Archive for November 2017
Chilean Abalone (Locos) How Do I cook this?">Chilean Abalone (Locos) How Do I cook this?
I just bought some frozen on sale at 99 Ranch. I too made the mistake thinking they were abalone, not a Chilean mollusk. They are supposed to taste almost identical so I am going to prepare them like abalone, slicing thin and tenderizing with the back of a spoon, then...
Read moreEasy low-calorie meals">Easy low-calorie meals
I am sure there are older threads on this subject, which I'll browse as well, but I'd like to hear your current suggestions for easy-to-prepare dinners that are compatible with calorie cutting. My hubby and I try to eat whole foods but aren't opposed to the odd shortcut or prepared...
Read moreUltimate spaghetti hack">Ultimate spaghetti hack
An easy solution for spaghetti Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMarcella Hazan Meat Broth">Marcella Hazan Meat Broth
Has anyone here made Marcella Hazan's meat broth? She uses it in so many of her recipes, I figured it's time I make a batch. I'm just wondering what you use for the mix of meats, as I don't want to waste a lot of money on pieces...
Read moreSlow Cooker Help. White Blobs?!">Slow Cooker Help. White Blobs?!
I put some cubed venison loin into my slow cooker earlier. I browned it a little beforehand, but maybe not well enough?? It's been cooking for a few hours, and I just noticed there are a ton of smallish white, almost gelatinous blobs throughout the liquid. WHAT...
Read moreOffice Thanksgiving potluck ideas please!">Office Thanksgiving potluck ideas please!
Hello, those is my first blog/thread attempt. Hope it works. I am sort of in the same place as the person asking about thanksgiving potluck ideas for work. I have been appointed to put something together for our office. There are several concerns I have and am reaching out for advice...
Read moreISO: chervil">ISO: chervil
Chervil's surprisingly hard to find. Danforth or downtown preferred. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moremashed potatoes from frozen hash browns?">mashed potatoes from frozen hash browns?
I was just wondering the same thing! We live in a small town but way out of town. The store is like a mini road trip... But all the potatoes are shredded potatoes, not the formed hash browns. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMenu help: Mozza ricotta and egg ravioli with brown butter">Menu help: Mozza ricotta and egg ravioli with brown butter
I’d like to make the ricotta and egg ravioli recipe from the Mozza cookbook for a dinner party, and am wondering what you’d serve as the second course. Was thinking a chopped salad before and braised short ribs after but not sure if that’s too heavy (I don’t think this...
Read moreWhat to serve along side Hot Pot?">What to serve along side Hot Pot?
Dessert Ideas - probably something cool to soothe the palate. Mango pudding or that Almond flavored gelatin dessert which I can't think of the name right now. Also, you can serve a sweet bean paste bun. An easier is some form of ice cream - green tea,...
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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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