Archive for September 2017
Churros Guatemalteco">Churros Guatemalteco
I am looking for a recipe for churro a to make for my BF who is from Guatemala. I am looking for the hard ones that are more like a cookie for dipping In coffee. Like the ones in the photo. I only seem to able to find the deep...
Read moreRecipes for 1.5 pound brisket in Instant Pot?">Recipes for 1.5 pound brisket in Instant Pot?
I have a 1.5 pound brisket in my freezer that I need to do something with, and soon. It was cut off from a giant 7 pound brisket. Because it's such a small awkward size, I don't want to do what I would traditionally do, which is make a braised...
Read moreChicken Gruyere Recipe?">Chicken Gruyere Recipe?
Hello my friends, In the process of moving, I seem to have misplaced my notebook which contained my old "tried and true" recipes from friends hand-written on recipe cards. One of these recipes was for Chicken Gruyere, which involved browning chicken breasts, placing in a baking dish, and...
Read moreISO recipe for habanero salsa with hierba de olor">ISO recipe for habanero salsa with hierba de olor
Hello I am searching the internet for the very same answer? Did u find out what the herbs we're? Thank you Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreAcid levels">Acid levels
I just realized that I only used about half the kosher salt and vinegar that I should have in the 17 pints of salsa I canned the other day. I water bathed them 15 mins and they all sealed right away. I'm worried about botulism! Should they be safe with...
Read moreAbout Sour Cream Corn Bread From Barefoot Contessa">About Sour Cream Corn Bread From Barefoot Contessa
Although I realize this post is now over two years old, I'll leave a response in case someone else is searching for the same answer. If you try to cut the bread immediately after it comes out of the oven, it is may fall apart, unless you treat it with...
Read moreVegetarian Chinese Soup Broth.">Vegetarian Chinese Soup Broth.
I've been working on my Chinese-at home soups lately, and I'm perplexed as to why my results suck. I make a mean miso, ramen, udon, and other Asian soups with confidence. But I've yet to find a recipe anywhere online for a clear, simple CHINESE (-american?) broth that doesn't involve meat &...
Read moreLive gigantic Sea Whelks!">Live gigantic Sea Whelks!
Ah!! A page from my childhood days. One of my favorite street food in Hong Kong - Boiled live sea whelks in salt water, dipped in Hoi-Sin Sauce! Sweet, salty and chewy with loads of umami! Yummmm! ( Fresh at WINCO ( Hwy7 & Woodbine) for $4.99 a pound ) ....no need to...
Read moreAutumnal brunch">Autumnal brunch
Planning a brunch following our baby's baptism the Saturday after Thanksgiving and I want to get input on the menu. It will be outdoors and with a newborn and toddler, I am trying to keep it relatively simple. I'm thinking we'll have about 25 guests and for the menu I...
Read moreWhat should I do with Leftover Caponata?">What should I do with Leftover Caponata?
If you have enough, heat it in a skillet and make a divot to poach an egg. Makes a nice brunch dish.. 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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John, New Englander turned Cali dude