Archive for December 2014
Old dog.....new trick?">Old dog.....new trick?
A friend and I have a holiday tradition of a basic steak, baked potato, Caesar salad meal. I usually put the steaks on the grill (I'm in Southern Cal) but this year my grill isn't working. I know I can broil them, but I thought it might be fun to...
Read moreChuck Roast v Sirloin Roast">Chuck Roast v Sirloin Roast
I am following a recipe for chuck roast (tomatoes, wine, carrots -- slow, long cooking), but I bought a sirloin roast because it was on special. Can I use the same recipe? What's the difference? Many thanks, as always. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLooking for old issue magazine recipe">Looking for old issue magazine recipe
Hello everyone. Back in the late 80's/early 90's, my mother subscribed to Good Housekeeping, Ladies Home Journal, and Redbook. In one of these magazines, anywhere from 1989 to 1991, there was one issue where the theme was 100 chicken recipes sent in by readers. I've looked high and low...
Read moreSuggestions for buttermilk">Suggestions for buttermilk
pancakes marinate chicken Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morewaffle collapse">waffle collapse
I used 1% and couldn't figure out where I went wrong, didn't even think of the milk. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLobster Bisque made with chicken stock or something else?">Lobster Bisque made with chicken stock or something else?
Husband surprised me with two 2-lb lobsters, which he cooked and then drew away the resulting stock. He also tossed away the tomalley and roe, which we don't normally eat. I've still got all the shells and want to try making lobster bisque. We reserved two claws and some tail...
Read moreSubstitute for Unsmoked Bacon">Substitute for Unsmoked Bacon
I am planning to make. Choucroute Garni and the recipe calls for unsmoked bacon. What is the best substitute for this? I'm thinking about using pancetta, but the spices may be too different. Thanks! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moremaking boxed cake mix better...">making boxed cake mix better...
RAJ....Tell me you're awake!!??Haha!I wanna add some fun to white cake, BUT only have Bryer's Choc ice cream with Reese PB slivers/cups in there!Any suggestions? I think I love U! LOL I may save some mix to make a sample, BUT it sounds wonderful! HeatherZapa@Gmail.com IF ANYONE tried...
Read moreburned prosciutto-wrapped roast">burned prosciutto-wrapped roast
I followed a recipe by Ina Garten just as it was written, but my prosciutto drippings burned (and smoked heavily) while the pork tenderloin was roasting. I'm new to cooking. How do I prevent this from happening next time? The flavor was great--but not the smoke alarm going off during...
Read moreSlow roasting a venison shoulder">Slow roasting a venison shoulder
drying out is almost always a function of temperature keep it at around 135 F at most. Trichinosis is killed by freezing so no worries here. In any event, medium is more than enough to kill this thing. 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