Steve Cylka

1 month ago | theblackpeppercorn.com | Steve Cylka

With the oil and flour, make a medium dark roux. Add the oil to a pot and heat it on medium/low heat. Whisk in flour, a little at a time and cook, whisking constantly, until the roux becomes smooth and thick. Continue to cook, constantly stirring with a wooden spoon and reaching all over bottom of pan, until roux darkens to the desired color. It should be a hazelnut brown colorAdd the onion, pepper and celery and cook at a medium high heat for 5 minutes, stirring often.

May 13, 2024 | theblackpeppercorn.com | Steve Cylka

Mix the 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup icing sugar and 1/4 cup sugar together in a bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until it forms a shortbread consistency. Press the crust in a 13×9 pan and bake in a 350F oven for 18-20 minutes. Using an electric mixer, beat the eggs with the 2 cups sugar until smooth. Add the lemon juice and zest. Separately mix the 4 tbsp flour with the baking powder. Beat that into the filling mixture. Pour the lemon filling over the crust and bake at 350F for 22-25 minutes.

Feb 17, 2024 | theblackpeppercorn.com | Steve Cylka

A super simple recipe using only two ingredients. These candy cups can be made quickly and will likely be gobbled up even faster. I love making candy cups. They are great during the holiday season of Christmas and New Years. They are also great over Valentines Day and birthdays. I usually make 2 or 3 different kinds of cups every time which gives a variety of flavours.

Jan 20, 2024 | theblackpeppercorn.com | Steve Cylka

How To Make The FillingBrown the ground pork in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked through. Let cool slightly. Drain the grease and using a mesh strainer, press out any of the excess liquid. Set aside and let cool to room temperature. Place the shredded cabbage and carrot in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, but not pulsed into a paste. In a large bowl, add the ground pork, pulsed vegetables, garlic, soy sauce and salt. Stir until well combined.

Dec 22, 2023 | theblackpeppercorn.com | Steve Cylka

Add the butter, 3/4 cups icing sugar and vanilla to a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add in the pecans and beat until well combined. Add the flour and beat at a slow speed. Increase the speed slowly as the flour gets incorporated into the cookie dough. Roll the dough into 1 1/4 inch balls and place on a non stick baking sheet or one lined with parchment paper. Bake in a 350F oven for 12-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool just a little bit.