Archive for June 2016
On substituting part sugar with Splenda">On substituting part sugar with Splenda
Hi, I can't figure out how to substitute part of the sugar in a recipe for baked goods like cakes with Splenda when the recipe calls for weighing the ingredientes instead of using measuring cups. If the rec calls for 7 oz of sugar (1 cup) and I want to use half...
Read moreHelp! Need a sub for pie weights that isn't dried beans">Help! Need a sub for pie weights that isn't dried beans
Sorry I listened to ill advice re: "rice" It works less than just fine, as in not at all!!! Should have listened to my 1st instinct, or at least tested one. Wondered if it would bake INTO the tart/pie crust & that's exactly what it did. What a waste...
Read moreIs it ok to cook Steak and Fish in the same pan at the same time?">Is it ok to cook Steak and Fish in the same pan at the same time?
is it safe? like if I add the fish right after I flip the steak they should end up done at the same time. is adding the the uncooked to the pan with the partially cooked steak dangerous? will the salmon impart its flavor to the steak? My pan is...
Read moreSill och Potatis - A simple Swedish(?) food">Sill och Potatis - A simple Swedish(?) food
Hello, I found out recently about the Swedish (or at least Nordic) Herring and Potatoes. Basically it is a fish & chips with a twist: the fish, in this case the herring isn't fried, but pickled. If you care to try and prepare it, I found some (probably Swedish) recipes for...
Read moreCan you grind dried herbs with kosher salt in a salt mill?">Can you grind dried herbs with kosher salt in a salt mill?
I'd like to make some seasoned kosher salts (like salt with dried rosemary, for example) and wondered whether I could just mix kosher salt plus the herb and then put it in a salt mill/grinder. Would the salt mill grind the herbs well, without clogging up? If so, are there any...
Read moreBest Brands of White Rice">Best Brands of White Rice
Rice is inexpensive, so why not buy the best? I know that’s very subjective but I’m wondering what you think is the tastiest brand of long grain white rice sold at big retail stores like Costco, Trader Joe’s, Patel Brothers, Whole Foods, Amazon or smaller specialty Asian or...
Read moreSlow Cooker Pulled Pork question">Slow Cooker Pulled Pork question
It seems like everytime i try to make pulled pork, it ends up more like pork mush. Am i cooking it too long, if so, how long should i cook it in my crockpot per pound? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePressure cooker: "Natural Release Method"">Pressure cooker: "Natural Release Method"
I've been using an instant pot for 2 years. Natural Release is a waste of time for almost everything. Cook a bit longer. You don't leave food in the oven after you turn it off because of the "shock" of going from 400 degrees to 70. You let meat settle...
Read morecooked phyllo">cooked phyllo
I purchased some pre made phyllo cups that have a shelf lfe of a year. i noticed that after filling them, they need to be eaten within about 2 hours to avoid becoming soggy. I was wondering about baking them the day before. Would that help keep them crisp for...
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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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