Archive for December 2014
Another method: Classic roasting (at least for small cuts)">Another method: Classic roasting (at least for small cuts)
Yesterday I decided to experiment with an entirely unconventional method for roasting. As some will know, in older times roasts were done before a fire, in the open. Some think the move to roasting in a closed oven has diminished the classic roast to a baked joint, and having had...
Read morePlanning DIY-catered wedding 150-200 people need advice">Planning DIY-catered wedding 150-200 people need advice
I'm going to catering a wedding for about 200 people the menu is grilled chicken, backed ham macaroni and cheese, baked ziti, salt potatoes and garden salad. How much should I make? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLasagna withour ricotta">Lasagna withour ricotta
I've loathed lasagna my whole life, but I want to give it another try. My problem has always been the ricotta - I hate the texture (same with recipes that have cooked cottage cheese -ackkkk!) Does anyone have any great recipes that don't require ricotta or anything of a similar texture?...
Read morePretzel Factory Pretzel Crisps - use up ideas please">Pretzel Factory Pretzel Crisps - use up ideas please
Giant bag from costco, help! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreImported jarred Herring from Poland ......how to serve ?">Imported jarred Herring from Poland ......how to serve ?
I recently bought some refrigerated and jarred herring.I plan on serving with a dark bread ,pickled beets,cucumber,boiled potato and raw onion .....maybe some hard cooked eggs. Any thoughts and suggestions ? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDrying a salami">Drying a salami
I read below that someone stated that the drying process took three months. I hung two small Hebrew National salamis in my kitchen three weeks ago and the salami dried perfectly in that time. There was no mold or yeast on the outter plastic skin. The end hanging at the...
Read moreFavorite seafood paella recipe?">Favorite seafood paella recipe?
Recently I made my first attempt at paella -- a very non-traditional vegetarian recipe that called for kale and mushrooms. It was delicious despite not passing muster as being real deal paella. I did cook it using a fancy version of Valencia rice that I found at my local gourmet...
Read moreWhat sides with Salmon croquettes?">What sides with Salmon croquettes?
Buttered rice, pork & beans & homemade biscuits. French cut string beans flavored with bacon is a good substitute for pork & beans. (very high carbs, but Delicious!!!) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCan I use yellow cornmeal for creamy polenta?">Can I use yellow cornmeal for creamy polenta?
I have yellow cornmeal on hand. Are the 2 interchangeable? Much appreciated. 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 ;)
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John, New Englander turned Cali dude