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Fudgy Candy Cane Brownies

Jodi Lozauskas — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 19:03:51 +0000

It’s the season of family gatherings, parties, and candy canes. If you are tasked with bringing a dessert to any of your holiday events, these fudgy candy cane brownies are the perfect treat. Easy to make, they’ll have you swearing off boxed brownie mix for good! Using a few basic ingredients and our straightforward, easy to follow instructions, you’ll bake a batch of irresistible, homemade minty brownies your guests will devour.

Course Dessert

Keyword brownie, candy cane, dessert, holiday

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Cooling Time 10

Servings brownies

Equipment

1 Propane Oven

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
2/3 cup cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
2 tbsp water
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt omit if using salted butter
1/3 cup crushed candy canes

Instructions

Preheat your propane oven to 350°F. While the oven warms, grease a 8x8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time, and then add the vanilla extract and half of the crushed candy canes. Mix until smooth and well combined, removing any lumps.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Pro-tip: Don’t over mix the batter as air bubbles may cause the brownies to become more cakey than fudgy.
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
Remember, a slightly under baked brownie is the key to a fudgy texture!
Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, Top with the remaining crushed candy canes. Transfer brownies to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled completely, cut into 16 squares.

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Transforming Thanksgiving Leftovers

Michelle Karpilovsky — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:00:52 +0000

It’s the day after Thanksgiving and you’ve got an abundance of food that you’re unsure what to do with. Sure, you may have encouraged guests to take home extras to reduce leftovers, but sometimes that’s not enough. Luckily, our Cooked on Propane blog can help!

It’s a great time to dive into post-Thanksgiving culinary creativity by transforming your leftovers into new meals or recipes! Plus, it may also help reduce food waste. National Leftovers Day is observed the day after Thanksgiving for good reason. We’ve rounded up a few recipes to help reduce the abundance of food and transform your leftovers into something new and delicious!

Turkey Pie

Thanksgiving Panini

Leftover Turkey Sandwich

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Homemade Gravy Recipe: A Comforting Classic

Michelle Karpilovsky — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:00:58 +0000

There’s nothing quite like a gravy to elevate your meal to a new level of comfort and flavor. Whether you’re serving it over roast turkey, mashed potatoes, a hearty meatloaf, or even a medley of vegetables, a rich and flavorful gravy can make any dish feel complete. In this post, we’re sharing a simple and delicious homemade gravy recipe that’ll enhance your meals with ease!

Looking for something to pair this gravy with? Check out these additional Cooked on Propane blog!

Grilled Hasselback Potatoes With Peppers & Onions

Chicken Muffins

Smoked Filet Mignon

Chicken Pot Pie

Homemade Gravy Recipe

Course Other

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings people

Equipment

1 Propane Stove
1 Medium Saucepan

Ingredients

2 tbsp Butter salted or unsalted
2 tbsp All- Purpose Flour
1 cup Broth choice of flavor from chicken, turkey, vegetable, or beef (homemade or store-bought)
1/2 cup Heavy Cream option to substitute with milk for a lighter version
Salt & Pepper to taste
Additional Seasoning customize your gravy by adding herbs, spices, or any seasonings that suit your palate.

Instructions

Prepare Your Ingredients: Start by measuring out all your ingredients to have them ready. This will make the cooking process smoother and more enjoyable
Create the Roux: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter slowly over medium heat. Once melted, begin to add the flour by sprinkling it in, and stir constantly with a whisk till smooth. Continue to cook and stir for about 2-3 minutes or until the roux turns a light, golden brown color. This step is crucial for flavor development.
Add the Broth: Gradually pour in the cup of broth while continuing to whisk the roux. This will create a smooth and lump-free mixture.
Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. It will begin to thicken as it cooks. This should takeabout 5-7 minutes
Incorporate the Cream: Once the gravy has reached your desired consistency, add the heavy cream or milk and stir it in. Let the mixture simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly more.
Season to Perfection: Taste your gravy and season it with salt and pepper to your liking, plus any other seasonings of choice.
Pro tip: We like to remind our cooks to be cautious with the salt, as the broth may already contain some.
Serve and Enjoy: Your homemade gravy is now ready to be poured over your favorite dishes! Whether it's roasted meats, mashed potatoes and vegetables, or even biscuits, this gravy will take your meal to the next level.

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

Michelle Karpilovsky — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:00:34 +0000

Packed with flavors perfect for Autumn, this sweet potato casserole is a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or any special occasion. This soft and gooey dish is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and be a popular choice among family and friends.

We’ve rounded up some dishes from our Cooked on Propane blog to help you with additional recipes that use sweet potatoes or can replace standard potatoes!

