I cannot believe I didn’t know this before.
One of the Smart Way To Reheat Leftover Pasta
Instead of stirring your pasta several times in between the cook time in your microwave, leave a small circle empty in the middle of your plate so that the pasta will cook more evenly.
Farmer’s Cheese
1 gallon milk – raw or pasteurized, skim or whole. (Whole will make a much tastier cheese)
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 T each salt
Ground herbs of your choice
Prep Day: No thermometer required. Heat your milk to a rolling boil. Turn off the heat and add vinegar. The milk should begin separating right away. You want to fully separate the whey from the curds (Note: The whey should be yellowish clear, not milky looking). Once separated, pour the whey and curds into your colander lined with cheesecloth over another large pot. (Note: You could do this over the sink, but why waste all that useful whey). Stir in salt and herbs to the curds, then tie up the cheesecloth with a twisting motion to press out whey. Place your something heavy over the bundle and allow to drain. Don’t over drain or this cheese will be too dry.
Serve Day: This cheese makes a lovely appetizer and fries well too. Put it on crackers or crusty bread or pita bread.
Roast Chicken Over Onions
Another great way to roast chicken I love is…instead of placing a whole chicken or pieces on a roasting rack, cut thick slices of onion, put them in an oiled pan, then place the chicken on top. The onion will absorb the chicken juices. After roasting, let the chicken rest while you make a sauce with the onions by adding a little stock or water to the pan and cooking it for about 3 minutes on high heat.
ENJOY!
Northerly Nosh 