Littleguru, Zeus and Jason interview

chefs rule! golfers suck! 


edit:  ps - c9 chefs (or anyone)  print this out and put it on your fridge:  its basically Everything you need to know about cooking - on one sheet of paper

Beer Batter
One cup of beer
(the type of beer will affect the taste)
One cup of plain flour
One teaspoon of baking powder
One egg

Mayo
1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
1/8 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 cup vegetable oil

Gravy
Serves 6 to 8
1 pint (600ml) giblet stock (see recipe below)
½ to 1oz plain white flour
1 glass of red wine, or ½ glass port wine (optional)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 dessertspoon redcurrant jelly
1 teaspoon Maggi or Bovril seasoning, or to taste
Knob of butter
Salt & freshly milled black pepper

Roast beef
20 minutes per pound 425 degrees

Vinaigrette
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1 garlic clove, crushed through a press (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Hollandaise
4 egg yolks
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dry mustard
1 Tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 shot tobasco -- see Notes below
¼ pound butter (one stick)  

Dumplings
2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons butter
3/4 cup milk

Pizza Dough
· 1 cup warm water
· 1 package active dry yeast
· 2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
· 2 tablespoons olive oil
· 1/2 teaspoon salt

Pie/quiche dough
4 cups all purpose flour
6 ounces (3/4 cup) butter or shortening
6 ounces (3/4 cup) unsalted butter
1 egg, optional
2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 3/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup ice water

Bread
5-6 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons of dry yeast
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups hot water (120-130 degrees F.)
 400 degrees and bake 40-50 min until golden brown.

Pancakes
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
 3 tablespoons butter, melted or vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
 2 tablespoons sugar
or 1/4 cup instant malted milk powder

Cake
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup milk 

Souffle
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
3 eggs, separated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese