Archive for April 2019
What to do with over-salted baked beans?">What to do with over-salted baked beans?
I tried to make this Serious Eats recipe for a potluck. Because I was serving 25, I doubled it, and it turned out insanely salty. I added three cans of northern white beans to try to dilute the salt, to no avail. Tried adding sugar, adding apple cider vinegar, even...
Read moreHow Do I Make Chocolate Softer For Coating">How Do I Make Chocolate Softer For Coating
I'm making meringues that will be dipped in chocolate but there's too much difference between the hardness of the chocolate and the tenderness of the meringue. If you bite hard enough to get through the chocolate the meringue shatters and goes everywhere. So what is the secret to taking some of...
Read moreDoes anyone add salt in their jams?">Does anyone add salt in their jams?
I'm looking to make a raspberry lemonade jam, focusing on the flavor of the lemons, but I'm afraid it will be too tart to be used as a convetional spread. I heard of and have tried salt on lemons before to bring out more of their sweetness, and I was...
Read moreDurum Wheat Semolina Pasta with Truffle">Durum Wheat Semolina Pasta with Truffle
Hi all, I received a gift pack (pictured) and really struggling to find recipe ideas. (annoyingly it came with no suggestions!) I've not cooked with semolina pasta and am not sure how to best incorporate the truffle cream? (the truffle cream is olive oil, mushrooms and truffles. Any ideas or...
Read moreHow much of this ham recipe can I make ahead of time?">How much of this ham recipe can I make ahead of time?
I just recently read a different recipe, and they used the clove to poke into the meat to hold the fruit, kind of like a nail :) Also, in roasts, the recipe I was using cut the onion in half, and used a few cloves to hold the bay leaf onto...
Read moreWashing dried Mexican Chiles">Washing dried Mexican Chiles
Hey folks. I was wondering, how important is it to wash dried Mexican Chiles? Or can you simply toast them and prep as per the recipe? Do you just dust them with a damp cloth? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreQuality Pressure Cooker?">Quality Pressure Cooker?
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Read moreCan you help me decipher the ingredients in this mochi waffle mix?">Can you help me decipher the ingredients in this mochi waffle mix?
I got this mix in Hawaii and they don't sell online much to my chagrin. I've tried dozens of internet recipes but none are as good as the mix! The ingredients are super vague and I was hoping someone could help me figure out some of the ingredients Modified starch Wheat starch Icing Vital...
Read moreRomantic meal ideas for dinner date? College kids.">Romantic meal ideas for dinner date? College kids.
I am a 20 year old college student (female), date is the same age. I am a fairly experienced cook. I bake bread often, can make my own sauces, operate a smoker, fryer, grill, stovetop- I also really love charcuterie and cheeses. I can make decent desserts as well, but...
Read moreHow long can apple cider last if I boil it everyday?">How long can apple cider last if I boil it everyday?
I have this spiced apple cider I made that has to live in the fridge for now. If I boil it in it’s little sauce pot every day, how long will it last unspoiled? Reading More May Cause Envy...
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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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