Archive for November 2018
Help me like cauliflower?">Help me like cauliflower?
This thread has me wanting to chunk some up, toss it in oil, roast, and then purée in a soup with some home made curry powder. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreVariations on apple pie?">Variations on apple pie?
You did say no dried fruit, but how about adding raisins macerated in port or sherry. I second Tarte Tatin, one of my favorite desserts. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMostaccioli">Mostaccioli
I'm doing the food for my husband funeraI. I am making EASY baked mostaccioli for 75. Just hamburger, classico sauce, noodles & Mozzarella cheese(and seasonings). I have NO clue how many pounds of hamburger or mozz cheese. NO clue how many boxes of noodles or jars of sauce. ANY help...
Read moreDo you season meat before browning?">Do you season meat before browning?
I think your teacher should become the learner on this one. Keep doing what you’re doing, but not when the teacher is looking. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow do I keep homemade bagels from sticking to baking sheet?">How do I keep homemade bagels from sticking to baking sheet?
Hi, frobe. I don’t usually make bagels, especially with a baking sheet. So, I can’t give you a great advice on that matter. However, you might want to try using a non-stick donut pan for making bagels. I’m using Chefast’s non-stick donut pan set that I bought on Amazon. Both the...
Read moreSlow Cooker- Can you throw veggies in later?">Slow Cooker- Can you throw veggies in later?
I use my slow cooker a bit but have recently gotten a bit tired of all the food in it having the same consistency. For example, I like the idea of the veggies cooking in the juices but wish they were more crunchy or al dente. Has anyone used...
Read moreAny Quick Recipes Anyone?">Any Quick Recipes Anyone?
Sarah, if you've not already seen it, take a look at this recent thread started by another college student looking for ideas, https://www.chowhound.com/post/college-students-cooking-1076937?commentId=10144014. Also, if you truly are a novice cook, you might want to buy a good basic cookbook. My son, when he was just getting started,...
Read moreWhat are your entertaining go to meals?">What are your entertaining go to meals?
I feel like I'm making the same dishes over and over when I host a dinner party. I like to be able to do some (or all) of the prep work ahead of time so I'm not cooking like a mad woman while people are over and I miss out...
Read moreVariations on apple pie">Variations on apple pie
Can anyone recommend a pie recipe that has apples and another major flavor? I love the idea of apple pie, I've tried a number of different fillngs, I can make a picture perfect one, but it always seems a little bland and boring to me. It's just not my favorite,...
Read moreNovember 2018 COTM FRESH INDIA: Starters + Snacks and Roots, Squashes, Tubers, + Other Things">November 2018 COTM FRESH INDIA: Starters + Snacks and Roots, Squashes, Tubers, + Other Things
SWEET POTATO VINDALOO (p. 57) I loved this. I'm not a huge sweet potato fan, but this was so good. Easy, quick, and exotic. Fry cloves (I used 3, not the 6 called for), star anise, peppercorns, a cinnamon stick and then grind in a spice grinder or M&P (I used...
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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