Magic in the Galley
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Fun Recipes that are almost Magic
The captain calls our galley my chemistry lab since I am always experimenting with new recipes, methods and ingredients – using him as the guinea pig. Here are some fun, and almost magic, recipes that make me think of science projects. They lend themselves very nicely to preparation aboard a boat. I’ve tried them all and, as improbable as they sound, they work great.
Baggie Sourdough Bread
This is a great way to make bread during an ocean passage – or in your land based kitchen. Put the ingredients in a baggie; put the baggie in your sink; and ignore it all day or night.
4 cups flour
1 package yeast
2 cups water
Put two cups of flour, two cups of water and a packet of yeast in a baggie. Seal up the bag and squish everything together. Place in a bowl, or sink and leave for at least 12 hours. The bag will expand (really, expand - but I've never had it actually blow up). Mix contents of baggie in a bowl with two more cups of flour and a tablespoon of salt. Knead for five minutes then place in bowl, cover with a damp close and let it rise two hours. Punch down, knead and let rise another two hours. Shape dough and place on cookie sheet – let rise a final time until double. Heat the oven to 400 degrees and bake the dough, in about 30 - 40 minutes you'll have the best bread ever.
Baggie Ice Cream
I got this recipe from Sandra on “Amiticia”. We’ve had great fun sharing it at the Marina. Try having your dinner guests; “shake their own dessert”. We've even had a game of "catch" going in the cockpit while everyone made ice cream by tossing their baggies back and forth. We intend to treat ourselves to this sometime when we are in the middle of an ocean crossing.
½ cup milk
(condensed or UHT milk also works)
6 Tablespoons Salt
1 Tablespoon sugar
¼ Teaspoon Vanilla
1 Large and 1 Small Baggie
Combine milk, sugar and vanilla in a small Baggie and seal. Fill a large (gallon size) Baggie half full of ice and add the salt. Put small baggie inside large baggie and seal. Shake for 5 minutes. Presto! Ice Cream!
Other Cool Baggie Uses
I don’t know what I’d do without an ample supply of Baggies on board the boat. I use them to mix pancake and cookie dough. They are great for marinating meat and seafood.
I also use baggies to mix the filling for deviled eggs – clip the corner and you can squeeze the filling out into the eggs with no mess.
Just remember – they are plastic and should always be carried to shore for disposal, NEVER dumped in the water.
Omlete in a Baggie
Here is a far-fetched sounding recipe that really works. Kids love making their own breakfast. Put two eggs in a freezer zip-loc bag – Add 1 T. milk or sour cream – plus ham, cheese, onion – whatever sounds good. Drop the bag into boiling water. In 5 minutes, you’ll have an omelet – with no fuss, no oils, and no dirty dishes. Serve in the baggie or on a plate.
(Note – if the recent articles about the danger of cooking in baggies worries you, look for types that are made for boiling and microwaving)
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Cake in a Mug
4 Tablespoons Flour
4 Tablespoons Sugar
2 Tablespoons Cocoa
1 Egg
3 Tablespoons Milk
3 Tablespoons oil
3 Tablespoons Cocolate Chips
Dash of vanilla
Combine dry ingredients in mug; add egg and mix well. Stir in milk and oil. Add chips and vanilla. Put mug in microwave and cook for 3 minutes at high power. Cake will rise over the top of the mug so don’t be alarmed. Removed from oven and allow cake to cool before eating. My sister suggested putting a chocolate bonbon in the center of the batter for an instant “lava cake”.
Magic Pie Crust
I couldn’t believe it would really work. The recipe makes two very simple, no-fail 8-inch pie crusts!
2 Cups Flour
2/3 Cup vegetable oil
½ Teaspoon Salt
1/3 Cup Cold Water
½ Teaspoon Baking Powder
In a medium sized covered plastic bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add vegetable oil and water. Place lid tightly on bowl and shake about four times (floor to ceiling motion), remove lid and, like magic, the dough is ready to roll. You may want to use your hands to pick up any little crumbs that didn’t form into the ball. Divide dough in two pieces. Place each one between waxed paper and roll out to the size you want. The recipe will make two 8-inch crusts perfectly.
Trash Bag Taco Salad
What recipe collection is complete without at least one dish made in a garbage bag?
3 pounds hamburger meat
3 packages taco seasoning mix
3 C. cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups onion, chopped
3 heads lettuce, shredded
3 cups tomatoes, chopped
3 small cans sliced olives
1- 16 oz bag Corn Chips
1- 16 oz bottle Catalina dressing
1 -12 oz jar picante sauce
Brown and Drain beef. Add taco seasoning according to package directions. Cool slightly. Toss with remaining ingredients in a large trash bag. Serve with chopped olives, corn chips, sour cream, salsa – and lots of beer and margaritas.
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