Archive for December 2013
Dry Brining Chicken With Salt Instead of Wet Brining">Dry Brining Chicken With Salt Instead of Wet Brining
The link said that the salt unlikely to penetrate: "....I know dry brining chicken and turkey are all the rage, but I doubt the salt goes very far into the meat...." Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreThawing a frozen duck">Thawing a frozen duck
I bought a frozen duck. How long will it take to thaw out in the refrigerator? I can't tell how big it is. I guess just the average size? It looks much smaller than a turkey but a bit larger than a chicken. And once I've thawed it out, what...
Read moreWhat are you baking these days? December 2013 edition!">What are you baking these days? December 2013 edition!
Greetings from the $#@((^ fruitcake is in the oven side of the job...half of my mother-in-law's recipe, less the angelica and candied grapefruit peel it calls for and that are not to be found in these environs. Three 9x3 in loaves, 2x5 in rounds, and one wee loaf's worth....
Read morePizza: Jimmy's Mexican Pizza">Pizza: Jimmy's Mexican Pizza
4.58 / 5 Stars | 329 Reviews
by Jimmy Simian
"Jimmy's specially seasoned ground beef, refried beans, salsa, and cheese layered between two flour tortillas for a Mexican inspired deep dish pizza."
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Read moreMeatballs: World's Fastest Meatballs">Meatballs: World's Fastest Meatballs
4.53 / 5 Stars | 12 Reviews
by Chef John
"These beef and veal meatballs can be made quickly using a small portion scooper. Simmer them in the tomato sauce of your choice for a delicious spaghetti and...
Read moreCasseroles: Chicken Florentine Casserole">Casseroles: Chicken Florentine Casserole
4.41 / 5 Stars | 1544 Reviews
by BRYAN0320
"Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are topped with bacon bits and shredded mozzarella, then baked on a bed of spinach and mushrooms with a garlicky cream sauce."
Read moreBurgers: Cola Burgers">Burgers: Cola Burgers
4.07 / 5 Stars | 71 Reviews
by Shay
"Add zip to your burgers with special ingredients. Delicious and easy to make."
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Read moreHalloween Recipes: Bats and Cobwebs">Halloween Recipes: Bats and Cobwebs
4.55 / 5 Stars | 51 Reviews
by Kristin Rae
"Bow-tie pasta, and beefy pasta sauce is mixed with mozzarella cheese cubes and baked in the oven to make this spooky bats and cobwebs casserole. The bow-tie...
Read moreEaster Recipes: Coconut Cake III">Easter Recipes: Coconut Cake III
4.61 / 5 Stars | 175 Reviews
by Diane Y
"A delicious coconut cake made from a cake mix with coconut cream cheese frosting and garnished with toasted coconut."
Terrible flank steak">Terrible flank steak
Why post a picture of me first thing in the morning on a thread about flank steak? ;-) C. Hamster 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