Archive for July 2019
Rhubarb crisp that didn't set up">Rhubarb crisp that didn't set up
Rhubarb with sugar, egg and a little milk. With oatmeal nut crisp topping. I wanted it to be deeper so that that the crisp part didn't overwhelm the rhubarb custard. I left it in the oven longer than the recipe called for, thinking it would bake through....
Read moreBrunch-what to serve w/ frittata?">Brunch-what to serve w/ frittata?
I am hosting a brunch serving vegetable frittata. I will have cosmos and brioche with marscapone and fruit jam. Should I have a starter? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morebalsmaic peach pie">balsmaic peach pie
if one were to make a grilled balsamic peach pie, would you use ripe peaches or firm? Would mealy peaches be good this? Of course, not meal would be better, but .... Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWay too vinegar-y barbeque sauce. any suggestions?">Way too vinegar-y barbeque sauce. any suggestions?
I have done that and it worked for me. how much you made depends on how long you have to simmer it Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreAside from convenience, what's the point of a casserole?">Aside from convenience, what's the point of a casserole?
You really are a previous little creature, aren't you? And I am guessing one who never had to cook for a family or who was ever short on food. Casseroles let you use leftovers and scraps without seeming to. They let you stretch your food while still putting something tasty...
Read moreSubstitute for fresh mint in Turkish soup">Substitute for fresh mint in Turkish soup
I was watching Milk Street and want to make the Turkish red lentil soup shown on the program. Recipe calls for garnishing with fresh mint. Since I don’t care for fresh mint, I thought I’d substitute with either fresh parsley, cilantro or basil. Which do you think is best?...
Read moreMaking enchiladas with flour tortillas">Making enchiladas with flour tortillas
Toast your tortillas under the broiler. Butter each side with a very thin layer of butter. Put under the broiler for 60-75 seconds each side. use them. they get gummy because they are stilled hydrated. this method gives you more flavor and a lighter, flakier...
Read moreHow to cook perfect Pasta">How to cook perfect Pasta
Hi guys, this is Siubo from Hong Kong, I am going to become a housewife soon, so started to learn cooking online... the first dish i learned n would like to share with you guys is Pasta Preparing the best pasta can be really difficult at first. It was almost impossible for us...
Read moreHome Cooking Dish of the Month - NOMINATIONS, August 2019">Home Cooking Dish of the Month - NOMINATIONS, August 2019
Happy summer! Time has come to think about what you would like to make during the month of August and nominate a dish that we'll all enjoy cooking together in our virtual DOTM kitchen. So, what would it be? While you ponder, please view the index to all the dishes...
Read moreSome help in choosing a quality vanilla extract">Some help in choosing a quality vanilla extract
Hi all, I do realize this topic has been covered before, but considering it's been some time since this subject was discussed, it may be worth revisiting it. The reason I started this topic is I guess my disappointment at my recent purchase of vanilla extract. So I'll name names....
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