Archive for December 2014
Sausage & Peppers">Sausage & Peppers
Ingredients: 5-6 links spicy pork sausage (depending on size) 5 cloves of garlic 1 large onion 1 green bell pepper 1 red bell pepper 1 yellow bell pepper 1 tsp salt tsp pepper 2 tbsp olive oil Directions: First, grill the sausage links for 3 minutes on each side to get a nice grill mark. Then remove from grill (it will...
Read moreMexico: The Cookbook (Margarita Arronte) - is the book as bad as people claim?">Mexico: The Cookbook (Margarita Arronte) - is the book as bad as people claim?
I've been very, very tempted by this book. However, there have been massively negative reviews of it by people I respect, and it all points to another 'Phaidon cookbook mess': David Sterling (author of 'Yucatan' - http://www.amazon.com/review/R2WHE6OG1LT741/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=0714867527) : "...obviously the text was not written by anyone who knows the regional cuisines...
Read moreCan you please recommend some recepies?">Can you please recommend some recepies?
Hello everyone, I hope i am posting it to a right page, but I'd love to ask you to recommend me some recepies for people who ... don't have a kitchen =D I'm living in a dorm from monday to friday and all we got there is a fridge and...
Read moreWhat's for Dinner #341 -- It's on to 2015 Edition!">What's for Dinner #341 -- It's on to 2015 Edition!
The year is coming to a rapid close, but the festivities have not abated. Our NYE is very simple -- we cook for our New Year's Day party, knock off at about 11PM, drink champagne and eat indulgent food. The 1st is the real event for us. How are...
Read moreWhat are the best kind of ground meats for hamburgers?">What are the best kind of ground meats for hamburgers?
Beef+veal+pork in equal parts. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morevocado flesh?">vocado flesh?
I don't know, but at that price, I'd surely give it a try. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDifferent brands of sweeteneded condensed milk">Different brands of sweeteneded condensed milk
There are several brands of condensed milk including Eagle brand, Magnolia and Carnation. David Libovitz recommends Longevity brand not exactly saying why. I've only used Magnolia brand as that's what the Costco carries. Anyone can tell the difference in taste? Is Longevity brand tastes better than the...
Read moreMomofuku shiitake buns recipe?">Momofuku shiitake buns recipe?
Anyone know how to make these?? The mushrooms were so crunchy and amazing!! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat do you make after Christmas when you're sick of everything?">What do you make after Christmas when you're sick of everything?
I feel like I've had every food known to man and now nothing sounds good... Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLinguine & Clams">Linguine & Clams
Ingredients: 24 Little Neck clams Fresh parsley 1/4 cup white wine 1/4 cup chicken stock 4 tbsp salted butter 1/2 tbsp salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp red pepper flakes 2 cloves of garlic Juice of 1 lemon 1 pound of linguine Directions: It a dutch oven, On medium heat, melt down the butter. Then, lightly smash the garlic...
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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