Roast beef safety">Roast beef safety
Made roast beef on Friday. Chopped leftovers & cooked in gravy, onions & wine etc to make base for cottage pie. How long can I keep in fridge or should I freeze. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFoid safety">Foid safety
Made roast beef on Friday. Chopped leftovers & cooked in gravy, onions & wine etc to make base for cottage pie. How long can I keep in fridge or should I freeze. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreRamp Recipes">Ramp Recipes
Considering ramp season is upon us, I'm wondering what everyone's suggestions are for using ramps or favorite recipes that let them really shine. I'm not super experienced using them so open to and all all ideas! Thanks! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreQuestion about keeping home made salsa">Question about keeping home made salsa
Hey all, i am new cooking Mexican salsa (had enough of overpriced store-brought nonsense). I have been cooking my way through Gabriela Camara's new book, My Mexico City Cookbook. She has a recipe for habanero salsa. It is basically lime, salt (I didnt go heavy), olive oil, onions and olive oil....
Read moreLoose Mousse">Loose Mousse
Milkshakes. Use the meringue and some stiffly whipped cream. You could use gelatin as well. I do think it's possible there aren't enough solids in the milk chocolate. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLeftover Cornish game hen meat - any "Go To!" low carb casseroles?">Leftover Cornish game hen meat - any "Go To!" low carb casseroles?
Hi all - I made 10 Cornish game hens today and have about 3 pounds of leftover meat picked off the bones (half of which are in the instant pot becoming broth). I find myself in a carbolicious stupor after today's meal and have sworn to go low-carb for the next...
Read moreMost popular pasta cutters for Marcado Atlas 150 manual pasta machine">Most popular pasta cutters for Marcado Atlas 150 manual pasta machine
I just bought a used version of this machine which includes the fettuccine and flat spaghetti cutter, and ravioli maker. I am thinking of adding more cutters, but know that I can easily hand-cut pappardelle and lasagna noodles without buying specific cutters. Some, of course, I can't make...
Read moreMust-Try breakfast!">Must-Try breakfast!
Here’s what you need: An egg (or two), Bagel (I usually use plain), and Hot sauce (optional) How to do it: Fry egg/s (I like mine sunny side up), then put bagel in microwave for about 30 seconds on high. Put the egg/s in the bagel and (optional) put hot...
Read moreHome Cooking Dish of the Month - May 2019 Nominations">Home Cooking Dish of the Month - May 2019 Nominations
It is April, and where I am, we've definitely been having April showers. Or more accurately, thunderstorms. I'm looking forward to less drama in the weather department in May. And what will be on the cooking agenda? Now is the time to talk about our May Dish of the Month,...
Read morePicnic Ham, NOT smoked">Picnic Ham, NOT smoked
We split a whole pig with my sister and I have a cut labeled "Picnic Ham" which appears to tbe raw. Most recipes seem to assume this cut is smoked or cured. Any ideas? Looking for recipes/ideas for instant pot, oven or slow cooker. Thanks! Reading More...
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