Archive for March 2015
Diana Kennedy, The Art of Mexican Cooking - reliable recipes.">Diana Kennedy, The Art of Mexican Cooking - reliable recipes.
Hi, i'm cooking a Mexican meal for 10 friends, one of them is from Mexico City. I've bought Diana Kennedy's 'The Art of Mexican Cooking' and I'm keen to get ideas for a menu I can put together that everyone will enjoy. Ideally I would like some of the dishes...
Read moreColeslaw best ever">Coleslaw best ever
Just a tip. Made coleslaw yesterday. Researched 'The Worlds Best Coleslaw' on Google. The 'slaw' I made was definitely the best I have ever made my a mile. I sliced half a cabbage into fairly long thin pieces. Removed the core of course. 90% cabbage to 10% ratio long thin slices...
Read moreRed Velvet treats for Mom?">Red Velvet treats for Mom?
Here are a few choices, I'm sure one will spark your interest: http://www.buzzfeed.com/christinebyrne/red-velvet-desserts-that-want-to-be-your-valentine#.cmoXBGM53M (Red Velvet is NOT just for Valentine's) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreEvents and Gatherings: Sweet Barbeque Beans">Events and Gatherings: Sweet Barbeque Beans
4.51 / 5 Stars | 27 Reviews
by tlc
"Sweet barbeque beans loaded with bacon and ground beef and a surprisingly sweet flavor. The taste of these beans is to die for!"
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Read moreEaster Recipes: Double Quick Dinner Rolls">Easter Recipes: Double Quick Dinner Rolls
4.44 / 5 Stars | 162 Reviews
by Marian Collins
"Muffin tins take some of the work out of these light and flaky dinner rolls made with instant potatoes and onion."
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Read moreQuestion re Internal Temp of Pork Ribs - Safe to Eat?">Question re Internal Temp of Pork Ribs - Safe to Eat?
Really? you boiled ribs? what were they going to be used for? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreA Pound of Lovely Dover Sole - No Parsley. How Would you Cook it for Dinner??">A Pound of Lovely Dover Sole - No Parsley. How Would you Cook it for Dinner??
Hi there:
I bought some sole today and I'm making a bechamel sauce. Thinking I will serve the fish and sauce over linguine. Hope that works for you dover sole as well. I do not have parsley either except dried parsley but wasn't planning on using it.
Prime Rib Roast - Roasting Interuptus">Prime Rib Roast - Roasting Interuptus
I could use a little help, in a timely fashion, on dealing with a partially cooked boneless rib roast. A little back ground. My son and my brother-in-law share the same birth date, and for the celebrations, my wife and I have hosted a combine...
Read moreloooooong rise sourdough">loooooong rise sourdough
The no knead recipe works great for this! Instead of 1/4 tsp. of yeast, use 1/4 cup proofed starter. This is actually my favorite method. http://breadtopia.com/sourdough-no-knead-method/ Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreGrace Pastries on Jefferson Blvd Crenshaw District L.A.">Grace Pastries on Jefferson Blvd Crenshaw District L.A.
I must talk with you! I have so many memories of your family's wonderful bakery from early childhood through adulthood. We would purchase special occasion cakes over the years and one day the bakery ran out of round Layer cakes which could be decorated on the spot for...
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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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