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Dacor Discovery Wall Ovens Cooking Manual

Summary of Discovery Wall Ovens

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    Discovery wall ovens.

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    Discovery controller modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 baking tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Breads 1 basic bagel recipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 carolyn’s cinnamon rolls with creamylicious frosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 b...

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    Lamb merlot and mint-marinated short leg of lamb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 oven-roasted garlic leg of lamb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 boned lamb st...

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    Wall oven table of contents multiple rack meals a cozy family dinner walnut-crusted rack of lamb with vegetable sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 mom’s potato cheese casserole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    1 discovery controller modes baking pure convection™ this mode uses the rear heating element and convection fan only. It is best for light colored and delicate baked goods. Lower the oven temperature by 25 degrees. For baking time, use the lowest stated time in the recipe, adding more time as needed...

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    2 bake this mode uses bottom heat only and is the stand-by, non-convection mode. All baked items will turn out nicely in this mode. Follow original times and temperatures. Roasting pure convection™ this mode uses the rear heating element and the convection fan. Best for: • whole roasted duck • lamb ...

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    3 surround roast uses lower and upper elements. Braised items can be covered if necessary. Best for: • half and whole cooked hams • rack of veal and rack of lamb broiling broil uses upper-inner element. Best for smaller amounts of broiling, i.E. 2-4 hamburger patties. Max broil uses upper elements. ...

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    4 1. In all ovens, oven rack positions count up from the bottom and rack 1 is the bottom; rack 6 is the top. Adjust rack posi tions before you preheat the oven. 2 oven temperatures range from 100˚ to 555˚, and can be set in 5-degree increments. 3. Always let the oven preheat fully before adding food...

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    5 15. When a recipe calls for creaming butter and sugar, the butter should be at room temperature and should be creamy, not liquid or hard. Proper creaming will yield the best results for cookies and cakes. A proper creaming will be pale in color and appear light and fluffy. 16. Bakeware should not ...

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    6 pan placement tips • when using standard bake, convection bake, surround bake, or surround convection bake modes, allow 2 inches of space around all sides of the pan to allow the heat to rise. • when baking on multiple racks, divide the oven racks evenly amongst the rack guides. This will ensure b...

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    7 1. Always use the pure convection ™ mode unless otherwise stated. Center the pans on the rack for best baking results. 2. Allow oven to preheat an additional 20-30 minutes after the preheat tone when multirack-baking delicate items, such as cookies and cakes. This will help the temperatures to sta...

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    8 1. Convert conventional roast recipes to convection recipes by reducing the temperature 25˚ and the cooking time by 10-15%. If using the dacor guide, the temperature has been adjusted for you. 2. It is recommended to use the meat probe provided with the oven to achieve both the proper cooking inte...

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    9 holiday roasting tips the following are a few tips that might come in handy during the holidays. As a good rule of thumb, plan on serving 1 pound of turkey per person. This will allow some extras for the big eaters and leftovers for the following day. What’s the largest-sized bird that will fit in...

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    10 holiday roasting tips there are two ways to safely defrost a turkey 1. Under refrigeration. This requires adequate refrigerator space and advanced planning and is the preferred method for defrosting a turkey. The turkey should be placed on the lowest possible shelf to prevent any juices from spil...

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    11 other helpful roasting hints 1. Spray roasting rack and roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray. This will make cleaning up easier. 2. Rinse with cold water and pat dry the turkey with paper towels. 3. An olive oil or butter rub helps seal in the juices and aids in browning the turkey. 3. It is ...

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    12 broiling is a quick and flavorful way to prepare many foods. In broiling, the heat source radiates from above in the oven cell to cook foods with a dry and intense heat. This high heat keeps the juices inside the meat while browning the outside. Foods that can be broiled should be tender, should ...

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    13 dacor convection oven roasting tips item mode temperature time – min help guide brownies pure convection 325 20-25 use an 8 x 8 x 2 or 9 x 13 x 2" baking pan; use rack position 2. For two pans, use rack positions 2 and 4. For three racks, use rack positions 1,3, and 5. Layer cake 9 x 13 pure conv...

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    14 dacor convection oven roasting tips item temperature time – min help guide puff pastry pure convection 350 12-15 use cookie sheet. Use rack position 2. For two sheets, use rack positions 2 and 4. For three sheets, use rack positions 1,3, and 5. Increase time 10-15 min. Turnover pure convection 37...

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    15 breads 1 surround convection bake bagels 425 18-20 use cookie sheet. For one sheet, use rack position 2. For two sheets, use rack positions 2 and 4. Cinnamon rolls croissants sweet yeast breads, stollen pure convection pure convection pure convection 325 350 350 20-25 10-15 25-30 use cookie sheet...

