Archive for March 2020
Soufflé advice, please">Soufflé advice, please
Because of DOTM nominations, I have been moved to make soufflés. The thread form December 2015 didn't address my concerns, so, since I'm a soufflé neophyte, I'll begin with some questions. I'll probably have more as I fall on my face/into my soufflé. 1) My oven is gas, not electrical. Should...
Read moreLearning to Cook in the Time of Covid-19">Learning to Cook in the Time of Covid-19
The purpose of this thread is to help and inspire any novice cooks or folks who do cook but would like to improve their skills or increase their repertoire of menus. Fire away with your questions and confessions. There is no such thing as a stupid question or...
Read moreOnly 1/4 of chicken stock came out gelatinous. Is the rest worth saving?">Only 1/4 of chicken stock came out gelatinous. Is the rest worth saving?
I made a stock in my new 16qt stock pot and it seems to have been my worst so far. Strangely after refrigeration, 1/4 of my reduced stock has become gelatinous while the other jarred liquids are watery and near tasteless. I have two questions. The first is examining what...
Read moreApril 2020 COTM: Announcement">April 2020 COTM: Announcement
For April we will be cooking from ISTANBUL & BEYOND: EXPLORING THE DIVERSE CUISINES OF TURKEY, by Robyn Eckhardt. We may face some challenges obtaining ingredients, but we will muddle though. Use this thread for general discussion of the book and your preparations to cook from it. Reporting threads will...
Read moreCooking FOR OTHERS in the time of COVID-19">Cooking FOR OTHERS in the time of COVID-19
I wanted to prepare some soup for a family in our condo building because one member of the family is very ill (not with COVID-19, thank goodness, but very ill nonetheless). But after reading a Chowhounder's post about someone throwing away food s/he had been given, I am having second...
Read moreSpicy Potatoes Au gratin style">Spicy Potatoes Au gratin style
I have some basics. 9x13 glass casserole, Russets, milk, sharp cheddar, pepper jack, yellow onions, green onions, jalapenos, pickled jalapenos, dehydrated pickled jalapenos. I also have on hand ham, bacon, chicken thighs, fresh frozen broccoli, panko, ritz crackers, cheezits, bread crumbs, saltines. Just curious. The recipes I find...
Read moreChoclatier Magazine Monster Oatmeal Cookies">Choclatier Magazine Monster Oatmeal Cookies
Does anyone have the recipe from Choclatier for Monster Oatmeal Cookies made with coconut and honey? Lostmy copy Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDish of the Month NOMINATIONS for April 2020">Dish of the Month NOMINATIONS for April 2020
Welcome to the nomination thread for April 2020 Dish of the Month! How things have changed in just a few short days. This new reality has settled in quickly and as social distancing becomes our normal these threads become even more important. Let’s keep them going strong and enjoy our virtual...
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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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