Turkey Vegetable Soup

Grilled Potato Latkes

Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1 25

Equipment

1 Propane Oven

Ingredients

4 Sweet Potatoes medium sized
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Melted Butter salted or unsalted
2 Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/3 cup Milk
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
1 1/2 cups Marshmallows mini or standard size
1/2 cup Crushed Pecans optional

Instructions

Cook the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your propane powered oven to 350°F and bake them in the for about 45-50 minutes till soft. Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork to check of softness. Let them cool for a few minutes. Option to peel or scoop the potato out. Add to a large mixing bowl and mash.
Mix Ingredients: To the mashed sweet potatoes, add the brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, milk, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined.
Option to mix crushed pecans into sweet potato mash.
Transfer to Baking Dish: Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a greased 9x9-inch baking dish or a similar-sized casserole dish. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Marshmallow Topping: Sprinkle the marshmallows evenly over the top of the sweet potato mixture.
Option to add crushed pecans as topping with marshmallows.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
Serve: Remove the sweet potato casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your sweet and gooey sweet potato casserole with marshmallows!

Nutrition

Serving: 4 people

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Grilled Potato Latkes

Jodi Lozauskas — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 20:00:02 +0000

Can you believe winter holidays and Hanukkah have rolled around again? One of the most popular Hanukkah traditions is making potato latkes. Because they are fried, they are messy with grease splattering everywhere and they also leave an odor in your home.

There is a simple solution to this pancake mess, and it’s sitting right in your backyard: your propane grill. That’s right! Fry your latkes outside on your propane grill and eliminate the mess and grease smell.

You can fry them ahead of time or make frying them on the grill the star of your holiday gathering. Light a fire outside, make some winter-themed drinks, and you can get your guests out of the kitchen and into the fresh air.

We know everyone has their favorite potato latke recipe, usually passed down from generation to generation so we encourage you to prepare your latkes the way you normally do. The difference is at fry time:

Before you shred the potatoes, set a large rimmed cast-iron griddle or 2 large cast-iron skillets on a propane grill and heat to medium-high (400°). Make sure the grill is level so that oil will flow evenly across the griddle; you may have to add shims (such as pieces of cardboard) under your grill’s feet.
Carefully drizzle enough oil into the griddle or skillets to reach a level of ¼ inches deep in the hot skillet. Drop spoonfuls (about 1 1/2 tbsp. each) of potato mixture onto the griddle and spread about 1/4 in. thick. Fry latkes, covered, until crisp-edged and golden brown underneath. Using 2 spatulas, turn over and grill until cooked through 5 to 8 minutes total. Lift to a platter lined with paper towels or baking sheet (if making ahead of time) and press gently with more paper towels to remove excess oil. Sprinkle with salt if you like.
Serve warm with your favorite toppings and call us when ready (or at least tag us in your shared photos on social media).

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Grilled Thanksgiving Turkey

Jodi Lozauskas — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:00:02 +0000

Thanksgiving will be here in one short week! For anyone hosting family and friends, panic might be setting in. While we can’t make your house bigger or the family drama disappear, we can help you make room in your oven.

Everyone frets about how they’re going to (1) fit a giant turkey into the oven and (2) fit anything else in the oven at the same time. The answer to freeing up valuable oven space is simple: use your propane grill! It might not be the most common method, but your bird will turn out just as plump and juicy as it would in a traditional oven.

Before you do any turkey prep, the most important step is to make sure your propane tank is full. You don’t want to run out of propane in the middle of cooking!

You can defrost and prepare your turkey in the same manner you would traditionally. However, we recommend placing the bird in a doubled up disposable roasting pan. This will prevent any issues with placing your metal roasting pan on the grill (discoloring and possible warping) and makes clean-up a breeze!

At go time:

Pre-heat your grill to medium-high heat (around 450 degrees F) and turn all burners on.
Once the grill has reached 450 degrees F, place the turkey in the double lined disposable roasting pan breast side up. Pour 1 to 2 cups of chicken broth in the bottom of the roasting pan.
Place the roasting pan on the grill and turn the center burner to medium-low. Close the grill. You want to maintain a temperature between 425 to 450 degrees F during cook time.
Grill the turkey for 2.5 to 3 hours, checking the bird every 30 minutes or so, basting with juices from the bottom of the pan.
Halfway through cook time, rotate the roasting pan and add more stock to the bottom of the pan if needed.
After 2 to 2.5 hours (depending on your birds size), check the turkey’s temperature. You want the temperature taken in the thigh to reach 180 degrees F.
Once finished, let the turkey rest for 30-60 minutes.
Slice, serve, and enjoy!

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Snowmen Cookie Balls

Chris Powell — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 01:49:38 +0000

Snowmen Cookie Balls

Allison of Morrisville, VT submitted these delicious looking snowmen cookies.

Course Dessert

Keyword chocolate, cookies, dessert, winter

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 0

Total Time 20

Servings cookies

Equipment

Propane Stove

Ingredients

1 package Cream Cheese softened
36 cookies Cream Filled Cookies
3 packages White Baking Chocolate
1 tube Black Decorating Gel
1 tube Orange Decorating Gel

Instructions

Crush cookies into fine pieces
Mix cream cheese & cookie pieces until well blended
Shape into 1” balls and freeze for at least 10 minutes.
Melt chocolate.
Dip cookie balls into chocolate and place on waxed paper
Refrigerate for 1 hour then decorate to resemble snowmen.

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Reindeer Noses

Chris Powell — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 01:48:00 +0000

Another adorable submission, this time by Nicole in our Syracuse, NY office, for “Chocolate Covered Anything Day” on December 16th.

Reindeer Noses

Course Dessert

Keyword chocolate, dessert, holiday, winter

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings pieces

Equipment

Propane Oven

Ingredients

1 bag Pretzels Snaps
1 bag Chocolate Kisses Any flavor you like
1 bag M&M Candies Any flavor you like

Instructions

Lay out pretzels on a cookie sheet (No cook spray needed. Consider using parchment paper.)
Unwrap and place one Kiss on top of each pretzel.
Place cookie sheet with pretzel/kiss in a warm oven until chocolate is soft to the touch (Do not melt chocolate).
Remove from the oven.
Immediately place one M&M on top of the softened chocolate, pushing down slightly.
Let cool until chocolate hardens again and enjoy!

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Leftover Turkey Sandwich

Jodi Lozauskas — Sat, 27 Nov 2021 02:28:46 +0000

This next-day-sandwich might actually be better tasting than the main event. Thanks to Alison in our Morrisville, VT location for submitting.

Leftover Turkey Sandwich

Course Main Course

Keyword holiday

Cook Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Equipment

1 Propane Oven

Ingredients

2 tbsp Unsalted Butter Plus more for greasing the pan
4 cup Leftover Stuffing
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/2 cup Cranberry Sauce
1 cup Turkey Shredded
1/2 cup Gravy Leftover
4 tsp Neutral Oil
1 cup Sliced Turkey Breast
1 sprinkle Salt & Pepper To taste
8 slices Sandwich Bread
2 cup Assorted Thanksgiving leftovers Green beans, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, etc.

Instructions

Grease a 8- or 9-inch square baking pan with butter, then line it with parchment paper, covering the bottom and 2 sides with one sheet, creasing it into the corners to ensure a snug fit. If the stuffing is cold, warm it in the microwave for 1 minute or covered in a 350-degree oven for 15 minutes.
Put the stuffing into the prepared pan and press into an even layer using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon. Top with a sheet of parchment and press firmly with your hands, tightly compacting the stuffing. If you have a second pan of the same size, use that to pack down the stuffing. Cover and chill overnight.
The next day, prepare your sandwich fillings: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and cranberry sauce. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the shredded dark-meat turkey and the gravy. Gently heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
In a large nonstick skillet or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium-high, warm the oil until hot and shimmering. (The stuffing needs to be cooked hot and fast, or it will stick to the skillet and fall apart.) Meanwhile, remove the stuffing from the pan by lifting the parchment overhang, and cut the stuffing into four squares.
Cook stuffing until browned and crisp on one side, gently pressing it down using the base of the baking pan you chilled it in, about 1 minute. Using a flat spatula, quickly flip each piece of stuffing. Cook the other side until browned and crisp, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate.
In the same skillet, melt the 2 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat until foamy. Add the sliced turkey breast, flipping occasionally until warmed through, about3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble the sandwiches: Evenly spread 2 tablespoons of cranberry mayonnaise on 1 side of each slice of bread. Divide the buttery sliced turkey over the 4 slices of bread. Divide half the assorted leftovers on top of the white meat, then top each with a slab of crisp stuffing.
On top of the crisp stuffing, evenly divide the gravy-dressed dark meat and the remaining assorted leftovers. Top with remaining mayo-slathered bread. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut each sandwich on the diagonal and serve right away.

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Thanksgiving Panini

Jodi Lozauskas — Sat, 27 Nov 2021 02:04:02 +0000

Thanks to Denette in the Syracuse office for sending in this turkey panini, the perfect post-Thanksgiving recipe.

Thanksgiving Panini

Course Main Course

Keyword holiday

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Equipment

1 Propane Stove

Ingredients

1 cup Fresh Spinach Leaves Washed and stems removed
1 1/2 cups Leftover Turkey Shredded
2 slices Swiss Cheese
4 tbsp Cranberry Sauce
4 slices Ciabatta Bread

Garlic Aioli

1/4 cup Mayonnaise
1 tbsp Minced Roasted Garlic

Instructions

Preheat skillet on a propane stove to med-high heat.
Lightly spread the garlic aioli on the both sides of two slices of bread and place them in skillet.
Layer the bread with spinach, then swiss cheese, and then Turkey.
Add small ‘chunks’ of the cranberry sauce on the Turkey.
On the next two slices of bread you are going to lightly spread aioli on both sides, but on the side that goes inside the sandwich, spread little more generously, then close the sandwich.
Toast until golden brown on the bottom, and flip and continue until desired goldenness and cheese is melty.

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