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    16 dacor convection oven roasting tips item mode temperature time – min help guide beef tri-tip roast 2-5 lbs. Surround convection roast 350 40-50 place on v-shaped rack in roasting pan. Insert meat probe into thickest part of meat. Meatloaf surround convection roast 325 1 hour use 9 x 5" loaf pan. ...

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    17 surround roast pork tenderloin, .5-2 lbs. Pure convection sear 375 30 min place on flat rack. Insert meat probe in center of meat. Assure probe tip is in center of meat. Pork loin 2-8 lbs. Pure convection sear 375 1 hour place on v-shaped rack in roasting pan. Insert meat probe into thickest part...

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    Turkey, unstuffed 8-15 lbs. Pure convection sear 350 2 hours place on v-shaped rack in roasting pan. Insert meat probe into thigh. 18 dacor convection oven roasting tips item mode temperature time – min help guide cod fillet pure convection sear 375 20 use rimmed cookie sheet. Use rack position 2. C...

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    Swordfish fillet 19 salmon fillet or steak surround convection roast 375 15 use rimmed cookie sheet. Use rack position 2. Cook until opaque. Scallops surround convection roast 400 15-20 use rimmed cookie sheet. Use rack position 2. Cook until opaque. Seabass surround convection roast 400 20 use rimm...

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    20 dacor convection oven roasting tips item mode temperature time – min help guide fresh pizza- soft crust convection bake 375 15-20 place on cookie sheet or stone. For one sheet, use rack position 2. For two sheets, use rack position 1 and 4. If using stone, place stone in oven during preheat. Afte...

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    21 new wall oven roasted vegetable and fruit chart food preparation mode / temp (˚f) cooking time artichokes slice in half, oil lightly and place cut-side down on cookie sheet conv roast 350 45 min asparagus break off woodsy end; place on rimmed cookie sheet conv roast 400 10 min beets slice off roo...

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    22 new wall oven roasted vegetable and fruit chart food preparation mode / temp (˚f) cooking time mushrooms slice into 1 ⁄ 4 slices, drizzle with olive oil conv roast 350 17 min new potatoes cut potatoes into cubes, toss in olive oil, season with salt and pepper to taste conv roast 350 35 min onions...

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    Bakery – cakes.

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    Recipes 24 brownies – basic recipe brownies default mode and temperature: pure convection ™ /325˚ recommended time: 20-25 minutes tips: use an 8 x 8 x 2" or 9 x 13 x 2" baking pan; use rack position 2. For two pans, use rack positions 2 and 4. For three pans, use rack positions 1, 3, and 5. Path to ...

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    Recipes 25 sour cream bundt cake batter: 2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄ 2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup granualted sugar 3 large eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon vanilla extract struesel center: 1 ⁄ 4 cup sugar 1 ⁄ 4 cup a...

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    Recipes 26 mascarpone cheesecake for crust: 70 vanilla wafers (8 1 ⁄ 2 oz), finely ground in a food processor (2 1 ⁄ 3 cups) 1 1 ⁄ 4 sticks unsalted butter, melted and cooled for filling: 20 oz cream cheese (2 1 ⁄ 2 eight ounce packages), softened 8 oz mascarpone cheese at room temperature 3 ⁄ 4 cup...

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    Recipes 27 creamy nutella cheesecake crust: 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs 2 tablespoons sugar 1 ⁄ 2 cup (1 stick) melted butter filling: (3) 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 ⁄ 4 cup flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 egg yolks 1 whole egg 1 ⁄ 2 cup milk 1 jar nutella c...

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    Recipes 28 coffee cake with orange glaze coffee cake cooking guide default mode and temperature: pure convection ™ /325˚f suggested time: 45-55 minutes tips: use a 9" round cake pan. For two pans, use rack positions 1 and 4. Increase time 10-15 minutes. Path to reach this function: dacor guide-baker...

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    Recipes 29 german chocolate cupcakes with coconut pecan chocolate frosting cupcakes 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups all purpose flour 3 ⁄ 4 teaspoon baking soda 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon salt 4 ounces german sweet baking chocolate 3 ⁄ 4 cup shortening 1 cup granulated sugar 3 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla 3 ⁄ 4 cup milk coconut peca...

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    Recipes 30 cream cheese pound cake with cherry sauce pound cake default mode and temperature: pure convection ™ /325˚ suggested time: 50-60 minutes tips: use 9x5" loaf pan. Use rack position 2. For two pans, use rack positions 1 and 4. Path to reach this function: dacor guide-bakery-cakes-#7 pound c...

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    Recipes 31 basic angel food cake angel food cake default mode and temperature: pure convection ™ /350˚ suggested time: 25-35 minutes tips: use 10" tube pan. Use rack position 2. Path to reach this function: dacor guide-bakery-cakes-#8 angelfood cake this dacor guide function works well for both boxe...

