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Is there a way to minimize smoke when searing a steak?">Is there a way to minimize smoke when searing a steak?
Using oils with a higher smoke point, I am able to reduce the amount of smoke. Any other tips? Will limiting the temperature of the pan (to, say, 400F) work? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreRice Flour (only) Beer Batter?">Rice Flour (only) Beer Batter?
I was watching a cooking show recently and the chef made fried shrimp with a batter made only of rice flour and beer. The finished product looked very crisp. I currently use AP flour with rice flour in my fish batter but I think I'll try this. My only concern...
Read moreHome Cooking Dish of the Month - GADO-GADO, August 2021">Home Cooking Dish of the Month - GADO-GADO, August 2021
This was a good opportunity to rid the fridge of small amounts of stuff. The salad is broccoli, green beans, Napa cabbage, snap peas, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, mushrooms, celery and shrimp (I intended to use tofu, but it had turned). Despite the peanut sauce having quite a few ingredients -...
Read more00 flour... uses?">00 flour... uses?
Thank you! I sort of thought that would be the case, but wanted to check with the experts. We do make desserts for the drop-in meals so I'll use it for that baking. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read more00 flour...uses?">00 flour...uses?
Remember that 00 flour is made from soft wheat and has lower gluten content, making it the preferred flour for tender and absorbent Neapolitan pizza crust. So I thought it might be a good substitute for things that call for softer cake flour or White Lily flour the secret to...
Read moreWhat are you baking these days? August 2021 edition">What are you baking these days? August 2021 edition
Tell us what's in your oven. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat's For Dinner #454 (August 2021) - Summertime Feasting">What's For Dinner #454 (August 2021) - Summertime Feasting
It's August! Summertime is going by quickly, but there is still lots of time to get in some grilling and chilling. Please,share what is on your evening menus! Here's where we help each other decide "What's for Dinner,” celebrate (or commiserate about) our nightly dinner results, and share recipes -...
Read moreHome Cooking Dish of the Month - GADO-GADO">Home Cooking Dish of the Month - GADO-GADO
Welcome to DOTM reporting thread for August 2021! Our group picked GADO-GADO, a dish perfect for eating in hot temperatures, but also tasty enough to enjoy year round. Gado-gado literally means “hodgepodge,” and that’s exactly what it is. An Indonesian dish, it includes a mix of vegetables, greens, and/or proteins...
Read morePICKLED prawns">PICKLED prawns
I am late to the party but wondering if someone has the recipe for Nates pickled prawns Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHome Cooking Dish Of The Month August 2021 - VOTING">Home Cooking Dish Of The Month August 2021 - VOTING
To vote for RATATOUILLE please click on the heart to the right. Reading More May Cause Envy...
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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