Archive for August 2021
Stupid question about leftover pork roast...">Stupid question about leftover pork roast...
Yes, give it a few whirs in the food processor. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHome Cooking Dish of the Month - September 2021 Nominations">Home Cooking Dish of the Month - September 2021 Nominations
HOMEMADE YOGURT Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreIs it Possible to Reheat Fried Chicken Successfully for a Crowd?">Is it Possible to Reheat Fried Chicken Successfully for a Crowd?
You should pick another dish if you can't figure out a way to fry the chicken the same day. Even though you might be able to recrisp the batter if you pick the right recipe, there's no way to recover the juiciness of fried chicken right out of the fryer....
Read more"Crunchy" potato salad">"Crunchy" potato salad
I bought some potato salad from my local favorite store. Not for the first time, to me it's undercooked. I don't want it mushy, but I do want it soft. I don't think al dente potatoes should be a thing in any preparation. When I cook...
Read moreSeptember 2021 Cookbook of the Month (COTM) VOTING">September 2021 Cookbook of the Month (COTM) VOTING
Happy 15th anniversary to Cookbook of the Month! The nomination thread has closed and we have narrowed it down to the Ottolenghi Flavor with 8 votes and This Will Make it Taste Good with 4. Now is your time to vote for the book you’d like to cook from communally...
Read moreLeftover fettuccine with pesto">Leftover fettuccine with pesto
I have quite a bit of leftover fettuccine with pesto from last night's dinner. Any suggestions on how to use it, beyond just reheating it as is? Best of all would be something I could freeze. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSeptember–December 2021 Baking/Dessert Cookbook of the Month NOMINATIONS">September–December 2021 Baking/Dessert Cookbook of the Month NOMINATIONS
100 COOKIES DESSERT PERSON Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreYour favorite Eggplant">Your favorite Eggplant
I really like eggplant, especially when it is the star of the dish. I've made a few good things so far this summer - roasted eggplant slices with a preserved lemon vinaigrette over rice, an eggplant with soba noodles dish, Roasted eggplant and garlic that I'm not sure I...
Read moreHow does subway make such chewy cookie texture without the grainy texture?">How does subway make such chewy cookie texture without the grainy texture?
I followed the recipe below and my cookie texture came out grainy. I have tried another different 5 star recipe for chewy cookies but it also came out grainy. Is it because of the amount of sugar used or am I not mixing enough? Does anyone have a good recipe...
Read moreHow do you flambée safely in an apartment or condo?">How do you flambée safely in an apartment or condo?
In a small kitchen with a low hood, is there a way to flambée without starting a fire or setting off sprinklers? 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