Archive for November 2019
Fresh turkey–sell by date was yesterday">Fresh turkey–sell by date was yesterday
Hi and happy thanksgiving eve! I bought a replacement turkey today after my other turkey leaked, literally, all over my fridge. (What a mess. But that’s another story!) Didn’t notice the sell by/use by date was yesterday. I did notice that the turkey felt a little icy/frozen, so I’m assuming...
Read moreBoston butt time needed to slow cook for a 9 lb of meat">Boston butt time needed to slow cook for a 9 lb of meat
You've asked this already in the other thread, where all the info you've requested is sitting happily waiting for you to read it. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreIs my caramel burnt?">Is my caramel burnt?
So I was trying to melt 2 cups of caramel at once because my recipe called for it and it took me a while to melt all the sugar. I kept taking it off the heat so that it didn't darken until it all melted. It was supposed to darken...
Read morePop-up turkey timer">Pop-up turkey timer
I have a thawing 20 pound store brand turkey that has a pop-up timer inserted in it. Has anyone ever taken this kind of thing out of the turkey before roasting it? My oven has a built in probe and I’m also wondering if that probe can go in...
Read moreBrown spots in pie crust">Brown spots in pie crust
I could use some trouble shooting for why my crust has brown spots. I followed a new recipe (bc pastry is my kryptonite and it never goes right). Ingredients were all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, salt, sugar, water. Quick blitz in food processor to incorporate butter, add water to form a...
Read more55 Degree Turkey Safe?">55 Degree Turkey Safe?
Ordered a fresh, never frozen, pre-brined turkey online. It shipped from California at 7pm 11/25 and arrived to my door in Houston exactly 24 hours later. The turkey was refrigerated before shipping, vacuum sealed in a bag, packaged in a styrofoam line cardboard box with only one tiny 4” x...
Read moreTried and true make-ahead breakfast for a crowd">Tried and true make-ahead breakfast for a crowd
Hello all, Just found out that I'm expecting 9-12 people over Christmas/New Years. We're already a family of 5 (yes, several people will be sleeping on the floor!) Does anyone have ideas of good and simple breakfast ideas I can start making over the next few weeks and freezing? Nothing...
Read moreSausage Stuffing recipes for Thanksgiving?">Sausage Stuffing recipes for Thanksgiving?
Did you ever find this recipe I’m in the same predicament Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreThawing frozen brined turkey">Thawing frozen brined turkey
Help! I have a 14 lb Frozen brined turkey I just took out of the freezer this morning. Now I read it could take 3 or more days to defrost. I have to cook it early Thursday morning, is it okay to take it out tonight and leave it on...
Read moreLeftover stuffed mushrooms-how to use?">Leftover stuffed mushrooms-how to use?
I recently had my daughter's christening catered and we were left with a lot of stuffed mushrooms. I love them, though I know they aren't everyone's favorite. This is becoming a trend because I made stuffed mushrooms for my Halloween party and had some leftovers. They basically are white...
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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