Archive for November 2014
Deep-Fried turkey.. brine or not?">Deep-Fried turkey.. brine or not?
I have deep fried turkeys for over 20 years. I do not brine them and they are very juicy. One thing I do is mark your pot by filling with water to see how much displacement the normal size bird will cause. You will see this tip from all turkey fryers....
Read moreA really really difficult vegan thanksgiving challenge">A really really difficult vegan thanksgiving challenge
Veggie stir fry with rice? Risotto with peas and mushrooms? Paella with tomato slices? Marc Bittman did a recipe for that simple paella. Good luck. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreA really really difficult vegan thanksgiving challenge">A really really difficult vegan thanksgiving challenge
Veggie stir fry with rice? Risotto with peas and mushrooms? Paella with tomato slices? Marc Bittman did a recipe for that simple paella. Good luck. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMaking a great pastrami sandwich">Making a great pastrami sandwich
I was once in line at the House of Bagels in San Rafael, and the guy in front of me asked for sprouts on his pastrami sandwich. (It's Marin county - what can you expect?) I wish I'd had a camera to capture the disgusted expression on the counterman's...
Read moreMaking a great pastrami sandwich">Making a great pastrami sandwich
I was once in line at the House of Bagels in San Rafael, and the guy in front of me asked for sprouts on his pastrami sandwich. (It's Marin county - what can you expect?) I wish I'd had a camera to capture the disgusted expression on the counterman's...
Read moreHerbs for Potato Soup">Herbs for Potato Soup
Potato chowder/ soup 1 t Ground Rosemary t =teaspoon ½ t Ground thyme ...
Read moreHerbs for Potato Soup">Herbs for Potato Soup
Potato chowder/ soup 1 t Ground Rosemary t =teaspoon ½ t Ground thyme ...
Read moreThanksgiving!! Two turkeys at once?">Thanksgiving!! Two turkeys at once?
I always make two small (10-12 lb) turkeys for my celebration with 12-15 people. I dry brine them and make one on Weds and one on Thurs, reheating the first one. This has been very successful. Last year I spatchcocked both birds and they cooked in no time at all....
Read moreThanksgiving!! Two turkeys at once?">Thanksgiving!! Two turkeys at once?
I always make two small (10-12 lb) turkeys for my celebration with 12-15 people. I dry brine them and make one on Weds and one on Thurs, reheating the first one. This has been very successful. Last year I spatchcocked both birds and they cooked in no time at all....
Read moreRefrigerating muffin batter (short-term)">Refrigerating muffin batter (short-term)
I refrigerated my muffin batter the night before because I ran out of eggs. Got eggs and cooked them 24 hours later. They raised up just fine and are great! 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 ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude