Archive for March 2016
"Unconventional" Holiday Dinners">"Unconventional" Holiday Dinners
Hi, fellow Chowhounders! I am interested in reading your stories. My family was traditional and never deviated. . .Thanksgiving turkey at. al. Christmas Eve ham, and. . .Christmas Day Dinner Turkey. . . Easter Ham. In a fit of pique, my mother "allowed me to make Christmas Eve Dinner....
Read moreMake masa harina dough for tamales ahead of time?">Make masa harina dough for tamales ahead of time?
I would like to make the dough tonight (Tuesday) and assemble the tamales Friday. Would that work? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHelp - roast (skinless) chicken">Help - roast (skinless) chicken
I have a whole chicken, but it turns out it's skinless. I had planned to roast the bird, and would like to stick to that plan, but wondering how to go about it now... I have thought of covering it in foil to make up for the lack of skin,...
Read moreTortillas amb tomàquet">Tortillas amb tomàquet
Tarragona meets Tijuana! Keep clicking the photo below until you see the large version. Simple: Gently warm quality nixtamal tortillas in cast iron pan or griddle, frequently flipping until golden highlights begin to appear Cut a small plum tomato lengthwise, and rub roughly on tortillas. Drizzle quality extra virgin olive oil Scatter good quality...
Read moreGigot de Sept Heures - Dutch oven or slow cooker">Gigot de Sept Heures - Dutch oven or slow cooker
I'm considering making Gigot de Sept Heures (7 hour leg of lamb) per Anthony Bourdain's recipe for Easter. I somehow have gotten this far in my life without a Dutch oven (I have other vessels, like a Calphalon 3 qt. "everyday pan", that I use for braises). Given...
Read moreCan Tomato Compote Be Pickled?">Can Tomato Compote Be Pickled?
I AM SO frustrated, waiting for summer and the tomatoes that are better-then-now. At that time, I often chop and mix them with EVOO, minced garlic. red wine vinegar, S and P and seasonings. I use that compote on my home-made grinders, with some of the excellent cheese and charcuterie we...
Read moreAsian Ingredients ISO a recipe">Asian Ingredients ISO a recipe
I'm great at following recipes but clueless when it comes to creating them. Here's what I want to create: a spicy Asian stir fry with shrimp, baby bok choy, red bell peppers and snow peas. I'd also like to use rice noodles, fresh ginger, scallions, and onions....
Read moreReposting - how to dry pasta noodles in a "nest" without sticking">Reposting - how to dry pasta noodles in a "nest" without sticking
I love you guys. I have spent HOURS rummaging through info on the internet about pasta, after having a successful class and then home experience with my hand-crank Marcato-Atlas, but needed info on drying fresh pasta. I wanted to experiment with drying fresh pasta and this site kicked...
Read moreLooking for recipe from Colorado Cache">Looking for recipe from Colorado Cache
I am looking for a chocolate mousse recipe that was in this cookbook. It was part of a cake recipe and I don't remember the cake name but it was from Rudy's restaurant and was a sponge cake with a mousse filling and a crème anglaise topping. Can anyone help?...
Read moreThis is a soup my family makes for Easter dinner">This is a soup my family makes for Easter dinner
Description This is a soup my family makes for Easter dinner 4 SERVINGS Ingredients salt and pepper to taste 6 ounces of talapia 3 limes 1/2 pound of potatoes 2 ears of corn split into 4 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 large onion 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme 3 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder 1 bunch of basil leaves one 15 ounce...
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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