Archive for July 2016
Home Cooking Dish of the Month: August 2016 Nominations">Home Cooking Dish of the Month: August 2016 Nominations
Welcome to the nomination thread for August’s Dish of the Month! (I’m posting one day earlier than usual, as I won’t be available the next couple days, so we'll have one extra day for nominations this time around.) If you’re new here, or if you just want a refresher, please read...
Read moreWhat to do with leftover croutons?">What to do with leftover croutons?
Crush and thicken Gazpacho ?! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat to do with 1.5lb gluten-free, quick cooking oats?">What to do with 1.5lb gluten-free, quick cooking oats?
After the end of a relationship, I am left with 1.5 lbs. of gluten-free, quick cooking oats. I would like to turn them into edible cookies. I have tried a national brand of gluten-free bread. IMO, it sucks. I like a crisp crust with a chewy, gluten-laden interior. If you...
Read moreFreeze hollandaise sauce?">Freeze hollandaise sauce?
I've been doing so for years. Hollandaise freezes perfectly. I make large batches (sixteen jumbo egg yokes and one pound of butter) then pour the sauce into ice cube trays. Once frozen, I have to run cold water over the tray bottoms to coax the cubes free before putting them...
Read moreLeftover roast chicken suggestions - no dairy or pasta">Leftover roast chicken suggestions - no dairy or pasta
I have almost a whole roast chicken in the fridge, and I'm looking for some new and interesting ideas. Only thing is no dairy and no pasta (that's my usual go to). Was thinking a Vietnamese chicken salad, but hoping to find something else interesting.
Thanks.
Thoughts on Santa Barbara choices">Thoughts on Santa Barbara choices
We will be visiting Santa Barbara in the next few weeks and have selected these choices. We like creative, good food, and nice atmosphere . Our selections: Trattoria Mollie The Stonehouse The Lark Toma Am interested in anyone's opinions Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCookbook of the Month VOTING - August 2016">Cookbook of the Month VOTING - August 2016
To vote for BARBECUE ADDICTION, please click the red heart to the right of this post. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFrozen Store-Bought Raviolis Breaking Open During the Draining Process">Frozen Store-Bought Raviolis Breaking Open During the Draining Process
When I prepared ravioli which was frozen, after completing the cooking and I drained it into a collender, some of the raviolis must have broken open because there was loose cheese lying in the sink. I'm curious to know what would cause that, and how could I prevent that from...
Read moreHow to cook a delicious banana cream kefir home">How to cook a delicious banana cream kefir home
How to cook a delicious banana cream kefir home Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow to cook a delicious strawberry mousse. Very tasty dessert.">How to cook a delicious strawberry mousse. Very tasty dessert.
How to cook a delicious strawberry mousse. Very tasty dessert. Reading More May Cause Envy...
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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