Archive for September 2014
Apple Upside-down Cake: Refrigerate or not?">Apple Upside-down Cake: Refrigerate or not?
I cooked this cake - http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/maple-apple-upside-down-cake - on Tuesday and am planning to serve it on Thursday. The recipe didn't say if it needed to be refrigerated, but I thought it should. Then I left it out (covered) overnight by mistake. This morning I put it in...
Read morestoring basil and mint">storing basil and mint
What's the best way to store fresh basil, mint etc? Refrigerator or not? It seems to go bad in a few days and I end up throwing it out before I have a chance to use it... Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreslow cooker time to portable burner">slow cooker time to portable burner
http://panlasangpinoy.com/2014/02/22/pamplina-recipe/ ^ I am making the above recipe but I do not have a slow cooker available. Or even a stove. I just have a portable electric burner. My wife just wants to cook the dish on the burner for the same amount of time that the recipes calls for in...
Read moreVolcano rice">Volcano rice
Got some of this at my coop. It's put out by Lotus Brands. Should I put it on white or brown in my rice cooker? Thanks! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLooking for Cheesecake recipe/bon appetite 80's/early 90's/coconut in the crust">Looking for Cheesecake recipe/bon appetite 80's/early 90's/coconut in the crust
It's funny to have found this thread as I am looking for a Cheesecake from the cover of Bon Appetit in the late 80's early 90's that had coconut and possibly nuts in the crust. I am certain it was on the cover and it had strawberry's on top. It...
Read moreTrying to make a Raspberry-Chocolate brownie, any suggestions??">Trying to make a Raspberry-Chocolate brownie, any suggestions??
I have 2500 pictures of food on my computer screen saver /wallpaper program and they occasionally inspire me to try something new. This pic has inspired me to try to come up with a Raspberry-Chocolate Brownie. I like my brownies dense, like the one pictured, but I am thinking of...
Read moreVeteran's Day Recipes: Juggernauts Meatloaf">Veteran's Day Recipes: Juggernauts Meatloaf
4.17 / 5 Stars | 5 Reviews
by tworootless
"A savory-sweet meatloaf made from ground chicken, lamb, pork, and rolled oats is flavored with raisins and curry. It makes 2 nice loaves."
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Read morePurim Recipes: Poppy Seed Cookies I">Purim Recipes: Poppy Seed Cookies I
4.14 / 5 Stars | 11 Reviews
by Carol
"Light, fluffy and very delicate."
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Read moreMeatballs: Chef John's Swedish Meatballs">Meatballs: Chef John's Swedish Meatballs
4.56 / 5 Stars | 50 Reviews
by Chef John
"Swedish meatballs, traditionally served with boiled potatoes and lingonberry preserves, are a hearty meal the whole family will love!"
Events and Gatherings: Apple Stack Cake">Events and Gatherings: Apple Stack Cake
4.5 / 5 Stars | 4 Reviews
by MELISSAPARCEL
"Thin layers of yellow cake are layered with a spiced dried-apple filling in this old-fashioned Southern favorite."
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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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