Archive for January 2015
How much Beef Tenderloin?">How much Beef Tenderloin?
i was trying to find info on making la bete noire in mini muffin pans. did you do this? if so, would you be so kind as to give me your directions for this? did you spray the pans or butter them, bake at the same temp,...
Read moreCooking Meat - should I get a Slow Cooker vs Pressure Cooker vs Roasting Pan?">Cooking Meat - should I get a Slow Cooker vs Pressure Cooker vs Roasting Pan?
I'm looking to cook a variety of meats and meat dishes (whole chicken, pork shoulder, brisket, ribs, carnitas & barbacoa, chile verde, etc.) that would allow me to have around for several days of meals -- eat as an entree, top of salads, soups, etc. I'm planning to purchase...
Read moreFavorite HEALTHY soup recipe?">Favorite HEALTHY soup recipe?
Mine is this lentil soup (http://www.thewickednoodle.com/lentil-soup-recipe/) but I need some new ideas. Maybe a twist on veggie or bean? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLove Making Choices? Hate It? McDonald’s Caters to Both
via Menuism by Nevin Barich, Fast Food Columnist for the Menuism Dining Blog McDonald’s is catering both to customers who love and hate making choices. While this may sound weird at first, don’t be surprised to see competitors start to do the same. First, the burger chain expanded its “Create...
Read moreWhat's the point of celery in recipes?">What's the point of celery in recipes?
Since it has really no taste, why add them to recipes? Just to "bulk" up? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMAY COTM Flexitarian Table FALL MEAT and VEG MAINS">MAY COTM Flexitarian Table FALL MEAT and VEG MAINS
Pinto Beans with Chipotle and Melted Garlic (page 247) In preparation for the arrival of a friend from Guatemala who eats beans every morning for breakfast, I decided to try this (instead of the ususal Smoky Chipotle Beans from Bayless’s “Mexican Every Day”) since I had pinto beans in the cupboard. Soaked...
Read moreFrenched pork chops on the grill: need advice">Frenched pork chops on the grill: need advice
First time using a new grill. I don't remember ever cooking pork chops on a grill. I have some very pretty Frenched thick pork chops I am planning to grill tonight for guests. They weight at least 11 ounces and are an inch thick. It will be an embarrassing and expensive mistake...
Read moreWould like to know how to prepare wild goose breasts.">Would like to know how to prepare wild goose breasts.
Head over to Hank Shaw's site http://honest-food.net/ for some ideas! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSturdy post office-ready cake or tart idea">Sturdy post office-ready cake or tart idea
Brownies. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreAny ideas for leftover top sirloin roast?">Any ideas for leftover top sirloin roast?
To be honest, I don't usually make this cut of meat and neither my dh nor yt were too impressed. It was a little tough and had a gamey flavor to it. It won't be good for sandwiches, as I had planned, so do I pass it on to a...
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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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