Hank Watson, Author at Henriettibles

These shortbread type Almond, Lemon and Lavender cookies are light, savory and ahhh-mazing.

I mean really. They have been approved by the most discriminating taste buds, I promise. You will LOVE them!

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You know that day you finally decide to get creative in the kitchen? It just happens to be the same day that it’s raining cats & dogs or you’re area is having the snow storm of the century. You just can’t get to the store!

Here are a few simple baking substitutions and cooking substitutions for some common ingredients.

Happy dance!

1 square (1 oz) unsweetened chocolate = 3 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder, plus 1 tbs butter
1 square (1 oz) semisweet chocolate = 1 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder plus 2 tsp sugar, 2 tsp butter
1 cup sifted cake powder = 1 cup less 2 tbs all purpose flour
1 cup self-rising flour = 1 cup flour plus 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt. 1/4 tsp baking soda
2 tbs flour for thickening = 1 tbs cornstarch
1 tsp baking powder = 1/4 tsp baking soda plus 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tbs balsamic vinegar = 1 tbs cider or red wine vinegar plus 1/2 tsp sugar
1 cup corn syrup = 1 cup sugar plus 1/4 cup liquid used in recipe
1 cup honey = 1 1/4 cups sugar plus 1/4 cup liquid used in recipe
1 cup molasses = 1 cup honey
1 cup buttermilk = 1 tbs vinegar or lemon juice plus enough milk to make 1 cup
1 cup sour cream (only for baking purposes) = 1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup packed brown sugar = 1 cup sugar plus 2 tbs molasses
1 tsp lemon juice = 1/4 tsp vinegar
1 cup tomato juice = 1/2 cup tomato sauce plus 1/2 cup water
2 cups tomato sauce = 6 oz tomato paste plus 1 cup water
1 tbs fresh herbs = 1 tsp dried herbs

A “Sweet Shop”, full of delectable delights, in a barbecue joint, you say? Brisket, ribs and smoked turkey living in harmony with red velvet cupcakes and chocolate chip cookies the size of your head, you say? I say an exuberant, “OH MY!!!” 4Rivers Smokehouse has expanded to the River City, and they’re making a statement.

As you enter 4Rivers Smokehouse, you immediately notice the comfortable, clean, modern space in front of you. Your heart skips a beat as you realize this ain’t your daddy’s barbecue hangout. The mouth-watering aromas surround you, as the high top, community style tables beckon you enjoy the food that is patiently waiting to satiate your now rumbling belly.

4Rivers is well known for their brisket; they expect to serve 1.2 million (yes, million) pounds of the melt in your mouth beef in2013. The ribs are lovingly smoked until the tender meat falls right off the bone. The smoked turkey……. Oh, the beautifully rubbed, unbelievably moist, smoked turkey. I have found a new love!

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Yeah, just like me…Sweet and spicy…. 🙂

General rule of thumb with brining. 1 cup of kosher salt per gallon of water. Then add whatever the hell you want!!!!

Here’s the Sweet and Spicy Turkey Brine scoop; another incredible way to prepare Turkey.

I have to say… this was awesome on a stick. The turkey was more than amazing.

I just made the gravy from the drippings. I literally had to do nothing to flavor it except a tiny bit of fresh gound pepper. WOW!!!

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A Herbaceous Turkey Brine is a more traditional turkey brine.

As we did in the other Henriettibles turkey brining video, do the basics and add whatever floats your boat!

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Wondering what side dish to serve with dinner?

Look no further; this simple, yet completely yummy Corn Casserole will make everyone’s mouth (and tummy) happy! This is a VERY simple corn casserole that my family has at almost every holiday dinner – certainly for Thanksgiving and Christmas. My late sister, Cece, introduced it to our family. I’ve made some small changes to it, and I promise, you’ll add it as a regular recipe in your life.

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Bourbon. You know it. You love it. Now you’ll really, really want it! Two great tastes combined in one luscious cake, our Butter Pecan Bourbon Cake by Henriettibles.

What’s not to love? This cake is as easy to make as it is good to eat. Every party I take this cake to, it disappears in the blink of an eye. If you’re taking it to a party, you might want to make two so you have some for yourself!

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