Archive for January 2020
Authentic Dark Brown French Crepe Recipe?">Authentic Dark Brown French Crepe Recipe?
Hi all! I've never been a crepe fan until my husband and I went to Paris and tried the buttery brown crepes. I've searched high and low for this recipe and it does not seem to exist. Does anyone have this recipe and why is it so difficult to find??...
Read moreKing Kelly Orange Marmalade replacement?">King Kelly Orange Marmalade replacement?
Does anyone else miss King Kelly Orange Marmalade? Have you found anything that equals it? I'd love to know what to buy instead. Many thanks! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreTechnique help w/ pan frying">Technique help w/ pan frying
When I make chicken parm...or anything breaded...the first batch is a perfect golden brown color, but the second is half burnt and half seemingly undercooked. What am I doing wrong? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreNeed help with menu ideas for a large party">Need help with menu ideas for a large party
Hello all, I've lurked around here for some time, but this is my first post. I'm currently trying to narrow down menu ideas for a party I am hosting this September. Details are still being nailed down, but the party will be starting around 6 or 7 in the evening, and...
Read moreWhat's For Dinner #435 (January 2020) - Fall/Winter">What's For Dinner #435 (January 2020) - Fall/Winter
Ok, I'll start! Made the Shrimp with Orzo recipe out of Ottolenghi Simple tonight (gave the breakdown on the thread for Cookbook of the Month). It is a fantastic dish that will totally be a repeat in this household! Doesn't hurt that it is a one pot meal that...
Read moreWhat's For Dinner (January 2020) - Fall/Winter">What's For Dinner (January 2020) - Fall/Winter
Ok, I'll start! Made the Shrimp with Orzo recipe out of Ottolenghi Simple tonight (gave the breakdown on the thread for Cookbook of the Month). It is a fantastic dish that will totally be a repeat in this household! Doesn't hurt that it is a one pot meal that...
Read moreMake ahead falafel dough?">Make ahead falafel dough?
Can I make falafel dough ahead of time and store in the refrigerator even though it contains leavening in the form of baking powder? I have the time now but I'm planning a last minute labor intensive dinner. It would be nice just to scoop the falafel right into the...
Read morePerfect crab cake substitute.">Perfect crab cake substitute.
Discovered a dinner guest allergic to iodine when serving crab cakes. So whipped up this substitute that worked better than I could have hoped using cubes of heart of palm as crab substitute. 1 egg whipped 1 can drained heart of palm 1 cup whole milk 2 tbsp. flour 6 tbsp. butter breadcrumbs Salt – non...
Read moreCOQ AU VIN - Home Cooking Dish of the Month, January 2020">COQ AU VIN - Home Cooking Dish of the Month, January 2020
Welcome to the January 2020 Dish of the Month reporting thread! This month we will be cooking the quintessential French dish, Coq au Vin. According to ‘The Real French Foods’ culinary website: Coq au vin is a classic French cuisine. of which Burgundy, Alsace, Champagne and Auvergne claim paternity. “The emblem of France,...
Read moreFood experiment. What to do with the crab fat. Tomalley.">Food experiment. What to do with the crab fat. Tomalley.
12/10 would eat. love love tomalley. 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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