Archive for February 2017
Question on Water Bath and Cheesecakes">Question on Water Bath and Cheesecakes
I know I am almost a decade late! Just wondering if you ever figured this out. You can most certainly bake a cheesecake in silicone pan and you do not need the water bath, with the right quality, moisture is locked in. Check out these videos on youtube and contact...
Read moreCan Cheesecake crust be salvaged?">Can Cheesecake crust be salvaged?
Recently my springform pan leaked inspite of wrapping it in foil. What I did to correct the problem was: wrapped the cheese portion with plastic wrap and flipped it upside down. I then cut off the soggy crust. I wrapped the rest of the cheesecake and froze it overnight. The...
Read moreWhy is Any Pork I cook Dry? Please Help Chowhounders!">Why is Any Pork I cook Dry? Please Help Chowhounders!
My thoughts exactly. Love pork chops-but not when I cook them! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreUsing "Hidden" anchovies in cooking">Using "Hidden" anchovies in cooking
I bought an 800 gm(!) can of anchovies online by accident. I really like anchovies, but the family only likes them in small quantities. What dishes do you cook that have "hidden" anchovies to add flavor? My apologies if there is another thread on this topic--I couldn't find...
Read moreHow to store leftover canned salt-packed anchovies?">How to store leftover canned salt-packed anchovies?
I purchased online an 800 gram(!) can of salt-packed anchovies stored in salt. How best to store them--it will take me a few years to use them all. I found an old discussion thread with this topic: https://www.chowhound.com/post/save-leftover-anchovy-fillets-835910 The suggestion to transfer them into a container and top them...
Read moreRolling Taquito Question">Rolling Taquito Question
I believe in that episode they were flour tortillas and when they filled them they over lapped the filling about an inch, then pulled down with finger tips on overlap (to create a crease) and tightly rolled. Hence no need for toothpicks. I saw the show last night and I'm...
Read moreChicken Pot Pie help">Chicken Pot Pie help
1. Thawing out the pastry definately makes it easier to work with. 2. I've always just cut/diced my potatoes and added them in uncooked 3. You can just put the veggies in frozen, just be sure to break the clumps apart or you'll end up possibly serving all of them in one...
Read moreChange cookies to bar cookies">Change cookies to bar cookies
Good morning all! I want to try baking my favorite cookie recipe as bar cookies. What are thoughts on whether or not I have to worry about making any adjustments to the ingredient measures? It'a very moist cookie already so I think my only concern is the...
Read moreLemon Pound Cake from Scratch">Lemon Pound Cake from Scratch
Lemon Pound Cake is the ultimate quick bread; it is easy to make and lacks no taste! I hope you enjoy it. Please check out the step by step tutorial and don't forget to subscribe. Recipe below. Lemon Pound Cake Recipe: 2 1/4C AP Flour 2tsp Baking Powder 8oz Unsalted Butter (softened) 8oz Cream Cheese...
Read moreVoting Thread: Cookbook of the Month, March 2017">Voting Thread: Cookbook of the Month, March 2017
TO VOTE FOR GJELINA BY TRAVIS LETT, CLICK THIS HEART. 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