Archive for November 2017
Seasonal Drinks Party suggestions?">Seasonal Drinks Party suggestions?
Hi all. My husband and I are having our first Thanksgiving ‘drinks and nibbles’ party, and we are hoping for recommendations for special seasonal drinks to offer our friends. We'll be having ~12 adults over the Friday evening after the feast. In addition to spirits/beer/wine, we would like to make...
Read moreSausage Cornbread Dressing">Sausage Cornbread Dressing
So, my mother has been talking about the kind of dressing her mother made at Thanksgiving (dressing, not stuffing, if that matters). She remembers it from her childhood, which was mid 1940s-1950s in eastern Tennessee. What I know is 'cornbread' and 'sausage'. I'd like to try to...
Read moreShould I save the turkey fat?">Should I save the turkey fat?
I make my own chicken stock on a regular basis so always have tons of chicken fat leftover. I render it down and also skim off the stock. I keep it in the fridge and use it often for cooking. I'm thinking turkey fat may not be so...
Read moreGot dry falafel mix, need instructions">Got dry falafel mix, need instructions
I prefer homemade Tzatziki sauce on mine, but i always make homemade Tahini sauce, too. It's so easy, and with my year-round outdoor/indoor garden now that I'm in So. Cal, instead of Chicago, there are no limits! I baby fry 'em in Sunflower oil, and I also make...
Read moreWhat temperature do you have the grill on when cooking steak?">What temperature do you have the grill on when cooking steak?
What temperature do you have the grill on when cooking steak? And how about the broiler? I was reading somewhere where people say to keep your grill around 350-400 on the grill? I thought much higher? What about the broiler? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreVanilla beans.">Vanilla beans.
If the description says "very dry", is that good? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat's the secret to light fluffy muffins?">What's the secret to light fluffy muffins?
Thank you, this is the advice I needed. I've not baked much in years, my muffins have been coming out like hockey pucks! Over stirring. But is there a video out there that demonstrates how to do this well and quickly? Also, I...
Read moreFresh cranberry recipe wanted for Thanksgiving">Fresh cranberry recipe wanted for Thanksgiving
Please, post a photo this Thanksgiving. Thank You. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreGrilling -- then immediately freezing?">Grilling -- then immediately freezing?
Sounds like most of you know little about cooking and flavor!I cook 8 ground chuck hamburgers at a time on gorge foreman grill, sometimes I add a little smoke to them. I package each one in freezer bag between a bun, freeze it! When ready to eat one down the...
Read moreJapanese dipping sauce recipe">Japanese dipping sauce recipe
I really like the soy based dipping sauce that goes with tempura at Japanese restaurants and would like to duplicate it at home. I figure it must be something simple and cheap. Does anyone have any good recipe recommendations? Thanks 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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