickness.
• Cut with a 2" round cookie cutter and place on prepared cookie sheet.
• Place a teaspoonful of jelly or jam in the center of each cookie.
• Roll remaining dough to the same thickness and cut with the same cookie cutter.
• Place a layer of dough over each jelly filled cookie and press the edges of the cookie with a fork to seal in the jelly.
• Sprinkle lightly with sugar and bake for about 15 minutes or until golden.

SCALLOPED CABBAGE WITH NUTMEG SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450.
• Grease a 3-4 quart baking dish (or spray with non-stick spray).
• In a saucepan with a cover, add the shredded cabbage and add water until it reaches 1 to 2 inches.
• Add salt to taste.
• Cover the pot and on a medium-high heat steam the cabbage in the boiling water, stirring and checking the water every so often, until cabbage is crisp tender, about 10 minutes; add more water during cooking if necessary.
• Remove the cabbage from the water and drain.
• In a small saucepan on a low heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour until smooth.
• Blend in the milk, whisking until the mixture is again smooth.
• Add the salt, pepper and 1/4 tsp.
• nutmeg and simmer on a low-medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
• Add 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
• Remove from the heat and stir in lemon juice.
• Place half the cabbage in the prepared baking dish layer half the cabbage, then half the crumbs, then half the sauce.
• Repeat with the rest of the cabbage, crumbs and sauce.
• Sprinkle the top evenly with the remaining 2 tbs.
• grated cheese, and sprinkle lightly with additional nutmeg.
• Bake for 10 minutes, or until the top is browned and the cabbage mixture is heated through.
• Makes 6-8 servings.