Archive for December 2015
Mind of a Chef - zucchini ends?">Mind of a Chef - zucchini ends?
I happened to see the last few moments of a segment of PBS' "Mind of a Chef," and it looked to me as though there was some kind of dish concocted specifically from the ends of zucchini - the part I usually trim off and toss. Did anyone happen...
Read moreWeekly Menu Plans - January 2016">Weekly Menu Plans - January 2016
Planning for the New Year is already in progress for those who are reporting their menu plans for the up-coming week. Those of us who decided to post actuals can still post over on the December 2015 discussion - here's that link http://www.chowhound.com/post/weekly-menu-plans-december-2015-1028798. Let's use this thread to share concise weekly...
Read moreTurkey carcass in water??">Turkey carcass in water??
Cooked a turkey breast for Christmas (Friday), and the cut away the meat from the carcass to make soup. The carcass has been sitting in the fridge in a pot full of water and onions. It's now day 2 (Sunday) and I am now wondering if its even safe to...
Read morePrepping turkey carcass for soup?">Prepping turkey carcass for soup?
Cooked a turkey breast for Christmas (Friday), and the cut away the meat from the carcass to make soup. The carcass has been sitting in the fridge in a pot full of water and onions. It's now day 2 (Sunday) and I am now wondering if its even safe to...
Read moreURGENT: thaw 2.5 gallon tub of ice cream?">URGENT: thaw 2.5 gallon tub of ice cream?
The ice cream just got delivered. It's -15 degrees F and is ROCK solid. It's 8am. The event is 1pm-5pm. I have 6 tubs of ice cream. HELP! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreGood lobster recipes please!">Good lobster recipes please!
I received a generous gift of vouchers for eight live mail order lobsters (two orders of four each). However, I have never cooked whole live lobsters. Any good recipes I should try out, especially for someone for whom lobster is just ok, not an absolute favorite? Also, since they...
Read moreMaking a tiramisu or s'mores ice cream cake - need opinions">Making a tiramisu or s'mores ice cream cake - need opinions
So I've decided I'm making an ice cream cake for NYE, and I'm deciding between s'mores or tiramisu and inspired by this: http://www.grubstreet.com/2015/07/parm-ice-cream-cakes.html Dinner will be leaning Italian, hence the tiramisu idea, but I may be more excited about the s'mores. Want your opinion on which below sounds better, and then...
Read moresearching kitchen ware">searching kitchen ware
my website is http://zimorkitchenandhousewares.com I would like to share with others the exciting stuff available at fantastic prices Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreUse Pasta as Dough">Use Pasta as Dough
Use Pasta as Dough Has anyone tried this? And why would you use pasta as dough? Chef Davide Scabin of Combal.Zero in Rivoli, Italy, and New York City's Mulino a Vino cooks his pasta well past a chewy al dente, then purées it and turns it back into dough. He...
Read morechocolate... differences">chocolate... differences
What's the difference between semi-sweet and bitter-sweet chips/morsels? I know I prefer either one to milk chocolate in just about any application. Giardelli, semi-sweet morsels are less than half price at my Shoprite. I know chocolate doesn't go "bad", so bought 2 bags just cuz they were $1.98 instead...
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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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John, New Englander turned Cali dude