Archive for June 2015
Sausage storage">Sausage storage
I got some pork brats and breakfast sausages from a small butcher. I'm traveling with them. They were frozen. I've been putting them in a cooler bag to move them between the houses I'm staying. They were frozen when I got them. Unfortunately, the breakfast sausages were left in the...
Read moreTerrible frosting. (greasy, bubbly bad looking)">Terrible frosting. (greasy, bubbly bad looking)
You're all upside-down and backwards. a) you don't use granulated sugar for frosting. You use confectioner's sugar -- if you're making your own, you have to put it into a food processor or a coffee grinding - a blender does nothing but toss it around. I'm sure it...
Read moreWhat's for Dinner #372 - The Hot & Cold Edition">What's for Dinner #372 - The Hot & Cold Edition
Waking up to rain and barely 55° is a bit disconcerting at the end of June! Meanwhile, other areas of the country are baking in the heat. So the hot and cold applies to both the weather AND the types of food we're cooking! Those of us...
Read moreamusement park/camping weekend menu?">amusement park/camping weekend menu?
Hi all. I'm going to be camping near a local amusement park next weekend here in PA. We are six adults with hearty appetite and three children ages 4,5,&9. I'm looking for some lunch options for in the parks. I am planning on gluten free pasta salad one day and...
Read moreGreen Potato Salad Recipe?">Green Potato Salad Recipe?
My mother in law used to live in Ridgefield Park, NJ. There was a German deli nearby (I wish I remembered the name) but they had something called Green Potato Salad. It appeared to be only potatoes, lots of chopped parsley and a white vinegar-based dressing. I've tried to create...
Read moreCoconut Milk for Scalloped or Au Gratin Potatoes?">Coconut Milk for Scalloped or Au Gratin Potatoes?
Here is someone who did what you are asking about: http://toriavey.com/toris-kitchen/2012/11/coconut-saffron-scalloped-potatoes/ Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreGrating onions (without bawling your eyes out...)">Grating onions (without bawling your eyes out...)
The topic is fairly self-explanatory: I've cooked two dishes this weekend that used grated onions, and I've had to step out of the kitchen twice due to stinging eyes. How do you avoid this happening? Any tips or tricks? I'm using a steel box-grater on yellow onions stored in the fridge to...
Read moreOils and food sticking to pan">Oils and food sticking to pan
I have a cast-iron pan which I love and use for everything, but sometimes my food sticks to it. I recently changed from olive oil to peanut oil just for fun and so far, food has not stuck. My question is, which oils cause sticking and which do not? If...
Read moreBest Brands / Sources for Various Asian Ingredients">Best Brands / Sources for Various Asian Ingredients
I'm looking to buy a few Asian ingredients that are not readily found in regular grocery stores. I was thinking I should start doing some online buying to get these items, but wanted some insight into the best brands / websites. Amazon is of course the easiest if anything is...
Read moreOnions in Indian Cooking">Onions in Indian Cooking
What type(s) of onions should I use in my Indian cooking? I cook recipes from all regions, but lately Punjabi and Gujarati food. Also, how should I cook the onions? Some recipes I see puree them with tomatoes and then put them in the pan, some dice them and saute them...
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