Archive for August 2015
Substitute for Molasses">Substitute for Molasses
AWESOME SITE! Thanks for sharing. ;) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSauerkraut Salad">Sauerkraut Salad
Here's a recipe I got from a friend. Simple but delicious, and great for hot weather. SAUERKRAUT SALAD Dressing: 1 Cup sugar 1/2 Cup veg. Oil 1/2...
Read moreReading Recipe Reviews">Reading Recipe Reviews
I am making "Easy Chicken Meatloaf" and see that there are 6 reviews. I want to read them. It's probably a dumb question, but how the heck do you read the reviews on this recipe? I have tried clicking on the stars/number and nothing happens. http://www.chow.com/recipes/30344-easy-chicken-meatloaf Thanks Read more
Roti Bread Question">Roti Bread Question
I made my first roti bread last night, using this recipe:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/west-indian-curried-chicken-roti-recipe.html
and I'm curious as to why it calls for a 2-hour rise. Wouldn't the baking powder be kaput by then? I made some changes (more water, 1-hour rise) and the bread came out fine, so I'm just idly wondering.
Hash brown crust mini-quiche for a crowd - Can I make it in advance?">Hash brown crust mini-quiche for a crowd - Can I make it in advance?
It'll be about 40-50 people for a brunch time baby shower. I'd like to be able to make about 100 of these in regular size cupcake pans. Using frozen hash browns as the base, I know that the "crust" part needs to be cooked for about 10-15 before the filling...
Read moreFresh tomato ideas">Fresh tomato ideas
I usually used halved, small tomatoes for this, but cut into chunks, mixed with fresh herbs, olive oil, garlic, s and fgbp, and used on roasted fish filet is deliciious. Can also be used to make a quick pan putanesca style sauce for baking a preferably fatty fish filet...
Read moreUsing both vanilla bean and extract">Using both vanilla bean and extract
If the vanilla bean is fresh that should be all you'll need unless you want a really prominent vanilla flavor (I've never used "vanilla flavor" so don't know how that works out). I have made these vanilla bean cupcakes many times, which yields 24 cakes using a whole vanilla...
Read moreFRENCHING Green Beans">FRENCHING Green Beans
Whew, had a hard time getting the word "frenching" through the spell checker! I am a long time fan of frenched green beans because my mom used to make some recipes with them I liked. However, she used frozen and I intended to use frozen as well. However, while...
Read moreBest Tangy Red Pepper Jelly">Best Tangy Red Pepper Jelly
I am years late but I agree this is the best red pepper jelly out there. I buy it in a store in kitchener called Victoria street market. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreNopales from a Jar -- What to Make?">Nopales from a Jar -- What to Make?
OMG Litchick, I made your family's recipe and it is delicious!!! The best!! Thank you so much for sharing. 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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