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Pumpkin Puree

Makes about 1-1/2 to 2 cups, depending on the size of the pumpkin. (This technique works well for making purees from any type of winter squash, from root vegetables–such as carrots, potatoes, beets, or parsnips–and from most fruits.) INGREDIENTS 1 small pie pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and diced into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces Salt, to taste (optional) Water, if needed, to thin the puree INSTRUCTIONS Fill and preheat the SousVide Supreme to 180-185F/82-85C. Arrange the pieces of pumpkin in a large cooking pouch, evenly distributed in a single layer. Add the salt, if using, and vacuum seal the pouch. Submerge the … Read More

Baby Food a la Sous Vide: Blais on CNN

Chef Richard Blais will be the special guest on CNN at 1 pm (EDT) Wednesday February 16, 2011 and will be telling us all about two of his favorite topics: SousVide Supreme and baby food.  Earlier this month, the Blais family welcomed daughter Embry Lotus to the clan, so it won’t be long before Chef Blais will be busy (again) making some of the purest and most delicious baby food on the planet for his new angel. According to Blais, The babyfood my wife and I used to buy was pretty pure — for instance, just pears and water — … Read More