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    Recipes 32 layer cakes (2) 8" round-basic yellow cake recipe layer cakes 8-inch rounds cooking guide default mode and temperature: pure convection ™ /325˚f suggested time: 25-30 minutes tips: use (2) 8-inch round metal baking pans. Use rack positions 2. For two pans, use rack positions 2 and 4. For ...

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    Recipes 33 layer cakes pumpkin spice sheet cake with cream cheese frosting layer cakes 9 x 13 x 2" pan cooking guide default mode and temperature: pure convection ™ /325˚f suggested time: 30-35 minutes tips: use 9 x 13 x 2" baking pan. Use rack positions 2. For two pans, use rack positions 2 and 4. ...

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    Bakery – pastries.

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    Recipes 35 chocolate raspberry truffle tart crust 1 2 ⁄ 3 cup all purpose flour 1 ⁄ 3 cup cocoa powder 3 ⁄ 4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon salt 1 cup, (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1st layer filling 3 cups frozen raspberries 1 ⁄ 2 cup granulated sugar 2nd layer of filli...

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    Recipes 36 cherry cobbler cobbler default mode and temperature: surround bake/400˚ suggested time: 25-30 minutes tips: use an 8 x 8 x 2" baking pan; use rack position 2. Path to each this unction: dacor guide-bakery-pastries-#2 cobbler types of cobbler: this function can be used for homemade or boxe...

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    Recipes 37 blueberry crisp fruit crisp default mode and temperature: convection bake/375˚ suggested time: 30-35 minutes tips: use an 8 x 8 x 2" baking pan; use rack position 2. For two pans, use rack positions 2 and 4. Rotate pans half way through baking. Path to reach this function: dacor guide-bak...

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    Recipes 38 cream puffs with chocolate pastry cream for cream puffs 1 cup water 1 ⁄ 2 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes 1 ⁄ 4 cup granulated sugar 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all purpose flour 4 large eggs 1 egg white, lightly beaten 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 1 tablespoon unsal...

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    Recipes 39 puff pastry basic recipe 2 1 ⁄ 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup butter 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup cold water 1 ⁄ 2 cup flour 2 cups butter, softened place bread flour and butter in a large electric mixing bowl with a paddle attachment. Mix at low speed until well blended. Dissolve the salt in co...

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    Recipes 40 caramel apple turnovers turnovers default mode and temperature: pure convection ™ /375˚ suggested time: 20-25 minutes tips: use cookie sheet. Use rack position 2. For two sheets, use rack positions 2 and 4. For three sheets, use rack positions 1, 3, and 5. Increase time 10-15 minutes. Pat...

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    Recipes 41 double-crust cranberry apple pie pastry 3 1 ⁄ 2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes 6 ounces ice cold water with a dash of cider vinegar (this prevents the gluten from developing in the flour) filling 6-7 tart granny smith apple...

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    Recipes 42 creamy pumpkin pie pie dough 1 cup all purpose flour 1 ⁄ 2 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes 1 ⁄ 4 cup ice cold water filling 1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 2 eggs, beaten 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice or 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon ginger, 1 ...

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    Bakery – cookies.

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    Recipes 44 lemon almond sugar cookies refrigerated cookies, 1-2 racks default mode and temperature: pure convection ™ /350˚ suggested time: 15-18 minutes tips: use cookie sheet. For one sheet, use rack position 2. For sheet two, use rack position 4. Path to reach this function: dacor guide-bakery-co...

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    Recipes 45 almond and hazelnut biscotti biscotti default mode and temperature: pure convection ™ /350˚ suggested time: 15-18 min tips: use cookie sheet. For one sheet, use rack position 2. For sheet two, use rack position 4. Path to reach this function: dacor guide-bakery-cookies-#1 rfrg cookies 1-2...

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    Recipes 46 chocolate dipped macaroons macaroons refrigerated cookies, 1-2 racks default mode and temperature: pure convection ™ /350˚ suggested time: 15-18 minutes tips: use cookie sheet. For one sheet, use rack position 2. For sheet two, use rack position 4. Path to reach this function: dacor guide...

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    Recipes 47 sally’s oatmeal raisin cookies refrigerated cookies, 3 racks default mode and temperature: pure convection ™/ 350˚ suggested time: 15-18 minutes tips: use cookie sheet. Use rack positions 1, 3 and 5. Path to reach this function: dacor guide-bakery-cookies-#2 rfrg cookies, 3 racks this dac...

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    Recipes 48 classic chocolate chip cookies refrigerated cookies, 4 racks default mode and temperature: pure convection ™ /325˚ suggested time: 22-25 minutes tips: use cookie sheet. Use rack positions 1, 3 and 5 and 6. Path to reach this function: dacor guide-bakery-cookies-#3 rfrg cookies, 4 racks th...

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    Recipes 49 snickerdoodles since this dough is such a big quantity, you will have to make it in two batches if you have a normal-sized stand mixer. Refrigerated cookies, 5-6 racks default mode and temperature: pure convection ™ /325˚ suggested time: 20-25 minutes tips: use cookie sheet. For five shee...

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    Recipes 50 best-ever peanut butter chocolate chip cookies frozen cookie dough, 1-2 racks default mode and temperature: pure convection ™ /350˚ suggested time: 15-18 minutes tips: use cookie sheet. For one sheet, use rack position 2. For sheet two, use rack position 4. Path to reach this function: da...

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    Recipes 51 sally’s grandmother’s ginger snap cookies frozen cookies, 3 racks default mode and temperature: pure convection ™ /350˚ suggested time: 18-20 minutes tips: use cookie sheet. Use rack positions 1, 3, and 5. Path to reach this function: dacor guide-bakery-cookies-#6 frzn cookies, 3 racks th...

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    Recipes 52 death by chocolate cookies frozen cookies, 4 racks default mode and temperature: pure convection ™ /325˚ suggested time: 22-25 min tips: use cookie sheet. Use rack positions 1, 3, 5, and 6. Path to reach this function: dacor guide-bakery-cookies-#7 frzn cookies, 4 racks this dacor guide f...

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    Recipes 53 mexican wedding cookies frozen cookies, 5-6 racks default mode and temperature: pure convection ™ /325˚ suggested time: 25-30 min tips: use cookie sheet. For five sheets, use rack positions 1 through 5. For six sheets, use rack positions 1-6. Path to reach this function: dacor guide-baker...

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    Bakery – breads 1.

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    Recipes 55 bagels – basic recipe bagels default mode and temperature: surround convection bake/425˚f suggested time: 18-20 minutes tips: use cookie sheet. Use rack position 2. For two sheets, use rack positions 2 and 4. Path to reach this function: dacor guide-bakery-breads 1-#1 bagels types of bage...

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    Recipes 56 carolyn’s cinnamon rolls with creamylicious frosting cinnamon rolls default mode and temperature: pure convection ™ /325˚ f suggested time: 20-25 minutes tips: use cookie sheet. Use rack position 2. For two sheets, use rack positions 2 and 4. For three sheets, use rack positions 1,3, and ...

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    Recipes 57 croissants – basic recipe croissants cooking guide default mode and temperature: pure convection ™ /350˚. Suggested time: 10-15 minutes tips: use cookie sheet. For one sheet, use rack position 2. For two sheets, use rack positions 2 and 4. For three sheets, use rack positions 1, 3, and 5....

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    Recipes 58 old-fashioned stollen with almonds sweet breads, stollen cooking guide default mode and temperature: pure convection ™ /350˚. Suggested time: 25-30 minutes tips: use cookie sheet. For one sheet, use rack position 2. For two sheets, use rack positions 2 and 4. For three sheets, use rack po...

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    Recipes 59 french baguettes yeast breads, free-form cooking guide default mode and temperature: pure convection/350˚f suggested time: 30-35 minutes tips: use cookie sheet. For one sheet, use rack position 2. For two sheets, use rack positions 2 and 4. For three sheets, use rack positions 1, 3, and 5...

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    Recipes 60 mrs. Gleason’s homemade yeast rolls yeast rolls cooking guide default mode and temperature: pure convection/350˚f suggested time: 20-25 minutes tips: use cookie sheet. For one sheet, use rack position 2. For two sheets, use rack positions 2 and 4. For three sheets, use rack positions 1, 3...

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    Recipes 61 honey wheat bread yeast bread in loaf pan cooking guide default mode and temperature: pure convection ™ /325˚f suggested time: 25-30 minutes tips: use 9 x 5 loaf pans. Use rack position 2. Path to reach this function: dacor guide-bakery-breads 1-#7 yeast bread in loaf pan types of yeast d...

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    Bakery – breads 2.

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    Recipes 63 herbed buttermilk biscuits biscuits cooking guide default mode and temperature: surround convection bake/400˚f suggested time: 10-12 minutes tips: use cookie sheet. Use rack position 2. Path to reach this function: dacor guide-bakery-breads 2-#1 biscuits types of biscuits: this function w...

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    Recipes 64 cornbread – basic recipe cornbread cooking guide default mode and temperature: convection bake/375˚ suggested time: 25-30 minutes tips: use 8 x 8" glass or metal baking pan. For one pan, use rack position 2. For two pans, use rack positions 2 and 4. Switch pans half way through baking. Pa...

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    Recipes 65 lemon blueberry muffins muffins default mode and temperature: pure convection ™ /375˚ suggested time: 15-20 minutes tips: use 12-cup muffin tin. For one pan, use rack position 2. For two pans, use rack positions 1 and 4. Path to reach this function: dacor guide-bakery-breads 2-#3 muffins ...

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    Recipes 66 light cinnamon popovers popovers cooking guide default mode and temperature: convection bake /400˚/350˚f suggested time: bake at 400˚ for 10 minutes, then reduce temp down to 350˚ for 10-15 min. Tips: use popover pan, rack position 2. Path to reach this function: dacor guide-bakery-breads...

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    Recipes 67 banana bread quick breads default mode and temperature: surround bake/325˚ suggested time: 50-55 minutes tips: use 9 x 5" loaf pan. Use rack position 2. Path to reach this function: dacor guide-bakery-breads 2-#5 quick breads this dacor guide function will work for boxed quick bread mixes...

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    Recipes 68 classic english scones scones default mode and temperature: pure convection ™ /350˚ suggested time: 25-30 minutes tips: use cookie sheet. Use rack position 2. For two sheets, use rack positions 1 and 4. Path to reach this function: dacor guide-bakery-breads 2-#6 scones this dacor guide fu...

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    Souffles.

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    Recipes 70 individual chocolate soufflés soufflé-small soufflé dish cooking guide default mode and temperature: surround bake/350˚ suggested time: 14-16 minutes tips: use (6) 4-ounce ceramic dishes. Use rack position 2. Path to reach this function: dacor guide-bakery-souffles-#1 soufflés in small ce...

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    Recipes 71 spinach soufflé with shallots and smoked cheddar soufflé-large soufflé dish cooking guide default mode and temperature: surround bake/350˚ suggested time: 40-45 minutes tips: use 2 1 ⁄ 2 quart ceramic soufflé dish. Use rack position 2. Path to reach this function: dacor guide-bakery-souff...

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    Recipes 72 roasted red bell pepper quiche quiche cooking guide default mode and temperature: surround convection bake/325˚ suggested time: 40-45 minutes tips: use 9 inch glass, metal or ceramic pie dish. Use rack position 2. Path to reach this function: dacor guide-bakery-#3 quiche types of quiche: ...

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    Meat – beef/veal.

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    Recipes 74 molasses- marinated beef tri-tip 1 ⁄ 2 cup molasses 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2-3 pound beef tri-tip, trimmed of fat in a large plastic bag, combine first 6 i...

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    Recipes 75 old-fashioned meatloaf meatloaf 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon black pepper 1 ⁄ 8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 ⁄ 8 teaspoon ground cumin 1 ⁄ 8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 pounds lean ground beef 1 (15 ounce) can...

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    Recipes 76 prime beef rib with cabernet currant marinated vegetables 2 rib tied prime beef rib roast (from small end; about 4 1 ⁄ 2 pound trimmed) 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and pepper, to taste for vegetables 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 16 pearl onions, peeled and trimmed but left whole 3 carrots,...

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    Recipes 77 rosemary and garlic-rubbed prime rib roast 13 pounds prime rib roast, 7-8 rib roast, boned and retied 10 cloves garlic- 5 cloves minced, 5 cloves slivered 1 ⁄ 2 cup olive oil 1 ⁄ 4 cup chopped fresh rosemary, plus two whole sprigs 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon coarsely ground blac...

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    Recipes 78 braised beef rump roast 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 pounds rump roast salt and pepper, to taste 1 ⁄ 2 cup flour 2 carrots, diced 2 celery ribs, diced 1 onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 1 ⁄ 4 cups red wine 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 2 1 ⁄ 4 cups beef broth 1 ⁄ 2 pound...

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    Recipes 79 herb-crusted whole beef fillet 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 4 mashed garlic cloves 2 teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 1 ⁄ 2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs 1 ⁄ 4 cup worcestershire sauce...

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    Recipes 80 roasted rack of veal on vegetable rack 1 veal rack, frenched, 5 to 6 pounds 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper 2 tablespoons chinese five spice powder 1 1 ⁄ 2 tablespoons salt 4 carrots, coarsely chopped 4 stalks celery, coarsely chopped 1 large white onion, c...

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    Recipes 81 roasted loin of veal with tarragon mustard gravy 2-to 2 1 ⁄ 2 pound boned veal loin, trimmed and tied loosely at 1 inch intervals with kitchen string salt and pepper, to taste 1 ⁄ 3 cup dijon mustard 6 slices of bacon 15 cloves of garlic, separated into cloves and peeled, 12 shallots, pee...

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    Recipes 82 veal roasted with shallot, fennel, and riesling 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon ground white pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided (1) 3 1 ⁄ 4 -pound boneless veal shoulder roast 1 onion, thinly sliced 7 1 ⁄ 2 cups thinly sliced fresh fenn...

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    Meat – pork.

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    Recipes 84 curry pork tenderloin 2 pork tenderloins, about 3 ⁄ 4 pound each 1 ⁄ 4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons madras curry powder 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot 1 tablespoon minced garlic rub pork tenderloins lightly with vegetable oil. Make a rub out of curr...

