Archive for December 2019
Citrus with alcohol, served warm?">Citrus with alcohol, served warm?
In the 70's, my mother used to make a citrus dessert - probably rounds of oranges and grapefruit plus perhaps bing cherries? I suspect it had a healthy dose of alcohol in it, and it was served hot / warm as a complete dessert (ie, not on top of...
Read moreMashed potato casserole">Mashed potato casserole
Several days ago, I put together a mashed potato casserole with chopped green onions and cheese and (I think) egg. I did not have a chance to make bake it, so its been in the fridge for the last three days. Is it safe to cook and eat?...
Read moreWhat to do with smoked beer?">What to do with smoked beer?
My husband ended up buying this VERY smokey beer - which both of us normally enjoy - but the smoke flavour is just way too strong to drink an entire bottle. We have 3-4 bottles of it left. Any ideas on how to use it up? I...
Read moreAre readers of "The Kitchn" picky-picky-picky? Recipe ratings always seem low...">Are readers of "The Kitchn" picky-picky-picky? Recipe ratings always seem low...
Someone posted a recipe here recently that the poster had found on The Kitchn website. When I looked at the recipe, it seemed like it would be pretty nice, but noted the overall rating was 2.8/5 stars, after over 500 ratings. When just searching out recipes generally, most of the...
Read moreDanish Christmas Eve">Danish Christmas Eve
I have undertaken to make a traditional Danish dinner for my half-Danish girlfriend for Christmas Eve: roasted pork with cracklin', red cabbage, carmelized potatoes, and rice pudding. Any recipe recommendations would be much appreciated! Also - what appetizer and/or green veg side should I serve with this?
Christmas Pork Dinner">Christmas Pork Dinner
I have a 2-part question. I would like to make this recipe for Roast Pork: https://www.thekitchn.com/juicy-and-tender-roasted-pork-loin-the-easiest-simplest-method-251998. But I'm thinking of using pork shoulder, because its cheaper. I know I would have to increase the cook time. Could I just add the apples & onions at the...
Read moreHome made pizza">Home made pizza
I happen to have come across this video that taught me how to make home made pizza with great ease. Check it out Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHoliday Open House ideas">Holiday Open House ideas
It's been a few years since I last hosted a Holiday Open House. This was my standard menu for a few years: Lemon basil shrimp skewers Baked brie Bacon-wrapped dates Stuffed mushrooms (with swiss, parsley and breadcrumbs) Crack dip (with bacon, cheddar cheese and sour cream) Green goddess dip Crudités Fruit platter , sometimes with a ginger...
Read moreISO Millionaire shortbread (caramel shortbread) recipe">ISO Millionaire shortbread (caramel shortbread) recipe
Does anyone have a reliable recipe for millionaire shortbread (aka caramel shortbread)? I have been using the one from a Company's Coming cookbook, but the bottom shortbread layer tends to crack and break, so that I can't get nice, sharp edges. I've looked around online. There are too many to...
Read moreWhat are you baking? December 2019 edition">What are you baking? December 2019 edition
Tell us what you got in the oven! Reading More May Cause Envy...
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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