Archive for November 2019
Good Recipe For Cast Iron Pot Pie?">Good Recipe For Cast Iron Pot Pie?
The weather has just started to turn where I live, and I'm increasingly in the mood for a piping hot pot pie, but have never made one. I have a Staub cast iron skillet and that seems like the perfect pan to work in, but I haven't yet run...
Read morePrep lasagna ahead of time?">Prep lasagna ahead of time?
I was watching a food network cooking competition and one of the contestants had to make lasagna in 30 minutes. One of the judges said ”I have never made a lasagna and served it same day. I always serve it the next day so that it is able to...
Read morePhoenix Bakery's Strawberry Cream Cake">Phoenix Bakery's Strawberry Cream Cake
Anyone have a copycat recipe for the strawberry cream cake at Phoenix Bakery in Chinatown? I'm sure it's a well guarded secret but though I'd ask. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLook what I brought you back from Portugal">Look what I brought you back from Portugal
This wonderful dish is a fascinating take on "Surf and Turf" Portuguese-style Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreXi'an Famous Foods Best-Selling Dish">Xi'an Famous Foods Best-Selling Dish
Have you ever made a Restaurant Dish at home? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreChocolatier Magazine Recipe Grand Marnier Chocolate Cheese Torte">Chocolatier Magazine Recipe Grand Marnier Chocolate Cheese Torte
Hello! I'm looking for the issue of Chocolatier Magazine that has a recipe for a Grand Marnier Chocolate Cheese Torte. I had copied a page out of a friend's issue ages ago (early 90s) and it's a bit beat up to say the least! I've been unable to find...
Read moreBell pepper recipe to preserve/freeze?">Bell pepper recipe to preserve/freeze?
I have a backlog of bell peppers -- mostly red -- from my CSA and if I don't use them soon they are going to end up in the compost. Any recommendations for a relish/preserve/freezer-friendly recipe to use them up? I am not really up for the effort of roasting...
Read moreAmerican delights!">American delights!
Hey, I work for a health and wellness group and we're looking to identify the popular dishes across each of the states! - What are people's favourite breakfast, lunch and dinner?! If there's any developmental chefs out there interested in working with us more directly, contact me! Thanks, Belle Read more
Rainbow Appearance on Pork Belly Skin?">Rainbow Appearance on Pork Belly Skin?
Hello! I’ve got a strange debacle on my hands. I’ve tried working with pork belly a few times, but this is the first time I bought it fresh. When I pulled it out of its packaging yesterday (the skin was face down) parts of the skin had a bit of...
Read moreBoxed pound cake mix">Boxed pound cake mix
I agree with blulady20 about soaking the fruit first. I’d soak in warm water and some alcohol (e.g., rum, brandy, bourbon, marsala wine). But if you want to keep the somewhat chewy texture of the dried fruit, don’t soak, but make sure to lightly dust the chopped fruit in...
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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