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Epicure Range Cooking Guide

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Summary of Contents for Range Cooking

Page 1: ...Epicure Range Cooking Guide...

Page 2: ...used at a time Included in this guide are useful tips easy to read charts and over 30 of my favorite recipes Also included are a couple of multiple rack meals which will show you how to stage a meal...

Page 3: ...19 Broiling 20 Appetizers and Side Dishes Balsamic Roasted Potatoes and Vegetables 22 Wasabi Crab Appetizers 22 Mini Meatballs in Saffron Sauce 23 Pork Satay Skewers with Hot and Sweet Sauce 24 Soups...

Page 4: ...ach Souffle with Shallots and Smoked Cheddar 43 Desserts Toffee Crunch Cookies 46 Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Cookies 46 Peach and Pistachio Tart 47 Double Crusted Peach and Blueberry Pie 48 Pumpkin Spice...

Page 5: ...1 or TIMER 2 button To add more time enter new desired time using the keypad Press Start To cancel timer before time is up press appropriate timer button twice 00 will flash TO TURN THE OVEN OFF Press...

Page 6: ...p and bottom Lower oven temperature by 25 degrees Since these items require a longer cook time time savings are on average about 25 Set timer 15 minutes before the lowest stated time and add more time...

Page 7: ...at air with two elements in the oven chamber Dacor s Pure Convection system utilizes a third heating element It surrounds the convection fan located out side the oven s cooking area Additionally a fil...

Page 8: ...ore than one rack of food at a time however there is more cold mass going into the oven at once Since the oven will take longer to recover temperature there will be an increase in baking times for mul...

Page 9: ...only needs to be lowered once BEST FOR PURE CONVECTIONTM MODE light colored aluminum cookie sheets and cake pans tart pans metal bakeware muffin tins any silkicon bakeware shallow ceramic and glass di...

Page 10: ...1 balls then refrigerate the dough to get the best results 10 Cake ingredients need to be at room temperature to get the best results This will allow the best rise and browning 11 Do not allow any of...

Page 11: ...eat probe provided with the oven is not used It is best to rely on actual temperature when roasting meats Refer to The Proper Internal Temperature for Various Meats in this book for the best set point...

Page 12: ...e turkey may be defrosted by placing it in a sink full of running water or in a sink of water that will be changed every half hour Ample room is needed for loose particles and overflow Special care mu...

Page 13: ...nsulation making it harder for the stuffing to reach a safe internal temperature of 165 while the turkey may register a much higher temperature therefore producing a drier product It also lengthens th...

Page 14: ...oil time and temperature chart in this book will help you decide what time temperature and rack position to broil your food 2 Bring foods to room temperature for about 15 20 minutes before broiling Ch...

Page 15: ...will fit in the ER48 companion oven A commercial sized sheet pan measuring 18 x 25 will fit in the large cell of an ER36 ER48 This type of pan will not fit in an ER30 Dacor s ACS30 30 cookie sheets s...

Page 16: ...12 notes N...

Page 17: ...dish Pure Conv 350 35 40 min CAKES LAYER homemade 9 x13 glass or metal baking dish Pure Conv 325 30 min CAKES LAYER SHEET homemade 9 round metal Pure Conv 350 30 35 min CHEESECAKE homemade 8 9 or 10...

Page 18: ...30 min LASAGNA frozen or homemade 9 x13 glass or metal pan Conv Bake 375 55 60 min MACAROONS homemade cookie sheet Bake 350 20 25 min MERINGUE COOKIES homemade cookie sheet Bake 250 30 35 min MERINGUE...

Page 19: ...UAL SMALL homemade 4 oz small ceramic souffle dishes Conv Bake 325 15 min SOUFFLE LARGE homemade 10 ceramic souffle dish Conv Bake 350 50 min TART homemade 10 metal tart pan Pure Conv 350 25 min TART...

Page 20: ...4 2 4 325 25 30 min 22 25 min 20 22 min CUPCAKES 12 cup muffin tin 2 Pure Conv 2 4 350 25 30 min REFRIGERATED COOKIE DOUGH cookie sheet 2 Pure Conv 2 4 325 20 25 min ECLAIRS PROFITEROLE GOUGERES CREAM...

