It’s late summer, and our herbs have been producing a surplus for several months. To extend our herbs into the fall and winter, we turn our surplus of basil into pesto, but have never done anything to preserve our surplus of chives (until now). Follow the simple steps below to dry your fresh chives andContinue reading “Dried Chives (DIY)”
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DIY Basil Pesto
We planted three basil plants in our herb garden this spring, and we’ve enjoyed adding basil to our Get Cheffy Herb Roasted Chicken, pizzas, salads, and bruschettas throughout the summer. The first frost hit our region a few days ago, so we harvested our plants and turned them into the classic Italian sauce, Pesto. FORContinue reading “DIY Basil Pesto”
Chicken Fat (DIY)
Sometimes called “schmaltz” chicken fat can impart a remarkable taste and richness to dishes. Rendering down animal fat may sound unappealing, or altogether foreign, but non-dairy animal fats have been used throughout history (in the United States rendered bacon fat would be one of the most familiar forms of re-used animal fats). Animal fats haveContinue reading “Chicken Fat (DIY)”
Rosé Sangria
We can thank the good people of Spain and Portugal for inventing Sangria. Originally made with red wine and chopped fruits soaked in brandy or curaçao, our Get Cheffy Rosé Sangria relies on the more floral notes of rosé wine and triple sec to make an excellent warm weather cocktail. The perfect patio or poolsideContinue reading “Rosé Sangria”
DIY Pumpkin Liqueur
The warmer, cozier, red-headed cousin to the White Claws you enjoyed this summer. Pumpkin Liqueur, or Pumkincello, can easily be made at home with a few simple ingredients. Your friends will roll their eyes when you bring a bottle of your homemade, Pumpkincello to the next bonfire, but their opinions will change when they tasteContinue reading “DIY Pumpkin Liqueur”
DIY Pickles (with Bread & Butter and Sour Dill variations)
Claussen is the pickle brand we reach for in our supermarket. Crisp and refreshing, with a “snap” in their texture, the brand routinely wins “best in show” in pickle taste testings (yes,…that is a thing). What’s the difference between Claussen and other brands? A Claussen pickle is never heated; never heated in the brine, neverContinue reading “DIY Pickles (with Bread & Butter and Sour Dill variations)”
DIY Sun Dried Tomatos
With summer’s tomato bounty continuing, what is one to do with those bushels of ripe tomatoes? Make your own sun dried (oven dried) tomatoes! If you’re like us at Get Cheffy, you sneer at the price tag associated with store bought sun dried tomatoes (12 bucks for a little jar?…it’s not happening). Follow the easyContinue reading “DIY Sun Dried Tomatos”
Get Cheffy: with James 