Archive for July 2017
Pressure cooker braising - liquid level">Pressure cooker braising - liquid level
Though I had a stove top pressure cooker I rarely used, I recently got an electric pressure cooker (Instant Pot) and have been using it frequently. When braising on the stove top in a Dutch oven you are supposed to almost cover the protein with the liquid. My...
Read moreIs garam masala the same as curry powder?">Is garam masala the same as curry powder?
Interesting article, and not too many posts about it on the Internet. I've made both, and here are my take aways. There a lots of curry powder recipes, but they tend to focus on coriander, cumin, mustard, and sometimes even nutmeg. Many recipes contain chili powder, pepper, and ginger...
Read moreCabbage from slow-cooked cabbage rolls?">Cabbage from slow-cooked cabbage rolls?
I love cabbage rolls, so I made some in my slow cooker. Turns out, my family likes the rolls but not the cabbage. So, they unwrapped them and now I am left with several leaves of cabbage that have been kinda stewed. Do I hafta chuck 'em, or can something...
Read moreOutside-the-Jar Ways to Use Honey in Every Meal">Outside-the-Jar Ways to Use Honey in Every Meal
Honey’s not just for tea and toast anymore! This summer, switch it up by discovering the versatility of honey. This collection of light and easy, yet creative and delicious, meals made from pure ingredients can be prepped and taken on-the-go to perfectly accommodate busy summer schedules. Reading...
Read morebon Appetit Quiche recipe in 1979 or early 1980's magazine">bon Appetit Quiche recipe in 1979 or early 1980's magazine
Looking for a quiche recipe that has a thin slice of ham on top of the quiche crust in a bon Appetit Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow to Package Baked Goods">How to Package Baked Goods
hi CH! i made some s'mores brownies and wanted to figure out the best way to wrap them up to give them away. the top layer of the brownies are broiled marshmallows so they're nice and toasty and *sticky*. i want to wrap them individually and have tried plastic wrap...
Read moreISO website or recipes for boutique worthy cupcakes">ISO website or recipes for boutique worthy cupcakes
I have made standard (vanilla, chocolate, lemon) cupcakes for parties in the past, but I am looking to ramp up my game in terms of moisture and flavour combinations. My look fors: ~chocolatey (rich) ones ~limoncello/lemon ones ~peach or apricot ones for summer (not too spicy) Anything else? A website with photos would be...
Read moreEggplant stuffed with tuna and bulgur">Eggplant stuffed with tuna and bulgur
Canned tuna and bulgur are used to make the classic stuffed aubergine dish lighter and healthier. Servings: 4 Total time: 45 min Prep time: 15 min Cook time: 30 min Ingredients: 1400 g of eggplants (4 small eggplants) 4 tbs olive oil, (1 + 1 + 2) 1 onion,...
Read morehow to keep homemade churros overnight">how to keep homemade churros overnight
I made churros earlier in the day and then served them a few hours later. They were fine and everyone enjoyed them. For the leftovers, I wrapped them in aluminum foil; when wanting to eat some, heated them up in my toaster oven for a few minutes (am sure...
Read moreHas anyone made Nigella's strawberry meringue cake?">Has anyone made Nigella's strawberry meringue cake?
this recipe is a rip off from Joy of Cooking where it is called "Cream Tart Cockaigne" (only in older versions before it got miserably updated)). the JOC version works great - I've made it dozens of times. Nigella just substituted the strawberry filling. Reading More...
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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