Archive for December 2016
Help Cooking 6lb Prime Rib">Help Cooking 6lb Prime Rib
Hi, So I'm cooking a 6lb boneless Prime Rib for a small family gathering tonight. We picked up a 6lb boneless Prime Quality Prime Rib from Costco (I say that in case there is a difference in cooking between Prime and Choice). I plan on seasoning and cooking in the oven...
Read morelisaanns cookies">lisaanns cookies
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Read moreFreezing chicken curry / stews">Freezing chicken curry / stews
Hi all, Cooked a few chicken dishes (chicken curries and chicken chasseur) and froze them. The chicken breast was in large pieces (approx 1/4 of a breast). When defrosted and warmed the chicken had a very poor texture. How can i cook and freeze chicken stews and curries to keep the texture? PS,...
Read moreDiana Henry books">Diana Henry books
It appears that Diana Henry's "Simple" will be the January COTM. I recently bought her earlier book, "Cook Simple" Can anyone tell me if any of the recipes from her older book, "Cook Simple", appear in her latest book, Simple? I would love to be able to participate in the COTM...
Read moreDecadent Potatoes For Prime Rib">Decadent Potatoes For Prime Rib
Are your potatoes turning black? Put them in cold water when you peel them before using them while you peel them all. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow long does it take to that a 5-6 pound beef tenderloin?">How long does it take to that a 5-6 pound beef tenderloin?
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Read moreChristmas Eve Dessert">Christmas Eve Dessert
Looking for a Christmas eve dessert that's make-ahead and refined. 10 adults. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDesperately seeking Julia Child's Buche de Noel recipe">Desperately seeking Julia Child's Buche de Noel recipe
The French Chef Cookbook it is all the recipes used in 119 shows. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreAdding flavor to homemade yogurt">Adding flavor to homemade yogurt
I have a toddler who could probably eat his own weight in yogurt in a day. I've been considering making some homemade yogurt, but I'm not sure about adding in some flavor. He doesn't like berries or chunks of fruit in yogurt or muffins or, well, anything. How can I...
Read moreMaking Stuffing a Day Ahead and Reheating">Making Stuffing a Day Ahead and Reheating
My mom's bread stuffing is a favorite among my friends. I make it every year for both Thanksgiving and Christmas, whether we host it at home or go somewhere else. Last year, I made a big batch and did everything but bake it. Then I put it in the...
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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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