Archive for May 2017
Potato leek soup without stock?">Potato leek soup without stock?
I would like to make a potato leek soup but I don't have stock on hand. All the recipes I find online ask for stock. Is there some way that I can make it without stock? That was still taste good... For example can I just add celery/carrots or other...
Read moreHelp with a ham?">Help with a ham?
Any ham experts here? I bought a ham from a local farm that was starting a farmshare. This ham was their first try. They said it was smoked. It *is* super smoky which you could smell even from frozen. I had it in my chest freezer and started cooking it...
Read moreHelp with buffet main dish for 50 people">Help with buffet main dish for 50 people
I'm hosting a buffet for about 50 people and need advice for another main dish with chicken. The other foods are mainly middle eastern, but I need something that fits in a pot as my oven will be used for other things. Any ideas? Would 60 thighs be enough? Would...
Read moreCooking Ingredient - belachan block">Cooking Ingredient - belachan block
Does anyone know where I can find belachan block (dried shrimp paste) in Toronto? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLive East coast/Florida Spotted Prawns available at T&T">Live East coast/Florida Spotted Prawns available at T&T
Live East Coast / Floridian Spotted Prawns at T&T. $28 per pound. Smaller in size than their BC cousin but sweeter and chewier. Lightly coated with seasoned Tapioca/wheat flour and deep fried heads-on. Tossed with a little sea salt and freshly ground white pepper......tasted like Hong Kong's Michelin 1* Fung Lum...
Read moreHelp! House Salad Dressing @ Me Va Me, Sofra, Hannah's">Help! House Salad Dressing @ Me Va Me, Sofra, Hannah's
All 3 serve a similar and truly delish salad dressing. If you have eaten at any of them, you will probably agree What's the recipe? Thanks in advance Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreRecipes/Uses for *fresh* oregano">Recipes/Uses for *fresh* oregano
I picked up a bunch of fresh oregano from the farmer's market to use in place of dried in Mexican-style recipes. Will probably also use in a tomatoes and white bean stew. This is a large bunch though! I am looking for other specific vegetarian recipe suggestions to use up...
Read morePurpose of pear in Korean recipes?">Purpose of pear in Korean recipes?
I have a number of Korean recipes that call for "firm", and sometimes unripened, pear in a marinade. Can someone tell me the purpose of the pear? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePizza fail">Pizza fail
Hi! I started a blog recently and as I'm not a great cook, I'd like for you to challenge me to cook something delicious even a novice can make. I will then write for my blog about it or post a video blog. I'm also a new mother and would love...
Read moreGardens of Taxco bananas and cream "Rio Frio style" Recipe?">Gardens of Taxco bananas and cream "Rio Frio style" Recipe?
Any L.A. people who've been there know how to make it? We live too far away now to just pop in and pick some up. On the menu it says it's made with 'three creams'. Ideas? 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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