Archive for November 2014
Cabbage Cabbage, I love cabbage! Need new recipes">Cabbage Cabbage, I love cabbage! Need new recipes
Adding this link to 10 interesting cabbage recipes: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/feb/08/cabbage-recipes-10-best Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHelp! Turkey cooking way too fast.">Help! Turkey cooking way too fast.
I'm roasting a 14lb natural free-range turkey. Salted it last night, sat uncovered in the fridge over night. This morning I let it rest on the counter for a while before putting in the oven. Did 30min at 450 then turned down to 350. At around 1.5 hours of total...
Read moreCarrot Greens, Hmmm?">Carrot Greens, Hmmm?
this thread is very helpful for today...I like the idea of treating them like parsley. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHelp! My turkey is in the oven and I don't know how long to cook it!">Help! My turkey is in the oven and I don't know how long to cook it!
You did not mention how you are cooking the bird . The second best way is a thermometer. The best way is stuffed with popcorn stuffing. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreKiller shrimp (split from Los Angeles board">Killer shrimp (split from Los Angeles board
This recipe is not correct. It does indeed smell quite similar to Jack Shrimp but there are a couple of mistakes. Jack Shrimp is not served with onions in the bowl. So either they strain them out or do not use them. Ultimately the flavor of...
Read moreHow long to cook a 25-lb turkey?">How long to cook a 25-lb turkey?
Also, is it safe to put partially cooked stuffing in it? I'll be using this recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/good-eats-roast-turkey-recipe.html Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow to convert a cupcake recipe to a regular cake">How to convert a cupcake recipe to a regular cake
Look up the serving size of the 3 cakes and add it together. Compare to the serving size of two regular 9" cakes and convert the recipe as usual. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCooking a Heritage Turkey">Cooking a Heritage Turkey
This will be my third year with a heritage turkey and they definitely cook faster!! I think. When you buy one, they should tell you. My 15-20 lb ones never take more than 3 hours. It messed up our first thanksgiving actually haha. We were set to eat at 3, and...
Read moreThanksgiving Day Live">Thanksgiving Day Live
Share your Thanksgiving story play-by play. Here's the chance to ask quick questions, celebrate victories, vent, or take a break from the cooking. So where are you in your Thanksgiving cooking marathon? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePreparing fruit cake-Help please!">Preparing fruit cake-Help please!
I'd suggest Alton Brown's "free-range" fruitcake recipe. It takes a little time and costs a little more for ingredients, but well worth the time and cost. It does NOT have those "alien" bits of whatever fruit they're supposed to be. Lots of dried fruit... cherries, blueberries, currents,...
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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