Archive for November 2016
Nampo Meesa's chicken wings">Nampo Meesa's chicken wings
I saw this recipe being made on HubertKeller's: Secrets of a Chef. He talked about the ingredients but no measurements were given. On an internet search I could not find the recipe itself; only the episode itself. Can anyone help? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreAccurate Measuring Spoons">Accurate Measuring Spoons
I just figured out that neither of my two sets of measuring spoons is anything like accurate, at least for the tablespoon measure. One holds 9 grams of water and the other holds 18! A tablespoon measure is supposed to hold 15 grams. I guess it isn't that big of...
Read morewhere to buy candied fruit cake mix in LA area?">where to buy candied fruit cake mix in LA area?
Help! I need to make my mom's fruitcake cookies. They are terrific. But, one of the key ingredients is that red and green colored fruit in the plastic tub that you used to see in grocery stores everywhere. Yes, I know it's full of artificial stuff, but they're not the...
Read moreWinter Squash Braised in Cider">Winter Squash Braised in Cider
This is my variation of an old NY Times Thanksgiving recipe from 2003. It's excellent (which in Thanksgiving terms means it won't alienate anyone), foolproof, and also different enough that nobody else will be bringing it. I'm quite sure the cooks here can take the recipe apart and redesign it...
Read moreSauces on steamtable recipe ideas">Sauces on steamtable recipe ideas
I will be hosting a large party and serving sauteed chicken breasts over mashed potatoes for a crowd. I will be sauteeing the chicken as people come up, holding mashed potatoes in a steam table and would like, possibly a wine sauce recipe that will hold up in a...
Read moreSauces on steamtable recipe ideas">Sauces on steamtable recipe ideas
I will be hosting a large party and serving sauteed chicken breasts over mashed potatoes for a crowd. I will be sauteeing the chicken as people come up, holding mashed potatoes in a steam table and would like, possibly a wine sauce recipe that will hold up in a...
Read moreAdding coconut oil to pie crusts">Adding coconut oil to pie crusts
I usually make all butter pie crusts. This year I plan to make them with 2/3 butter and 1/3 coconut oil. Has anyone done this before? I make my crusts 1-2 days ahead, flatten into a disk and keep in the refrigerator until needed. I heard coconut oil gets rock...
Read moreThanksgiving 2016: Your Worst Nightmare?">Thanksgiving 2016: Your Worst Nightmare?
My propane ran out halfway through baking the turkey. I made myself a strong drink just as the guests arrived, they were saying "Microwave it! Grill it!" but once I got my head together I went in the basement and got my Sabrett hot dog steam table and...
Read moreCornstarch Gravy - Sitting in Slow Cooker for PotLuck">Cornstarch Gravy - Sitting in Slow Cooker for PotLuck
I am making gravy for a potluck tomorrow (thanksgiving theme) and I want to use cornstarch because I feel more comfortable with it as that is what I use at home, and because it's gluten free. I am concerned though, that after sitting out for several hours in a slow...
Read moreBlackstrap molasses?">Blackstrap molasses?
I've found that 1/2 blackstrap 1/2 honey works really well as a sub for light molasses! 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