Archive for March 2016
Mongolian Hot Pot -- White Broth Recipe?">Mongolian Hot Pot -- White Broth Recipe?
I'm looking for a recipe for the milky white, aromatic broth that's often served with Mongolian hot pot. I'm finding lots of recipes for the red, spicier broth but not much about the white kind (what's it called?). The best recipe I've found so far is this one: http://yireservation.com/recipes/clear-soup-hot-pot/ but...
Read moredramatic dish for a dinner party">dramatic dish for a dinner party
I'm looking for something new-- i've done beautiful 12 to 20 hour pork shoulders, fantastic 7 hour leg of lambs-- i LOVE a long braise, i just want some new ideas! for this sunday please.... Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLooking for quantity recipes for kids">Looking for quantity recipes for kids
I cook a warm lunch once a week for around 300 kids at the school I work at. My focus is to make something healthy from scratch, but I am having a bit of a struggle getting the kids to actually eat my food. The kids are from 5-10 years...
Read moredried herbs vs fresh">dried herbs vs fresh
I am now living in an area where there are only limited fresh herbs available in super markets. Is it a waste of money (and time) to use dried herbs in my recipes? I am a reasonably good home cook, but I'd still like to hear from Chowhounds!...
Read moreCan I quadruple these recipes?">Can I quadruple these recipes?
btw, in case anyone is wondering, I've made the sweet potato mac several times with different cheeses, and it is particularly good with the shredded gruyere blend that Trader Joe's sells. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMac and Cheese at a potluck - how to keep warm or reheat???">Mac and Cheese at a potluck - how to keep warm or reheat???
Did croc-pot worked for this? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreNew cooks late bloomers">New cooks late bloomers
When cornbeef is done and you take out to rest for 15 mins, do you cover it? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreQuestions about Cooking Corned Beef">Questions about Cooking Corned Beef
When you take cornbeef out after cooking and let it rest for 15 minutes, do you cover it??? Also how does it stay hot? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreYogurt Question">Yogurt Question
Can unflavored yogurt be frozen to eat like icecream? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat cools down hot peppers?">What cools down hot peppers?
Bought a jar of already-threaded on a toothpick -pickled onion, hot pepper, cucumber, chili pepper and olive; delicious but pretty hot! Can I serve them with (or in) some kind of yougurt dip to cool it off a bit? And if so, what? Reading More May...
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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