Archive for November 2019
America's Test Kitchen: The Feed Fruitcake">America's Test Kitchen: The Feed Fruitcake
I am trying to find the recipe posted on the Feed by Americas's Test Kitchen for fruitcake. I made it a couple of years ago, but have lost the recipe and it is not coming up when I search. Can anyone help me out? Reading More May...
Read moreFrozen seaweed salad - can I refreeze?">Frozen seaweed salad - can I refreeze?
I bought a 1 kg bag frozen seaweed salad and entire bag Is defrosted. Can I refreeze left over? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFor those who leave their butter out on the counter">For those who leave their butter out on the counter
I was encouraged by an experienced home chef friend of mine to do that, but I'm having mixed results. I make my own butter and am pretty diligent about rinsing out all of the buttermilk. I store it in a pottery dish that holds the butter upside down in a...
Read moreNOVEMBER 2019 COTM: Myers+Chang at Home - DIM SUM, SALADS, AND THEN SOME, DUMPLINGS">NOVEMBER 2019 COTM: Myers+Chang at Home - DIM SUM, SALADS, AND THEN SOME, DUMPLINGS
KALE AND FENNEL SALAD WITH FUYU PERSIMMONS, p. 112 While the salad is principally the three named ingredients, it does involve two dressing components. First, there is Thai Basil Chimichurri, made by mixing finely minced Thai basil, ginger, garlic, and shallot with olive oil, Chinkiang vinegar, and salt and pepper. You're...
Read moreCan I freeze an egg white frittata?">Can I freeze an egg white frittata?
*read in chowhound :) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDecember 2019 Cookbook of the Month NOMINATIONS!">December 2019 Cookbook of the Month NOMINATIONS!
Hello CH! The last month and busiest time of the year. What shall we be cooking during the holidays? Please nominate as many books as you like, and CAPITALIZE THE TITLE as you nominate. If you’re mentioning or discussing the book but not nominating, just name the book without capitalizing. Thanks! I...
Read moreISO Cold Pack Cheddar Cheese Spread Recipe">ISO Cold Pack Cheddar Cheese Spread Recipe
I like Kaukauna cold pack cheddar cheese spread but it's expensive. Wispride used to be good too but they cheapened it by adding more air to it. I'd like to make it at home if possible. Does anyone have a recipe? I do own a food processor. Thanks! Read more
Cookies stick to UK supermarket parchment paper">Cookies stick to UK supermarket parchment paper
The only parchment paper that seems to work) seems to be Beko from Costco , so I'm not convinced it's the cookies. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSeptember COTM “Vietnamese”: Soups">September COTM “Vietnamese”: Soups
BEEF PHO (PHO BO) - IVK NGUYEN https://www.vietworldkitchen.com/blog/2008/10/pho-beef-noodle-soup.html Delicious! I never thought I would be able to recreate this dish at home. To make the parboiling easier, I use two stock pots. I hate cleaning hot pans (had a bad burn accident before) this mitigates it. I liked that she uses meat...
Read moreCan I use slimy carrots for stock?">Can I use slimy carrots for stock?
I bought baby carrots and literally the next day they are slimy!!! Can I use them for stock? I don’t know what the slime means. Is it fungus or bacteria or just some physical issue like condensation? There’s no mold or white stuff or black/green stuff growing, just a slimy feel....
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