Archive for October 2014
Beginner Recipes Using Garam Masala">Beginner Recipes Using Garam Masala
Whenever I grind a fresh batch of garam masala, one of my favorite recipe to use it in is Bin Masala chicken (http://usgorikakhana.blogspot.com/2008/10/bin-masala-chicken-chicken-cooked.html) It's basically a whole chicken marinated overnight in yogurt and garam masala and then baked. The result is a very moist chicken and delicious gravy. Read more
Anyone Try This - Eric Ripert's Romantic French Carbonara ?">Anyone Try This - Eric Ripert's Romantic French Carbonara ?
http://www.babble.com/best-recipes/eric-riperts-romantic-french-carbonara-for-two/ Having in-laws over on Saturday and my wife has promised them I make a great carbonara. I do make a pretty good one, but was thinking of trying this twist. By chance, has anyone ever tried this recipe? The creme fraiche is interesting but wonder if it would be...
Read moreAny recipes for using up leftover roasted turkey slices?">Any recipes for using up leftover roasted turkey slices?
Quesadillas would be perfect for an 8-year old. Cube up the turkey and add shredded cheese, maybe some mild salsa and griddle it up. Serve with sour cream. Takes 5 minutes. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBaking with nut oils?">Baking with nut oils?
I have a partial container of toasted walnut oil in the fridge that hasn't turned rancid - yet. I'm not using it for salad dressing often enough to polish it off, and have 2 other containers (last year's Trader Joe's nut oil trio) not yet opened, stored at room...
Read moreMaking roux in the oven?">Making roux in the oven?
I have done a dry roux in the oven in a cast iron pot. If you are in a hurry don't try this because it is time consuming. I normally do it a couple days ahead of time and make enough so that i can bag it and put...
Read moreCooking hamburgers indoors">Cooking hamburgers indoors
I tried this from SeriousEats, and it's become our new favorite inside proceedure: http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/09/classic-smashed-burgers-recipe.html. I did it in cast iron and it worked well. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSaving quickbread batter?">Saving quickbread batter?
Have discovered that I can make a really attractive little cake in my crockpot with a banana bread recipe, so am trying this with a pumpkin bread recipe. But the recipe I'm using makes 2 loaves. If I make one cake now, can I refrigerate that batter and make it...
Read moreCloverleaf Dough Ball Size?">Cloverleaf Dough Ball Size?
I'm making cloverleaf rolls in my bread machine right now, and need to know the best weight for each dough ball. I saw some photos of a recipe that calls for 1" dough balls, those were too small, and resulted in rather flat, squished rolls. The other recipes I've found...
Read moreIllicit indulgences">Illicit indulgences
Mine is creamy Biscoff spread on Stacy's Simply Naked pita chips, subversively, while everyone is out of the house, never recorded in my calorie counter. What's yours? (It's okay, you can admit it with anonymity here.) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read more"Butter and line" a pan?">"Butter and line" a pan?
OMG!! I know I'm replying 2+ years after you posted this, but your tip about using the metal clips to hold down the parchment paper is BRILLIANT!! That certainly was a 'Why didn't I think of this' moment. Thank you!! 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