Archive for September 2014
Gravy burning off?">Gravy burning off?
Here's Claiborne's Smothered Chicken: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB8QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2Fvideo%2Fdining%2F100000003132795%2Fcraig-claibornes-smothered-chicken.html&ei=QXYjVIbBG4nnygOat4DAAw&usg=AFQjCNHbuAbxsIKLVQL8TEc6xU6v54bTxQ&sig2=0YNoPSVTG3aiU8Q1sx3lxw Ready to try but for stage III how is it that the gravy wouldn't burn or become pretty 'solid' - in a 25 minute period? Sure the chicken is acting as a 'cover' but not that well. And if you cover the pan, you're going to steam the...
Read moreMost difficult ingredient ever!">Most difficult ingredient ever!
Me and my wife give the other a secret ingredient that has to be used as a main part of a dinner once a week and I need help finding a recipe using tootsie rolls! Does anybody have any ideas? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHome Cooking Dish of the Month (October 2014) Nominations">Home Cooking Dish of the Month (October 2014) Nominations
Hello Everyone! I'm taking over this from the beloved L.Nightshade. She'll be around and is helping me get my footing here. So with that. It's that time, once again, to brainstorm about a dish to cook next month. What would you like to cook in October? For the month of...
Read moreWhat to serve with lobster?">What to serve with lobster?
Love this thread. I seem to pull it up every year. Based on your ideas I'm going to serve this lemony green & white bean and herb salad: Bean Salad with Lemon and Herbs www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Bean-Salad-with-Lemon-and-Herbs-51236510 Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMatzo balls disintegrate - please help! I've brought shame to my Jewish family!">Matzo balls disintegrate - please help! I've brought shame to my Jewish family!
Way too much hot water. Also the recipe calls for matzo meal and the mix has Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreOven Lechon W/Skin">Oven Lechon W/Skin
Hi it's my first time cooking oven roasted lechon and it came out great! Meat is tender, fall off the bone and skin is very very crispy! I just happen to find this post because I want to know how to store the skin and keep its crisp. ...
Read morescorched tomato sauce">scorched tomato sauce
We made a tomato sauce tonight with fresh home grown peppers, oregano and basil from the garden, and canned San Marzano tomatoes. In the cooking process, on our crappy electric flat stove top (please Santa bring me a gas stove), we basically scorched the peppers that were on the bottom of...
Read moreStuffed Main Dishes: Pork Loin Stuffed with Spinach">Stuffed Main Dishes: Pork Loin Stuffed with Spinach
4.3 / 5 Stars | 86 Reviews
by MMCGUINNESS
"Pork loin stuffed with spinach, onion, garlic and bread crumbs, basted in a fabulous sweet sauce."
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Read moreRibs: Southern Grilled Barbecued Ribs">Ribs: Southern Grilled Barbecued Ribs
4.75 / 5 Stars | 164 Reviews
by MYSST
"Here's a zesty southern two-step! Step one: bake ribs in a simple wine vinegar marinade. Step two: quickly barbecue to finish with a zesty sauce of cider vinegar,...
Read moreVeteran's Day Recipes: German Schwenkbraten">Veteran's Day Recipes: German Schwenkbraten
4.56 / 5 Stars | 13 Reviews
by Kimberly McCutcheon-Seabolt
"Pork steaks are marinated for a full day before grilling in this traditional German recipe. For another traditional touch, pour some beer over the steaks while grilling. Don't...
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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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