Archive for July 2015
What to serve with a Cuban Sandwich?">What to serve with a Cuban Sandwich?
B*I*G Bump. Made a killer Pork Pernil and used the leftovers to make a rockin' Cuban Sandwich. As the side : Cuban Salad with Feta and Garlic Lime Vinaigrette. Light, feta-y, and the lime vinaigrette complemented the salty fatty porky goodness of the sandwich. Worked perfectly. Reading More...
Read moreWhat kind of yogurt for smoothie + Blender recipes">What kind of yogurt for smoothie + Blender recipes
I agree with smartie, Greek yoghurt for smoothies is a great choice, my favorite :) I did a search and found more smoothie recipes here http://www.smoothierecipesforkids.com/ Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePack my "picnic basket" - BBQing shellfish seaside - Tips & Help needed.">Pack my "picnic basket" - BBQing shellfish seaside - Tips & Help needed.
Hi there. My husband's birthday is tomorrow and he loves seafood. I am taking him to Taylor Shellfish Farms actual farm store. We will have access to a charcoal grill and picnic table. The store sells oysters, mussels, clams and crab, etc. I want to pack my picnic cooler to...
Read moreMarjoram. What an Herb!!!">Marjoram. What an Herb!!!
For me, Marjoram used to be one of those herbs "other people" used, but not my family, so I ignored it. Then I planted an organic start, which grew so beautifully I decided to find a way to experiment with marjoram in a starring role. I had no plan, just...
Read moretarte flambee">tarte flambee
It's delicious, at least, the one I just ate n Strasbourg is. What I want to know, is how? Bread dough is not all that easy to roll out to this extreme thinness. (Much thiner than thin-crust pizza) So, Is it made slightly moist, and...
Read moreChicken bowls for a crowd">Chicken bowls for a crowd
Help! How much chicken do we need to buy for 130 people? We will have chicken, beef and veggies to put into the bowl. Lost on how much of each to buy. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDUNLOP March Cookbook of Month: Preserves & Stocks">DUNLOP March Cookbook of Month: Preserves & Stocks
Flower Bean Curd Soup w/ Preserved Mustard Greens, RCC pg. 241 This a very good version of the classic douhua (soft bean curd) + pickle = soup combination. I made an exact batch using rinsed Tianjin Cai for the pickle, and a light Chicken & ginger broth (leftover from...
Read moreCold soup for summer cocktail party?">Cold soup for summer cocktail party?
I'm hosting a party for 15 to 20 people, and I'd like to serve a cold soup. I've got sets of those shot glasses with the little spoons. Any suggestions? I'm allergic to melon, avocado, mango, and raspberries, and so I can't use them. Anyone have a stand-out cucumber soup...
Read moreJuly 2015 COTM: THE COOKING OF THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN by Paula Wolfert">July 2015 COTM: THE COOKING OF THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN by Paula Wolfert
Welcome to July! We have a fantastic selection for this month. We'll be cooking from THE COOKING OF THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN, by Paula Wolfert. Please use this thread for general discussion of the book and the cuisine. To report on recipes you make from the book, please use the reporting threads...
Read moreJuly 2015 COTM: The Cooking of the Eastern Mediterranean, Chapter 14 & Appendices">July 2015 COTM: The Cooking of the Eastern Mediterranean, Chapter 14 & Appendices
Use this thread to post reports on recipes from The Cooking of the Eastern Mediterranean, by Paula Wolfert. Report here on the following chapters: Chapter 14: Desserts, pp. 367-387 Appendix A: Eastern Mediterranean Pepper Pastes, pp. 388-391 Appendix B: Home-Prepared Spice Mixtures, pp. 392-394 Appendix C: Stocking the Mediterranean Larder, pp. 395-407 (yes, there...
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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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