I'm writing this because my son needs this particular version of Gumbo Z'Herbes as I actually do it. It was based off a recipe in Epicurious that then went to Chow that then went to Chowhound, that then... anyway... I don't know the exact origins anymore, and I've changed it substantially from them. Ingredients 3 lb greens (two bags of Costco Super Greens is great for this) 2/3 c vegetable oil 2/3 c all-purpose flour 1 yellow onion chopped 1 bunch scallion chopped 1 green pepper chopped 4 celery ribs chopped 2 cloves garlic minced 2 t kosher salt 2 T Cajun seasoning (preferably Lucille's) 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth if you're not going vegan or water 2 whole cloves 2 whole bay leaves 3 whole allspice 1 T fresh herb (I never have marjoram, so it's been cilantro usually or parsley) Gumbo Z'herbes Directions Have a big bowl of ice water to the side. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil, add 1/2 tsp salt to the water, then d
Everything you need, it all gets called out below, too, but if you're like my son, you like a list of everything so you know you have it all. Crust 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 1 3/4 cup AP flour 1 tsp salt 2 Tbsl sugar 6 Tablespoons coconut oil 1 Stick (8 Tablespoons or four ounces) of butter 4-8 Tablespoons ice water Filling 3 Pounds baking apples if you like the peels on 4 if not, mixed types 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup white sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon allspice if you have it, cloves might work too 1 Tablespoon arrowroot starch if you have it, or just plain AP flour works, too 2 Tablespoons butter something for a glaze, I use buttermilk, milk, half and half, cream, leftoever egg whites from Jet doing cream puffs... You'll need a tablespoon or less Someone asked me for the recipe, so I figured I'd write it up here, so that I can share it as needed. In a food processor: 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 1 3