Archive for October 2018
What to cook in my Le Creuset Petite Cocottes?">What to cook in my Le Creuset Petite Cocottes?
I'm thinking of having two other couples over for dinner soon that we have just gotten to know, and I'd like to do something that that is "fancy," but not too fancy for dinner to make a good first impression. I have 6 Le Creuset Signature Petite Cocottes that...
Read more121st Annual Merchants' Luncheon at William Saroyan's Boyhood Church">121st Annual Merchants' Luncheon at William Saroyan's Boyhood Church
California’s oldest Armenian Congregation will mark the silver anniversary of a congregational cookbook at its annual harvest season community luncheon. The First Armenian Presbyterian Church of Fresno will hold its 2018 Merchants’ Lunch and Country Store from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 8, at the Church Campus, 430...
Read moregnochi">gnochi
“I belong to a supper club our challenge for this month was something made with potatoes I have the starch course planning to make gnocchi but is there a good way to cook it ahead of time and reheat it at the person's home ?” Reading More...
Read moreUsing Sweet Sake (semi cheap nigori sake) vs mirin+sake combo for Japanese food">Using Sweet Sake (semi cheap nigori sake) vs mirin+sake combo for Japanese food
I agree and have cooked with nigori using it as a broth ingredient in simmering and braising and also to deglaze in pan sauces with fine results. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePork roast with Mac and cheese">Pork roast with Mac and cheese
My husband's mother used to roast a pork roast on top of a mac and cheese casserole. Of course, the first I heard of it was after she passed away. He and his sister remember it fondly but we haven't been able to replicate this. Apparently, she fixed it frequently...
Read moreReducing a finished stew">Reducing a finished stew
Remove the solids, boil liquid, stir until desired consistency, add back solids, heat if necessary. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHelp with Quick, High Protein, Post Workout Meals">Help with Quick, High Protein, Post Workout Meals
Hello fellow Chowhounds! I'm looking for some ideas regarding high protein meals for after high intensity strength training. A little background; I am a new power lifter and spend at least 2 nights during the work week at the barbell club, along with a few hours on Saturday. I work...
Read moreUses for Pickled Peaches?">Uses for Pickled Peaches?
I make both sweet and savory pickled green baby peaches and nectarines. The sweet ones are great with cheeses, grilled cheese sandwiches or roasts and even with autumn desserts. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreOctober 2018 Cookbook of the Month: MY KITCHEN YEAR by Ruth Reichl">October 2018 Cookbook of the Month: MY KITCHEN YEAR by Ruth Reichl
Let's celebrate the fall harvest together as we cook from our October Cookbook of the Month, MY KITCHEN YEAR: 136 RECIPES THAT SAVED MY LIFE by Ruth Reichl. This is our master thread for the book. While we're cooking together this month, this thread will be a place for us...
Read moreOctober 2018 COTM MY KITCHEN YEAR: Summer">October 2018 COTM MY KITCHEN YEAR: Summer
Welcome to Cookbook of the Month! Please use this thread to post reports on recipes from the following chapter from MY KITCHEN YEAR: SUMMER (p. 226-305) If you are the first one to report on a recipe, please reply to the main post with the recipe name in ALL CAPS, followed by the...
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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