Archive for December 2017
My Famous Hotdog Omelette">My Famous Hotdog Omelette
You can have this for breakfast, lunch and dinner Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreYork Wives Pa Dutch Bean Soup">York Wives Pa Dutch Bean Soup
Here is a great recipe for Pa Dutch Bean Soup Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHelp with Gougeres - they came out hard & dense not light & airy">Help with Gougeres - they came out hard & dense not light & airy
My recipe is basically the same. Occasionally the gougeres puff, crisp and brown perfectly—-only to collapse when on the cooling rack. Any ideas as to why? This makes me nuts because when the recipe turns out perfectly they are terrific. Thank you. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morewhere to buy a rolled pork roast lion in the bay area?">where to buy a rolled pork roast lion in the bay area?
Where to buy? tia Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow to pair veg sides with meat mains?">How to pair veg sides with meat mains?
I’m just beginning to foray beyond Ramen noodles and have no idea what I’m doing. There’s a recipe I want to try next week, link somewhere in this post, but how do I pair veggies “properly”? What would you suggest to pair with this dish? Bonus points for...
Read moreAny Holiday Candymakers?">Any Holiday Candymakers?
I decided to make classic Divinity so this is the recipe that I used. It came out P-E-R-F-E-C-T!!! Patience and attention to detail when making the syrup at the beginning is the key. Anybody else out there making classic candy using a traditional recipe this season? Reading...
Read moreOttolenghi Announces Corrections in Sweet US Edition">Ottolenghi Announces Corrections in Sweet US Edition
this just came across from Ottolenghi on Facebook. corrections will be made in early 2018 If you have already bought the book here is the link to corrections Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreVanilla Ice Cream Recipe Variations">Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe Variations
I'm looking for the ultimate vanilla bean ice cream recipe. I've found several candidates, but I'm surprised by the amount of variation. Some use cream + whole milk, others use cream + half&half. The cream to half&half ratios vary from 1:1 to 3:1. One uses 1 vanilla bean in 6 cups...
Read moreMaking Shrimp Scampi in Advance?">Making Shrimp Scampi in Advance?
Happy holidays! I'm planning a Feast of the Seven Fishes for Christmas dinner this year, and would like to make shrimp scampi with pasta for the third course. The way my friends drink and eat, that will probably be about an hour into the meal. I'd like to avoid getting...
Read moreNeed mostly-vegan New Year's brunch ideas">Need mostly-vegan New Year's brunch ideas
Hi, I invited people over for brunch on New Year's Day and it has ballooned into about 25 people. I want to cook and make it really memorable, but am having trouble thinking of dishes that will serve a crowd. So far I'm thinking a vegan coffee cake, vegan quiche...what...
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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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