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Any tips for peeling green plantains for tostones?">Any tips for peeling green plantains for tostones?
Step by step guide with photos show's this being done with a green plaintain here: http://latinfood.about.com/od/cookingbasicstips/ss/peelplantain.htm Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moretruffle oil - what to do with it other than potatoes">truffle oil - what to do with it other than potatoes
It's nice in the roux you use to make mac & cheese. Drizzle some on the top of a cream soup. Start a risotto by sautéing the rice in truffle oil. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreYour best thanksgiving greens">Your best thanksgiving greens
Must it be leafy greens? How about a kale salad with dried cranberries and pine nuts? You need much less kale if raw.lacinato is best for this and people love it. I would also consider shredded Brussels sprouts either as a salad or sautéed in butter or olive oil. Read more
Looking for: corn pudding recipe">Looking for: corn pudding recipe
There used to be this wonderful soul food/creole/southern food restaurant in Huntington, NY called the "Cooke's In" (the owner's name was Cooke). Just by way of reference, it was this place: http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-cookes-in-huntington http://www.nytimes.com/2001/01/14/nyregion/a-la-carte-high-priestess-of-down-home-cooking.html They used to make this wonderful corn pudding. As best as I can describe it, it was slightly sweet, right...
Read morehow long will a homemade lemon vinaigrette last?">how long will a homemade lemon vinaigrette last?
I make a vinaigrette with Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and olive oil a few times a week and it only just occurred to me that it might be easier to make a big batch and keep it in the fridge! My question is... how long will this last in...
Read moreApricot Cheddar Cookies from 1966 BH&G Cookies and Candies cookbook">Apricot Cheddar Cookies from 1966 BH&G Cookies and Candies cookbook
Hello! My mom had an awesome better homes and gardens cookie and candy cookbook when I was a kid, my parents suffered a house fire last year and we don't have the book anymore... http://www.amazon.com/Cookies-Candies-Better-Gardens-Cookbook/dp/0696017148 in it there was a recipe for an apricot/cheddar cookie that my mom and I used to...
Read moreEggplant Parm problems/tips">Eggplant Parm problems/tips
Whenever I make eggplant parm at home it comes out tough and all seeds, I usually bake it as opposed to frying it. Any tips on making it better? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morewhy does my frozen rice became yuck when nuked?">why does my frozen rice became yuck when nuked?
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Read moreBurgers: Bistro Veal Burgers">Burgers: Bistro Veal Burgers
4.5 / 5 Stars | 5 Reviews
by Theresa Rezentes
"These burgers use veal for tender, non-greasy burgers that taste like they're from a bistro! You will be amazed at how easy and tasty they are; perfect...
Read moreCasseroles: Enchilada Casserole II">Casseroles: Enchilada Casserole II
4.19 / 5 Stars | 142 Reviews
by TAMMIE SWAIN
"This flavorful casserole, layered with a seasoned ground beef and tomato mixture, flour tortillas and Cheddar cheese, makes for a great kid pleaser."
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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