Archive for November 2018
Can I make turkey gravy from smoked necks?">Can I make turkey gravy from smoked necks?
Just realized I bought smoked necks instead of regular. I probably should have bought wings too, but they didn't have any. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFavorite Gluten-Free Pie Crust Recipe?">Favorite Gluten-Free Pie Crust Recipe?
Hi all! I'm in charge of pies for Thanksgiving and would like to accommodate the two GF guests (one of whom is my madre and who desperately loves pies). Nothing like last minute planning... Do you have any go-to recipes? Especially keeping in mind that I am NOT great a pie...
Read moreCranberry cool whip squares">Cranberry cool whip squares
Hi, I have looked everywhere for a recipe I clipped off a box back in the 90's. It was with canned cranberries, cool whip, walnuts and vanilla wafers. I have found alot that are close but this one had vanilla and orange extract in it. I would so love...
Read moreIce Cream "Equivalent" for Winter?">Ice Cream "Equivalent" for Winter?
My favorite dessert is simple (non-egg) vanilla ice cream. Further, it oddly seems to agree with me fine, in spite of my generally being sensitive to milk products (freezing changes something about the milk proteins?) I'm trying to find something that'd be equally soothing and easily digestible....
Read moreBest Seasoning for Eggs">Best Seasoning for Eggs
I just learned a new way to scramble eggs, it's kind of like poaching scrambled eggs (see link). The eggs are super fluffy and great however I can't figure out a seasoning I like with them. I've tried the basics like salt and pepper, Italian seasoning, oregano but still need...
Read moreAnyone familiar with this pre-ferment method?">Anyone familiar with this pre-ferment method?
In searching for a recipe for moist kouglof, I came across une recette with a pre-ferment method I've never seen before. Is anyone familiar with this technique? And what might be the rationale behind it? My rough translation follows (I've provided a link to the recipe for thems as reads French): Put...
Read morePre cooking and Freezing holiday buffet">Pre cooking and Freezing holiday buffet
Each Year I host a Christmas Eve Buffet for about 50 people. I make as much as I can a few days prior to Christmas Eve so that I heat up and put out already prepared food. This year I will be traveling the week before, coming back 12/23 (and...
Read moreThanksgiving Time: Suggestions for Smoking a Turkey">Thanksgiving Time: Suggestions for Smoking a Turkey
Thanks, chery_h. How long do you normally have to cook it for in the oven? I understand that the internal temp determines that. Just trying to plan the day. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreRecipe for Mariposa Cafe's Roast Pork?">Recipe for Mariposa Cafe's Roast Pork?
I saw an old post from Derek talking about a recipe for Mariposa Cafe's delicious roast pork developed by a home chef named Bobby ; the last time there was a posting was in 2017 and the post has since closed. So, anyway, since I'd absolutely LOVE to get a...
Read moreBritish puddings, shredded beef suet in Montreal?">British puddings, shredded beef suet in Montreal?
For years, I've done my own Christmas puddings, British steamed sponges and mincemeat from the same Maple Leaf brand shredded suet as my grandmother used. In the last 2 years every grocery store I knew who used to carry the product around the Holidays don't offer it anymore. I've been...
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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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