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Daily Archives: November 15, 2016

German Honey Cookies

How about another cookie recipe to help you bring holiday cheer to your friends and family?  As a child, I remember my mom making a honey cookie that required a month of rest, but the recipe was lost long ago. So I spent some time searching and found a recipe close to what I remembered my mom making (but doesn’t require the month long slumber!) so today I am giving it a try (with my usual adjustments!) and sharing the results with you. Save Print German Honey Cookies Prep time:  1 hour Cook time:  15 mins Total time:  1 hour 15 mins Serves: 36   Ingredients ¾ cups honey ¼ cup white sugar ½ cup (1 stick) butter 1 egg 2 cups…

Balsamic Fig Jam

This gem of a sous vide jam recipe comes from the Anova community. Of course I twisted it slightly… but everyone should come to expect that by now! This jam is wonderful with a cheese tray, crackers, or sliced baguette. I bet this jam would make awesome homemade Fig Newtons too! (hint, hint) Save Print Balsamic Fig Jam Prep time:  10 mins Cook time:  2 hours 15 mins Total time:  2 hours 25 mins   Ingredients 12 oz black mission figs, stems removed 1 cup white sugar 1 cup water ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp candied ginger, finely chopped 1 tbsp orange zest Instructions Preheat the sous vide pot to 190 degrees. Place all ingredients into a large zip top bag or a…