Archive for November 2016
piecrust: butter versus lard">piecrust: butter versus lard
I always use the Betty Crocker recipe and I use lard instead of shortening. Turns out great! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSlow & low turkey for Thanksgiving - any recipes?">Slow & low turkey for Thanksgiving - any recipes?
Whoever is saying that you can't cook a turkey at low temperatures, clearly knows nothing about cooking. That is nonsense. I have been a chef for 30+ years. For Thanksgiving, every year I cook a 25-26 pound bird. I cook at...
Read moreYour best stuffed cabbach recipe">Your best stuffed cabbach recipe
Need to make Polish stuffed cabbach at home. It is a long ride for me to a Polish deli. Let me know how you make yours.... Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreRinsing Turkey">Rinsing Turkey
A friend told me her prep for turkey is: rinse out the interior with hot salted water, dry, wrap in clean table cloth and place in fridge until the morning when she will cook it. She is in her 70s and explained this is how her mother prepped the turkey....
Read moreWhen to Brine a Spatchcocked Roasting Chicken">When to Brine a Spatchcocked Roasting Chicken
I'm going to be roasting a spatchcocked chicken for Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow and would like to brine the bird for 4 hours before roasting. Should I spatchcock the bird before or after brining? And why? I'm concerned about potentially over-seasoning the bird. ...
Read morePot roast in oven--how long to roast if unrolled?">Pot roast in oven--how long to roast if unrolled?
I had posted earlier about having 2 chuck roasts to make a double portion of CI's Pot Roast recipe (well, one of their recipes, I guess). I have them side-by-side in the oven now in separate dutch ovens. Directions say to cook 3 1/2 to 4 hours--but I think...
Read moreCan I double this recipe to make 13x9?">Can I double this recipe to make 13x9?
I want to make this tomorrow but I need to be 13x9. Can I just double the recipe? This is what I'm making - http://stephaniecooks.blogspot.com/2010/11/spiced-applesauce-with-cinnamon-cream.html Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow many pounds of carrots should I make for 18 people">How many pounds of carrots should I make for 18 people
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Read moreISO baked rice pudding recipe">ISO baked rice pudding recipe
I see that your post is from 5 years ago, but I may have the answer?! My Jewish grandmother used to make what we called "rice kiegle" only for holiday get togethers. It had no milk in it and we cut it into squares, it contains quite a bit of sugar,...
Read moreGravy seasoning">Gravy seasoning
I made ATK make ahead gravy (with white wine)! I seasoned with white pepper and salt. It is unusually yummy...but is there anything else I can add to make it WOW! Any secret ingredients? Thanks. 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