Archive for July 2016
Protein pairing for tomato soup?">Protein pairing for tomato soup?
Is this still open? Anyways, I usually buy cod or talapia fillet from my local walmart, then bread it with coconut flour instead of regular enriched all-purpose bleached cr@p, and panfry using butter or non-stick spray instead of deepfry. Season with salt, garlic and onion powder, ground peppercorn, etc., the...
Read moreA new favorite summer snack">A new favorite summer snack
I was watching Lidia the other day and she made a salad of sliced fennel bulb, celery, and onion, some chopped fennel fronds, julienned hard salami and a couple of nice Italian cheeses, salt and pepper, olive oil, and the juice of a lemon. I cheaper out on the...
Read morecooking a 12-pound brisket in the oven">cooking a 12-pound brisket in the oven
Hello, I am serving brisket tomorrow -- it's a 12-pounder -- and am cooking it in the oven. (No other alternative.) I would appreciate any insight anyone can give me on the best way to approach this...was planning on putting it fat-side up in a roasting pan with a bit...
Read moreAluminum or cast iron pizza pan?">Aluminum or cast iron pizza pan?
I was reading and comparing different pizza pans. One thing I liked about aluminum was that it was available in larger sizes, such as 18", 19", or 20". For aluminum, maybe this one: http://www.webstaurantstore.com/american-metalcraft-hactp20p-20-perforated-heavy-weight-aluminum-coupe-pizza-pan/124HACTP20P.html For cast iron, I was looking at a Lodge 14" one, or a 17" deep dish one. Can aluminum be used...
Read moreCurry plant leaves. What to do?">Curry plant leaves. What to do?
I realize this is a cooking forum.....but can you cut back or prune this curry plant? When's the best time? Thanks Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreForgot to turn on my crockpot!!">Forgot to turn on my crockpot!!
Help!! I prepped my 8 lb roast with a dry rub and placed it in the crockpot with boiling liquid with the lid on and forgot to turn it on. I realized this after 5 hours and then turned it on to highland it will cook for 8 hours. Is...
Read moreRoasting veggies for pizza.">Roasting veggies for pizza.
I was reading this recipe for a deep dish pizza. It had the veggies roasting in the broiler for only 4 - 6 mins. http://minimalistbaker.com/simple-deep-dish-pizza/comment-page-1/#comment-674088 Don't they need to be roasted longer? Or, will most of the roasting be done when the pizza cooks, and the broiler is just to help them a little...
Read morePork Breast?">Pork Breast?
I been looking for this. Don't know where to buy it. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreRancho Gordo's Scarlet Runners">Rancho Gordo's Scarlet Runners
Anyone use these before? Any great ideas? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreThe Most Humane Way to Kill a Lobster">The Most Humane Way to Kill a Lobster
I am hosting my first lobster bake tomorrow. We usually boil them but this time they'll be cooked in a roasting box under hot coals. That seems like a slow and painful death to me (and, yes, I do believe lobsters feel pain). What is the most humane way to...
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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