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Greens in pasta dough">Greens in pasta dough
I posted this on another forum as well, so I apologize if you're seeing this a second time. I'm looking to experiment with fresh pasta. Obviously, spinach pasta is a thing. I've even seen recipes using kale in fresh pasta dough. What about collard greens? Does anyone know how collard...
Read moreCake recipe says "Vegetable Oil" -- which is best?">Cake recipe says "Vegetable Oil" -- which is best?
This is a recipe with buttermilk, cocoa, coffee -- for a good chocolate cake. Is canola oil less good than corn oil, or peanut, etc.? I don't want to add flavor with the oil, but want good texture and moistness. Thank you! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHelp! Why do my potatoes stay hard ( RAW ) in the slow cooker / crock pot?">Help! Why do my potatoes stay hard ( RAW ) in the slow cooker / crock pot?
I always cook my pot roast the same way. potatoes, onions and carrots on the bottom (seasoned) and put the roast on top, cover in liquid (I use about a half a large can of crushed tomatoes and a little water). I use the redskin potatoes and have never peeled...
Read moreAny tips for someone new to cooking beef?">Any tips for someone new to cooking beef?
Chuck roast is fine if you have a slow cooker. Throw a sliced onion on top and add a little beef broth. Cook on low all day. You can put it in a burrito, over pasta or rice, add BBQ sauce and a bun... Read more
Renal Diet, No Citrus, Gluten Free">Renal Diet, No Citrus, Gluten Free
this is our challenge for having the inlaws for dinner on Friday. help. i think i need to do a little more research online and maybe we can come up with something. we had great ideas (stuffed mushrooms, homemade potato chips with homemade onion dip, arancini to name a few) We don't have a...
Read moreOnly have half the butter for a birthday cake...">Only have half the butter for a birthday cake...
I'm so upset with myself: went the grocery store last night to buy all the ingredients for my husband's birthday cake--but realized this morning I didn't buy butter. I only have one stick and the recipe calls for 2. (I don't have a car today or I wouldn't be posting.)...
Read morePinto Bean Pie">Pinto Bean Pie
found your recipe and thought that you may be interested in my blog entry on what a pie like this did for me! http://passionsofarestaurateur.weebly.com/1/post/2013/10/cool-beans-at-tutti.html Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read more'MasterChef' Star Dead In Apparent Suicide: Police">'MasterChef' Star Dead In Apparent Suicide: Police
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Read moreCardoons were $1.39/lb. Anyone have recipes?">Cardoons were $1.39/lb. Anyone have recipes?
For that information, you have to post on the Miami board, not Home Cooking. Good luck! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHelp! Need ideas - party food using Whole wheat bread, mozzarella cheese...">Help! Need ideas - party food using Whole wheat bread, mozzarella cheese...
So...I have to bring a dish to a party tomorrow, and was all set w meatballs, when I was told they were a no go. I have no $$, so it's gotta be something I have. I have a 5lb bag of shredded mozz, 1.5 loaves WW sandwhich bread (so...
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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