Archive for January 2018
Sausages From Wholefoods. How to cook?">Sausages From Wholefoods. How to cook?
I made some turkey breakfast sausages with sage for dinner tonight and the level of salt was inedible. About 6 months ago, we'd bought some pre-made burger patties from Whole Foods and had to literally spit them out due to the saltiness (and I also am a salt lover)....
Read moreCanadian Bacon - a total loss?">Canadian Bacon - a total loss?
Dude, it's BACON. You know the stuff that people back in the day would store as they had no refrigeration. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreIdeas For Chicos? (Not the clothing store!)">Ideas For Chicos? (Not the clothing store!)
I bought some chicos at the Farmers Market on a recent trip to Santa Fe. I’ve been doing some research on the best way to use them and think I will probably throw some in with my next batch of Rancho Gordo beans, flavoring the pot with chiles that...
Read moreIdeas For Chicos?">Ideas For Chicos?
I bought some chicos at the Farmers Market on a recent trip to Santa Fe. I’ve been doing some research on the best way to use them and think I will probably throw some in with my next batch of Rancho Gordo beans, flavoring the pot with chiles that...
Read morered (salmon) caviar">red (salmon) caviar
Can I freeze it? Or where can I buy smallest quantities ? smaller than the Zabar containers. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreTamale question. I want cheese!">Tamale question. I want cheese!
When I moved in with my in-laws back in the 80's the first thing I learned how to do was make tamles. GREEN CHILE WITH MONTEREY JACK CHEESE. They are so good. We just buy prepared masa and whip it up with chicken broth and the green chile juice...
Read moreKimchee question">Kimchee question
I have been making Kim Chee and sauerkraut for 10 years now. I would not buy kinchee from the store. Make your own if you have the ingredients at a store nearby. The explosion from a jar is natural but I wouldn’t want kimchee that has been sitting on...
Read morePot Pies: Home Cooking Dish of the Month (January 2013)">Pot Pies: Home Cooking Dish of the Month (January 2013)
CHICKEN POT PIE from The Illustrated Kitchen Bible https://www.cookstr.com/recipes/chicken-pot-pie My copy of the book is packed away so I was really happy to find the recipe online, yesterday. This is a family favorite. It's delicious made as is but, I modified it by seasoning chicken thighs before baking and sautéing/seasoning...
Read moreHelp ASAP! Tough beef stew!">Help ASAP! Tough beef stew!
I know this is an old thread, but try marinating the beef chuck (in cubes) in red wine (Cab Sauvignon is good) with a couple bay leaves and three crushed cloves of garlic overnight. Makes for super tender stew the next day. The wine tenderizes it. Ina...
Read moreAlbinuta... a Romanian cake">Albinuta... a Romanian cake
Today I was given a slice of this delicious layered cake. Searches for a recipe and more information about it have turned up nothing. Is anyone familiar with this delightful traditional Romanian cake? If Chowhound doesn't know, no one does! Reading More May Cause...
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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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John, New Englander turned Cali dude