Archive for October 2018
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Read moreCan I re-roast garlic cloves?">Can I re-roast garlic cloves?
Here’s the thing, I just got an Instant Pot so of course I’m ooohing and aaahing over all of the “Did you know you could do X in this miracle device?!?!” post I come across. Fast forward to last night when I realized that the giant bag of garlic that...
Read moreWhere can I find African groundnuts?">Where can I find African groundnuts?
Over the summer I was in Zimbabwe. Everywhere we went they served tiny little peanuts as a snack and called them groundnuts. Does anyone know of a place to buy them in the US? They were so tasty. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBrining With Bouillon?">Brining With Bouillon?
I use Knorr Chicken Bouillon to enhance the of various preparation like pilaf, gravy/sauces, meatloaf etc. I have to large bone in pork loin chops that I'm going to prepare Milanese style for dinner tonight. Because this is a very mild (read bland) and dry cut, brining helps. I looked...
Read moreMocha Cappuccino Terrine Recipe from Bon Appetit">Mocha Cappuccino Terrine Recipe from Bon Appetit
I'm looking for an a recipe from an old Bon Appetit magazine. I think it was in Oct, Nov, or Dec of 1997-1999. It was the cooking class recipe. It was three layers of mousse (chocolate, caramel, and coffee (perhaps mocha, cappucino, or espresso???). I can't...
Read moreNovember 2018 Cookbook of the Month VOTING">November 2018 Cookbook of the Month VOTING
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Read moreCrisp fried potatoes for 100">Crisp fried potatoes for 100
My daughter is getting married and I'm doing most of the food. As a side they want me to make crispy fried potatoes w/bacon (parboiled then fried). No problem except there will be in excess of 100 guests. The wedding is at noon w/that morning already full of other prep....
Read moreRigatoni, Vodka sauce, and...?">Rigatoni, Vodka sauce, and...?
Hello All! Just made some rigatoni with vodka sauce last night and it was amazing. I use the Bon Appetit recipe as a base because of how easy yet delicious it is. Whenever I make it I add different stir ins, this past time I added sliced roasted yellow squash, minced...
Read moreRecipes to use with my New Food Mill, Moulinex">Recipes to use with my New Food Mill, Moulinex
My food mill (my Grandmothers Foley) gets most of its use with lentil soup, pot roast gravy and applesauce. Soup is probably the primary use of it for me. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat to do with overcooked chuck roast?">What to do with overcooked chuck roast?
I wanted to make French Dip sandwiches and asked the guy behind the butcher counter which cut of roast he’d recommend. That was my first mistake. He said to get a chuck roast and he’d shave it super thin for me. So against all instincts that’s what i got. I...
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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