JB’s Proof Kitchen

Blueberry Hand Pies Found a big bag of blueberries in the freezer that I needed to use and did not want to make a big pie, because it does not get eaten fast enough, so I made these. Ingredients  3 cups blueberries 1/2 cup granulated sugar  3 tablespoons cornstarch  2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  3 sheets of thawed puff pastry 1 egg beaten 2 cups powdered sugar 3 tablespoon cold water Directions 1. Place blueberries, sugar, corn starch, lemon juice and vanilla extract in sauce pan, stir well and bring to boil, then remove from heat and let cool. 2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and  lined 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. 3. Cut each puff pastry sheet into 4 equal squares. 4. Take egg wash and coat the outer egg of the puff pastry, this will help it stick and put 2 tablespoons of filling in each one. 5. Fold and use a fork and press all the way around the edge to seal. 6. Bake for 20-25...

Award Winning Chili This a great chili recipe, that will win a crowd over! This is a easy recipe! Ingredients 1 pound hamburger 1 medium sweet onion 2 tablespoon butter 1 bell pepper 2 - 15 ounce can of diced tomatoes 15 ounce of black beans 15 kidney beans 3 tablespoons of chili powder 2 tablespoons of cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cayenne  1 tablespoon vinegar 8 ounces of cheddar cheese sour cream for topping Directions 1. In a large skillet heat to medium high and brown hamburger. 2. Add the butter, onions and bell peppers and cooking for another 4 minutes continually stirring.  3. Turn heat down to simmer and all other ingredients, except for cheese.  4. Cover and cook on simmer for 20 minutes. 5. Top with cheese and sour cream and server. Check out my page at: www.facebook.com/JBsProofKitchen

Spicy Cabbage Made this for the first time, which turned out really good! Ingredients 1 tablespoon groundnut oil or any other oil you prefer 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 3 cloves garlic finely minced 2 dried red chilies broken into halves 4 ounce can of dried green chilies 1 medium onion thinly sliced 4 cups shredded cabbage 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 2 teaspoons coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder 2-3 tablespoons chopped green onion Directions 1. Heat oil in a saute pan. Throw in cumin seeds. As soon as they crackle, add the garlic, chilies and onion.  2. Cook for 5-6 minutes on a medium heat. 3. Mix in the shredded cabbage and all the spices. Toss well to combine.  4. Lower the flame, cover and steam cook for 6-7 minutes until the cabbage is cooked through. 5. Top with sliced green onions and serve...

Cashew Chicken and Rice This is a great tasting dish and I always tend to go heavy on the vegetable side and less on the meat side. I broke this down so it is easy to follow. Ingredients 2 large chicken breasts, cut up in 1 inch chunks  1 medium sweet onion (sliced) 1 whole bell pepper (sliced) 3/4 cup celery (thinly sliced) 1 tablespoon of fresh garlic  1 1/2 cups roasted unsalted cashews 3 tablespoons sesame oil  1/2 cup drained canned water chestnuts  1 cup mushrooms (sliced) 3 cups cooked rice  3 green onions (thinly sliced) for topping Sauce  1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup soy sauce  2 tablespoons oyster sauce  2 tablespoons corn starch 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon rice vinegar  2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon ginger  Directions  1. In a large bowl, put all the sauce ingredients, mix well and s...

Pullman Bread This is very easy bread to make since it is done in a large covered Pullman bread pan. Ingredients  1 1/2 cups water (about 110 degrees) 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast  2 tablespoons sugar 4 cups of flour 1 teaspoon salt  2 tablespoons dry whole milk 2 tablespoons of melted butter Directions  1. Put flour, melted butter, dry milk, salt and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a mixing bowl and mix on low for 1 minute. 2. Using a measuring cup, pour water in with 1 tablespoon of sugar, add yeast and gently stir with fork till dissolved and let sit for 10 minutes. 3. Pour water yeast mix into the flour and mix till you get a elastic smooth ball. 4. Place dough ball in a covered bowl in a warm place and let rise to 2 hours. 5. Dump directly into Pullman pan, pressing down and pushing on the corners until evenly filled. 6. Put cover on Pullman pan and rise for another 2 hours. 7. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 8. Pu...

Grape Ice Cream Took me a few attempts at combination of different ingredients to get this down, but I finally nailed it! Simmer for long time is the key to get as much water out of the grape concentrate as possible, which will prevent ice crystals. I did add food colouring to this for presentation, so it would look more purple then pink. This will make 3 pints. Ingredients  3/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons corn starch 2 1/4 cups whole milk 2 eggs 1/2 cup half and half 1 cup cream 1 can frozen concentrated grape juice (11.5 ounce) 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon of liquid purple food colouring (optional) Directions  1. Put all ingredients in a deep sauce pan and stir till all ingredients are mixed. 2. Heat pan to medium high heat and constantly stir for 10 minutes. 3. Turn heat to simmer and constantly stir for another 20.  4. Remove from stove and put the pan in ice water in the sink to cool it down. 5. Cool it down for ...

Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Chips Cookies Great cookies! Ingredients  1 1/2 cups finely chopped 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, melted 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour  1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 tablespoons bourbon 2 large eggs, at room temperature 12 ounces semi-sweet chopped into chunks  24 pecan for decoration, optional Directions 1. Heat a large skillet to medium heat, add one tablespoon of butter and roast pecan for about 10 minutes and occasionally stirring and then put asside. 2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside until needed.  3.In a large bowl combine flour, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda; whisk well to combine then set aside until needed. 4. In a large bowl using a handhelds electric mixer, or in the bowl of a stand mix...