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Boursin Mashed Potatoes

Serves 6 to 8 INGREDIENTS 24 to 30 small potatoes, peeled (if desired) and cut into quarters 2 tablespoons butter salt and pepper to taste 6 ounces (about 170 g) Boursin Garlic and Herb cheese   INSTRUCTIONS Fill and preheat the SousVide Supreme to 180-185F/82-85C. Put potatoes and butter into cooking pouch(es), evenly distributed in a single layer without overcrowding.Sprinkle the potatoes with salt and pepper and vacuum seal the pouch(es). Submerge the pouch(es) in the water oven and cook for 1-1/2 hours, until quite tender. Open the pouch(es) and drain the accumulated liquid away; pour the potatoes into a … Read More

Vacuum Sealing Tips & Tricks

Tips and Tricks for Optimal Sealing of All Foods Allow ample room at the top of the pouch; do not overfill. Position food evenly in the pouch, in a single layer, if possible. Raise the lid and slip the open pouch ends under the pouch tabs. Set your sealing preferences – select: Speed – NORMAL for most foods, GENTLE for delicate foods Food type – DRY for most foods, MOIST for juicier foods. Close the lid and press down firmly with both palms until the lid lock ‘clicks; thevacuum should begins automatically. If the pouch does not collapse around the … Read More

What is Sous Vide?

You have probably heard it all before: it’s French for under vacuum. It’s pronounced soo-veed. It was pioneered in France. It’s favored by gourmet chefs the world over. You’ve seen the glamor shots of raw foods vacuum-sealed in appealing arrangements. You’ve marveled at the edge-to-edge medium rare steaks lovingly photographed on food blogs. But the question still lingers: what is sous vide cooking? What is sous vide cooking? Funny you should ask; we just so happen to have a video featuring co-founder Dr. Michael Eades explaining that very thing. Dinner That Waits Up For You One of the most convenient … Read More

Easy Limoncello

Makes 2 quarts (1.8 liters) INGREDIENTS 10 fresh lemons (for zest) 1 1/2 (288 g) cups castor (superfine) sugar 1 quart (960 ml) water 1 quart (960 ml) vodka   INSTRUCTIONS Fill and preheat the SousVide Supreme to 135F/57C. With a vegetable peeler or sharp paring knife, remove the zest from the lemons. (Save the lemons themselves for another use.) Take the time to scrape away any bits of bitter white pith from the underside of the pieces of zest with a sharp knife. Put the lemon zest into a large (gallon/3.8 liter) zip-closure cooking pouch. Add the vodka and cook for 2 … Read More

Sous Vide Internet Roundup

At the SousVide Supreme blog, we spend much of our free time surfing the web for blogs and articles about sous vide cooking (we’re a little single-minded, what can we say?). Since we love to share, here are some recent sous vide-related highlights from around the web: The Secret to Sous Vide Cookery – If you’re still unclear on the specifics of sous vide cooking, or if you just want a quick and concise article to send to friends who still think that sous vide’s “just boiling meat,” this is a great overview of the technique. Beef Short Ribs With … Read More

Olive Oil Cake

Courtesy of Recipe Contest Winner, Catherine Perry INGREDIENTS 3 ounces (90 ml) olive oil 4 ounces (114 g) white sugar 2 eggs, separated (both yolks and whites will be used) 1 pinch crème of tartar (or 1/8 teaspoon (0.6 ml) white vinegar) 1 teaspoon (5 g) orange extract 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chopped fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon (5 ml) coarsely ground fennel seed 5 ounces (142 g) self-rising flour   INSTRUCTIONS To fill the SousVide Supreme to the proper level, first half fill an 8 to 9 inch (20 to 23 cm) round stainless mixing bowl with water and set it on the perforated … Read More

Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Serves 6 (adapted from Velvety Pumpkin Soup from drseades.com) INGREDIENTS 1 small (about 8 inches/20 cm) pie pumpkin (make sure it is a pie pumpkin, not a carving pumpkin) 4 teaspoons (20 ml) sugar (or 2 packets Splenda or stevia) 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) black pepper 1/8 teaspoon (0.6 ml) ground cinnamon ½ stick (4 tablespoons/56 g) unsalted butter 1 small onion, peeled and chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely minced 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth 1/2 cup (240 ml) water 2 cups (480 ml) half and half (light cream) 2 tablespoons (30 ml) … Read More

Easiest Caramel Apples Ever

The big day is coming when, according to Peanuts’ Linus Van Pelt, the Great Pumpkin will arise from the pumpkin patch and bring toys and treats to all good boys and girls. That means it’s time to start thinkin about which tasty treats to make for Halloween night. One of our favorites is caramel apples, which we love for their sweet, sour, salty, crisp, gooey yumminess. Add to that the fact that we get to count them as a serving of fresh fruit and, if we add nuts, even a bit of protein thrown in, and they come as close … Read More

Pumpkin Bread Sous Vide

Makes 3 mini loaves (about 15 to 18 slices) or mini Bundts INGREDIENTS 2 cups (425 g) sous vide cooked pumpkin puree (or canned pumpkin) 4 eggs 1/2 cup (120 ml) melted butter 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil 2/3 cup (150 ml) water 3 cups (575 g) white sugar 3 1/2 cups (348 g) all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons (10 ml) baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) salt 1 1/2 teaspoon (7.5 ml) ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground clove   INSTRUCTIONS Fill the water oven … Read More

Meal Planning with Sous Vide

Between settling back into the school year routine and trying to decide how to best incorporate all the new shows into your DVR schedule, fall tends to be extraordinarily busy. With a packed schedule and seemingly endless obligations, the prospect of preparing dinner every night can become a burden. If you read Michelle’s featured guest post from September, you can probably guess that this is not heading toward advice on the best ways to order take out.   Planning dinner days in advance can feel as overwhelming as having nothing planned at all, so we’ve created a guide with recipes … Read More

Sous Vide Beef Goulash

Recipe and photo courtesy of Jason Logsdon, www.cookingsousvide.com Serves 4 Time 24 hours INGREDIENTS 2 pounds (907 g) stew meat or chuck roast, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks coarse salt black pepper ½ teaspoon (2 ml) garlic powder 1 large onion, peeled and diced 2 green (bell) peppers, seeded and diced 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 2 tablespoons (30 ml) paprika 8 ounces (226 grams) baby bella or button mushrooms, diced 2 tablespoons (30 ml) flour 2 (14-ounce or 420 ml) cans diced tomatoes 1 cup (250 ml) beef stock 4 tablespoons (60 ml) cold water 2 tablespoons … Read More

Traditional Irish Lamb Stew Sous Vide

Serves 6 Time 8-10 hours INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil, divided use 2 pounds (0.91 kg) lamb stew meat, cut into -inch (2.5 cm) chunks 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter 4 tablespoons (60 g) flour 2 tablespoons (28 g) minced garlic 1 quart (946 ml) beef stock 1-1/2 pounds (680 g) baby Yukon gold or red new potatoes, halved 16 ounces (454 g) baby carrots (about one bag) 1 cup (230 g) frozen or fresh green peas 2 cans (14.5 ounces/411 g each) stewed tomatoes 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 whole … Read More