Archive for December 2015
Christmas pudding advice?">Christmas pudding advice?
How can I make my Christmas pudding a dark rich brown? It comes out light brown, more like a fruit cake. My recipe is Superb Plum Pudding from Epicurious. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreTzatziki with Pizzazi - Ilias and Sons Greek Style meets modernTzatziki aka. Greek cucumber yogurt dip">Tzatziki with Pizzazi - Ilias and Sons Greek Style meets modernTzatziki aka. Greek cucumber yogurt dip
Being Greek in heritage and learning from a chef, i have mastered the art of making Greek Tzatziki. I call it Tzatziki with Pizazzi because it's non traditional and includes a nice kick with a well balanced creamy and fresh aftertaste. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreImprovising corned beef with short rib">Improvising corned beef with short rib
I bought some boneless short ribs that were cheap and looked nicely marbled so I thought i'd try to cook em. I've got one pound in strips I cut marinating (in zinfandel, garlic, ginger, worcestire, pepper, dijon, gonna grill em or cook in dutch oven), and another pound I cut...
Read moreGuittard Chocolate Baking Wafer Substitute?">Guittard Chocolate Baking Wafer Substitute?
Hi all, I recently discovered that the E. Guittard Couveture 16 oz. Boxed Wafers have been discontinued. I was really disappointed to discover this because I frequently purchased them for baking, and have always found them to be the most affordable chocolate baking wafers. They were priced around $9-12...
Read moreHelp with Time Conversion for Christmas Eve Dinner">Help with Time Conversion for Christmas Eve Dinner
Hello everyone! I need some help. Every year for Christmas Eve I make the recipe linked below (Rachel Ray's "Elsa's Cider Beef and Cheddar Smashed Potatoes"). Everyone loves it and it is really easy to make. However, I haven't perfected the timing, since I increase the servings greatly. ...
Read moreSalmon Avocado Club | Kissed by the Sun Spices">Salmon Avocado Club | Kissed by the Sun Spices
Light and refreshing recipe that is easy-to-follow, takes less than 10 minutes to prepare. And, it’s packed with protein and omega-3s fatty acids. Great lunch idea. Made with Kissed By the Sun best-selling Seasoned Sea Salt Blend. Made from ginger root, celery, garlic, and kosher sea salt our organic blend...
Read morePrime Rib Roast for Dinner Party of 15">Prime Rib Roast for Dinner Party of 15
Way too much, esp if you have women & children or those who eat less meat, which is common these days. - .75 - .80 lbs and will give you leftovers. At $7 - $9 per lb, why waste $$? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read more10 Rib Rack of Pork">10 Rib Rack of Pork
Hello, I ordered a rack of pork for Christmas. It's about 7-8 lbs, 10 ribs. My butcher said to roast it for 10-15 min at 450, then turn the heat down to 350 and finish for 35-40 more minutes. But everything else I've read online says to...
Read moreThe Best of Star Wars Themed Food in Chicago
via Ximena N. Beltran The force is strong with these Chicago bars and restaurants that are pumping out creative concoctions to celebrate the release of the new Star Wars movie: The Force Awakens. These chefs and mixologists are going beyond the basic (Darth Vader shaped cookies) to create truly interesting...
Read morePavlova - white wine vinegar substitute?">Pavlova - white wine vinegar substitute?
thanks for the advice. I will give it a try just hope that my pavlova turns out ok as its for a christmas dessert at a friends house 18 people to share with. 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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