Archive for November 2014
Fresh Turkey Expiration Date">Fresh Turkey Expiration Date
So, I got a fresh (not frozen) organic turkey at costco last week, and it's expiration date is 12/12/2014... I thought that sounds good. Now as thanksgiving draws near, I feel like it has been in the fridge way too long to still be good, and that date sounds crazy...
Read moreNeed help with a caramel sauce.">Need help with a caramel sauce.
I'm making Thanksgiving dinner for my family of 4 plus a guest or two. Since I am doing everything from scratch I decided to take a little help from the store for dessert. I bought a pumpkin cheesecake, and wanted to elevate it with maybe some sort of...
Read moreDry white wine substitute">Dry white wine substitute
I'm preparing this mushroom manicotti dish for Thanksgiving, but my mom refuses to eat it if I use any alcohol. I read online that white wine vinegar can be used as a substitute, but I don't know the quantity to use since I am unable to find any conversions. Surely...
Read moreCurry Main Dishes: Pork Chops with Apple Curry Sauce">Curry Main Dishes: Pork Chops with Apple Curry Sauce
4.35 / 5 Stars | 94 Reviews
by EBSEPKE
"A wonderful change from the traditional pork chops and applesauce. Boneless pork chops are browned, and then baked in a coating of caramelized onions, apples,...
Read moreLeft My Refrigerated Preserves Out">Left My Refrigerated Preserves Out
Yes, unless it is really hot and it was in the sun. Two hours isn't long for something with as much sugar as most preserves have. I've had it out that long at a really long breakfast! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreNon-cranberry alternative to cranberry sauce?">Non-cranberry alternative to cranberry sauce?
Making cherry sauce again this year. We've discovered that about a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon added at the end gives it a little fuller flavor. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCan I boil my potatoes with skin on, then let the food mill peel them?">Can I boil my potatoes with skin on, then let the food mill peel them?
I'm not a fan of mashed potatoes, so I hardly ever make them, which is why my question is so stupid. My son asked if I could please make him some mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving "without any of those big chunks in them" so that should tell you how mine...
Read moreHOW THE HECK DID THE WATER BATH GET INTO THE CHEESECAKE?">HOW THE HECK DID THE WATER BATH GET INTO THE CHEESECAKE?
I have to fold two sheets of aluminum together to get it wide enough not to leak. I use two of those. The best is using Reynolds extra wide/strong aluminum wrap. It's such a waste of foil! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreRoast vegetables .. the night before">Roast vegetables .. the night before
Tomorrow we are eating at noon and traveling ~3 hours beforehand. I have two 9x13 pans of vegetables to roast... would it work to roast them tonight, or do I need to wake up extra early and roast tomorrow? Apologies if this is a really basic question, I never have tried...
Read moreCan I let brulee pie set overnight before adding the sugar topping?">Can I let brulee pie set overnight before adding the sugar topping?
I am making a brûlée pie for Thanksgiving tomorrow. I was thinking I could make the pie tonight, let it set in the fridge, add the sugar and torch it right before serving it tomorrow. Do you think that's possible? I definitely don't want to let the sugar set in the...
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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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