Archive for May 2020
Disaster: Ran dishwasher without closing salt compartment">Disaster: Ran dishwasher without closing salt compartment
If I understand correctly, hard but clean water from the pipes enters the salt compartment of the dishwasher which softens the water, before it is used by the dishwasher to clean the dishes with. After using the funnel which comes with the dishwasher to fill up salt in the salt compartment,...
Read moreSheet breads?">Sheet breads?
Are there any breads that can be baked like a focaccia, where you end up with one thin rectangle that can be split horizontally for sandwiches? I do this method with biscuits with success but would love to discover some yeasted options. I'm having a hard time googling because I'm...
Read moreJune 2020 COTM: Voting">June 2020 COTM: Voting
It seems most of us would like to stay in the online mode for our June selection. Besides not having to worry about acquiring a book, it makes my job easy, as you all can just click over to the sites in question and check out as many recipes as...
Read moreMac and Cheese - which cheese?">Mac and Cheese - which cheese?
Hi all - Have lots of cheese in the fridge and the kids are asking for mac & cheese. And yes, I know that the freshly grated stuff is better but trying to use what's on hand. I have a swiss/gruyere mix, jack & colby mix, and...
Read moreSIMPLY DELICIOUS RECIPE CARDS - 90'S">SIMPLY DELICIOUS RECIPE CARDS - 90'S
I have the whole set of these great cards from the 90's.... I say the whole set, I've lost one and am hoping that someone, somewhere has it.... so, does anyone have the Card for Bakewell Tart? Group 16 (Pies and Tarts) Card No.4? Read more
I’m looking for recipes that include walnuts in them">I’m looking for recipes that include walnuts in them
Chuchkhelala Honey walnut prawns Chocolate fudge with walnuts Gorgonzola and walnut cream sauce for pasta Povitica Cranberry-walnut relish Chile en nogada Pheasant fesanjan Nut crust for cheesecake Salsa di noce https://foodiefortwo.wordpress.com/2012/10/12/salsa-di-noce-walnut-sauce/ Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHam warning signs">Ham warning signs
I was carving up a ham to freeze a little while back and i noticed that the blood vessels coming off the bone looked more brown than red. is that anything to be concerned about? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreAquafaba Knowledge">Aquafaba Knowledge
WOW a question I had was answered w/o even asking for an answer. Chowhound's usual email arrived today and when I clicked on the link about bean storage. Point being; a few days previous I had cooked some dried garbanzo beans in my Instant Pot. My plans...
Read moreSoup Dumplings - How many of you have tried to make these at home?">Soup Dumplings - How many of you have tried to make these at home?
I have found you have to eat them right after they come out of the steamer! In my opinon getting the wrapper dough just right is the toughest part. Check out my recipe below. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBBQ Rib Success - First Time's the Charm">BBQ Rib Success - First Time's the Charm
My wife is from Memphis, we live in the DC area, and I am a BBQ snob. I never wanted to put in the time to do it myself, so we made do with various less-than-satisfying local versions for years. We have access do good chopped pork...
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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