Chef Mary Stage
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Perfect Cooked Bacon
What is your favorite or perfect bacon number? Let us know in the comments! I like mine between a 3 and 4 but I was raised on burnt bacon so I won’t turn down a 5 or even a 6. How about you? Need help keeping your bacon flat while ... more
Read moreSourdough Bread Starter Day 4 by Cindy Ward
All Credits go to Cindy Ward Go Back to Day 3 Sourdough Starter directions Sourdough Starter – Day 4 Day 4 and I have hooch on top of mine again and a definite more pronounced sourdough aroma today. Stirred the hooch back in and ready for today’s feeding. Stick with ... more
Read moreSourdough Pancakes by Cindy Ward
All Credits go to Cindy Ward Sourdough Pancakes For those following my Sourdough Starter posts, this is a pancake/waffle recipe to use your starter discard. The night before you plan to make pancakes/waffles (or in the morning if you plan to have them for dinner): Overnight Sponge 2 cups unbleached ... more
Read moreSourdough Bread Starter Day 3 by Cindy Ward
All Credits go to Cindy Ward Go Back to day 2 of the sourdough bread starter directions here Sourdough Starter – Day 3 Day 3 and my starter is looking a little different this morning. I hope you can see that it’s kinda foamy and bubbly this morning! It’s working! ... more
Read moreHomemade Pizza Steak Sandwich
These homemade pizza steak sandwiches will keep you from wanting to order out! This is such a good sandwich and super simple to make. The only thing you might have to buy special is the hoagie buns. If you make your own bread, even better, just shape them into a ... more
Read moreSourdough Bread Starter Day 2 by Cindy Ward
All Credits go to Cindy Ward Sourdough Starter – Day 2 You can find day 1 of the sourdough bread starter mix directions here if you are joining us late. It’s 24 hours later and time to “feed” your starter. Mine has a layer of “hooch” on top which is ... more
Read moreSourdough Bread Starter Day 1 by Cindy Ward
All Credits go to Cindy Ward Sourdough Starter – I am making a sourdough starter for a friend so I thought it would be fun to share the process here. It is easy and takes 7 days but from the results of that you have a starter you can keep ... more
Read moreMason Jar Storage Lid – Kitchen Hack
Many of us Appalachian Cooks use mason jars for food preservation. We use those 2 piece canning lid and ring that tends to become a problem once opened and being used daily. I have a great kitchen hack and up-cycle all in one. We use it in our kitchen all ... more
Read moreTrends on the Appalachian Cooks Group
Isn’t it funny how once someone makes a post with a picture of a beautiful dinner plate of “whatever” it would seem that the next day there are several posts of the same type. Then the next day there are even more. People are inspired by our group. That is ... more
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