Archive for February 2015
Bones for chicken stock">Bones for chicken stock
I don't find it practical keep chicken bones, necks, etc on hand for making stock. I just don't usually have enough of them at any one time unless I am specifically looking to make chicken stock. And then those bones tend to have meat on them. Can anyone tell...
Read moreJanuary 2010 COTM: Patricia Wells MEAT AND POULTRY">January 2010 COTM: Patricia Wells MEAT AND POULTRY
Trattoria: Lamb Braised in White Wine, Garlic and Hot Peppers, p. 242 Don't know what took me so long to start cooking from this book. Yesterday, flipping through, decided to make chicken breasts with fresh sage and pasta puttanesca. Went to an Italian deli to pick up some fresh pasta, salted...
Read moreHelp with recipe please!!! ASAP">Help with recipe please!!! ASAP
I would use honey and some spices - cinnamon & cayenne for example - depending on what you are serving it with. Indian spices go very well with squash and in this case keep it savoury. Could toss with herbs de province, garlic, olive oil. Reading More...
Read moreIraqi Marga Chickpea Stew Recipe">Iraqi Marga Chickpea Stew Recipe
Hello! Does anyone have a recipe for the Iraqi dish called marga? It's a tomato and chickpea stew usually eaten over rice. I've had it in restaurants before, and love it, but I can't seem to find a recipe for it. I'm not familiar enough with middle eastern spices that...
Read morenutella recipes?">nutella recipes?
I recently enjoyed some of the Ciao Bella chocolate hazelnut gelato. It worth every calorie and every step of the 3 mile walk from my hotel and back. ;) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHelp with menu planning--hosting a BBQ with 15-30+ guests">Help with menu planning--hosting a BBQ with 15-30+ guests
You know the drill: Looking for a cohesive menu that can largely be prepped ahead of time (day before would be ideal). It will be just me prepping and cooking (except my man will be at the grill). RSVPs are trickling in (we're at 14 so far, with spouses possibly attending...
Read moreSpinach ball baking- OK to crowd in oven?">Spinach ball baking- OK to crowd in oven?
Hello, I just made some spinach balls to go into the oven in a couple hours (firming in fridge now). Basic ingredients (spinach, parm, breadcrumbs, eggs, etc). I made a lot though, and I'm wondering if it will affect the outcome if I crowd them in the oven, which I'm...
Read moreCauliflower cake">Cauliflower cake
So... where's the recipe? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCooking for a Very Hungry, Slightly Picky Crowd">Cooking for a Very Hungry, Slightly Picky Crowd
Hi All! We will be having a group of friends over soon and I am looking for meal ideas that are not insanely expensive. This is a hungry crowd that drinks a lot and eats a lot. One friend does not like red meat (beef), so that is out. I am...
Read moreNewburg Sauce">Newburg Sauce
I just watched a video of someone making Newburg sauce & a cup of shredded sharp cheese was added, which seemed out of place to me. What do you think? 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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