Archive for March 2019
How Does One Use Salted Anchovies?">How Does One Use Salted Anchovies?
I am a huge fan of Spanish salted anchovies in olive oil. So I ran across some jarred anchovies and some salted ones. More exotic than the snacking type I love. But I don't know how to use them. I took some out and soaked them, but their...
Read moreLentils Question">Lentils Question
Ok first time posting and pretty sure I didn’t do this right! Haha. But anyway, so I’m making lentils (soup) and haven’t made them in away. When rinsing and sorting the lentils (under running water in a colander and using my hand) I noticed they started to get really wrinkly,...
Read moreWhich bread to serve with Guinness beef stew?">Which bread to serve with Guinness beef stew?
I am trying to decide if I should make Irish Soda bread or a Guinness brown bread to go with a Guinness beef stew for our St. Patrick's Day party. Is it too much Guinness if I make the brown bread? There will also be stout cupcakes for dessert.
Pi(e) Day 2019">Pi(e) Day 2019
- Maple hazelnut pie - Malaysian chicken curry pie - Coconut and pandan custard pie (the crazy green is from pandan extract, not food coloring) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreNew Orleans Style Fried Shrimp">New Orleans Style Fried Shrimp
If you want to cook fried shrimp the way we do it in New Orleans please watch this video Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHash Browns diaster--need professional help :)">Hash Browns diaster--need professional help :)
Hello! So sounds like they weren’t soaked beforehand... Steps to proper hash browns: 1. Shred 2. Soak in large bowl and stir / gently squeeze with hand. Let sit for 15 min. This takes draws out excess starch. Starch makes potToes gummy. 3. Drain and DRY! need to make sire they are bone dry....
Read moreCorned Beef Cooking Method, Does It Matter?">Corned Beef Cooking Method, Does It Matter?
I've cooked corned beef many ways, boiled, roasted, braised, sous vide. Nowadays I generally simmer it in water. Do you think the cooking method makes a difference or is the quality of the meat that makes the most difference? BTW I prefer the fatty point cut which is getting...
Read moreWhat to do with pepper butter?">What to do with pepper butter?
I'd smear that on cornbread. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLooking for Copycat Recipe for Tulsa's RON'S CHILI">Looking for Copycat Recipe for Tulsa's RON'S CHILI
Big fan of the chili at Ron's Chili & Hamburgers in Tulsa Ok (and about a dozen other cities these days). Ive made thousands of pots of chili.... but cant for the life of me figure out his meat selection (coarse, cube, ground, a mixture?) nor can I pinpoint...
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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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