Archive for November 2017
Making turkey leftover pot pie">Making turkey leftover pot pie
I want to go for the recipe shown. But it calls for creme fraiche and I only have sour cream. Can I make the pie filling, adding the sour cream at the very end to avoid curdling? And make the pastry top separately-if so what is the best way to...
Read moreHome Cooking Dish of the Month Voting Thread, December 2017">Home Cooking Dish of the Month Voting Thread, December 2017
Thank you for sorting these nominations, Masha! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDaphne Oz Recipe for Xim Xim">Daphne Oz Recipe for Xim Xim
Can anyone help? I had this recipe for Xim Xim and have misplaced it. It came from some cookbook, but I cannot figure out which one. Id be happy to buy the cookbook just for that recipe it was so good. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDinnerware plates that can be heated in the oven">Dinnerware plates that can be heated in the oven
Hello, We are looking for plates that can be heated in the oven to serve hubby's new steak recipe on. I am unsure what type of plate to buy. Think Ruth Chris dinner! Hot butter and steak sizzling on that plate. I am thinking probably a...
Read moreHow long can Pizza Dough rise?">How long can Pizza Dough rise?
Hey everyone! So I was wondering how long eggless pizza dough can be left out to rise? And by left out I mean at room temperature. Because I want to let pizza dough rise while im at work so im wondering if 8 hours will be okay, and as...
Read moreMeat Quality: Costco, WF, Local Butcher, Supermarket">Meat Quality: Costco, WF, Local Butcher, Supermarket
We are only 2 in my household and to be honest, we only really cook on the weekends due to time constraints. I've been buying our meats from Costco as I have an inherent (and potentially misguided) notion that it's more economical. We generally buy any of the...
Read moreFrozen bananas question">Frozen bananas question
Just wondering, if the bananas are beyond mushy, very liquidy, does it make the batter too thin for muffins or bread? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePeter Luger Creamed Spinach Recipe?">Peter Luger Creamed Spinach Recipe?
I think I have figured out their spinach recipe. There is no milk or cream at all in it. I cooked 3 pounds of fresh baby spinach in 1 cup of salted water until wilted. Drain and reserve liquid, squeezing out as much as possible. Chop spinach as fine as...
Read moreLeft gravy out overnight - safe to eat?">Left gravy out overnight - safe to eat?
Yesterday, I made turkey gravy from a roux, turkey drippings, and boxed stock. Last night, I forgot to put it in the fridge. I discovered this about 10 hours later. If I reboil it, is the gravy safe to eat (or at least safe enough to risk eating myself if...
Read moreParty menu? Alcohol quantities?">Party menu? Alcohol quantities?
I'm having a party for 50 people in my home, hopefully with somewhat staggered arrivals so it isn't ridiculously crowded. I will have a ham with rolls/mustard/pickles, and shrimp cocktail. The last time I had a party I was in graduate school and so the nibbles were on...
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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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