Archive for February 2019
This cookbook, (insert your selection) improved my cooking">This cookbook, (insert your selection) improved my cooking
What ONE cookbook improved your cooking? Preferably one you've bought within the past five years. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow to make a Cherry Port Reduction">How to make a Cherry Port Reduction
I plan on making duck breasts for Valentine's Day and would like to make a cherry port reduction. I've looked at several recipes online for guidance, with some calling for sweet cherries and others strongly recommending to stay away from sweet, use tart. Some call for fresh or frozen, others...
Read moreSous Vide - Frozen Rib Roast">Sous Vide - Frozen Rib Roast
Posting late...but I have a 3 or 4 bone rib roast that was frozen. I put it into my sous vide setup at 132 and I have 7 hours before company arrives. I am wondering if it will be done. I plan on blasting it in a...
Read moreMaking raspberry pizzelles">Making raspberry pizzelles
I've been pleased with the King Arthur Flour chocolate pizzelle recipe, https://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/chocolate-pizzelle-recipe I make it pretty much as-is, though I drop the butter down to 85g. Trying to change things around I've made variations on the flavors. I've made strawberry pizzelles using freeze-dried strawberries, blended into a powder and substituted for the cocoa...
Read moreMarch 2019 Cookbook of the Month NOMINATIONS">March 2019 Cookbook of the Month NOMINATIONS
Brrrr! Happy wintry Sunday to everyone in our Cookbook of the Month community! I'm still waiting for someone to feel that special sparkle and take over the COTM coordinator crown... so in the meantime let's start thinking (dreaming!) of spring and our next cookbook! March will bring...
Read moreHenri's French Onion Soup - Variations & Questions">Henri's French Onion Soup - Variations & Questions
i think Guinness Extra Stout would be perfect. but i'd mix it with beef stock or broth. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMarshmallow cookies with egg whites">Marshmallow cookies with egg whites
I have a wonderful recipe for marshmallow cookies using egg whites and gelatin. How long can they be kept unrefrigerated? They are not baked. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHelp elevating a hodgepodge recipe">Help elevating a hodgepodge recipe
I threw together a dinner last night. I roasted chicken thighs over cut up yellow potatoes, sliced white onions, and stove top charred jalapenos. Before putting it in the oven, I added a few knobs of butter, some black pepper, coarse salt, and dried oregano. The oven was set to...
Read moreAppliance budget of $15k - what would you buy?">Appliance budget of $15k - what would you buy?
First time posting, but I've been sifting through a lot of the appliance advice on here and finding it very helpful. My husband and I are preparing for a kitchen remodel (searching for the perfect 'fixer upper' in our area) and have decided to try and keep our appliance budget...
Read moreHow do I replicate blast chilling at home? Does blast chilling make a big difference to the food?">How do I replicate blast chilling at home? Does blast chilling make a big difference to the food?
Try spacing your trays in your freezer, and put a small 12volt fan in there to blow on the coils and circulate the air. Lower the freezer thermostat (short of - or possibly disabling it) if prep takes some time, longer than 3 - minutes put your prep tray sitting...
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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