Archive for January 2018
Sides for Stuffed Peppers">Sides for Stuffed Peppers
I know stuffed peppers is kind of a complete meal already so I am stuck for sides. We are having a few guests over this weekend so I don't just want to serve it alone, any ideas? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFavorite New Dishes from 2017">Favorite New Dishes from 2017
Now that 2017 is over, what were your favorite recipes that you discovered and have added (or hope to add) to your rotation? Please try to provide a book name or online link, if available. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMexican Style Braised Spare Ribs">Mexican Style Braised Spare Ribs
I want to braise a rack of spare ribs with a Southwest/Mexican flavor in a slow cooker. Thinking of dry rubbing the rack with sweet paprika, onion and garlic powder, cumin, oregano, black pepper and salt, then cutting them up into two rib sections ad browning them stovetop with...
Read moreJanuary 2012 COTM: Essential Pepin: Puddings, Sweet Souffles and Crepes; Cakes, Cookies and Candies; Tarts, Pies and Pastries">January 2012 COTM: Essential Pepin: Puddings, Sweet Souffles and Crepes; Cakes, Cookies and Candies; Tarts, Pies and Pastries
Crepe Suzette (no page #, but http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/crepes-suzette) Sometimes the classics are so satisfying. We had these for our New Year's dessert. Easy enough to prepare as this version breaks everything down into steps, several of which can be done in advance. The flambe-ing adds pizzazz, and the...
Read moreWhen do you seed/core tomatoes? When do you not?">When do you seed/core tomatoes? When do you not?
Terribly sad at what I'm reading. I am a college educated, professional who met an illness that was too much for me. Live on Social Security and have a hard time affording food. So very very grateful for the change in values I've gotten from this poverty. To hear people...
Read moreApricot Foldovers question">Apricot Foldovers question
I posted this on the Holiday Treats post but it may have gotten lost. Making the Apricot Foldovers for the first time and wanted to know how you fold them. Like Bowties or like little Turnovers. Photos below of both options, Thanks for any help and advice. To make this...
Read moreLooking to learn... which cookbook to work through?">Looking to learn... which cookbook to work through?
I just got Samin Nosrat’s Salt Fat Acid Heat as an ebook library loan to see if I wanted to buy it in any form. Would it be helpful to see if the books you are interested in are available in some form electronically? Reading More May...
Read morePizzelle Cookies made from an authentic pizzelle iron">Pizzelle Cookies made from an authentic pizzelle iron
I have my dad's costume made pizzelle iron, has 2 long handles that open wide like a crocodile, has his name engraved on one side and a man and woman holding a wine glass on the other side. I have misplaced the recipe, I remember it called for 12...
Read moreFlat Biscuits?">Flat Biscuits?
my recipe is: 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 stick butter 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 egg I mush the butter into the flour by hand til its all crumbles Knead 10-20 times Bake at 425 for about 20 min I get little cookie like crunchy rounds Im from GA, this is horribly embarassing!...
Read moreEbook Deals of the Minute 2018">Ebook Deals of the Minute 2018
Here's the place to share those great cookbook deals that come up for ebook versions in various formats this year. These deals seem to go by so fast, so just a reminder the sale might be over by the time you read the post. Reading More May...
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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