Archive for January 2015
Beet Hummus">Beet Hummus
I have made beet hummus with freshly boiled beets and it is yummy.... Anyone tried it with canned beets which is so much cheaper than fresh beets. Thanks. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHomemade, OH SO TASTY sauces to accompany unadorned chicken breast, and fish">Homemade, OH SO TASTY sauces to accompany unadorned chicken breast, and fish
Chermoula is one of my favourites. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhipped cream vs cooked buttercream?">Whipped cream vs cooked buttercream?
So, I've never made one of the cooked buttercreams (Italian, French, Swiss, German) before but I have a candy thermometer now and want to give it a try. I have a cake to make this weekend and the cake's recipient has a preference for whipped cream frosting (but this...
Read moreFavorite Recipes from The Savory Way by Deborah Madison?">Favorite Recipes from The Savory Way by Deborah Madison?
I've been cooking from The Savory Way since it was first published. Here are three of my favs: Flageolet Bean and Artichoke Gratin - this page is falling out of my book, I've made it so many times. I sometimes add carrots, and a little white wine with the water....
Read moretabouli too tart, help?">tabouli too tart, help?
I would NOT add honey. Try adding some olive oil. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreKewpie mayonnaise">Kewpie mayonnaise
I'm not a big mayo person. I saw it at an Asian mega market recently and picked up a 500ml based on the rave reviews I've read online. How would you recommend to use it (says good for a month)? I plan to make a batch of canes sauce. Read more
Sauce needed with leftover chicken dish">Sauce needed with leftover chicken dish
I made chicken Wellington which is chicken wrapped in puffed pastry. It was coated inside the pastry with Dijon, cream cheese, onion, thyme and mushrooms. We had leftovers due to the sizes of the chicken breasts. (I halved them.) I am afraid they might be a little dry if we...
Read moreUse the oven or slow cooker for brisket ?">Use the oven or slow cooker for brisket ?
I have never made brisket . I'm a little confused whether to cook it in the oven with a Dutch oven or use the slow cooker . For a 5 LB brisket the Chow recipe , barbecue slow cooker it says around a ten hour cooking time . For other...
Read morehelp with oatmeal!">help with oatmeal!
If you soak it in water for about an hour before you cook it, that will help it thicken. Also, definitely cook it low and slow constantly stirring as others in this forum have suggested. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSmitten Kitchen - Butternut Squash and Carmelized Onion Galette">Smitten Kitchen - Butternut Squash and Carmelized Onion Galette
Has anyone had experience with this recipe? I haven't made it - but it has been calling me. I am wondering if it can be cut up as hor doerves? Would it be good served alongside an apricot glazed turkey? If you've made it please share your thoughts....
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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