Page 21: ...n with v shaped rack Pure Conv 375 2 hrs 170 TURKEY BREAST BONELESS 2 3 lbs roasting pan with v shaped rack Pure Conv 350 1 hr 15 min 170 TURKEY UNSTUFFED 21 30 lbs flat roasting pan Conv Roast 350 2...

Page 22: ...ng pan Pure Conv 375 30 35 min 155 RACK OF PORK 3 5 lbs roasting pan with v shaped rack Conv Roast 375 1hr 1hr 15 min 155 ROLLED PORK LOIN 2 5 lbs roasting pan with v shaped rack Pure Conv 375 1hr 1hr...

Page 23: ...min ONIONS OR SHALLOTS 4 each rimmed cookie sheet Conv Roast 400 25 30 min POTATOES BAKING 1 2 lb each rimmed cookie sheet Conv Roast 400 40 45 min SQUASH BUTERNUT ACORN PUMPKIN 1 large rimmed cookie...

Page 24: ...mmed cookie sheet 4 Conv Broil 500 1 2 min total GRAPEFRUIT HALVES 4 6 halves rimmed cookie sheet 4 Conv Broil 555 2 3 min per side HAMBURGER PATTIES GROUND 4 6 patties flat broil pan 4 Broil 525 2 3...

Page 25: ...Appetizers and Side Dish Recipes...

Page 26: ...es about 5 6 potatoes 3 small carrots 3 stalks celery 1 medium red onion 1 4 cup balsamic vinegar 3 Tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 1 2 bunch fre...

Page 27: ...1 inch balls Dust with flour Set aside Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium high heat Add meatballs and saut until browned on all sides about 10 minutes Using slotted spoon transfer meatballs...

Page 28: ...wl Season with salt and black pepper to taste Slice pork tenderloin into 1 2 inch pieces Toss pork in marinade to coat and marinate for at least 1 hour up to 1 day Soak wooden skewers in warm water fo...

Page 29: ...Soups and Salads...

Page 30: ...er Increase oven to 375 and roast seeds for 12 minutes They should be crisp and have a toasted flavor Set aside Once squash has cooled scoop out flesh into a food processor Add the onions Add one cup...

Page 31: ...pepper to taste Cook bacon in a heavy stockpot When bacon is browned drain onto paper towels and set aside Add onion carrot and celery to pot Cook for 5 minutes Add zucchini green beans and kale Cook...

Page 32: ...3 Tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400 on Pure Convection Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet Place pear halves on top Brush honey over the surface of the pears Season wit...

Page 33: ...Breads...

Page 34: ...mmediately and cool on a rack Makes about 2 dozen 2 teaspoon baking powder 1 2 teaspoon salt 1 1 3 cup milk 1 4 cup canola oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 large eggs Cooking spray 1 Tablespoon honey...

Page 35: ...n a large mixing bowl combine flour brown sugar salt baking powder baking soda cinnamon and nutmeg Using a fork or a pastry cutter cut in butter cubes until mixture resembles coarse crumbs In a medium...

Page 36: ...milk and vanilla In a medium sized mixing bowl combine flour baking soda baking powder and salt Add to banana mixture slowly and mix completely Stir in macadamia nuts Pour batter into prepared loaf p...

Page 37: ...k add milk Pour egg and milk mixture into flour mixture a little at a time mixing lightly until the dough just comes together you may not need all the liquid Stir in cran berries Gather mixture and pl...

Page 38: ...in greased bowl lightly oil the top of the dough and cover Let rise in oven for at least 1 hour or until doubled in size Remove dough Punch down dough and place on a floured surface Divide dough in ha...

Page 39: ...MAIN DISHES...

Page 40: ...Steaks with Bearnaise Sauce 4 New York Strip Steaks about 1 1 1 2inches thick 1 Tablespoon Kosher salt 2 Tablespoon multicolored whole peppercorns Adjust oven rack to position 4 counting up from the...

