Rachel Ray Shrimp or Smoked Salmon Dip">Rachel Ray Shrimp or Smoked Salmon Dip
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Read moreThawing frozen stock">Thawing frozen stock
I froze chicken stock in wide-mouth freezer-safe glass jars and put one in the fridge to thaw last Thursday. It has been 3 days and it was still mostly a frozen mass so I made the mistake of running it under hot water and broke the jar. How long does...
Read moreTexas Chili Using Asian Chili Garlic Sauce">Texas Chili Using Asian Chili Garlic Sauce
I have acquired a large quantity (about 3 gallons) of Huy Fong Chili Garlic Sauce. I make condiment chili for social club where am a member. We have a hot dog cart that we roll out on NFL Sundays. I want to make a large batch of chili...
Read moreHoly Cow!! My chicken stock is like jello. I am assuming this is a good thing?">Holy Cow!! My chicken stock is like jello. I am assuming this is a good thing?
I make chicken stock using 6-8 chickens and end up with about 3 plus gallons of very flavorful stock. It is not concentrated and I use it as if I were opening a store-bought can or box of stock. I made my first batch of beef stock using about...
Read moreCooking frozen previously fried fish">Cooking frozen previously fried fish
About a week ago I fried some fish for fish tacos. Once again I fried way too much fish. I froze the leftover fried fish and now I'd like to heat it up for more tacos. How would you heat up this fish? Reading...
Read moreWeekly Menu Plans – October 2017">Weekly Menu Plans – October 2017
Let’s use this thread to share concise weekly dinner menus for each week in October. Time to make our favorite Fall recipes, and maybe get some new ideas from each other. What’s planned from the COTM (Cookbook of the Month: SIX SEASONS: A NEW WAY WITH VEGETABLES, by Joshua...
Read moreNo food mill...what to do?">No food mill...what to do?
Haha! (11 years later!) just did the exact same thing! But I have a stick blender so will use that. Was a little concerned the tomato skins would be a problem but if they are, I will strain them out with a spoon. thanks! Reading More May...
Read moreOCTOBER 2017 COTM - Announcement thread">OCTOBER 2017 COTM - Announcement thread
This had to have been one of the most exciting voting sessions we've had in a long time, with the lead changing daily between the three contenders. It was great to see so many people voting, and I'm looking forward to cooking with all of you in October. Our Cookbook...
Read moreSteam Convection Oven">Steam Convection Oven
Would love to have recipes or know how to adjust standbys for my new Steam Convection Oven. Thanks Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCreative frosting flavors for a chocolate layer cake?">Creative frosting flavors for a chocolate layer cake?
I recently used Hershey' Special dark Cocoa to make the cake on the back of the container and I made an orange buttercream using only the zest of a naval orange and (believe it or not) and eight of a tsp of LEMON EXTRACT which really made the citrus sing....
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I love food. Unfortunately, I can't cook worth a damn. I've been known to even burn water.
When I watch chefs and good cooks on tv, I'm so envious of their skills. This blog is the closest I get to cooking, other than the microwave ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude