Archive for March 2018
What to bake in this mini loaf pan?">What to bake in this mini loaf pan?
A few years ago, I bought some pretty ceramic baking dishes. I bought a big 9x13 baker, pie pan and a mini loaf pan because they all matched. I use the first 2, but I realized the other day I've never used the mini loaf pan! Not really sure what...
Read moreThicker Homemade Soda Syrups?">Thicker Homemade Soda Syrups?
So... as a (very) early birthday gift (my birthday isn't until May 22, but the store we got it from was going out of business and had a fantastic sale), my parents got me a Sodastream. I tried their soda syrups and they're... not great. Taste way too diet for...
Read moreFilling the grinder?">Filling the grinder?
Looking for some red pepper recommendations! Santa brought me a nifty grinder in RED, one of the ratchet-mill type from Kuhn Rikon. We've had a black one for a while, filled with black peppercorns. It makes the best fresh ground pepper ever! We generally like red...
Read moreMake clotted cream with Pasteurized heavy whipping cream?">Make clotted cream with Pasteurized heavy whipping cream?
Hi, I am wondering if it's possible to make clotted cream with pasteurized heavy whipping cream. Anyone have experience doing that? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBBQ Raccoon">BBQ Raccoon
I'm going to teach you how to make the best Racoon BBQ, it's delicious, you'll ask for seconds! Ingredients: 》4 - 6 lb. raccoon, cut into serving pieces 》1 cup red wine 》2 onions, sliced 》3 bay leaves 》1 tbsp salt 》1 tsp pepper 》3 cloves garlic, sliced 》2 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce 》1 tbsp paprika Directions: Place the raccoon...
Read moreMost used cookbooks?">Most used cookbooks?
This topic has probably been beaten to death, but what are your most used, stained, annotated cookbooks that you refer to over and over? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePineapple salsa">Pineapple salsa
Wanna make pork chops, brined and seared in my new grill pan, then topped with a pineapple salsa consisting of pineapple, red onion, Chilis and cilantro. What would be some good sides for this? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDinner With Our Parents Round 2">Dinner With Our Parents Round 2
Thanks for the progress report. It's terrific that you're planning to continue to host. It really will get easier as you do it more often. You can practice larger-quantity cooking ahead of time by making things that freeze well, so you two can enjoy the dish immediately, freeze portions...
Read moreDinner with our parents- round 2">Dinner with our parents- round 2
A few weeks ago, I wrote on here about how to host a dinner for more than 4 people (https://www.chowhound.com/post/cooking-crowd-keeping-food-warm-1068776?page=2). This was my 2nd time doing this and I decided to keep things more simple this time. It went well but I still ran into some problems... I guess it...
Read moreWhat are you baking these days? February 2018 edition! [old]">What are you baking these days? February 2018 edition! [old]
I made these Turkish cheese buns (otlu peynirli pogaca) from "Istanbul and beyond." I had been waiting on this cookbook from my library for a few months so I was so excited to finally cook from it. Also I loooove Turkish baking for all of its small savory...
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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