Archive for December 2016
Conaculta cookbooks">Conaculta cookbooks
Here’s another view: In the mid-‘80s Mexico’s Rural Development Bank (Banrural), now wound up, ran a recipe competiton “Traditional foods and festivals.” This led to publication, in 1988, of a 33 volume set of cookbooks “La comida familiar en el estado de…”. One volume for each of the...
Read moreNeed a unique marmalade recipe, please">Need a unique marmalade recipe, please
I'm putting together a cured meat and cheese board for a cocktail hour before Christmas dinner and I want to serve a unique type of marmalade with it. I found this recipe for radicchio marmalade which I think will be fine, but I'm wondering if someone out there has something...
Read more?How to make store-bought puff pastry thicker than out of the package?">?How to make store-bought puff pastry thicker than out of the package?
I'm working with a delicious Trader Joe's all-butter puff pastry from France. I need for it to be ¼" thick, but it comes out of the box only ⅛" thick. So, I simply folded it over itself, pressing gently, yielding the ¼" I needed. (I did not use...
Read moreISO best salted caramel budino recipe (Not too sweet) like Campagnolo TO">ISO best salted caramel budino recipe (Not too sweet) like Campagnolo TO
I am looking to make a salted caramel budino for Christmas party (individual portions). I have heard that Campagnolo's is the best but cannot find it or a copycat. Photo: http://bombasticlife.com/place/canada/campagnolo_italian_restaurant_toronto_on/11/ http://wherejessate.com/2014/04/campagnolo-2/ https://thecityismineto.wordpress.com/2013/03/08/campagnolo-best-meal-ever/ Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBraised Short Ribs Dutch Oven Stack?">Braised Short Ribs Dutch Oven Stack?
Hello All, I have a recipe for short ribs that calls for 6 (16 oz) ribs which will serve 6 people. I have 8 people coming and the butcher cut me 8 ribs. My first question is how to braise these in a dutch oven when they...
Read moreJohnny Rockets Egg Salad Recipe?">Johnny Rockets Egg Salad Recipe?
I was craving an egg salad sandwich for lunch, so went to the nearest Johnny Rockets. They don't have them anymore. Or at least this one didn't. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreNow that Costco's vanilla extract isn't even marked as Kirkland any more.....">Now that Costco's vanilla extract isn't even marked as Kirkland any more.....
at least not in N.J. and the reviews of their "new" vanilla extract are rather poor, what would be my "next best" alternative other than Nielson-Massey, or is that what I should use. Thanks. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHanukkah Brunch Help">Hanukkah Brunch Help
I'm hosting a Hanukkah brunch this year. I've already got most of my menu down (gravlax; bagels; Bantam Bagels; egg salad; fruit salad; latkes; green salad; DIY bloody mary and mimosa bar; etc.) I'm looking for one, or maybe two more dishes, though, that are a departure from...
Read moreMonkey Dust, a.k.a. Everglades Seasoning">Monkey Dust, a.k.a. Everglades Seasoning
This " monkey dust " is nothing but mind numbing garbage! The third ingredient is MSG people. A more accurate acronym is BCK......brain cell killer. Stop it already......no wonder you buy a giant sized bottle from who yep...SAM THE BULLY FORE THRREEE WHOLE BUCS DUDE, YES.......IT MAKES YOU DUMB. Oh...
Read moreNesco Oven Roaster">Nesco Oven Roaster
I've got this old, old roaster that still works. I want to make something other than meat in it, specifically, cheesy potatoes. Can I make a foil pan of them and put it in the Nesco? Do I need to put the pan on a rack? Reading More...
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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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