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Beer Bread">Beer Bread
I found a box of onion/dill beer bread mix in the back of my cupboard today. So, since I'm having company for lunch, decided to fix it. Mix flour pkg with 1 can of beer quickly. Cook at 375 for 1 hr. followed directions carefully and it turned out awful. It's...
Read moreBlow Torches and Turkey Skin">Blow Torches and Turkey Skin
I've never had a problem getting "properly" colored and crisp turkey skin just roasting the turkey. So what is it that you're doing in the cooking process that doesn't result in that and has you potentially resorting to a blowtorch? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreOmelets with add-ins - on top or mixed with eggs?">Omelets with add-ins - on top or mixed with eggs?
When you add in ingredients to an omelet do you pour the eggs over the add ins or add the eggs to an empty pan and then add ins on top? I'm just wondering as I've been doing the former and it's not always successful in terms of setting...
Read moreWhen do you think a recipe becomes your own?">When do you think a recipe becomes your own?
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/821904 This is the exact topic. You may want to ask the mods to delete yours and just add to it. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMake ahead turkey gravy...go all the way now or wait?">Make ahead turkey gravy...go all the way now or wait?
I decided to make some turkey gravy in advance, using turkey necks and other parts. The stock is simmering and I have (some) pan drippings from the roasted parts. I'm wondering if I should complete the gravy today or if I'll be better off holding off until a little later...
Read moreCan a vege Wellington be prepped ahead?">Can a vege Wellington be prepped ahead?
So Thanksgiving diner for us will actually be happening on Friday Night. I have to work on Friday but will have Thursday to prep. I was thinking it would be great if I could prep the Vege Wellington (I haven't chosen the recipe yet) for the oven the day...
Read moreCan a vege Wellington be prepped ahead?">Can a vege Wellington be prepped ahead?
So Thanksgiving diner for us will actually be happening on Friday Night. I have to work on Friday but will have Thursday to prep. I was thinking it would be great if I could prep the Vege Wellington (I haven't chosen the recipe yet) for the oven the day...
Read moreBaking double layers: cheesecake & pumpkin pie">Baking double layers: cheesecake & pumpkin pie
depends on the recipes you use. many cheesecakes need to cook much longer than a simple custard pie. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHelp-how to turn a mediocre cake into a bread pudding?">Help-how to turn a mediocre cake into a bread pudding?
Hi-I made some pumpkin chocolate bars that were just okay. My plan was to freeze some until turkey day but they are pretty cakey and I think they will be dried out by then. Plus, it turns out they just aren't celebration worthy. I am mulling over turning...
Read moreWhat to serve with persimmon panna cotta?">What to serve with persimmon panna cotta?
I topped panna cotta recently with pomegranate arils, pomegranate syrup (reduced POM with a little sugar until thick), and chopped pistachios. Walnuts would work, too. Reading More May Cause Envy...
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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 ;)
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John, New Englander turned Cali dude