Archive for March 2017
What to Make along with Potato Pancakes?">What to Make along with Potato Pancakes?
All these people claiming potatoe cakes are jewish this is a load of rubbish they originated from Yorkshire uk. Jewish are well known for tasteless flat bread using the last ever ingredients before running away. ( according to the bible) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreegg roll/spring roll/wonton wrappers made with pasta roller">egg roll/spring roll/wonton wrappers made with pasta roller
Northern Chinese prefer an eggless dough, but the Cantonese use a standard noodle dough (2 c. flour, 1 egg, 1/2 c. water). The problem I had was my pasta machine, which is only 5 1/2 inches wide. I ended up cutting rectangles of 5 1/2 by 8 inches...
Read moreLow(No) Carb Dinner for Special Occassion">Low(No) Carb Dinner for Special Occassion
I need some help with ideas for a birthday dinner for a couple who has recently started a low (no) carb diet. I want to support them in this, but also want to plan a special meal. Mainly I think I'm struggling with the sides... so would love help...
Read moreSeason to Sear">Season to Sear
I made a beautiful Fillet Mignon last night. Seasoned with salt and pepper and once seared, I threw In Garlic, butter, and rosemary. Tossed it in the over and it came out beautifully but to be honest, it wasn't the greatest steak (flavor wise). My question here is, what other...
Read moreMarinating Chicken After Slow Cooking... Then Freezing">Marinating Chicken After Slow Cooking... Then Freezing
In an attempt to lower my lunch budget and generally make meal planning easier, I would like to have frozen portions of shredded chicken that has been marinated in various ways. My plan is to get a whole chicken, cut it up, remove as much skin as possible then slow...
Read moreFebruary 2010 COTM: Louisiana Kitchen GUMBOS, SOUPS & STEWS">February 2010 COTM: Louisiana Kitchen GUMBOS, SOUPS & STEWS
SEAFOOD FILÉ GUMBO http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food-drink/cooks-corner/article38922894.html Great dish for a Sunday since I had the time to make the shrimp stock in advance. The trinity is cooked with margarine (not butter.), then spices (black pepper, white pepper, paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano), filé powder, garlic, and tabasco are mixed in. Add tomato sauce,...
Read moreCooking from Sheet Pan Suppers by Molly Gilbert">Cooking from Sheet Pan Suppers by Molly Gilbert
CRISPY MUSHROOM & BURRATA CROSTINI page 28 Delicious, easy hors d'oeuvre! This one got rave reviews and the very night I served it I was already getting requests to make this again. Drizzle mushrooms and fresh thyme with olive oil and roast at 450. Mine were done in...
Read moreRecipes with Canned Apples?">Recipes with Canned Apples?
Search for pork chop and apple recipes that look appealing. Top waffles, pancakes, French toast, Dutch babies, oatmeal, yogurt. Apple brown betty Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCooking a 4lb Roast!">Cooking a 4lb Roast!
Hello, I just found this site and I am hoping you can help! I have a 4lb Beef Round Tip Cap off roast. I would like to cook it low and slow in the oven, with it having that outer crust. How long do I cook this for and at...
Read moreHelp with Long grained brown rice in Hawaiian stuffed bell Peppers">Help with Long grained brown rice in Hawaiian stuffed bell Peppers
I recently ran across this recipe I had from 10 years ago and the first time I made it it was perfect. The wife and I made it last night and although it wasn't awful it was far from how it turned out the first time. It calls for...
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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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