Archive for November 2013
Donut freshness">Donut freshness
The logistics of frying 250 donuts in a home kitchen sounds daunting- You should look for a restaurant recipe that is already for large scale batch since scaling up recipes when baking is not a guarentee they will react the same way. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCreative uses for leftover cranberry chutney?">Creative uses for leftover cranberry chutney?
I like the rugelach idea, since it's a spicy cranberry chutney that would make for an interesting savory version. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat To Do With A Already Roasted Acorn Squash BESIDES Soup">What To Do With A Already Roasted Acorn Squash BESIDES Soup
Squash Pasta Filling , Ravioli, Lasagne, Manicotti ect..... Dress with Spiced Yogurt like Borani Kadoo Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreApproximate cooking time for a 10lb pork loin?">Approximate cooking time for a 10lb pork loin?
I am making pork loin for a large party next weekend. I have a recipe that I have made before in smaller batches where you coat the pork in a dry rub and brown in quickly on the stove, then roast it in the oven to finish. I...
Read moreShrimp Fajitas">Shrimp Fajitas
You may wind up with shrimp mush if you marinate in acid that long. If you want orange flavor, grate some of the peel. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCheeses behind glass counters in Arab stores.">Cheeses behind glass counters in Arab stores.
I see plenty of feta-like cheeses at places like Akhavan and Adonis in Montreal. Are they all as strong as feta or are some of them not as ripe? I`m mostly asking because I'm trying to look for a better substitute to tome fraîche than ripened Cantal, cheddar and mozzarella(urg)....
Read moremexican turkey, splendid table, any reviews?">mexican turkey, splendid table, any reviews?
I am going to start the marinade, bought my first banana leaf, has anyone made this? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePanda Cheese Commercials Are Still Hilarious (VIDEO)">Panda Cheese Commercials Are Still Hilarious (VIDEO)
We love him so much, in fact, that we're resurfacing these commercials from the depths of the Internet in case there's some poor soul somewhere who has not... Read more
How Too Cook Everything.....Badly?">How Too Cook Everything.....Badly?
I rarely cook from recipes. I improvise. But I have very little experience cooking soup, and I found myself with a bunch of leeks I needed to use up. So I hit up "How to Cook Everything", figuring I'd find a no-fail recipe for leek/potato soup. The recipe was dismayingly hollow....
Read moreGooey Apple Pie Filling">Gooey Apple Pie Filling
How do you make the filling for apple pie on the stove so the filling is super gooey? I can't find a recipe. 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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John, New Englander turned Cali dude