Archive for December 2016
ROSCA de REYES, page 252">ROSCA de REYES, page 252
I made a half recipe of this "King's Ring" (as in the Christmas story Three Kings) bread . It's traditional to hide a dried bean, coin, or small baby Jesus figurine inside for a child to discover. It's sweet yeast dough, with cookie dough bands laid across...
Read moreButt end of beef tenderloin - what do you do with this cut?">Butt end of beef tenderloin - what do you do with this cut?
7.99 lb at Winn Dixie this week, must try this! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreNeed snack ideas for bed rest">Need snack ideas for bed rest
So I am on bed rest due to an extremely complicated hip problem until I have surgery in March and then at least 6 weeks but up to 6 months of bed rest after that. So I need snack/lunch ideas that my husband can give me before he leaves for...
Read moreOven Braising at High Altitude">Oven Braising at High Altitude
Life at 8500'! I am planning to cook Coq au Vin for a Holiday Party for 18. The oven temperature states 350℉. I know from past experience that this is much too high. The wine will boil, and the meat will overcook. Does anyone have...
Read moreBaltimore Steak Sub">Baltimore Steak Sub
We call it a cheese steak. It's usually prepared on a toasted hoagie roll. It's chopped ribeye, onions, and seasonings. It's melted sliced American cheese, the thick sharp kind. Lettuce, tomato, Mayo, and hot peppers round it off. It's run down your arm, ...
Read moreReheating Brussels Sprouts?">Reheating Brussels Sprouts?
I'm bringing Brussels sprouts to my boyfriend's family's Christmas dinner. I typically make my sprouts by cooking in a hot pan with oil and butter until browned and crispy. Because I'll need enough for 10 people rather than the usual two, I plan on making them the day...
Read morelooking for old Bon Apetit recipe- choc/cran trifle">looking for old Bon Apetit recipe- choc/cran trifle
I know this was 12 years ago, but I have the recipe. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morestoring fresh made Pumpkin Seed–tomatillo Sauce (Pipián Verde)">storing fresh made Pumpkin Seed–tomatillo Sauce (Pipián Verde)
just made a variation on the Bayless recipe. mmmm good on fish. But plenty left in the fridge. How long is OK in the fridge? Couple days, weeks? Trying to decide whether to freeze or not. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morestoring brussel sprouts on the stauk">storing brussel sprouts on the stauk
how long are they good to store in the house, without refrigeration, on the stalk? could they be stored in an outside shed cover in a bag? Zone 7 and cold here. Or are they just as well removed and fridged? 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