Archive for July 2020
My first impression of induction/PIC">My first impression of induction/PIC
That's the induction I have as well. It's called XL and sold as largest pots and so on, but coil is still 6" or whatever the magnetic part of it. I have been in search portable unit with a sweet spot of around 10-11" but afaik none exist. Might be...
Read moreShrimp Niger recipe?">Shrimp Niger recipe?
In his Pat Conroy Cookbook, Mr. Conroy reports that in a celebrity cookoff, his creme brulee took second place to a dish submitted by Shirley Jackson, later mayor of Atlanta, called Shrimp Niger. Is there a Hound with that recipe in her/his pocket? Reading More May...
Read moreUber-delicious BC Dungeness Crab in Rum, Seafood Cream Sauce!">Uber-delicious BC Dungeness Crab in Rum, Seafood Cream Sauce!
Recipe, please. Thanks! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreAugust 2020 DOTM: Nominations">August 2020 DOTM: Nominations
Welcome to the nomination thread for the August dish of the month! Here, in the northern hemisphere where the majority of our participants live, we are entering the peak of summer bounty. What dish is your goto for August? Is there a dish you always wanted to try when so...
Read moreSEEKING STRAWBERRY PIE RECIPE FROM KUM ESSE DINER...">SEEKING STRAWBERRY PIE RECIPE FROM KUM ESSE DINER...
CLOSED A FEW YEARS BACK... BEST STRAWBERRY PIE EVER AS WELL AS APRICOT CREAM... HEAVENLY... ANYONE GOT A RECIPE OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO DOES? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreAugust 2020 COTM: Voting">August 2020 COTM: Voting
To vote for JUBILEE, click the heart at the lower right. Please do not reply to this comment. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreIdeas for Leftover Grilled Leg of Lamb">Ideas for Leftover Grilled Leg of Lamb
I'm pondering ideas for using up leftover grilled lamb. I was wondering if I could make Mongolian lamb with it or would it be too dry? Lamb pitas would be an easy solution. Lamb over hummus? I saw a recipe for chopping the lamb in a food processor and...
Read moreMonica's Gourmet Cookies Grand Rapids MI - Recipe?">Monica's Gourmet Cookies Grand Rapids MI - Recipe?
Does anyone have a recipe for Monica's Gourmet Cookies Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreUber-delicious ' BC Dungeness Crab in Rum, Seafood Cream Sauce '!">Uber-delicious ' BC Dungeness Crab in Rum, Seafood Cream Sauce '!
Entering BC Dungeness season, today, I bought three plump, fat and fertile beasts, all loaded with tons of tamale, at Foodie Mart. With my daughter making her weekly Covid-19 visits, I decided to make her for dinner, her favorite ' Dungeness Crab with seafood cream sauce infused with a healthy dose...
Read moreISO Chef Chang eggplant recipe">ISO Chef Chang eggplant recipe
A friend was talking about how much she misses the eggplant recipe she had for years at Chef Chang's on Beacon Street in Brookline. She said the eggplant was in thin threads which I have never seen in Chinese eggplant recipes. I told her I would look for the recipe...
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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 ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude