Archive for December 2018
Monte Alban (Santa Monica) Barbacoa de Chivo recipe?">Monte Alban (Santa Monica) Barbacoa de Chivo recipe?
Does anybody have a recipe that approximates the Barbacoa de Chivo at Monte Alban in Santa Monica? Is Monte Alban just using a different name for what is essentially birria? At Monte Alban the dish is essentially a soup, but most recipes I find for Barbacoa are essentially a...
Read moreHome made "Rx bars"">Home made "Rx bars"
Looking at the Rxbar website, dates act as the binder for the bar. I'm surprised the 1 pound of dates didn't bind it all together. I would try adding more Medjool dates and running through a food processor again. Also, try running the mixture in the food...
Read morePork Crown Roast at high altitude">Pork Crown Roast at high altitude
Hello - I am seeking assistance with the cooking of pork (standing) crown roast at an altitude of 5,300 feet. Primarily temp and time. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreThe 2019 Piglet">The 2019 Piglet
Food52 just released the books for next year’s Piglet. I’m really excited by a handful of the books (some of which I didn’t even know existed until they posted them in the list). What do you guys think of this year’s list? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDelicious and healthy recipes">Delicious and healthy recipes
For delicious and healthy recipes visit my blog, you will also find beauty and lifestyle related posts :) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat cookbooks are you lusting after or buying these days? December 2018 edition!">What cookbooks are you lusting after or buying these days? December 2018 edition!
We've reached a month of holidays, which means gifts! What cookbooks are on your wish list? I'm trying to slow my accumulation and spend more time using the books I already have, but nevertheless, Ottolenghi Simple is on my list and if I don't receive it as a gift I'll...
Read moreChristmas Cookies 2018">Christmas Cookies 2018
Hi All! I am prepping for Christmas cookie baking, and wanted to see what type of cookies you all like to make! I'm thinking Chocolate Chip, Gluten Free Peanut Butter, Crinkle Cookies, and iced sugar cookies... and on that note, do any of you have a favorite shaped sugar cookie recipe?...
Read moreWhat’s for Dinner #422 (December 2018) - Winter">What’s for Dinner #422 (December 2018) - Winter
Here's where we help each other decide "What's for Dinner,” celebrate (or commiserate about) our nightly dinner results, and share recipes - with our modifications noted. What's for Dinner? Photos welcome Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDecember 2018 COTM BREAD TOAST CRUMBS: Bread">December 2018 COTM BREAD TOAST CRUMBS: Bread
EARL GREY TEA BREAD, pg 97. I love Earl Grey so I thought this would make a great breakfast loaf, but I used 4 Twinings bags (which is the brand she suggested, but I know to be weaker in flavor than other teas) even though she suggested I needed only 3...
Read moreDecember 2018 COTM BREAD TOAST CRUMBS: The Peasant Bread Master Recipe">December 2018 COTM BREAD TOAST CRUMBS: The Peasant Bread Master Recipe
PEASANT PIZZA (p 78) I made her dough but used a garlic white sauce rather than the Creme fraiche she calls for. The dough is very easy. 2 cups flour, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp instant yeast, 1 cup lukewarm water. Whisk the flour, salt and yeast together then stir...
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