Archive for December 2017
Browning onions, why?">Browning onions, why?
Why do some recipes require browned (a/k/a caramelized) onions and other times we're warned to just soften, not brown? When would either slightly or fully browned onions be a bad thing? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat to bring, birthday in the office">What to bring, birthday in the office
Great idea! Then everyone can create their own treat! I also like to create my own kind of trail mix. With my birthday around XMAS there is plenty of additives to choose from this time of year - be unusual/creative! I add everything I like since it is...
Read moreHelp ID Mystery item">Help ID Mystery item
Maybe a type of lentil? Go on back to the store and check the tag on the bin. This is like asking a birder to identify "that little brown bird". Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreUnique pierogi fillings">Unique pierogi fillings
Does anyone have a gingerbread pierogi recipe? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreNeed help how to bake larger cookies than recipe">Need help how to bake larger cookies than recipe
I have a scoop from King Arthur that I've used to make mega cookies. I'll assume that is the same size as your ice cream scoop. I'd just bake a couple of cookies to see what time you prefer but I'd think 13-14 minutes would probably be about...
Read moreSlow Cooker & Thai Curry Paste">Slow Cooker & Thai Curry Paste
I have tried slow cooking pork and chicken with stock, coconut milk and curry past in the past. By the time the meat is shredded the broth is clear, there is no aromatic from the curry, and the stock just tastes like stock with spicy heat. Is it...
Read moreCucur kodok- a famous Malaysian street snack">Cucur kodok- a famous Malaysian street snack
Here is the photo! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMake a Free-Range Lamb Shank Less Gamy?">Make a Free-Range Lamb Shank Less Gamy?
Hi 'hounds, I have a super-gamy, super-tough lamb shank sitting in my freezer that I don't want to waste (it wasn't cheap!). Any suggestions on what to do with it to make it less aggressive-tasting and more tender? Open to ANY suggestions. Thanks! Reading More May Cause...
Read moreQuestion about Marshmallows">Question about Marshmallows
I have a recipe that calls for regular size marshmallows. All I have right now are the small marshmallows. How many small do I need for 1 regular size? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreGorgonzola Dolce and Stilton - What kind of bread?">Gorgonzola Dolce and Stilton - What kind of bread?
Need a last minute, no cook, no heating or refrigeration required pot-luck dish for Friday. I was thinking I would stop by my local Wegman's and get a wedge of Stilton and a tub of Gorgonzola Dolce. What kind of bread do you think would go well with those two?...
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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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