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Cookbook of the Month March 2013 EVERY GRAIN OF RICE: Cold dishes, Tofu, Meat, Chicken and Eggs, Fish and Seafood">Cookbook of the Month March 2013 EVERY GRAIN OF RICE: Cold dishes, Tofu, Meat, Chicken and Eggs, Fish and Seafood
Spicy Firm Tofu with Garlic Stems, p. 82 This is a very easy one! There is very little chopping. Garlic stems and firm tofu are stir fried with fermented black beans, Sichuan chili bean paste and a touch of sugar. (I also added a touch of salt)....
Read moreIdeas for Armenian Cucumbers?">Ideas for Armenian Cucumbers?
Joojukh....Armenian cold yogurt and cucumber soup. On a hot summers day I like to chop them up into small pieces and add them into a bowl of plain yogurt with some chopped mint, garlic salt and pepper. Thin it out a little with some cold water or eat as is....
Read moreWhich Trader Joe's canned tuna?">Which Trader Joe's canned tuna?
Recalled there was consensus (CH-style) re the various tunas at TJ's - albacore, yellowtail, packed in water, oil, etc. Which was (were) deemed the best? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreEasy to make, hard to screw up dishes!">Easy to make, hard to screw up dishes!
Hey guys, just a little update. Found a bit of my groove in cooking, but still very far from accomplished as my variety is still pretty narrow. My main method is a basic marinade with a bunch of meat (pork, chicken or beef) and doing a deglaze or making a...
Read moreCandy making">Candy making
Hello! So I followed this recipe to the dot http://allrecipes.com/recipe/best-toffee-ever---super-easy/ But the toffee was like a chewy caramel, when I'm going for a see's toffee/heath bar thing. Any idea of the mistake I made? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePre-Boiling Baby Back Ribs - fast help">Pre-Boiling Baby Back Ribs - fast help
I am always concerned they will be to fatty so that was why I parboiled the ribs first but sounds like that is not a problem Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow to save a brisket from drying out">How to save a brisket from drying out
I hope you all could help me here in saving our lunch for tomorrow. DW accidentally put the brisket, instead of the meatloaf, in the oven (they were in similar pans where the brisket was absorbing a rub) for an hour at 350 F. Well, after taking it...
Read moreDeep Fried Main Dishes: Oat Crusted Fish">Deep Fried Main Dishes: Oat Crusted Fish
3.89 / 5 Stars | 48 Reviews
by Pierre Wibawa
"Cod fillets are coated in oats and fried to a crunchy crispy finish. Try it for a change. I think it is traditionally Scottish. Serve warm with chips...
Read moreEaster Recipes: Pickled Red Beet Eggs">Easter Recipes: Pickled Red Beet Eggs
4.4 / 5 Stars | 86 Reviews
by GOURMETFOX
"My Pennsylvania Dutch grandmother, Florence Walter, used to make these. They are especially great for picnics. The combination of pickled eggs, beets, and onions is really something special....
Read moreFather's Day Recipes: Jay's Signature Pizza Crust">Father's Day Recipes: Jay's Signature Pizza Crust
4.69 / 5 Stars | 2847 Reviews
by JASON SHARP
"This simple recipe for pizza crust delivers crust that is chewy and soft, with a crispy exterior."
About Me
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