Archive for May 2015
Asian recipe calls for capsicum peppers - which one?">Asian recipe calls for capsicum peppers - which one?
In a more authentic Szichuan restaurant in NYC the Hot Smoky Shredded Beef with Capsicum is rated as one of the hottest dishes. In the past it came with lots(dozens) of WHOLE green peppers, long but with a thick end. Similar to a Hatch Chile, roughly the size...
Read moreSausage Weekend">Sausage Weekend
This weekend and Labor Day weekend, we replenish our andouille and tasso supply. Both of which get smoked. I will also do some fresh garlic sausage and a breakfast sausage with fresh sage and fresh ginger. Since I'll be firing the Horizon off-set, some pork butts or brisket might find...
Read moreWhat to do with chocolate mint?">What to do with chocolate mint?
Chocolate mint is really best when used with some sort of sweetener... Honey, sugar, agave, etc. I tried using it in a Greek salad, and in some middle eastern dishes, and it was a big miss. It has a bitter, funky aftertaste that is unpleasant. I seem to use it...
Read moremake ahead sandwiches">make ahead sandwiches
I'm in need of some sandwich ideas, boring I know! I'm hosting a bridal shower, and we're doing 'classy picnic food'. I have a great pressed sandwich, with mozzarella, rocket, Italian cold cuts, red pepper aioli, and balsamic. I've made them before, and they are even better the next day. I'm wanting...
Read moreDo You Have a Quik N' E-Z Hollandaise Sauce Recipe?">Do You Have a Quik N' E-Z Hollandaise Sauce Recipe?
lol....yep...my teacher said "double boiler for Hollandaise?? Rookies!!"... you go girl! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat to cook with a bounty of Asian herbs">What to cook with a bounty of Asian herbs
I got a great variety of Asian herbs to plant a few weeks ago that I bought on a whim, but now that they're growing like crazy I've realized that the few dishes I had in mind are not going to be enough! I'm growing: Thai basil, rau ram (Vietnamese coriander),...
Read moreThe Strangest Thing Just Happened to My Water Buffalo Milk. . .">The Strangest Thing Just Happened to My Water Buffalo Milk. . .
I'm in Manila and I was going to make yeast-raised waffles, so I placed half a liter of buffalo milk in the microwave. It was pasteurized and homogenized, but a week old and teetering on the edge. The grassy flavor was coming through loud and clear, with just a...
Read moreEaster Recipes: Appetizer Mussels">Easter Recipes: Appetizer Mussels
4.74 / 5 Stars | 70 Reviews
by CASEY52
"Spicy steamed mussels in white wine and tomato juice."
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Read moreDeep Fried Main Dishes: Japanese Style Deep Fried Shrimp">Deep Fried Main Dishes: Japanese Style Deep Fried Shrimp
4.83 / 5 Stars | 174 Reviews
by ait0shi
"Shrimp are seasoned and coated with crispy panko crumbs to make the easiest, tastiest deep-fried shrimp ever!"
Malai kofta curry sauce">Malai kofta curry sauce
Bump. I'm kinda scared that my Malai Kofta curry sauce will end up bland. I wish I could just buy the sauce somewhere instead of making it. 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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John, New Englander turned Cali dude