Archive for February 2018
Healthy snack ideas to gift">Healthy snack ideas to gift
For Christmas, I gifted my in-laws a 12 month “subscription” of baked goods for my FIL and healthy snacks for my MIL. The tricky part is that my mother-in-law’s diet is pretty strict (no dried fruits, dates, coconut, beets) and she is somewhat picky. I also wanted to keep it...
Read moreAdvice for making Biryani-style fragrant Rice Noodles">Advice for making Biryani-style fragrant Rice Noodles
Unfortunately my area does not sell fragrant or aromatic Rice Noodles only regular Rice Noodles. Nevertheless having bought Kewra Water (due to being unable to get hold of Pandan leaves), Saffron and Rice Noodles, am interested to know what other ingredients would be needed to make Biryani-style fragrant/aromatic Rice Noodles for...
Read moreLamb Experts: in the quest for "melt off the bone," shanks vs shoulder and oven vs slow cooker">Lamb Experts: in the quest for "melt off the bone," shanks vs shoulder and oven vs slow cooker
Anyone ever make the Zahav lamb shoulder? I love lamb but almost never cook it. My wife's birthday is coming up. She loves lamb shanks, so I was thinking of adapting the recipe (well, dumbing it down significantly). Question #1: think it's worth switching to shanks, or just stick with...
Read moreMarch 2018 Cookbook of the Month Announcement: We're Cooking Korean!">March 2018 Cookbook of the Month Announcement: We're Cooking Korean!
They may have missed for February, but our upcoming COTM duo ran away with the vote this time. We'll be cooking from MAANGCHI'S REAL KOREAN COOKING: AUTHENTIC DISHES FOR THE HOME COOK, by Maangchi; and KOREATOWN: A COOKBOOK, by Deuki Hong and Matt Rodbard. I'll post the reporting threads on the...
Read moreButtermilk Marinade Substitute">Buttermilk Marinade Substitute
I wish to make oven baked chicken. All the recipes say to marinate in buttermilk. I am using Kosher chicken for Kosher guests, so that's not going to happen. Can anyone tell me what would give the same effects to break down the protein as buttermilk and add flavor that...
Read morechicken/duck liver lap cheong">chicken/duck liver lap cheong
I ordered some non-pork lap cheong. One is chicken and one is pure duck liver. Should I just prepare these like I would pork lap cheon; do boil before use to render out fat a bit (I don't think the chicken one will be extremely fatty) or slice and sauté...
Read morehello people">hello people
HI beautiful people. My name is Asifa. I am a MOM and full time You Tuber. I am really good at cooking. I make cooking videos every week. Watch my videos on my YT channel Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreChicken tikka masala for 15 people?">Chicken tikka masala for 15 people?
Does anyone know a great recipe for chicken tikka masala for a crowd? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreNon-Dairy Quiche Fail... Help for the Future?">Non-Dairy Quiche Fail... Help for the Future?
So here's the deal... I had a whole lot of mushrooms I needed to do something with, and decided to make a quiche. However, there are people in my house who are lactose intolerant, so we have almond milk, not regular milk, and I want them to be able to...
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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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