Archive for August 2017
Advice: other uses for a recipe">Advice: other uses for a recipe
Hello, I'm not a great cook yet and usually need to follow recipes. I made a recipe called Roasted Drumsticks with Chipotle Raisin Glaze. The glaze turned out more like a paste and did not give much flavor to the chicken and I ended up with flabby skin. The...
Read moreWood Fired Pizza Things to Know">Wood Fired Pizza Things to Know
If you want to know more about Wood Fired Pizzas feel free to ask away here, I will be monitoring this post from time to time. I own Wheat and Fire Pizza Catering in the Greater Los Angeles area and have baked for 20+ years. A few highlights,...
Read moreWhat's for Dinner #406 (August 2017) - Swimming in Summer Produce">What's for Dinner #406 (August 2017) - Swimming in Summer Produce
So What's for Dinner tonight in your household? Most of us in North America are swimming in summer produce, and / or heading out to the lake/beach/river for a family vacation. Even if it's only for a day trip, getting out of the house inspires new meal...
Read moreThe One Cookbook You'd Save">The One Cookbook You'd Save
AVQ&A posted this interesting scenario to discuss what would be the one cookbook you'd save from a burning kitchen. Should we turn up the question a notch? What if you cannot replace the cookbooks for whatever reason and you only get to save one? I don't have many cookbooks, but...
Read moreHow to turn a crock pot recipe into a stovetop">How to turn a crock pot recipe into a stovetop
How can I turn this recipe: http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/03/cheesy-slow-cooker-creamed-corn-recipe.html into one i can do on the stove? Do i just need to add more liquid like heavy cream or? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreAugust 2017 COTM: THE BARBECUE! BIBLE, reports on THIRST QUENCHERS; WARM-UPS, BLAZING SALADS; GRILLED BREAD">August 2017 COTM: THE BARBECUE! BIBLE, reports on THIRST QUENCHERS; WARM-UPS, BLAZING SALADS; GRILLED BREAD
LONG BEANS with FRESH COCONUT (Urap Sayur), p. 88 My husband eyed the purple long beans suspiciously, especially as he saw the red bell pepper (not one of his favorites) sitting nearby. I went about my business, cutting the blanched beans and slicing (not dicing, as recommended) the red pepper,...
Read moreHelp with carmelized sugar for flan">Help with carmelized sugar for flan
Are you cooking caramel enough? Using a candy thermometer? Maybe you're letting the flan set too long before removing. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreAugust 2017 COTM: THE BARBECUE! BIBLE, reports on WHAT'S YOUR BEEF; HIGH ON HOG; A LITTLE LAMB; GROUND MEAT, BURGERS, & SAUSAGES">August 2017 COTM: THE BARBECUE! BIBLE, reports on WHAT'S YOUR BEEF; HIGH ON HOG; A LITTLE LAMB; GROUND MEAT, BURGERS, & SAUSAGES
BALINESE ROAST PORK (Baba Guling), p. 158 This past weekend, I wanted a little culinary project so I decided to get a jumpstart on the book and try the Balinese Roast Pork. The most difficult part of this recipe is chopping everything for the herb paste (or if you start with...
Read moreHelp with carelized sugar for flan">Help with carelized sugar for flan
The custard part always turns out great however after everything is called when I go to dump the Flan out of the dish and onto the plate much of the caramelized sugar stays in the dish that it was cooked it. I'm not sure how to remedy this and what...
Read moreCast iron pan as substitute for paella pan, on the Barbeque?">Cast iron pan as substitute for paella pan, on the Barbeque?
Want to try grilled paella on the barbecue soon. I don't have a paella pan. Do you think a cast iron skillet would work as a one-time substitute? 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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