Archive for August 2017
Oven settings for slow roasts?">Oven settings for slow roasts?
the only time I use convection fans is when I want it to go faster - which kinda' isn't like the same as "slow roasting" . . . it may certainly have dried out the meat - especially if you did not follow the reliable recipe instructions about basting every...
Read moreInstant Pot Techniques and Recipes">Instant Pot Techniques and Recipes
I have looking through the cooking methods to find nothing listed for Instant Pot. I believe that would be a great new addition to your forum. I realize you have "pressure cooking" but The Instant Pot is another method. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreReal Marmalade Recipe Wanted">Real Marmalade Recipe Wanted
When I say 'real' I mean very tart Scottish marmalade with lots of rind and made with Seville (sour) oranges. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreOven Baked Chicken with Seasoned Bisque mix">Oven Baked Chicken with Seasoned Bisque mix
When you think of Shrimp & Corn Bisque .... you probably are thinking you are going to have a bowl of bisque when you're done cooking... Nope, this time we are cooking chicken! The Shrimp & Corn Bisque is amazing right out of the box, but the ingredients of the...
Read moreSunday Dinner Cafeteria Food">Sunday Dinner Cafeteria Food
Perhaps I'm just feeling nostalgic, or just pregnant, but I am really craving the cafeteria food of yesteryear. They have now all but disappeared, but I have such fond memories of my grandparents taking me to Lady Classen, Queen Anne, or the Boulevard Cafeteria in OKC. I'm hoping to have...
Read moreBoston-style pork fried rice recipe">Boston-style pork fried rice recipe
OMG, Dude, I agree with you Sooo Much! I'm from Amesbury Mass. and I can't find Chinese food ANYWHERE down south that even comes Close to where we are from. It's like a fake version of Chinese food.......lol Reading More May Cause...
Read moreHome Cooking Dish of the Month Voting Thread, September 2017">Home Cooking Dish of the Month Voting Thread, September 2017
Click here to vote for BIRYANI Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFreezing Chopped Garlic?">Freezing Chopped Garlic?
Bought a bag of garlic at Costco, and it is A LOT of garlic. I am thinking of chopping-up several bulbs in the food processor, and was wondering if I can then freeze it? Thanks Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreButter Roasted Chicken">Butter Roasted Chicken
Butter roast chicken is super easy to make and creates a great family meal. There is nothing better than the smell of a roast chicken from the oven and you can pack it full of your favourite flavours. I like this recipe using a flat chicken, cooks quicker and you can...
Read moreWeekly Menu Plans – September 2017">Weekly Menu Plans – September 2017
Let’s use this thread to share concise weekly dinner menus for each week in September. Are you planning meals around harvests from your garden? Heading off to vacation at a National Park with other retirees? Cooking meals for the first busy weeks of school? What’s planned from the COTM (Cookbook...
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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