Archive for January 2018
Grenadier Fish Fillets">Grenadier Fish Fillets
Many years later, but since we're talking about Grenadier today, I'll post here too. The taste is quite mild and it needs to be seasoned heavily. The texture is on the soft side. Popular uses are for fish and chips or fish tacos. Here's my post about it, https://www.chowhound.com/post/finding-called-trash-fish-buy-1067212?commentId=10062501 Read more
What is the best way searing (chicken) minced meat">What is the best way searing (chicken) minced meat
Hey, what is the correct and most professional way searing minced meat, especially chicken. Ive been cooking for a while, but this question always eludes me. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBest Ají de Gallina recipe?">Best Ají de Gallina recipe?
I had an unbelievable ají de gallina (Peruvian spicy chicken) at a restaurant recently — it was bright yellow, ultra-creamy and saturated with flavor. Anyone know of a good recipe for this dish? Lots of versions online look suspect (bearing a different color, etc.), so would love to track down...
Read more? Juan Cheng Pixian paste ?">? Juan Cheng Pixian paste ?
Is there a Chinese supermarket in Toronto area that sells Juan Cheng brand pixian doubanjiang broad-bean and chile paste ? thx Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreTable Talk with Chef Seamus Mullen of Real Food Heals">Table Talk with Chef Seamus Mullen of Real Food Heals
Happy New Year, Chowhounds! Ready to get back on track after the scrumptious and indulgent holidays? Chef Seamus Mullen is here to help us achieve our healthy food goals in 2018. Seamus Mullen is an award-winning chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and health and wellness expert. Having grown up on an organic farm in...
Read moreRiced Veggies">Riced Veggies
I love rice, but rice doesn’t want me slim. So to help me curb off some rice, I was thinking riced veggies. BUT, I loathe cauliflower. Are there any other vegetables that can be riced like cauliflower and have a same texture? Or am I just dreaming? Read more
What Are You Baking These Days? January 2018 Edition!">What Are You Baking These Days? January 2018 Edition!
Happy New Year, baking 'hounds! As most of the Eastern half of North America is in a deep freeze, turning on one's oven for a few hours is particularly appealing. What delights are you all making during this post-holiday phase? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreChicken Pot Pie with Biscuit Topping - need advice">Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuit Topping - need advice
I am making Chicken Pot Pie with a biscuit topping tonight. I'm modifying the below Ina Garten recipe but I will be using good quality frozen biscuits from a local bakery. My thought process was to either thaw them, then cook them as per the instructions for homemade...
Read moreBlue cheese dipping sauce">Blue cheese dipping sauce
Hi, I was wondering what kind of blue cheese pizza places use in their dipping sauce. My kids love that stuff so I thought I would try to make it at home but every kind of blue cheese chunks and wedges I buy are too strongly flavored. Any suggestions of...
Read moreGigantic Tortilla Help!">Gigantic Tortilla Help!
My pick-up grocery strategy had a snafu and I now have 20 gigantic flour tortillas. We don't eat burritos. Anyone have a casserole idea or something to do with these things? 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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