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Apple/peach butter for macaron filling?">Apple/peach butter for macaron filling?
I've made macarons quite a few times before with lemon curd and ganache fillings, but I'm thinking of trying my hand with one filled with peach and/or apple butter. Do you think this would work, or would the filling be too soggy for the macaron to age properly? Read more
powdered chipolte differs from smoked paprika">powdered chipolte differs from smoked paprika
How does dried, powdered chipotle differ from smoked paprika and can they be used interchangeably? I want to make chipotle chocolate sauce for ice cream and am not sure of using the chipotle in adobo sauce for this purpose. I could experiment for certain but wanted a chowhound's...
Read morecooking with the seasons">cooking with the seasons
will preface by saying i live in new england and our growing season is short. 100 years ago, i'd be eating root cellar turnips much of the year and if i only ate "local", i'd never enjoy an avocado or a lemon. that being said, i am often puzzled by...
Read moreGetting the most out of fresh pastured eggs">Getting the most out of fresh pastured eggs
I just bought some eggs from Grazin' Angus Acres and they were definitely a splurge in comparison to regular eggs you get at the supermarket. At $10 a dozen, I dont want to waste it. What would you recommend to best appreciate their flavor? Seeing as they're fresh, boiled...
Read moreRecipe for Spicy Thai Spaghetti Please">Recipe for Spicy Thai Spaghetti Please
I just went to Top Spice last night and had the Thai Spaghetti its the first place besides the Thai dinner that used to be in dunwoody then moved to Marietta that I have found that makes it I myself am searching for a recipe ....if I find one I...
Read moreFavorite weeknight/ quick meals cookbooks">Favorite weeknight/ quick meals cookbooks
Please suggest your favorite weeknight or quick meals cookbooks to help inspire me. I am a fairly capable cook, who used to enjoy sourcing unusual ingredients and cooking elaborate dishes just for fun but now that I have a young toddler and another little one the way, have lost my...
Read moreFresh Breadcrumbs to Old-Fashioned Oats Conversion (for Meatloaf)">Fresh Breadcrumbs to Old-Fashioned Oats Conversion (for Meatloaf)
Does anyone happen to know the FRESH breadcrumbs to old-fashioned oats conversion? My meatloaf recipe currently calls for 6 oz. fresh breadcrumbs, or approx. 3 cups (per this* source). Does anyone know the equivalent in oats? And would you recommend letting them somewhat soften in the milk ahead of time?...
Read moreFamous plum torte as muffins?">Famous plum torte as muffins?
I love Marian Burros' famous "Plum Torte" recipe, which used to be printed in the New York Times every year. Has anyone ever made it into muffins? I think it would make spectacular muffins, but I've never made a cake recipe into muffins. Is it fairly straightforward...
Read more*May/June 2010 COTM - GOURMET: Salads and Vegetables">*May/June 2010 COTM - GOURMET: Salads and Vegetables
Napa Cabbage Salad with Buttermilk Dressing, Pg. 163 We made this last night and liked it very much. As Greedygirl said it's a tangy, light, refreshing slaw-type salad. We buy napa cabbage frequently and have cooked it many ways. This dish was a tasty variation. ...
Read moreCooking ideas for 6 people in a rental apartment at the beach">Cooking ideas for 6 people in a rental apartment at the beach
This one Kaleo? http://www.chefpaul.com/site.php?pageID=300&view=381 ~TDQ 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 ;)
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