Archive for February 2016
That Old Silver Palate Standby: Chicken Marbella">That Old Silver Palate Standby: Chicken Marbella
I am making this tonight and in my rush to get the chicken marinating, I added the wine and brown sugar to the marinade rather than to the chicken just before cooking. Do you think it will still turn out ok or should i add more brown sugar and...
Read moreToaster Oven Pans">Toaster Oven Pans
I have a Cuisinart toaster oven that came with an 11 1/2" X 10" rimmed baking pan. It's stainless steel. I would prefer an aluminum pan for better conductivity. Something like professional sheet pans. I can't find any online close to these dimensions, most are too small. Also, something...
Read moreGOMITI PASTA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND BEEF">GOMITI PASTA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND BEEF
Creative, fun, simple...another great pasta recipe. Gomiti are great, they are lighter than penne and they combine great with everything. INGREDIENTS Gomiti 2 italian sausage 1/2 lb Ground beef White wine 1 Garlic 1/4 Onion Parsley Cilantro Pepper Salt Basil Oregano 1 Beef bouillon Olive oil STEP BY STEP 1. Add parsley,...
Read moreMarch 2016 COTM Announcement Thread: PLEASE TO THE TABLE">March 2016 COTM Announcement Thread: PLEASE TO THE TABLE
Very exciting! Thanks, Allegra. I'm looking forward to reading this book and cooking from it. I picked out a few recipes today. There is so much to learn and so many interesting little bits of information. Should be fun. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHome Cooking Dish of the Month: March 2016 Voting">Home Cooking Dish of the Month: March 2016 Voting
ROAST DUCK Click the heart to vote for this dish. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLonghorn's Steakhouse Brown Bread">Longhorn's Steakhouse Brown Bread
What kind of butter do they use for the bread they bring out while you wait for your dinner? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreGreat Steak Deal Fresh Market">Great Steak Deal Fresh Market
There is a really good steak deal at fresh market on Saturdays in February. $9.99 a lb for prime ny strips. Picked up 6 yesterday and worked out to $7 a piece. These are great looking steaks. Will be eating tonight. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHelp with learning to use multi function Slow cooker">Help with learning to use multi function Slow cooker
No marinade necessary for long cooking in liquids, plenty of liquids to choose from: - Water: with mirepoix, herbs and spices. Add flour slurry or on the mirepoix, or light bechamel, e.g. Velouté style - Stock/Broth: if no bones, add bones. Add pork shank, smoked, cured or both. Add bacon and/or tomato...
Read moreCold Process Canning">Cold Process Canning
Not sure what a "muffletta" is, but a muffaletta is a sandwich. Olive spread is called tapenade. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDoes jicama turn brown after peeling?">Does jicama turn brown after peeling?
I am eating mine with hummus. I glad to know it doesn't turn brown. I am loving this jicama and the only reason I am eating it is because my husband brought it home with his groceries by accident. First time I tried it was...
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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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