Archive for May 2019
June 2019 Cookbook of the Month NOMINATIONS!">June 2019 Cookbook of the Month NOMINATIONS!
Hello, cookbook fans! It is time for the most exciting event of the month ... COTM Nominations! Early summer is one of my favorite times for cooking. How about you? Which book should we choose for June? Please nominate as many books as you like, and CAPITALIZE THE TITLE...
Read moreGiant can of San Marzano tomatoes">Giant can of San Marzano tomatoes
What should I do with it?? It's almost 2.85l and I would really prefer to cook it all in one shot and freeze. We are 2 adults, a somewhat picky toddler and a baby. Bolognese sauce is the only thing I can think of. Any other ideas or good bolognese...
Read moreGribiche">Gribiche
Anyone have a great recipe for gribiche? Thanks! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreUpping The Nacho Game">Upping The Nacho Game
I'm prompted to post this because yesterday I was served remarkably good nachos. It was the first time in my memory that the nachos were topped with lightly pickled FRESH jalapeno slices. I abhor the canned jalapenos most places use--they get picked out--but these I went after with...
Read moreChicken Parmesan - cheese was chewy">Chicken Parmesan - cheese was chewy
I made Chicken Parmesan with mozzarella slices and while it was very good, the cheese was very chewy. I browned the breaded chicken in a pan, then put it in an oven dish with the marinara and folded mozzarella slices over on top of the chicken (and some sauce), then...
Read moreSwedish Chocolate Oat Balls, traditional recipe and healthy recipe">Swedish Chocolate Oat Balls, traditional recipe and healthy recipe
Chocolate balls is the one sweet that every Swede loves and knows how to make by heart. We all start learning how to make them at the age of three! If not younger ;) It’s a sweet that’s been around in Scandinavia since the beginning of the 20th century. They are...
Read moreSavory cones on waffle cone maker">Savory cones on waffle cone maker
your link for savory cones does not seem to work, can you please send it to me, thanks Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreVegeterian Cooking For Everyone - Favorite recipes?">Vegeterian Cooking For Everyone - Favorite recipes?
Hi there! Vegies Vegies Vegies. What can be better? Veg nutrition makes your body feel light and strong especially during warm seasons. I normally consume vegies in salads, ideally with a nice dressing or olive oil (a good one). Some recipes below. https://essentials.bertolli.com/olive-oil-recipes-simple-vegetarian-salads-with-extra-virgin-olive-oil/ Reading More May Cause...
Read moreBest (most adhesive) Egg Dip for Breading Food">Best (most adhesive) Egg Dip for Breading Food
Regarding the standard breading procedure (flour-egg wash-bread crumbs), I have a question. Has it ever been determined what is the best egg dip for maximum adhesion of the bread crumbs? Just eggs or a combination of eggs, oil, water, milk, cream? I generally use beaten eggs, a splash of water...
Read moreWill pre-packaged egg whites whip up?">Will pre-packaged egg whites whip up?
WTH is wrong with you? You have never tried beating egg whites from a carton, but you are desperate to be heard on the internet? A friend did it? Really?!?! No...it doesn’t work. Thanks for wasting everyone’s time, numbnuts. 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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John, New Englander turned Cali dude