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    Recipes 85 pork roast with balsamic port glaze (2) 3-4 pound pork roasts 1 ⁄ 4 cup light brown sugar 3 ⁄ 4 cup balsamic vinegar 3 ⁄ 4 cup port wine 2 cloves minced garlic in a small saucepan, combine 3 ⁄ 4 cup balsamic vinegar, 3 ⁄ 4 cup port, garlic cloves, and 1 ⁄ 4 cup brown sugar. Bring to a boi...

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    Recipes 86 oven-roasted rack of pork with barbecue sauce 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 ⁄ 4 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 ⁄ 8 teaspoon chinese five-spice powder 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (1) rack of pork, chine bone removed, about 4-5 lbs. In a small mixing bowl, combine ho...

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    Recipes 87 molasses and rum-glazed fresh ham for brining ham 4 quarts water 1 cup sugar 1 cup table salt 30 whole cloves 4 whole nutmegs, cracked 1 (8 to 10 lb) bone-in shank-end fresh ham, skinned and trimmed of all but a thin layer of fat 1 ⁄ 4 cup spice rub of choice for glaze 1 ⁄ 4 cup dark rum ...

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    Meat – lamb.

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    Recipes 89 merlot and mint marinated short leg of lamb 1 ⁄ 2 cup merlot 1 ⁄ 4 cup packed minced fresh mint 4 large minced garlic cloves 2 crumbled bay leaves 1 ⁄ 2 cup olive oil 5 pound leg of lamb, boned, butterflied fresh mint sprigs for garnish in a medium-sized bowl, combine merlot, mint, garlic...

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    Recipes 90 oven roasted garlic leg of lamb 6 pound leg of lamb, butterflied kosher salt cracked black pepper 4 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 4-5 cloves garlic 6 sprigs thyme 3 sprigs rosemary 1 ⁄ 2 cup brandy 1 ⁄ 2 cup pistachios, finely chopped 1 cup panko or other dried breadcrumbs adjust ...

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    Recipes 91 boned lamb stuffed with fresh herbs 1 ⁄ 4 cup finely chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon chopped fresh italian parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon chopped lemon zest 3 1 ⁄ 2 pound boned shoulder of lamb 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon crack...

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    Recipes 92 walnut crusted rack of lamb with garlic vegetable sauce 2 racks of lamb (2-3 pounds total) 1 egg, slightly beaten 2 tablespoons milk 1 cup finely ground walnuts 1 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons olive oil garlic vegetable ...

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    Recipes 93 roasted lamb shoulder with mustard glaze (1) 3 1 ⁄ 2 pound lamb shoulder, boned salt and cracked black pepper, to taste 1 ⁄ 3 cup dijon mustard 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 large clove garlic, crushed and minced 1 teaspoon fresh thyme 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, minced lay the meat, skin-si...

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    Poultry.

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    Recipes 95 roasted lemon rosemary chicken 1 pound roasting chicken (4 to 5 pounds) 1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 ⁄ 4 - 1 ⁄ 2 cup chopped fresh rosemary 1 ⁄ 4 cup olive oil 1 whole lemon 1 teaspoon minced garlic salt and pepper, to taste rinse chicken inside and out with cold water. Discard neck ...

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    Recipes 96 zesty pineapple orange glazed chicken 2 1 ⁄ 2 -3 pound fryer chicken 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and pepper, to taste glaze 1 (6 ounce) can pineapple juice 1 ⁄ 2 cup pure maple syrup 3 tablespoons dijon mustard 3 tablespoons soy sauce zest of 1 orange juice of 1 orange 1 ⁄ 2 cup unsalted ...

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    Recipes 97 wild rice-stuffed cornish game hens with bing cherry sauce stuffing 1 cup wild rice 2 tablespoons butter 1 ⁄ 4 cup minced celery 1 ⁄ 4 cup minced onion 1 ⁄ 8 cup minced carrot 1 ⁄ 4 cup minced red bell pepper 1 ⁄ 2 cup chicken broth 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary game he...

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    Recipes 98 roast five spice duck with peach and ginger chutney 2 quarts water 3 ⁄ 4 cup salt 1 cup brown sugar 1 ⁄ 4 cup onion, chopped 1 orange, sliced 1 ⁄ 4 inch thick 6 whole cloves 5 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons five spice powder 3 cups cold water 2-3 pound fresh ...

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    Recipes 99 madeira orange goose with roasted shallots 1 12 1 ⁄ 2 pound goose, neck reserved for the shallots: 1 tablespoon butter, melted 18 shallots, peeled 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups madeira 3 ⁄ 4 cup canned low-salt chicken broth 3 tablespoons honey for sauce: 1 tablespoon butter 3 shallots, sliced 2 cups made...

