Archive for February 2015
DISH OF THE MONTH Conversation about Nominations">DISH OF THE MONTH Conversation about Nominations
How about a nomination needing at least a second to make it onto the list? I haven't had a problem picking one. This last month, I had two I wanted but one more than the other. Plus, if there is a lot of interest in the second place nomination, it...
Read morehave you had any luck with Food52 recipes?">have you had any luck with Food52 recipes?
I've loved everything I've made. Very inspirational photos, too. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWeight Watchers Foodies -- The Winter Doldrums Edition! February 2015">Weight Watchers Foodies -- The Winter Doldrums Edition! February 2015
So how did everyone do yesterday?? I tried to "be good" but portion control is always my down fall. I indulged in one chicken wing and one stuffed mushroom. I then ate my weight of beet hummus and shrimp cocktail. I had about 6 nut-thin crackers with the hummus as...
Read moreStock for soup">Stock for soup
Are you adding salt to your stock? I don't always roast bones before making stock but that does add another dimension to it as does a long (12 hour) simmer, not a boil. Usually I bring it to a simmer on the stove and put in the oven...
Read moreSteamed Cheeseburgers: Make-at-Home Version - from the Land of Steady Habits!">Steamed Cheeseburgers: Make-at-Home Version - from the Land of Steady Habits!
All you need is a big pot with a vegetable steaming basket. Line it with foil, cover, and steam for 8 minutes. Done, and no cleanup. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moresubstitution advice on this please">substitution advice on this please
Hi I want to cook this for Valentines Day. http://www.aww.com.au/food/recipes/2001/5/lasagne-with-pumpkin-and-lamb-ragout-salvatore-coco/ I'm going to increase the quantities as the recipe is not all that detailed. But my question is Lamb is very expensive where I am, what cut of beef could I use in place of this or even chicken? Any advice is...
Read moreHas anyone made an ice cream cake?">Has anyone made an ice cream cake?
I am doing the same thing right now for my husband;s birthday tomorrow. First I baked half of the cake recipe in a spring-form pan. Ten minutes later I removed it place on round tray to cool, after cooled returned to freezer this on tray. Baked second half, and after...
Read moreWhat is the best way to prepare jumbo lobster tails?">What is the best way to prepare jumbo lobster tails?
Harris Teeter in Charlotte is offering jumbo (16-20oz) tails for $24.99lb as a Valentines special. I just reserved 2 but I've never attempted to cook a tail that large. My preference has always been to broil the tails but at this size I'm worried that they would be overcooked by using...
Read moreWhat is the best way to prepare jumbo lobster tails?">What is the best way to prepare jumbo lobster tails?
Harris Teeter in Charlotte is offering jumbo (16-20oz) tails for $24.99lb as a Valentines special. I just reserved 2 but I've never attempted to cook a tail that large. My preference has always been to broil the tails but at this size I'm worried that they would be overcooked by using...
Read moreMaking maltose (麦芽糖) at home">Making maltose (麦芽糖) at home
The first step is to germinate some golden wheat grass. Golden here means yellowish, no chlorophyll present. Would like to get some advice on where best to buy small amount of wheat for germination, and what is the best condition for germination. Has anyone on CH done this, please?...
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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