Archive for April 2017
Help! My beef pot roast is falling apart but still chewy">Help! My beef pot roast is falling apart but still chewy
I decided to make a beef pot roast using a chuck roast. I seared the meat and cooked it my slow cooker on high for 5 hours when I decided to eat it. The meat fell apart and could shred easily, but the invidual strands were dry and chewy. I...
Read moreCook's Country Ricotta Baked Chicken Apr/May 2017 issue">Cook's Country Ricotta Baked Chicken Apr/May 2017 issue
This recipe was on Facebook, but before I could get the recipe; they locked it. Does anyone have the recipe and if so, can you please post it here. Thanks~ Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDried cochayuyo... how to use in recipe?">Dried cochayuyo... how to use in recipe?
Brought back some dried cochayuyo (bull kelp species) from Chile, and looking for ways to use in a recipe. Very little info available online on the dried variety. Think it needs to be rehydrated - looking for ideas and/or experience using in recipe. Open to anything! Reading...
Read morePassover menu - what am I missing?">Passover menu - what am I missing?
Hi! I'm cooking passover solo this year for 9 adults and 3 kids. I was hoping to get some feedback on my menu. Here's what I am planning...feel like I am missing something. apps: chicken liver matzo ball soup Main courses: Brisket Chicken Marbella Side dishes: potato kugel...i've never made and don't have a recipe yet,...
Read moreBaking a cake 2 days in advance - freeze or not?">Baking a cake 2 days in advance - freeze or not?
Hi! I'm baking Maida Heatter's queen mother cake for passover and because I'm cooking the whole meal by myself, I have to cook the cake today...two days before I serve it. I am planning on making the frosting the day I serve it. I'm not sure if I...
Read moreVegan dishes to compliment turkey dinner">Vegan dishes to compliment turkey dinner
I would like to make something for my dad's retirement party that vegan guests will be able to enjoy that will pair with and add to the turkey dinner for non vegans as well. Also prebatchable cocktail ideas welcome! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePassover Turkey Gravy -- Help">Passover Turkey Gravy -- Help
We have been grilling our turkeys for 30+ years and always have gravy drippings. Do not put the charcoal directly under the turkey, but move it out to both sides. Place a drip pan (made out of aluminum foil just hand shaped or use a disposable aluminum loaf pan) directly...
Read moreWhat fish is Chinese steamed fish">What fish is Chinese steamed fish
I'm thinking of the delicate white steamed fish served at Chinese banquets. I'd like to cook at home. What fish is that? I'm hoping I can get a boneless fillet version, so I don't have to deal with bones/scales. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSauerbraten help - please! Party this Saturday">Sauerbraten help - please! Party this Saturday
Agreed - the German recipes I've seen all call for marinating. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreEgg for Meringue">Egg for Meringue
Can I use the boxed egg white to make meringue successfully? 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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