Strain

To strain is to filter a food or beverage, usually by using a cloth or fine wire sieve.

Recipes

  1. Portobello Gravy

    This rich, earthy gravy can be made with fresh shiitakes as well as portobellos. Leave the mushroom pieces in for a chunky-style sauce or strain them out for a velvety consistency.

  2. Passionfruit & Citrus Salad with Coconut Meringues

    You can make this refreshing dessert in minutes. The passionfruit seeds add a pleasant crunch, but if you prefer, you can strain them out of the pulp before pouring it over the rest of the fruit.

  3. Cranberry Sorbet

    Simply cook and puree cranberries, strain , then freeze for a frosty and easy dessert. It also serves as a palate pleaser between courses.

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Articles

  1. Perfect Gravy: What’s The Secret?

    Thu, 15 Nov 2012

    out the hard bits (future lumps). • Strain it into a saucepan and add some low-sodium ..... deglaze the turkey pan with white wine. Strain that and add it to the gravy pot that has the onion-chicken ..... Did you notice I told you to strain the gravy every time it changes venue

  2. Yogurt: Buy It vs. Make It

    Thu, 24 Jan 2013

    store to make more — you can just use a half cup of your homemade yogurt as your starter to make the next batch.) If you strain the yogurt, you’ll have a lower yield; but strained yogurt, such as the super-thick Greek varieties that are so trendy

  3. New Peanut Butter Recall for Possible Salmonella: Food News

    Tue, 25 Sep 2012

    possibly overkill step,” but also noted that the salmonella strain found in the Trader Joe’s peanut butter had been identified as ..... 29 people in 18 states as evidence of the elusiveness of the strain . “None of the peanut butter that has been shipped has been tested

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Food Blogs We Love

  1. Vanilla Peach and Graham Cracker Ice Cream and the Big Summer Potluck

    Mon, 17 Sep 2012

    days get shorter, you refuse to turn the desk lights on before 7:30pm, though you probably need to turn them on at 6:30pm (even as the blue glow of the monitor starts to strain your eyes around 7pm). You haven’t resigned [...]

  2. Recipe: Rhubarb Curd Shortbread Tart with Fresh Strawberries

    Fri, 10 May 2013

    adding a bit of water if necessary, but really as little as possible. Pour into a strainer lined with a coffee liner and strain the rhubarb juice into a bowl. You could also use a cheesecloth to do this. You should get about 2/3 cup liquid. Set a

  3. Choco-Walnut Pie With a Shortbread Crust

    Thu, 11 Apr 2013

    the eggs will cook). Add the remaining hot mixture, continuing to whisk. If you notice any small lumps in the mixture, strain through a mesh sieve. Pour the filling slowly over the nuts and chips, being careful not to move them around within the crust

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How To

  1. How to Make Sushi Rice

    Sat, 1 Jan 2000

    Bring to boiling, stirring frequently; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until slightly thickened. Strain into a small bowl; cool. Cover and chill. Makes a scant 3/4 cup. Nutrition Facts Calories 89, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated