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Scallops - what am I doing wrong?">Scallops - what am I doing wrong?
You have not purchased 'dry' scallops. Because the liquid is coming from the scallops, it means they were treated with triphosphate solution. This only makes the scallop weigh more and does nothing for flavor. The best bet for a truly 'dry' scallop is to buy them in the shell at...
Read moreLeftovers? Cheese steak pizza?">Leftovers? Cheese steak pizza?
I have some nice rare slices of "flat iron" steak from dinner the other day. Homemade pizza dough is rising on the counter. My thought is to brush the pizza dough with garlic infused olive oil. Top with some sliced fresh tomato, sweet pepper slices and sweet onion....
Read moreIndoor smoker">Indoor smoker
I bought the Cameron's stove-top smoker. I love this thing. In fact, I'm not sure how I've managed to live without one this long. Makes oustanding pork chops and chicken. You don't need tocook things all the way in this...1/2 hr to 45 minutes on medium to get the flavor, and finish...
Read moreLooking for Larb and/or Hai Lum recipes">Looking for Larb and/or Hai Lum recipes
This recipe is off the cuff - I never do it the same twice. Depends on what I can get or what's on hand. I buy a couple packs of ground pork (likely 1 pound and a half total), and brown it....I like a little texture in the meat. Boiled is...
Read moreIndian Curry Powder - Which brands are best?">Indian Curry Powder - Which brands are best?
3 year old post, but I have a tin of the excellent Rajah Hot Madras in front of me (in the UK), and salt is the tenth out of eleven ingredients, which I believe are ordered by highest % first, so it can't be too bad. Otherwise you could...
Read moreapple cider cake">apple cider cake
i needed a small amount of cider yesterday, but had to buy a quart. have almost the whole thing remaining. nothing yeast based though. thanks! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHome Cooking Dish of the Month (November 2013) - Nominations">Home Cooking Dish of the Month (November 2013) - Nominations
Nominations are now open for the November Home Cooking Dish of the Month. It's getting chillier for most of us, and holidays are approaching. What dishes appeal for November? Nominations will be open until October 27th at 11pm Pacific time (2 am on October 28th Eastern time, and 6 am...
Read morelamb chops low and slow">lamb chops low and slow
Why low and slow? They're not too thick to just pan-sear to medium rare and maybe finish in the oven if necessary. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreGingerbread Cake-does one of these recipes seem better than the other">Gingerbread Cake-does one of these recipes seem better than the other
I'm curious about the why and wherefore of using hot water at all? Is it strictly to make the molasses easier to work with? Since bicarb is also added to the hot water in some recipes, is this to change the acidity/pH of the molasses? Reading More...
Read morePizza at home. Oven AND Grill">Pizza at home. Oven AND Grill
I've been making pizza at home for years. I've always thought you need a pizza or wood fire oven at home - no way around it. I've read all the advice/methods I could find on the Internet. The outer crust usually is very good but the pizza has to cook...
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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