Archive for June 2021
ISO recipe for a traditonal banana sheet cake">ISO recipe for a traditonal banana sheet cake
I haven't make a banana sheet cake in decades. I want to make one for my brother's BD like/similar to the kind my mother used to make for him, decades ago. I have looked at a few recipes online but don't have total confidence in them. I would...
Read moreHot Weather Cooking">Hot Weather Cooking
Salads. Not using heat at all. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHome Cooking Dish of the Month July 2021 - VOTING">Home Cooking Dish of the Month July 2021 - VOTING
To vote for SAVOURY CHICKPEA PANCAKES AND PANISSE please click on the heart to the right. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSour cherries - how to use the excess of cherries our tree produces?">Sour cherries - how to use the excess of cherries our tree produces?
What a great problem to have. I love sour cherries! Sour cherry sorbet is amazing and definitely high up on things to make with them. Cherry ice cream is great, too. Or you can simply cook some in syrup and use as an ice cream topping or ice cream swirl....
Read moreSour cherries - how to use the excess of cherries our tree produces">Sour cherries - how to use the excess of cherries our tree produces
Jam? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCold BBQ chicken">Cold BBQ chicken
I don't think of cold chicken with BBQ sauce...to me, it's wonderful when served hot and gooey if cold. But, it's been suggested for an upcoming party and I was wondering if anyone could offer advice and, an approach to make it work. Reading More May...
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Read moreWeekly Menu Planning – July 2021">Weekly Menu Planning – July 2021
Let’s use this thread to share concise weekly dinner menus for each week in July. It's helpful if you can include your location and how many people you are feeding. Links to recipes are always appreciated, and sources help. Do you have a favorite maindish salad or a cold sandwich filling...
Read moreWhat Type Rice For A Crowd?">What Type Rice For A Crowd?
I have to make rice for 50 people tomorrow. When I worked in restaurants back in the 70's-80's I always used long grain rice. Since then I've discovered many different types of rice. I will cook this rice pilaf style, sauteing the grains in butter with chopped onions and garlic...
Read moreDried Pepper Substitution for Mala / Szechuan Soup Base Recipe">Dried Pepper Substitution for Mala / Szechuan Soup Base Recipe
Hi, what dried peppers can I use instead of these fresh chilies? Any latin dried peppers I can use? 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 ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude