Archive for March 2017
Cake with ginger preserves?">Cake with ginger preserves?
I was given a beautiful jar of fresh ginger preserves and want to bake a cake with it without simply dumping the preserves into a cake to make a gingerbread-ish spice cake. Something that preserves (ha!) the sparkling integrity of the ginger preserves. If I could write a...
Read moreAlfalfa Sprout substitute">Alfalfa Sprout substitute
Help reworking a sandwich please!
It's got turkey, avocado, sprouts, with poppyseed dressing on wheat bread. I'd like to replace the sprouts.
What is something that is not extremely perishable, available, and not terribly expensive that could replace it?
I'm open to a new dressing too but I like the sweetness added.
What to do with bread dough that won't rise?">What to do with bread dough that won't rise?
I was attempting to make a sandwich bread but was out of good yeast and had to use one of those packets. It was expired but I took the chance. I'm pretty sure there are only a few little beasties still alive. The dough rose about 10%....
Read moreCOTM: Cookbook of the Month Nominations for April 2017">COTM: Cookbook of the Month Nominations for April 2017
We're here once again! It's time for Cookbook of the Month (COTM) nominations. April will mean warmer weather for some people and the start of some spring produce. What kinds of things shall we cook together? Please nominate books by putting the title in ALL CAPS. You may nominate as many...
Read moreSPELT PIZZA WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PANCETTA">SPELT PIZZA WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PANCETTA
This pizza has a rich, flavorful, spelt crust that is thin and crispy. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBest pepper grinder?">Best pepper grinder?
Bump. I doubt that good pepper mills are as cheap as they were 10 years ago. I saw a small pepper mill recently for $60 and a large one for $100! They were made out of wood. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moresandwich cutting">sandwich cutting
can some one tell me what the difference would be if you cut a sandwich in half with knife tip down and saw vs sawing straight across the sandwich ,what would be the difference? seen this knife action when cutting sandwiches but no one tells you why or which...
Read moreBarilla No Boil Lasagna - Help!">Barilla No Boil Lasagna - Help!
Just saw your questions, sorry it is late. Did you pour another can in? Not the best but at that point was the only solution. I would also cover the pan with foil for the first 40 min and finish uncovered. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBarilla No Boil Lasagna- Help!!!">Barilla No Boil Lasagna- Help!!!
Hey Everyone, I decided to attempt making a lasagna for the first time but I think I may have totally botched it. I misread the directions and only used one can of tomato sauce instead of two. If I take it out of the oven (only been in for about 15 minutes)...
Read moreStoring roasted peppers??">Storing roasted peppers??
I have to say this about all these dumb posts, wow, I will NEVER ask a question on this site, you people would take a simple ingrown and make sure they did major surgery in stead of just clipping! Wow!! 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