Archive for January 2015
TJ Soyaki Copy?">TJ Soyaki Copy?
So I really love the TJ soyaki marinade. Its delicious but I'm not really all that close to a TJ and its a little pricey. Does anybody have a good copy cat recipe? I can figure out the flavors in it but I can't seem to get the proportions right....
Read moreChow Restaurant's Spicy Thai Noodles">Chow Restaurant's Spicy Thai Noodles
Hi Laulaukid - were you ever successful on finding the recipe for Chow's Thai noodles? tacullen@yahoo.com Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePho-get About the Ramen Burger: How to Make a Pho Burger
via Foodbeast Recently I was tasked to create something out-of-the-box with some microwavable burger patties. All I had to do was turn on some imagination. Unfortunately, we were out of bacon and mac & cheese had already been done to death. So I went with something I had a casual understanding...
Read moreSuggestions for Steak Marinade">Suggestions for Steak Marinade
Making Angus Top sirloin tonight. Great meaty flavor and tender enough for family. We're having guests tonight and I would like to tenderize with a marinade but not detract from the delicious meaty flavor. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMarinade for Angus Sirloin">Marinade for Angus Sirloin
Our butcher carries these strips of angus sirloin. Great meaty flavor and they are tender enough for family dinners, but we are having guests tonight. I would like a marinade that doesn't impart much flavor (love the taste of the beef), but that will tenderize. Also, what...
Read moreWhat's for Dinner - #345 - the Winter Doldrums Already? Edition [through January 28, 2015]">What's for Dinner - #345 - the Winter Doldrums Already? Edition [through January 28, 2015]
Let's continue here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/1003437 Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat's for Dinner? #346 - The Deep Freeze Edition!">What's for Dinner? #346 - The Deep Freeze Edition!
So, if 17 degrees in the morning here isn't cold enough, but I've been told that tomorrow morning's low will be in the neighborhood of 7 degrees. Brrrr. And that means that any snow that has melted will be turning into ice. As they used to say...
Read moreHalal Chicken and Rice Vendor Recipes? [Moved from Manhattan board]">Halal Chicken and Rice Vendor Recipes? [Moved from Manhattan board]
Jung have you ever found the perfect recipe? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreYour Favorite EASY Recipes">Your Favorite EASY Recipes
Cut up chicken sausages (my fave is TJ's jalapeno flavor) and throw in a pan until they begin to get browned and warm (a few minutes). Throw in lots of spinach and a little bit of salt, pepper and garlic and include either a can of chopped tomatoes or about...
Read moreHow long will a cake stay fresh?">How long will a cake stay fresh?
I baked a cake today and frosted it then it went in the refrigerator for two hours.I served it this afternoon for my two neighbors and myself. It is a chocolate cake that you bake and then put holes in it with the end of a wooden spoon. ...
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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