Archive for August 2015
What cookbooks have you bought lately, or are you lusting after? Roll out those lazy crazy days of summer, July 2015 edition! [old]">What cookbooks have you bought lately, or are you lusting after? Roll out those lazy crazy days of summer, July 2015 edition! [old]
This thread has gotten super long, so I took the liberty of starting a new one for the new month while buttertart's in absentia: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/1020981 Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat cookbooks have you bought lately, or are you lusting after? August 2015">What cookbooks have you bought lately, or are you lusting after? August 2015
Ms. buttertart is under the weather at the moment, but I'm sure she'll be back to talk cookbooks in August. What are you all having trouble resisting this month? Me, I'm determined to delve further into my spring acquisitions before adding anything new. We'll see how that goes! Read more
What are you baking these days? August 2015">What are you baking these days? August 2015
Ms. buttertart is indisposed at the moment, but I know bunches of you have the oven on despite the heat of August. What goodies are emerging? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePuff Pastry Appetizer in advance">Puff Pastry Appetizer in advance
I'm planning to make onion/mushroom/cheese appetizers using Pepperidge Farm puff pastry sheets. I will cut into individual pieces and plan to make enough for 30 people. This link is what I plan to use and my question is, how much can I do in advance as I can't be scrambling...
Read morewhat to do with fresh curry leaves?">what to do with fresh curry leaves?
What you said! It is crucial not to confuse the two! I also have seen the plant that is used in Indian cooking, "Murraya koenigii", referred to as "neem", or "sweet neem", but it is NOT the same plant as the "neem" that is used in toothpastes and other antibacterial...
Read moreCrazy Summer Maki Rolls">Crazy Summer Maki Rolls
It is hot, Hot...HOT, and I am in Maki mode! What are some fresh, fabulous and fun maki/sushi ideas? We are unagi fans, so I love unconventional riffs on eel. Tonight was spam, kimchee, cream cheese and cucumber rolled in sesame seeds with an orange ginger grilled flat iron steak. Tomorrow will...
Read moreBrown Sugar Experts">Brown Sugar Experts
Since brown sugar is sugar that has not yet had the molasses taken out or sugar with molasses added, could I just stop buying brown sugar (light or dark) and just add sugar with the appropriate amount of molasses to recipes that ask for brown sugar or is there really...
Read moreWatery Rhubarb Pie">Watery Rhubarb Pie
It's an old post but it still appears to be at the top of google search so people are still looking at it. It doesn't matter what time of year you harvest your rhubarb, or from what country the rhubarb originates or what variety it is - it will make not...
Read moreMother's Day Recipes: Easter Lemon Drop Mousse">Mother's Day Recipes: Easter Lemon Drop Mousse
4.8 / 5 Stars | 10 Reviews
by Kathleen
"This refreshing frozen dessert is made with a vanilla wafer crust, fresh lemons, and whipped cream. It's sprinkled with a crushed lemon drop-sugar topping."
Read moreEaster Recipes: Strawberry Dream Cake II">Easter Recipes: Strawberry Dream Cake II
4.43 / 5 Stars | 63 Reviews
by prissycat
"A white cake mix is livened up with mashed strawberries and strawberry-flavored gelatin, then baked in three 9-inch pans. It is then frosted with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting."
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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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