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    Recipes 100 turkey stuffed with sausage and hazelnut stuffing stuffed turkey, 8-15 pounds default mode and temperature: pure convection ™ sear/350˚ suggested time: 2 hours 45 minutes tips: place on v-shaped rack in roasting pan. Insert meat probe into thigh. Path to reach this function: dacor guide-...

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    Recipes 101 traditional stuffed turkey with creamy gravy stuffed turkey 16-28 lbs. Default mode and temperature: pure convection ™ sear/350˚ suggested time: 4 hours tips: place on v-shaped rack in roasting pan. Insert meat probe into thigh. Path to reach this function: dacor guide-poultry-#7 turkey,...

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    Recipes 102 red chili rubbed turkey with blackberry adobo sauce 1 whole fresh turkey, about 15 pounds 2 tablespoons chili powder salt and pepper, to taste 3 cups fresh or frozen blackberries 2 tablespoons blackberry or raspberry vinegar 1 ⁄ 2 cup granulated sugar 1 ⁄ 2 cup chicken stock 1 cup dry re...

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    Recipes 103 pure convection ™ sear roasted turkey 1 whole fresh turkey, 15-25 pounds 3 ⁄ 4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons choppedfresh rosemary, plus 2 whole sprigs 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage 1 ⁄ 2 cup fresh chopped flat-leaf parsley salt and black pepper, as need...

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    Recipes 104 garlicky oven-roasted turkey breasts 2 turkey breasts, skin and ribs attached, about 4-5 pounds each 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 ⁄ 2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 ⁄ 4 cup olive oil 2 bulbs garlic adjust oven rack to position 2. In dacor guide, select turkey breast...

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    Fish.

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    Recipes 106 oven-roasted vegetables and cod fillet (4) 6 ounce pieces skinless cod fillet, about 1 inch thick 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1 1 ⁄ 4 -inch pieces 5 plum tomatoes (about 3 ⁄ 4 pound total), halved 2 medium red onions, cut into 1 ⁄ 2 -inch wedges 1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 ⁄ 2...

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    Recipes 107 white rice and pine nut-stuffed trout fillet with roasted fennel nonstick vegetable oil spray 2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1 ⁄ 2 -inch-wide strips 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced, tops reserved 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup cooled cooked white rice (about 1 ⁄ 3 cup u...

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    Recipes 108 pine nut-encrusted red snapper 4 (8-10 ounce) red snapper fillets juice of 2 lemons 1 ⁄ 2 cup dry cooking sherry 1 onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup pine nuts, finely ground into a meal* 1 ⁄ 2 cup breadcrumbs 1 ⁄ 2 c...

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    Recipes 109 salmon fillets with lemon dill beurre blanc salmon 4 salmon fillets, about 1" thick, cut on the bias or “tranche” cut, about 5-6 ounces each 1 ⁄ 3 cup mayonnaise salt and white pepper, to taste lemon dill beurre blanc 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 ⁄ 2 cup dry white wine 1 teaspoon white wine ...

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    Recipes 110 sea scallops with tarragon sauce scallops default mode and temperature: surround convection roast/400˚ suggested time: 15-20 minutes tips: use rimmed cookie sheet. Use rack position 2. Cook until opaque. Path to reach this function: dacor guide-fish-#5 scallops this dacor guide function ...

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    Recipes 111 chilean seabass with tropical fruit salsa to make the salsa, combine ingredients together in a bowl. Toss gently to mix. Let marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of one hour, maximum of two days. To roast the fish adjust oven rack to position 2. In dacor guide, select seabass. Pres...

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    Recipes 112 oven braised shrimp scampi 1 ⁄ 4 cup olive oil 1 ⁄ 4 cup butter 3 pounds large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 ⁄ 2 cup chopped italian parsley 1 ⁄ 2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 ⁄ 2 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoo...

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    Recipes 113 swordfish with lime-ginger glaze 1 ⁄ 2 cup fresh lime juice 1 ⁄ 4 cup honey 1 ⁄ 4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger 1 teaspoon grated fresh lime zest (4) 6 to 7 ounce swordfish steaks (each about 3 ⁄ 4 to 1 inch thick) lime wedges for garnish whisk lime juice, honey,...

  • Page 119

    Potatoes.

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    Recipes 115 mom’s potato cheese casserole au gratin potatoes default mode and temperature: surround bake/375˚ suggested time: 20 minutes tips: place in casserole dish. Use rack position 2. Path to reach this function: dacor guide-potatoes #5 au gratin potatoes this function is best used for: homemad...

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    Recipes 116 creamy shallot and cheese twice baked potatoes 6 russet potatoes, scrubbed and poked with a fork in the center 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 shallots, peeled and sliced 3 tablespoons hot milk or cream 1 ⁄ 4 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 egg whites salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup shredd...

