Archive for June 2016
How to counteract the bitterness in a blended soup?">How to counteract the bitterness in a blended soup?
I recently came across a YouTube video that said blended soups should balance watery vegetables with water, citrus juice, sodium, pungent vegetables and herbs, and a fat to act as a creaming ingredient. It was done by a raw foodist so quite healthy, I was just unsure if I could...
Read moreYukon Gold Scaled Halibut Recipe & Fish Alternatives">Yukon Gold Scaled Halibut Recipe & Fish Alternatives
On the June 15, 2016, MasterChef, Gordon Ramsay made a delicious looking dish with halibut and Yukon Gold potatoes made to look like scales on the fish. It was a dish from one of his restaurants. The home cooks were then challenged to replicate it. I would like to make...
Read moreEasy French Toast Recipe">Easy French Toast Recipe
Singapore style Effortless French Toast Recipe also an easy technique of getting ready French toast at your property. Ingredients • one egg • two slices of bread • one/4 cup (60ml) milk roughly • 2 slices bread I lower 1″ thick slices of French bread • butter (best) or margarine, if not oil Optional • one/2 teaspoon of...
Read moreKacip Manis">Kacip Manis
Does anyone know where to buy kacip manis (Indonesian sauce) in Toronto? Many thanks, Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morebest 1-quart saucepan?">best 1-quart saucepan?
I'm looking for a 1-quart saucepan to make a single serving of oatmeal or grits. I would like nonstick or ceramic-coated cast iron because I already have a small stainless saucepan. I'm considering the 1-quart LeCreuset Dutch Oven (see link), but at $130, it's pretty pricey. Is the LeCreuset worth...
Read moreCuring Salt and Pickling Salt in N.O.">Curing Salt and Pickling Salt in N.O.
A thousand thanks to anyone who can tell me where I can find curing salt and picking salt in New Orleans. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBeef Stew & Dumplings recipe">Beef Stew & Dumplings recipe
I found this beef stew and dumplings recipe from St. Patrick's Day which has a ton of ingredients. Has anyone tried this recipe? Looking for input before I go out and buy the whole veggie aisle. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSteam pan liners">Steam pan liners
Hey all Can i use a steam pan liner in my hotel pan and use it in a chafing dish over a sterno? My liner says up to 400 Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePreparing a meal in a small kitchen">Preparing a meal in a small kitchen
When working in your kitchen an efficient layout can make food preparation joyful. Conversely, a less ergonomic kitchen can sway a cook to resort to the take out menu. In a small kitchen sometimes gadgets or new trending items can be lifesavers. Some cooks love to compost; they can...
Read moreJuly 2016 Cookbook of the month Winner: PLENTY MORE">July 2016 Cookbook of the month Winner: PLENTY MORE
Hey, folks! I'm pleased to announce that next month we will be cooking from Yotam Ottolenghi's vegetarian sequel, PLENTY MORE. A great time of year to utilize the plethora of produce available. It should be a fantastic ole' time! The reporting threads will go up on the first of...
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