Archive for May 2016
parm-reg rinds?">parm-reg rinds?
I have been saving them in my freezer, as I had read on here. Today I am cooking a BIG batch of tomato sauce and threw a bunch in. I see they are melted and pulled one out while it was still recognizable. Do you eat these rinds?...
Read moreSubstitute for goat cheese">Substitute for goat cheese
Hi, I'm making the apple tartlets below but I can't stand the flavor of goat cheese, any ideas for a substitute? Feta? Ricotta? Cream Cheese? Thanks. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCraving for laksa">Craving for laksa
Where can I buy curry paste? There's a take out in Scaborough called One2Snacks on 8 Glen Watford Drive but it's far so I'd like to make my own. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLeite's Chocolate Chip Cookies -- how does the dough come together?">Leite's Chocolate Chip Cookies -- how does the dough come together?
If you've made the Leite's Culinaria Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe ( http://leitesculinaria.com/9951/recipes-perfect-chocolate-chip-cookies.html ) how did the dough come together before resting? Mine is quite dry and crumbly, rather than a doughy mass, and I'm worried that I ruined it by subbing the flours. I substituted all-purpose flour for the mix...
Read moremaking preserved lemons- why must they be whole? and other queries....">making preserved lemons- why must they be whole? and other queries....
Latest preserved lemons link. http://www.seriouseats.com/2016/04/preserved-lemons-salt-cured-canning.html Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreQuails vs cornish hens?">Quails vs cornish hens?
Wanchild... Would love the recipe for the crusted cornish hens... Where is your email address? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHomesick Texan's Chili Recipe">Homesick Texan's Chili Recipe
Has anyone made this? I've been gathering all the dried chiles I need to make this; one recipe says to buy Costenas (spelled Costenos in another) - I haven't been able to find this one. This recipe also calls for 2 chipotles in adobo - canned. Another recipe eliminates the...
Read moreKings Food Host Cheeseburger Recipe?">Kings Food Host Cheeseburger Recipe?
I worked at Kings Food Host in 1973-1974. I remember they ground their own beef, used ice cream scoops to portion it. At the grill we flattened them with spatulas and salt and peppered. I don't remember anything else ever being done to them. Most of their...
Read moreMerkén">Merkén
Hello, I've been to Chile last month and my wife bought some Merkén, which is a food spice. Do you know anything about it? What can I cook using merken?? Thanks in advance! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreStoring red velvet cake">Storing red velvet cake
I'm taking a red velvet cake (specifically this one: http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016333-beet-red-velvet-cake) to a party tomorrow evening. It has a cream cheese frosting. My question is: what's the best way to make this ahead of time? Make and frost the entire thing today, leave it covered in a cupboard, then take it tomorrow...
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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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