Archive for July 2017
What to serve with Fried Green Tomatoes?">What to serve with Fried Green Tomatoes?
I like them with a nice big Texas omelette with a dash of tabasco Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morehigh heat stirfry - how can this be safe?">high heat stirfry - how can this be safe?
It seems the general consensus is that wok stirfries should be done at as high a temperature as possible - i.e., 600-900+ deg F. Professional chefs in Asia supposedly go far higher when they stirfry on their high-powered burners. I'm having trouble understanding how these temperatures are safe, given that...
Read moreRice in Salads Getting Hard Overnight">Rice in Salads Getting Hard Overnight
I love to make cold salads with rice in them, for example curry rice salad. I typically use Texmati, and it hardens and isn't so good the next day. Does anyone have any tips on how to keep it from getting hard? Would instant rice harden less? Is there a...
Read moreYou can be broke and eat well.">You can be broke and eat well.
I'm on a low carb diet. I have to be. Since 2013, I have type 2 diabetes. So, my focus everyday is on eating well (and low carb) for cheap. I have been out of work for months. I still need to control my illness and do it with food...
Read more10lb Pork Shoulder - Slow Cooker/Oven">10lb Pork Shoulder - Slow Cooker/Oven
So, I bought a 10lb pork shoulder the other day. I can't remember if it is bone in or not off the top of my head though. I am debating whether to cook it in the oven or the slow cooker. Carnitas, pulled pork, etc.. I am pretty open as...
Read moreCumberland sausage">Cumberland sausage
Does anyone have a good recipe for Cumberland sausage? Have recently been making / stuffing various sausages...hoping for a tried & true! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreGochujang Paste in Texas Style Chili">Gochujang Paste in Texas Style Chili
I’m cleaning out my refrigerator and freezer and am making a large batch of chili as I do a few times a year. It’s probably about 10 pounds which pretty much fills up a 13 quart rondeau. There’s ground beef, roast beef, smoked ham, Italian sausage meatballs, cured pork, onion...
Read moreCreme Fraiche separating in dressing">Creme Fraiche separating in dressing
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Read moreWhat to serve with Frito Pie?">What to serve with Frito Pie?
For future you can also make street corn Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFreezing/Roasting a Chicken">Freezing/Roasting a Chicken
So my family looooves this recipe http://www.huffingtonpost.com/teri-turner/heroin-chicken-warning-extremely-addictive_b_7880468.html but of course it is way better after marinating a few days, which I usually only think of when i want it...and then have to go shop, marinate blah blah blah in order to wait for our favorite chicken in 2 days. ...
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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 ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude