Archive for September 2018
Your best ground beef mix for burgers?">Your best ground beef mix for burgers?
So my all time favorite burger in LA is at Stout Burger in Hollywood. I would love to replicate it at home but apparently they use a mix of different cuts of beef that they do not disclose. So it got me thinking, there is a lot of...
Read moreAfter four long years">After four long years
I finally indulged and got my Staub pumpkin cocotte a few weeks ago! And this past Sunday, I christened it with a red kuri squash soup, the likes of which I'll never be able to replicate exactly because it was one of those "what do I have in my refrigerator...
Read moreShortbread problem">Shortbread problem
I spread my shortbread dough out on a pan, and cut it as soon as it gets out of the oven. Sometimes, the bottom part of the shortbread looks more wet and dense than the top part. Can this be due to too soft butter? I use the correct ratios....
Read moreGhee (clarified butter) Solids">Ghee (clarified butter) Solids
Hello ! I make Ghee alot. Pretty much the same thing as clarified butter I believe. The method I use is, when its ready I strain it through a cheese cloth. The solids that are left are absolutely delicious ! Its not much but I'm...
Read morePosting American recipes on a U.K. site">Posting American recipes on a U.K. site
For the last 4 months I have ben posting American recipes on a U.K. site. That went over like a lead balloon. They seen stuck with the same foods that their ancestors ate and are quite unwilling to try anything new or different. And, oh my God, when I posted...
Read moreOctober 2018 Cookbook of the month NOMINATIONS">October 2018 Cookbook of the month NOMINATIONS
A warm hello to all current and aspiring participants of Cookbook of the Month! Believe it or not, it’s already nomination time again. So far our current selection, Dining In, has inspired enthusiastic participation, and here’s hoping next month will follow suit! Let’s get the ball rolling...
Read moreOil for Chocolate Cake?">Oil for Chocolate Cake?
Mayonnaise. Seriously. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhen Politicians Take An Interest In What's On Your Dinner Plate">When Politicians Take An Interest In What's On Your Dinner Plate
In the 21st century, food is seen as medicine — and a tool to cut health care costs. Reading More May Cause Envy... Read more
What to do with leftover nachos?">What to do with leftover nachos?
Put in a pan with enchilada sauce for chilaquile style enchilada bake. Just put leftover nachos in appropriately sized pan and fill with enchilada sauce to make an incredible enchilada bake with no effort at all. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreStruggling with noodles">Struggling with noodles
So I enjoy goulash. However I've run into a problem that's become too consistent. When making goulash the recipe I follow directs me to simmer the goulash for half an hour Then add noodles and summer for another half hour. My problem is I some how end up over cooking...
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