Pork Roast with Beef Braising Sauce?">Pork Roast with Beef Braising Sauce?
I have almost a frozen quart of red wine braising sauce from a huge beef roast I cooked a while back. Now I don' have a beef roast but do have a nice pork roast. Can I use it with the pork roast? Reading More...
Read moreButternut Squash Challenge">Butternut Squash Challenge
Here's one for all you wonderful chefs out there/. I have searched through 100's of recipes but have yet to find a way to disguise Butternut Squash to get DH to try it. I call him "Mikey" cuz he hates everything! Remember the commercial? Thanks for your help! Read more
Making Homemade Sauerkraut">Making Homemade Sauerkraut
I bought a 5 gal crock and started a batch of kraut. After seeing how much it packed down, I've decided that I want to make more. Can I use the crock from a slow cooker? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat's for lunch today?">What's for lunch today?
Mine, too. Nightmares. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCooking with Black Garlic">Cooking with Black Garlic
I found this thread because I have never cooked with black garlic and want to know what it tastes like, and how to use it. I bought black garlic at Trader Joe's this week. It comes 2 heads to a packet, $2.99. Reading More May Cause...
Read moreMaking Seeded Rolls">Making Seeded Rolls
I'm going to be making seeded rolls tomorrow and I haven't thought much about getting the seeds to adhere. Do I want to brush the rolls with water or with an egg wash or is it just a matter of taste? The dough is a simple artisan white...
Read moreWhere can I find plain yellow rice with no seasoning?">Where can I find plain yellow rice with no seasoning?
This has been driving me nuts for the longest time. I used to go to this place called california chicken grill and they served everything with plain yellow rice. It has a much better flavor than white rice. Every brand of yellow rice that I have ever bought in...
Read moreChurro-like treat?">Churro-like treat?
This year, I think I would like to do breakfast burritos for Christmas breakfast! I am pretty excited, and I would like to add a cinnamon – sugary component to breakfast as well. I don't think I could make churros, because I am no good at frying, and it makes...
Read moreTuna Casserole">Tuna Casserole
Excellent, and I highly recommend Trader Joe's Lemon Pepper Papardille pasta, along with most of a small jar of ginger (not freshly grated). Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreThe nectar of the Gods, tuna noodle casserole....">The nectar of the Gods, tuna noodle casserole....
This is a late response, but i know these threads keep getting read, just as I found this one through Google! I have a few things that really jump start my TNC; one is lotsa jarred ginger. I use almost all of the small jar. Another is using Trader Joe's...
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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