Archive for March 2018
Gas range/oven">Gas range/oven
I have a Whirlpool gas range/ oven approximately 12 years a old. The top burners ignite and burn but the oven does not seem to be igniting. A clicking noise when I press the start button. There is no smell of gas. Any ideas what it...
Read moreWhat's for Dinner #413 (March 2018) - Spring Edition">What's for Dinner #413 (March 2018) - Spring Edition
March - in like a lion, out like a lamb. Making lamb? Or something vegetarian? What's going on in YOUR kitchen tonight? Here's where we help each other decide "What's for Dinner", celebrate (or commiserate about) our nightly dinner results, and share recipes - with our modifications noted. What's...
Read moreFor those who can't resist tinkering with another's recipe">For those who can't resist tinkering with another's recipe
I have a problem. I have a very hard time making a recipe as written without tweaking. I tell myself that next time it will be different and I will attempt the first go around as written. For the most part I'm a failure but over the...
Read moreDouble Boilers">Double Boilers
Has anyone out there ever used a plain cheap stainless mixing bowl as a double boiler inside another pot? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDoes bitter orange = sour orange?">Does bitter orange = sour orange?
Is bitter orange marinade the same thing as sour orange marinade? Or are they different? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFreezing pastry cream?">Freezing pastry cream?
I make pastry cream all the time and it always turns out better if I use a full recipie but I always have some leftover. I often freeze bakery items that are filled with the cream and it us fine. I was wondering if I I can freeze it the...
Read moreBest Beef for a casserole ?">Best Beef for a casserole ?
What is the best cut of beef for a juicy flavorful casserole? Seems to me that the cuts I buy often end up stringy and tasteless. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHelp with Chocolate Fudge Recipe (crystallized/traditional)">Help with Chocolate Fudge Recipe (crystallized/traditional)
How long before putting fudge into fridge Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLemon Pasta with Arugula from Proud Italian Cook">Lemon Pasta with Arugula from Proud Italian Cook
I have all the ingredients to make this, was going to double. I'm going to use Oreccchiette pasta instead of spaghetti. I was looking over the ingredients and, if doubled, it's a whole cup of lemon juice and 4 Tablespoons of lemon zest; seems like a lot to...
Read moreWhat should I do with Duck and Lemongrass Sausage?">What should I do with Duck and Lemongrass Sausage?
I was gifted some duck and lemongrass sausage with smoked flavoring from a culinary student. Anyone have ideas on what I can prepare it with? Thanks! 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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John, New Englander turned Cali dude