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Gingerbread profiteroles">Gingerbread profiteroles
I really want to make a gingerbread flavored cream puff but can't find any recipes online. Any suggestions? Should I add molassas and spices to the pastry cream? If so, what's the ratio of liquid to cream so it doesn't break? TiAA! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat's for Dinner #256. We Started This Turkey Day Thing Too Early edition. [through Nov. 18, 2013]">What's for Dinner #256. We Started This Turkey Day Thing Too Early edition. [through Nov. 18, 2013]
It could be many things but the best way to have peace of mind is a food study or an endoscopy. I have had both and suggest both. But it all boils down to what the Dr ordetrs. If you have questions feel free to ask on maybe the special...
Read moreWhat's for Dinner #257 - Chugging towards Thanksgiving Edition (Choo-Choo!)">What's for Dinner #257 - Chugging towards Thanksgiving Edition (Choo-Choo!)
Deb and I were on the left coast recently and had a chance to tour a restored private rail car. It was a 1912 Pullman owned by Clara Baldwin Stocker. The dining room, bedrooms, baths and so on were spectacular. http://www.nethercuttcollection.org/EndPage.aspx?page=train Here's a shot of the 1937 steam engine it was...
Read moreTruly wireless meat thermometer">Truly wireless meat thermometer
I have a combination convection/microwave oven. Whether being used with combination, or convection only, a large metal rack is used, so probably a thermometer probe would be tolerated as well. Since the whole thing is on a turntable, though, the probe would need to be wireless - transmit...
Read moreI have an uncured ham and uncured bacon, what do I do with it?">I have an uncured ham and uncured bacon, what do I do with it?
I have started a wonderful relationship with a local farm from which I buy my chicken and eggs (and will go next week to pick up my turkey). It is basically a miniature Polyface farms. My question though, is pork. I bought a quarter hog, and included...
Read moreBurgers: Good Burger">Burgers: Good Burger
4.04 / 5 Stars | 65 Reviews
by Unachica
"Brown sugar enhances the flavors of spicy seasonings, and makes these burger patties a cookout champion!"
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Read moreCasseroles: Scalloped Potatoes II">Casseroles: Scalloped Potatoes II
4.3 / 5 Stars | 301 Reviews
by BUCHKO
"A simple classic: thin-sliced potatoes, baked with whole milk, flour, butter, and seasonings until creamy and tender."
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Read moreMeatballs: Margaret's Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)">Meatballs: Margaret's Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)
4.31 / 5 Stars | 40 Reviews
by Shandeen
"This is my yia yia's recipe--a family favorite straight from the village of Kyparissia. Serve as an appetizer or with tzatziki, Greek salata, and pita or pasta for...
Read moreRibs: Smothered Beef Short Ribs">Ribs: Smothered Beef Short Ribs
4.49 / 5 Stars | 138 Reviews
by Michele O'Sullivan
"The flour-dredged ribs are browned in olive oil and then simmered with vegetables and herbs in red wine and beef stock."
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Read moreEaster Recipes: Strawberry Cheese Pie">Easter Recipes: Strawberry Cheese Pie
4.7 / 5 Stars | 44 Reviews
by Marion Goldstein
" This dreamy pie is filled with a cream cheese mixture sweetened with confectioners ' sugar, flavored with vanilla and almond extracts, and studded with chopped almonds. After...
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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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