Archive for April 2020
Suggestion for pasta sauce with these ingredients.">Suggestion for pasta sauce with these ingredients.
I need a suggestion for meatless sauce. Would like to stretch what I have and put a two extra meals in the freezer as I can't get back to the store. I have a small jar of marinara, lots of canned diced tomatoes, EVOO, garlic, fresh rosemary, good...
Read moreBurnt Pork Belly? From Momofuko">Burnt Pork Belly? From Momofuko
have made this a million times. the top basically is like that on a creme brulee -- super caramelized sugar. it looks very dark but shouldn't taste burnt. if it does it's easy enough to chip off. Reading More May Cause Envy...
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Read moreBurnt Pork Belly ? From Momofuko">Burnt Pork Belly ? From Momofuko
I’m making a pork belly recipe from Momofuko and the top is very much blackened. I covered it with tin foil so it doesn’t burn more, but I’m worried I burnt or overcooked it... has anyone made this recipe before? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWeekly Menu Planning - May 2020">Weekly Menu Planning - May 2020
Let’s use this thread to share concise weekly dinner menus for each week in May. As we enter our third month of varying degrees of closures for restaurants, shopping and schools we’re doing still more home food preparation. May is typically a month of celebrations – Mothers Day, wedding showers,...
Read moreMushroom "Chips"">Mushroom "Chips"
Did I make this up or is it a known thing? I had a bunch of maitake mushrooms that I had forgotten about in my fridge. They looked okay so I decided to break them up and roast them just with some olive oil, salt and pepper, figuring...
Read moreISO Iberico Pork Tenderloin">ISO Iberico Pork Tenderloin
Does anyone know where in the Bay Area I can find Iberico pork tenderloin? I caught a youtube video of a guy preparing it sous-vide, and know I have to try it! Reading More May Cause Envy...
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Read moreSutters' crumb buns and chocolate rum squares [split from New York]">Sutters' crumb buns and chocolate rum squares [split from New York]
OMG!! I grew up on 10th street and LOVED those Rum Cakes!!! I Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSalt Codfish, Bacalao">Salt Codfish, Bacalao
I've soaked bacalao Fri. PM - Sat. AM and stored unused half of fish in fridge in plastic container since Sat. It's now Thu. Is it still good (safe to cook)? 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