Archive for March 2016
September 2012 COTM My Calabria: Antipasti, Pasta, Soup, Rice, Polenta">September 2012 COTM My Calabria: Antipasti, Pasta, Soup, Rice, Polenta
If anyone out there sees this and has the book....What are the flour to water ratios? I'm without the book but want to make this dough. Thanks! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDoctoring up Costco's rotisserie chicken">Doctoring up Costco's rotisserie chicken
I am not a huge fan of store bought rotisserie chicken...but I can't pass it on when I am at Costco. It's cheap and it's convenient for a working mom like me. Plus it's relatively healthy and offers good quality of protein. Over the years, I adopted and learned...
Read moreRomanesco Broccoli or Green Cauliflower.">Romanesco Broccoli or Green Cauliflower.
Last sunday I bought what I thought was a green cauliflower but in fact in turns out to be Romanesco Broccoli. Tasted great. Cooked a little under done. Maybe softer stalks than cauliflowers but taste similar, and the cost was £2 even in a fairly expensive farm shop. Anyone...
Read moreHelp!!! Pork Tenderloin question: Temperature and time???">Help!!! Pork Tenderloin question: Temperature and time???
Which wine is your favorite for pork? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHas anyone ever tried to actually make dumplings on their own in a baking tray in oven?">Has anyone ever tried to actually make dumplings on their own in a baking tray in oven?
I always make beef stews with dumpling on top towards end of cooking time, just wondering if anyone has actually tried making them in oven-just as a side dish for other dishes as they are so tasty. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow to freeze avacodas">How to freeze avacodas
How can you freeze avacodas and would they be mushy? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morezeeuwse bloem / zeeland flour">zeeuwse bloem / zeeland flour
Here you go: https://www.weekendbakery.com/posts/understanding-flour-types/ Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSeeking ideas for use of meaty hambone">Seeking ideas for use of meaty hambone
A remnant of a spiral cut ham, shower me with your unique soup, chowder, or braise recipes. I'd normally do a red bean & collards, or the usual split pea and ham preparation. Especially interested in ethnic cuisines. TIA. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreNaengmyeon">Naengmyeon
I am not very clear but usually it makes from the flour and starch of various ingredients, buckwheat, potatoes, sweet potatoes. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBlack Bottom Cupcakes - filling didn't sink in - what went wrong?">Black Bottom Cupcakes - filling didn't sink in - what went wrong?
I've baked this recipe many times, with many brands/types of cocoa (natural and dutched), and sometimes I sub goat cheese for the cream cheese. I've used all different types of chocolate (and no chocolate) in the cream cheese filling. Different vinegars, different sugars, etc. For a better visual result,...
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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