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Kipper Snacks?">Kipper Snacks?
Keep it simple. Wheat Thins, slice of pepper jack cheese, amd a piece of kippered herring. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morehow to cook amaranth (the grain)">how to cook amaranth (the grain)
I didn't know that Amaranth is to be soaked, and I cooked it 1:2 portion, so 1 part Amaranth to 2 parts water, plus a lil more water, added unsweetened shaved coconut and date pieces and love it for breakfast!
Next time I will try soaking it before.
What to do with ground veal - other than meatballs and such?">What to do with ground veal - other than meatballs and such?
Poor form to follow up to myself, I guess, but in case anyone else stumbles across this with the same question about ground veal on a BBQ, I figured I'd share something i put together tonight. Combine: About 1 pound ground veal 1 garlic clove, chopped fine 1/4 red onion, chopped fine About 2 tbsp...
Read moreLeft chicken breast out on counter">Left chicken breast out on counter
oops. I left a package of chicken breast out on the counter for 2.5 hrs. My house is about 70 degrees. Toss or keep?? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBabycakes NYC cookbook -vanilla frosting">Babycakes NYC cookbook -vanilla frosting
I have made this 3 times in the last 2 weeks. The first time I followed the recipe except I used half veg shortening (Spectrum) and half coconut oil. This is because I wanted to stabilize it more as it was really warm that day. I also used maple syrup...
Read morePickling stuff! What else to pickle?">Pickling stuff! What else to pickle?
just had some pickled fish at a lao restaurant ---> "Som Pah Tod, pan seared pickled fish, shimeji mushroom, crisp ginger, Kaffir lime leaves." Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSteak Sandwich?">Steak Sandwich?
Making the man and I some steak sandwiches tonight. What's your recipe? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBrining ribs for smoking?">Brining ribs for smoking?
Hey Woodburner, Did four racks of St. Louis ribs on a 22" Weber kettle last night. Used your fuse method (genius!), adjusted the cooking grate to avoid direct heat, and cooked about six hours. Used a rub, no drip pan with cooking liquid. Ribs were great, but not...
Read moreFavorite Louisiana cookbooks?">Favorite Louisiana cookbooks?
I agree with the recommendation for "Talk About Good," regularly referred to by my two sisters-in-law who are Louisiana born and bred. (One 'converted' my brother; he's been living there nearly 35 years.) "Creole Feast: 15 Master Chefs of New Orleans Reveal Their Secrets" is a classic, published in 1978...
Read moreDeep Fried Main Dishes: Nene's Jalapeno Hot Fries">Deep Fried Main Dishes: Nene's Jalapeno Hot Fries
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by JEANENNE1
"Potato wedges are fried with seasonings and plenty of jalapeno flavor. Spicy and delicious! Excellent with sour cream, ketchup, BBQ sauce, or steak sauce."
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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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John, New Englander turned Cali dude