Archive for February 2017
How to make 15x10x1 jelly roll pan recipe fit 18x13x1 pan?">How to make 15x10x1 jelly roll pan recipe fit 18x13x1 pan?
Hmm - that chart seems to say an (approx) 18 x 13 needs 12 cups of batter compared with a 15 x 10 needing 10 cups. But like the OP, I would have made 1 1/2 times the original recipe. Ah, well, any extra can become cupcakes.
Needed: Earthshattering Valentine's Recipe for Heart Pan">Needed: Earthshattering Valentine's Recipe for Heart Pan
If you do Pinterest, use a search term like "heart-shaped desserts" or "heart-shaped pans" or "heart-shaped cakes" or some such; you'll probably get some ideas there. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSpring 2017 Baking/Dessert Cookbook of the Month NOMINATIONS">Spring 2017 Baking/Dessert Cookbook of the Month NOMINATIONS
I'll also go with FLOUR and THE BAKING BIBLE. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreKorean BBQ home cooking help">Korean BBQ home cooking help
Hi there, what brand of soy sauce would you recommend? I tried Kikoman and its a bit too salty even if its diluted with water. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHome-Cooked Valentine's Dinner">Home-Cooked Valentine's Dinner
Thought it would be fun to break out a discussion on home-cooked Valentine's Day dinners. Because it's a weeknight, I am keeping it pretty simple: Scallops & arugula risotto. Salad of bibb lettuce, goat cheese, julienned red pepper, and sherry vinaigrette Dessert of Molten Chocolate Cakes (Mark Bittman's recipe from NYT Cooking...
Read moreLotus leaf sticky rice: Doesn't quite cook through">Lotus leaf sticky rice: Doesn't quite cook through
I've made Lotus Leaf Sticky Rice 3-4 times now, following the standard recipe (soak the rice minimum 3 hrs, mix with ingredients, pack into soaked lotus leaves, steam for 1.5 hrs). However, the rice does not cook through, despite steaming for about 2 hours. The rice grains are very firm,...
Read moreI was late on extremely rare steak, not rare hamburger, or "Blue Steak"">I was late on extremely rare steak, not rare hamburger, or "Blue Steak"
When I was little I remember soaking up the juice on a piece of bread and just loving it. There came a time when I didn't care for steak that much. I went to a restaurant and had shavings of prime rib. yeah very very red. ...
Read moreOil from marinated mutz">Oil from marinated mutz
Many a store I know has marinated mozzarella in 8oz (sometimes larger) containers. They come in a mix of canola and olive oils infused with parsley, oregano, garlic, basil, red and black peppers. Can't see wasting a goodly quantity of oil once the mutz is all eaten; could it make, f'rinstance,...
Read morefish ends?">fish ends?
Our family is spending the spring semester in Middletown, CT, and we've been trying to take advantage of the local offerings. I was in the City Fish Market, and I noticed they had "fish ends." Is this just for making stock? Is there something else one would...
Read moreOven; No bottom element">Oven; No bottom element
Brother in law so proud of his gift to his wife. Glass top...So I look inside and notice electric coil element on top, but Nothing on the bottom. Not gas, no vents on bottom panel, no outlet for any heating device. Don't recall name of course... Cheap model....Has anyone had...
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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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