Archive for July 2018
TOMATO PIE ¬– Home Cooking Dish of the Month, August 2018">TOMATO PIE ¬– Home Cooking Dish of the Month, August 2018
Welcome to our Reporting Thread for our August Dish of the Month (“DOTM”). For those new to our DOTM series, the purpose of this thread is to encourage hounds to prepare the selected dish throughout the month of August 2018 and use this thread to report results, share pictures...
Read moreExtra-large eggs in Barefoot Contessa recipes">Extra-large eggs in Barefoot Contessa recipes
I have an Escali electronic scale that can measure in pounds, ounces, decimal fractions, and grams. I used it primarily for cooking and baking, but have occasional uses for other things. It's one of the handiest kitchen tools I own. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moresun-dried tomatoes source">sun-dried tomatoes source
Use to get them at CostCo, Amzn, and other in bulk. A pound or 2. Now I can't find them anywhere but in 3x packages for $5. Ridiculous. Is there a good source in NYC? Unsalted, unsulfered if possible? Preferably US grown. Reading...
Read moreLean cooking">Lean cooking
I am always on the look out for cook books (healthy cook books). I have to watch my food intake because of my condition. I just found this one yesterday: Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow to Make a Crispy Dog">How to Make a Crispy Dog
A crispy dog is one of my favorite recipes. My grandma always used to make these for me when I was young. And since I always have corn tortillas and hot dogs in the fridge. It's a great recipe for when I don't have much but want something tasty. Have...
Read moreSalad Bar Idea">Salad Bar Idea
I was thinking of using the colored chafing steam pans for a salad bar. I will add ice water instead of hot water. Is there anything in particular I shouldn't add to aluminum? These pans come in so many pretty colors now, I think it will brighten the buffet...
Read moreSimple ideas to make the most of summer produce?">Simple ideas to make the most of summer produce?
Hi! I'm sure this topic has been much discussed but I have been away from the boards for years and may be rusty at how to best search. Feel free to point me in the right direction of threads & recipes. I live in NYC but this time of year I'm...
Read moreDuke's Mayonnaise discovered...">Duke's Mayonnaise discovered...
We were travelling thru Virginia recently and picked up a couple of jars of Duke's Mayo. We had heard a lot about it, but never tried. It is a southern product out of South Carolina with a 100 year history. (We're from N.Y., and Hellman's has been our go to...
Read moreSlow cooker chili">Slow cooker chili
I've made this few times before and added jalapeno last hour as instructed but wasn't spicy enough, so I added it in the beginning. Will it come out too spicy? I didn't put the whole quarter cup in, only half. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDefunct Mr Steak's House Salad Dressing">Defunct Mr Steak's House Salad Dressing
You might want to tag the location where this “MR Steak” was located. 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 ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude