Archive for July 2021
Dried Beans - What is your go-to method?">Dried Beans - What is your go-to method?
I'm a huge fan of lentils too! The method you describe is similar to the method I'd used previously. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHelp with Rocky Road recipe, please.">Help with Rocky Road recipe, please.
Years ago, our local ice cream company made Rocky Road ice cream with cashews and marshmallow cream. It was just wonderful! I want to make it as they did, but I don't know how to thin out the marshmallow cream so that it can be mixed into the...
Read moreChicken thawed for four days. Safe?">Chicken thawed for four days. Safe?
I thawed four or five chicken breasts Sunday, intending to make Chicken Romano Monday night. I cut them in half Monday but wasn't able to cook them Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. Do you think they are safe to use today? Thanks! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBe a Ramen Ninja at Home w/ Ramen District!">Be a Ramen Ninja at Home w/ Ramen District!
Ramen District selects and delivers a box of curated ramen from tasty local ramen shops right to your kitchen with nationwide shipping. Clear and straightforward steps allow anyone to transform into a ramen master. From thick to thin noodles, light to rich soups, vegan to meat-lover styles, it’s all here...
Read moreBatter recipe">Batter recipe
Would anyone have the recipe for the batter used at Marie's Oyster House in Lowell, Mass? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat to do with small yellow plums?">What to do with small yellow plums?
Duck breast or chicken thighs with a plum sauce? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat to do with small yellow plums">What to do with small yellow plums
I don’t want to make jam, but was given a bunch. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePreparing rhubarb for baking">Preparing rhubarb for baking
Tried this today super good thank you! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow to Fix Apple Crumble That's Too Jammy? (I added too much flour)">How to Fix Apple Crumble That's Too Jammy? (I added too much flour)
If it tastes great, declare victory and move on. Just because it didn't turn out the way you hoped/wanted/expected doesn't mean it was a failure needing to be fixed. Fix it next time you make it. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBest vegan recipes for a reluctant wannabe mostly-vegan?">Best vegan recipes for a reluctant wannabe mostly-vegan?
I ate a vegan diet for several years and some of my favorite recipes were written by Isa Chandra Moskowitz. As far as summer recipes, I love her chickpea salad sandwiches. https://www.theppk.com/2013/07/chickpea-salad-sammiches/ Her vegan caesar is really good. https://www.theppk.com/2013/11/quinoa-caesar-salad/ This is also really good! The mustard-y dressing with the stone fruit is...
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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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