Archive for December 2014
Where to Buy Malt for African Drink?">Where to Buy Malt for African Drink?
i am white south african and i love mageu malt is cake flower or some can use it for in place of malt very 'lekker' drink Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSelecting a big joint of meat to cook without an oven">Selecting a big joint of meat to cook without an oven
I've got slightly overstretched on a Christmas dinner party and the guestlist has hit 25 people! I'm going to do a roast turkey and the usual trimmings (traditional to the UK, American friends; think thanksgiving meal). However its occurred to me that I won't be able to buy a turkey...
Read morePulled Pork for tacos">Pulled Pork for tacos
Hi, I am going to be making tacos tonight and want to have pulled pork tacos. I just thought of this now so I dont have my pork in a crock pot like usual. Would it work to use a tenderloin? Just sear it and bake it in the oven? On...
Read morekosher cauliflower mash.">kosher cauliflower mash.
Here's the thing, I never make mashed potatoes without dairy either!! :) now I'm thinking roasted garlic and schmaltz for a binder. May have to test it next week! :) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreRice cooking wine without salt/sodium content">Rice cooking wine without salt/sodium content
I'm located in DFW area (Texas) anyone know where I can go buy some rice cooking wine without salt/sodium??? I used to see them all the time but now I'm having a hard time finding them. I've even called Southern Stars distribution place they said no one carries it...
Read moreChinese sherry/cooking wine">Chinese sherry/cooking wine
what part of TX are you in? the difference with salt and without salt is huge when you're using it to make broth or soup.... I'm in DFW and been trying to locate rice wine w/out salt but with no luck ... =( anyone can suggest me a distribution company or market...
Read moreDEVILED EGGS! Home Cooking Dish of the Month (December 2014)">DEVILED EGGS! Home Cooking Dish of the Month (December 2014)
Welcome to the reporting thread for the December Dish of the Month. This month we'll all be preparing Deviled Eggs. What will you prepare? This is a dish that can easily be tweaked with all kinds of different flavors and toppings. Let your imagination run wild! If your recipe is online,...
Read moreCooking (frozen) potstickers in a rice cooker?">Cooking (frozen) potstickers in a rice cooker?
Does anyone else do this? I googled it, and all I could find were people steaming dumplings in the steamer rack. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHelp...puffy chocolate chip cookies">Help...puffy chocolate chip cookies
Everything you need to know about the subject here!! http://allrecipes.com/howto/perfect-cookies/ Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDo I use dry, fresh or roasted shallots in maust-o-museer?">Do I use dry, fresh or roasted shallots in maust-o-museer?
Hi there, I don't know if it works for you or not after 7 years! but anyway here is the recipe I learnt from my mom. I'm not sure that museer is the same as shallots, so it would be better to buy dried one from Iranian grocery store (flakes not...
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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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