Archive for October 2016
What to serve as a main after a chowder">What to serve as a main after a chowder
I am serving a sablefish chowder as a 1st course, Any suggestions for a main? I was going to serve a salmon and leek pie but think it is to heavy after a chowder? Lighter dish? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read more20lbs of pork shoulder - how long to cook for pulled pork?">20lbs of pork shoulder - how long to cook for pulled pork?
Like the title says - I have 20lbs of pork shoulder sitting in a Ale Bath seasoned with Butt Rub. I rested it for 12 hours. Tightly covered with tin foil. at 225 F, how long should I cook this bad boy? Reading More...
Read moreRecipes to showcase spices">Recipes to showcase spices
Hello, Hounds! I need some simple recipes that include flavorful spices and/or herbs, to help make my non-foodie family less fearful of bold ingredients. We live in eastern Kentucky and we make a mean fried chicken here and nobody can compete with our gravies, but beyond that, we could really...
Read moreI purchased a sourdough starter(dry powder) 3yrs ago stored in A.C. room cool/Dry will it work? Should i freeze it for longer shelf life">I purchased a sourdough starter(dry powder) 3yrs ago stored in A.C. room cool/Dry will it work? Should i freeze it for longer shelf life
I purchased a sourdough starter which is in powder form. I never got around to using it rather starting it. Its been 3 years now. So I was wondering if it will still work. It was always stored in a cool dry shelf in my Bedroom which has an AC...
Read moreHas anyone made jachnun?">Has anyone made jachnun?
My husband loves jachnun and I agreed to try and make it. Perhaps this weekend if I have time. Has anyone made it before? Any tricks or tips. I'm particularly apprehensive of getting the dough rolled out paper thin Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreGF homemade pasta?">GF homemade pasta?
I made some delicious homemade pasta from Small Victories recently, and wondered if I could adapt it by using cup for cup flour (GF), or if I need to do something else? THANKS! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhole Fish with Citrus, Herbs & Ginger">Whole Fish with Citrus, Herbs & Ginger
Who knew that cooking a whole fish could be so easy? Your dinner guests will ooh and aah when you bring this gorgeous whole fish to the table, but this dish is shockingly easy to prepare. Everyone needs such a festive yet easy recipe in their cooking repertoire. Here we’ve stuffed...
Read moreThe Ultimate Avocado Toast with Extra Virgin Avocado Oil & Aleppo Pepper Flakes">The Ultimate Avocado Toast with Extra Virgin Avocado Oil & Aleppo Pepper Flakes
If you haven’t tried avocado toast, you’re missing out on one of life’s great pleasures! We’ve elevated simple avocado toast to delicious heights by embellishing the dish with a few tasty friends: a rustic seeded bread gives a wonderful texture contrast to the creamy avocado; a drizzle of extra virgin, squeeze...
Read moreHelp me recreate Philadelphia Roast Pork Sandwich">Help me recreate Philadelphia Roast Pork Sandwich
Thank you so much for this recipe. I followed it with a couple of tweaks... I used the same amount of herbs but about a third of the salt. Rubbed all areas of the butterflied pork with it and rolled it. The pork shoulder I bought had a bone in...
Read moreVodka Sauce Canning?">Vodka Sauce Canning?
I've searched high and low for a way to can my homemade vodka sauce, and all I've seen is that dairy cannot be home canned. So here's my question: how are we able to buy vodka sauce at the grocery stores if it supposedly can't be canned? Or rather, how...
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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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