commit 876d882ca93f059ec61bc730697a769b0c2b40a7 Author: Ian Keane Date: Sat May 30 20:43:46 2026 -0400 initial commit diff --git a/beverages.md b/beverages.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f4f7199 --- /dev/null +++ b/beverages.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +Ingredients for these are purchased per-batch and not part of the official pantry. + +# Kombucha +# Tepache +# Cold Brew +# Matcha +# Sencha +# Genmaicha +# Gatorade +# Ginger Ale +# Kvass diff --git a/concepts.md b/concepts.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fa9a459 --- /dev/null +++ b/concepts.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +Core Concepts + +# Fats +- Main cooking fat is bacon grease +- Butter is used when called for or for vegetarian options +- Avocodo oil is only used when neutrality is very important (i.e. mayo making) + +# Acids +- Lemon juice is used for mayo and vinegariettes +- White vinegar is used for cleaning, quick pickling, and a splash of acid if citrus is not desired + +# Immulsifiers +- Ground mustard is the main immulsifier for everything + +# Yogurt +- Used as a base for sauces or strained to make a sour-cream alternat + +# Cornmeal +- Use for corn/spoonbreads, grits, as thickener, etc +- Okra, etc can be fried in cornmeal if egg'd first + +# Cooking methods +- All recipes cooked with a skillet and a camp cup for boiling diff --git a/keep-alives.md b/keep-alives.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a99a3a9 --- /dev/null +++ b/keep-alives.md @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +# Sourdough Starter +# Yogurt +# Ginger Bug diff --git a/off-script-recipes.md b/off-script-recipes.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a068ce2 --- /dev/null +++ b/off-script-recipes.md @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ +These don't rely on the shopping list ingredients but at most require 1 or 2 extra things from the store + +# Squash Casserole +# Spoonbread + - Mix 2 eggs, cream-style corn can, diced jalapeno, 3/4 cup buttermilk, 1 cup cornmeal, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 1/3 cup oil + - Heat pan first and add some oil to the pan + - Pour in 1/2 the batter, add the diced jalapeno (or canned green chilis or rotel), optionally add in some cheddar cheese or mushrooms or w/e, top with other half of batter +- Bake in oven at 400, cook 40 minutes, top with cheese, cook another 5 minutes + diff --git a/quickies.md b/quickies.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6a38c8e --- /dev/null +++ b/quickies.md @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +# Grits +# Tomato sandwich +# Grilled Cheese +# Pan Potatoes +# Fisherman's Eggs +# Sauerkraut Slaw +# Fried pickles or fried pickled onions + diff --git a/recipes.md b/recipes.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cf5e94a --- /dev/null +++ b/recipes.md @@ -0,0 +1,62 @@ +# Cornbread + +1 cup Albers® White or Yellow Corn Meal +1 cup all-purpose flour +1/4 cup granulated sugar +1 Tbsp. baking powder +1 tsp. salt +1 cup milk - I sub with water most times +1/3 cup vegetable oil +1 large egg lightly beaten + +INSTRUCTIONS + +PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Grease 8-inch square baking pan. +COMBINE meal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Combine milk, oil and egg in small bowl; mix well. Add milk mixture to flour mixture; stir just until blended. Pour into prepared pan. +BAKE for 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm. +NOTE Recipe may be doubled. Use greased 13x9-inch baking pan; bake as above. +# Cornbread Fritters +- Add more corn to cornbread batter +- Fry in oil +# Mac n Cheese +# Tuna Melt +# Fried Okra +# Fried Green Tomatoes +Mix: + +½ cup cornmeal +¼ cup flour +Salt + pepper (generous) + +Steps: + +Slice green tomatoes about ¼-inch thick. +Dip slices in buttermilk (or just dredge dry if you want it simpler). +Coat well in the cornmeal/flour mix. +Heat your skillet with a good layer of bacon grease or avocado oil (medium heat). +Fry 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden and crispy. + +# New to explore +## Cheesy Sausage Potatoes +## Frittata +## Cornmeal pancakes +## Cucumber Tomato Salad +Ingredients: + +Tomatoes +Cucumber +Onion (thinly sliced) +Lemon juice +Avocado oil +Salt + Pepper +Pinch of mustard powder (optional but nice) +Jalapeño (optional, for heat) + +Method: + +Chop tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces. +Thinly slice some onion. +Mix dressing: 2–3 parts lemon juice to 1 part avocado oil, big pinch of salt, black pepper, and a tiny pinch of mustard powder. +Toss everything together. + +Let it sit for 10 minutes so the acid can lightly pickle the onion and cucumber. Taste and adjust lemon/salt as needed. diff --git a/shopping-list.md b/shopping-list.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..83e674c --- /dev/null +++ b/shopping-list.md @@ -0,0 +1,47 @@ +Things to always have: +# Shelf Stable +- Avocado oil +- Mustard powder +- White vinegar +- Flour +- Salt + Pepper +- Canned fish +- Canned beans +- Cornmeal +- Pasta + +# Refrigerated +- Eggs +- Buttermilk +- Butter +- Cheddar cheese +- Shredded Mozzarella cheese +- Bacon +- Lemon juice +- Chipotle in adobo +- Mushrooms +- Mayonnaise +- Dry Yeast +- Jalapeno +- Yogurt +- Sauerkraut + +# Root Cellar +- Onions +- Potatoes +- Garlic + +# Frozen +- Frozen spinach +- Frozen breakfast sausage +- Frozen shrimp + +# Countertop +- Tomatoes +- Bread +- Tortillas + +# Other spices, herbs, and vegetables +- For now, I'm leaving off spices as I evaluate them one-by-one +- I get most of my herbs from the garden and collect them based on what there is, so they don't go on this list +- Most vegetables not on this list are somewhat interchangeable to me, and thus don't qualify as permanent pantry staples although I do eat them diff --git a/standbys.md b/standbys.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0cf7114 --- /dev/null +++ b/standbys.md @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +# DIY alternatives to pantry list items +## Mayo +## Bread (sourdough) +## Yogurt + +# On-Hand Staples + +## Quick Pickled Onions +## Salsa +## Sour cream +## Tzaziki sauce +## Mustard Vinegairette +## Buttermilk Ranch +## Quick Pickled Jalapeno +## Sourdough +## Ginger Ale +## Fermented tomato sauce +## Pizza Dough +cup flour +½ tsp salt +½ tsp dry yeast +⅓ cup warm buttermilk (or water) +1 tsp avocado oil (optional) + +Method: + +Mix flour, salt, and yeast together. +Add warm buttermilk and oil. Stir until it forms a shaggy dough. +Knead for 1–2 minutes until smooth. +Cover and let rest 20–40 minutes (longer is better if you have time). + +# New to Try +## Caramelized onion jam +## Garlic confit (in avocado oil)