Page 41: ...h tropical fruit salsa Serves 4 Maple Glazed Salmon 1 cup pure maple syrup 2 Tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh gingerroot Juice of lemon 3 Tablespoons soy sauce 1 1 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 1...

Page 42: ...ure Convection Place turkey in oven Roast the turkey until the internal tempera ture reaches 180 or until golden brown and cooked through about 2 3 hours depending on turkey size Remove and let rest f...

Page 43: ...baking sheet with butter Stack 2 phyllo sheets on top of one another on the prepared baking sheet Brush the top of the phyllo lightly with melted butter Stack 2 more sheets on top then brush with butt...

Page 44: ...live oil and season with salt and pepper Pour into rimmed cookie sheet and roast at 400 for about 10 15 minutes or until lightly browned but not completely cooked through Set aside and allow to cool s...

Page 45: ...bout 140 145 about 2 hours The roast should be dark golden brown and cooked through Prepare vegetables while beef is roasting In a large saut pan cook onions in oil over moderately low heat stirring o...

Page 46: ...a 9 x 13 inch square Set aside Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat Add celery and onions Cook until translucent about 5 minutes Turn heat down and add white wine Bring mixture up to a boil...

Page 47: ...ime Cool slightly Melt 1 Tablespoon of butter in a large saut pan over medium heat Add shallots and saut until tender Transfer to a large bowl Mix in flour base fresh chopped spinach and grated smoked...

Page 48: ...44 notes N...

Page 49: ...Desserts 43...

Page 50: ...4 1 2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons salt 2 cups vegetable shortening or butter 1 1 2 cups light brown sugar Combine flour baking soda and salt in a large bowl Using a lar...

Page 51: ...tart pan with a removable bottom Put the flour sugar and almond extract in the bowl of a food processor or heavy duty mix with a paddle attachment With the machine running slowly add 1 cup of the butt...

Page 52: ...tinue to mix until dough just comes together Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes Roll out on a floured surface to form 2 10 circles Place one of the circles in the bottom of a pie dish set...

Page 53: ...eat until well combined Add eggs one at a time Add in pumpkin Alternate adding dry mixture and milk beating on low speed until well combined Pour into prepared pan Place in oven and set timer for 30 3...

Page 54: ...mb mixture for sprinkling over cheesecake then pat remainder onto bottom and 1 1 2 inches up side of springform pan about 1 4 1 2 inch thick Put pan on a cookie sheet and bake until golden about 10 mi...

Page 55: ...MULTIPLE RACK MEALS 43...

Page 56: ...to roll the tenderloin in the bacon Pull away parchment paper and secure bacon onto roast with string Set on a v shaped rack in a roasting pan OVEN ROASTED ASPARAGUS 1 2 pound asparagus about 1 bunch...

Page 57: ...inch between each other Gather dough scraps and repeat until all dough is used Makes about 2 1 2 dozen To bake entire meal Adjust oven racks to positions 1 4 and 5 counting up from the bottom Preheat...

Page 58: ...p Cover with foil and set aside until ready to bake ROASTED CHERRY TOMATO AND FRESH HERB FOCCACCIA BREAD 1 loaf frozen bread dough thawed 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved 1 Tablesp...

Page 59: ...forms a ball Remove the dough and press into the prepared pan Once the oven has preheated place the tart crust in the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the dough is set Remove from the oven and l...

Page 60: ...56 notes N...

Page 61: ...AKE SIDES ARE BURNT AND CAKES ARE NOT DONE IN THE CENTER CAKES BURST ON TOP Oven too hot Reduce temperature POOR VOLUME FOR CAKES AND BAKED GOODS Too little flour Too much liquid Oven too hot Measure...

Page 62: ...ed too much filling Cut steam vents in top crust Increase oven temperature and use Convection Bake or Bake Allow filling to cool before adding to pie shell Seal crust don t overfill the pie crust CURD...

Page 63: ...nd Goose 180 in the thigh PORK Medium 160 Well Done 170 HAM Fresh raw 160 Pre cooked to reheat 140 EGG DISHES 160 FISH 145 Minimum Safe Internal Temperatures for Various Foods Please note that the min...

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