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    Recipes 117 oven-roasted new potatoes 10 new potatoes 1 ⁄ 4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf italian parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 5 cloves garlic, minced salt and black pepper, to taste adjust oven rack to position 2. In dacor guide, select ro...

  • Page 123

    Pizza.

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    Recipes 119 buffalo chicken pizza dough 1 1 ⁄ 4 cups warm water 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt toppings 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed 1 ⁄ 2 cup hot sauce 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 ⁄ 2 cu...

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    Recipes 120 homemade sicilian style pizza 2 3 ⁄ 4 to 3 1 ⁄ 4 cups of all purpose flour 1 package active dry yeast 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon salt 1 cup warm water (95° to 100°) 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 ⁄ 2 cup prepared pizza sauce 1 pound bulk italian sausage, cooked and crumbled 30 slices pepperoni 1 ⁄ 2 cu...

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    Recipes 121 jeremy’s classic lasagna with meat and cheese sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 8 ounces lean ground beef 6 ounces spicy italian sausages, casings removed 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree 1 ⁄ 4 cup tomato paste 1 ⁄ 4 cup chopped fr...

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    Multiple rack meals.

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    Recipes 123 walnut-crusted rack of lamb with garlic vegetable sauce 2 racks of lamb (2-3 pounds total) 1 egg, slightly beaten 2 tablespoons milk 1 cup finely ground walnuts 1 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil garlic vegetable sauc...

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    Recipes 124 roasted baby vegetables 8 baby carrots, rinsed, peeled and trimmed 4 baby zucchini, quartered 8 pattypan squash 4 baby yellow squash, quartered 1 red bell pepper, fine julienned 1 tablespoon olive oil sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste in a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish, combine c...

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    Recipes 125 instructions for baking full meal insert meat probe into center of rack of lamb. Place rack of lamb in oven on rack position 1 and set internal temperature for 145˚. Set timer for 20 minutes. When timer sounds, place roasted baby vegetables and mom’s potato cheese casserole in the oven, ...

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    Recipes 126 spring rice pilaf 1 tablespoon butter 1 shallot, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups long grain rice, rinsed 4 cup chicken stock 1 cup fresh or frozen peas, cooked 1 ⁄ 2 cup prosciutto, julienned 1 ⁄ 2 cup shaved parmesan cheese salt and pepper, to taste in an oven-safe 4 qt sa...

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    Recipes 127 cream puffs with light whipped cream and fruit compote for cream puffs 1 cup water 1 ⁄ 2 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes 1 ⁄ 4 cup sugar 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all purpose flour 4 eggs 1 egg white, lightly beaten 6 ounces chopped semi sweet chocolate 1 tablespoon unsalt...

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    Recipes 128 lemon blueberry muffins 3 ⁄ 4 cup fresh blueberries 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 ⁄ 2 cup sugar 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1 egg 1 ⁄ 3 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon almond extract zest of 1 lemon adjust oven racks to positions 1, 3, and...

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    Recipes 129 home fries with roasted bell peppers roasted pears with caramel and hazelnuts 4 bosc pears, peeled but left whole with stem 2 cups sugar 2 ⁄ 3 cup water 3 cups coarsely chopped hazelnuts 2 ⁄ 3 cup light corn syrup 1 cup heavy whipping cream 4 tablespoons unsalted butter bring an 8 quart ...

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    130 cookies and biscuits burnt on the bottom oven door was opened too often dark, absorbent pan was used incorrect rack position. Pan is too close to the heat source standard bake, convection bake, bake or surround convection bake mode is being used pan is too large and too close to element set minu...

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    131 cookies are too chewy too much egg high sugar and liquid, but low fat content overmixed decrease egg content increase fat content do not overmix when adding flour pie dough is too tough overmixing dough use minimal mixing times when adding water pie dough is crumbly not enough water; too much sh...

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    132 glossary of culinary terms angelfood cake- a type of cake made from meringue (egg white and sugar) and flour. Baguette- a french bread that has been formed into a long, narrow cylindrical loaf. It usually has a crisp brown crust and light, chewy interior. Basting- to spoon or brush foods as it c...

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    133 knead- the technique of pressing, fold- ing and turning a yeast dough in order to develop its glutens, causing the dough to rise. It is essential for any yeast dough. A well-kneaded dough will be smooth and elastic. Macaroons- a cookie made of eggs (usually whites) and almond paste or coconut. M...

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    134 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon = 1 ⁄ 2 fluid ounce 4 tablespoons = 1 ⁄ 4 cup 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces 5 1 ⁄ 3 tablespoons = 1 ⁄ 3 cup 1 cup = 1 ⁄ 2 pint 8 tablespoons = 1 ⁄ 2 cup 2 cups = 1 pint 1 pint = 16 fluid ounces 1 quart = 32 fluid ounces 1 ⁄ 2 gallon = 64 fluid ounces 1 gallon = 1...

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