Archive for May 2019
Menu Suggestions for 3 Year Old Party">Menu Suggestions for 3 Year Old Party
Hi guys, what menu worked for your child’s birthday party? It will be for a group of 3 year olds and their parents. Most of the kids are picky eaters. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreReverse Oder Pan Sauce?">Reverse Oder Pan Sauce?
So I have made a lot of pan sauces, as most of you know, you start by browning the protein like chicken, remove it from the pan, deglaze and reduce, finish with butter. However, I have a recipe from an Italian website that is no longer around that reversed...
Read moreNeed oatmeal cookie advice">Need oatmeal cookie advice
I just made Smitten Kitchen Thick and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies. But, alas, my cookies are not as thick and chewy as Deb's appear to be. Which of these reasons do you think might be the reason mine look thinner and less chewy? (Mine are not lace-y,...
Read more1608 Soy Sauce">1608 Soy Sauce
I am always picking up different things at my local Asian grocery that I never see in a regular grocery store or the usual Asian products that they sell at a much lower price. So I was really surprised to come across a relatively small bottle, about 350ml I guess,...
Read moreSpices to die for">Spices to die for
Folks, I have to share this to all that love to cook as I. You need to try spices at The Banana Hut Global Market as I have only tried their Lemon Pepper and I must add that it is a one stop spice that I use for all...
Read moreDark Molasses Substitute - BBQ Sauce">Dark Molasses Substitute - BBQ Sauce
I've made really delicious ribs with a homemade barbecue sauce in the past via a recipe where one of the ingredients was light/dark molasses. This one time I was at a friend's cottage and was asked if I could make the same ribs, I made the sauce with fancy molasses...
Read moreTrader Joe's Tri Tip sous vide - my fave steak">Trader Joe's Tri Tip sous vide - my fave steak
Trader Joe's Santa Maria Tri Tip = my fave steak Great flavor. Less fat than Rib Eye my second favd. Delicious leftovers warmed to room temp or barely warm in salads. What I do: - Buy the Trader Joe's pre-marinated Santa Maria tri tip. Trader Joe's seasoning is...
Read moreTable Talk with Anna Francese Gass of Heirloom Kitchen">Table Talk with Anna Francese Gass of Heirloom Kitchen
Hi Ana - can't wait to dive into the book more. Curious if there was one person you'd met in your travels or a specific story that sparked the idea for this book. A lightbulb moment of sorts? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreRisotto: Home Cooking Dish of the month (February 2013)">Risotto: Home Cooking Dish of the month (February 2013)
I just posted my favorite Asparagus Risotto recipe on the May 2019 Weekly Menu Planning thread at SallyT's request (and there are other recipes for asparagus risotto also on that thread). Thought it might be a good idea to also provide a link to that discussion in this DOTM...
Read moreHome Cooking Dish of the Month - June 2019 Nominations">Home Cooking Dish of the Month - June 2019 Nominations
It’s nomination time here at Dish of the Month! What dish sounds especially exciting to cook together this month? So many interesting nominations in the past year that came close to being Dish of the Month but didn’t quite make it. Will a bridesmaid finally become a bride? I’m excited...
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