Archive for November 2019
Cooking ribs in the oven - so much smoke">Cooking ribs in the oven - so much smoke
The last two times I did ribs in the oven (low and slow @ 250) sealed in foil. The ribs started smoking through the foil....and setting my fire alarm off and my house smells awful. First time, I figured fluke but second time I now figure I am doing something...
Read moreIs it possible to dry brine a pre-basted turkey?">Is it possible to dry brine a pre-basted turkey?
Hi all! I got an 11-12ish young frozen turkey that has already been pre-basted but wanna go a dry brine route since I hear it is a great way to season without all the wasted liquid (wanna go hassle-free with this thanksgiving). It's a turkey that contains 9.5% turkey broth,...
Read moreThanksgiving: Roast or steaks?">Thanksgiving: Roast or steaks?
We've hosted small Thanksgiving dinners with friends for a few years now and have always made the turkey. We're not traditionalists, and we're over turkey. Today, I picked up a New York strip roast to make for Thanksgiving. Now I like roasts, but I've always liked steaks better. More sear,...
Read moreMom’s Cornbread — The Lost Recipe!">Mom’s Cornbread — The Lost Recipe!
About this time of year, when I am thankful for God’s blessings on my life, I am also missing many beloved family members! And, with their passing, I am missing their many idiosyncrasies which will never again be witnessed or experienced. One such “method” was my mom’s...
Read moreDish of the Month VOTING, December 2019">Dish of the Month VOTING, December 2019
To vote for Latkes, click on the heart for this post, please. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow to make gravy using chicken carcass and giblets?">How to make gravy using chicken carcass and giblets?
I've been tasked with bringing the mashed potatoes and gravy to thanksgiving dinner. I have at least a couple chicken carcasses (roasted) in my freezer plus a couple bags of giblets (raw). Can i use this to make a good gravy or must I have drippings? Can...
Read moreStuffing shortcut?">Stuffing shortcut?
Can I roast my onions, parsley and celery for my stuffing instead of sautéeing? Would save a whole mess of time. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreTrying to bake a Cake for God Sakes">Trying to bake a Cake for God Sakes
So here I am ! new in the kitchen trying to figure out what I could bring to the the "holiday" table. I no experience making cakes but this holiday I wanted to impress my family and be crafty esp for my younger nieces. 5 of them and they're all...
Read moremac n'cheese with egg or no egg in the sauce?">mac n'cheese with egg or no egg in the sauce?
This sounds delicious! Do you know the recipe, or maybe approximate proportions of milk, egg, cheese, noodles? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow to cook beans?">How to cook beans?
In my experience, there are two keys to preparing delicious beans at home: (1) use good quality dried beans and be sure to cook sufficiently (no one enjoys an undercooked bean); and (2) use sufficient quantities of spice/flavor. I make a pot of pinto beans every other week or so....
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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