Casseroles: Au Gratin Potatoes II">Casseroles: Au Gratin Potatoes II
4.22 / 5 Stars | 91 Reviews
by Kerie Kelly
"This creamy potato dish sidles up nicely to beef, poultry or pork. The corn flake topping adds crunch, while the chopped parsley provides color."
Read moreBurgers: Chinese-Style Cheeseburgers">Burgers: Chinese-Style Cheeseburgers
4.22 / 5 Stars | 40 Reviews
by sal
"Hamburgers with chunks of cheddar and water chestnuts, seasoned with mustard and soy sauce."
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Read moreThanksgiving Recipes: Thanksgiving Cheese Ball">Thanksgiving Recipes: Thanksgiving Cheese Ball
4.45 / 5 Stars | 39 Reviews
by SARCLA
"Similar to other cheese ball recipes, yet different! Our family has this every year as a prelude to Thanksgiving dinner, along with a relish tray, to use up those...
Read moreMemorial Day Recipes: Canadian Cedar Planked Salmon">Memorial Day Recipes: Canadian Cedar Planked Salmon
4.72 / 5 Stars | 35 Reviews
by SWIZZLESTICKS
"The salmon is slow cooked, which produces a rich, smoky flavor. Guests enjoy the wonderful taste of this specially prepared salmon. The plank must be soaked overnight before...
Read moreEaster Recipes: Tasty Tender Pork Tenderloin">Easter Recipes: Tasty Tender Pork Tenderloin
4.58 / 5 Stars | 190 Reviews
by Christine
"This tasty pork tenderloin is roasted in a sweet and zesty sauce of Russian-style salad dressing, honey, and dry onion soup mix. A simple and delicious meal that...
Read moreTypes of Duck - Any Difference?">Types of Duck - Any Difference?
I have been eating the Pekin/Long Island ducks from Krogers, but our local gourmet grocery store carries Muscovy, which are double the price but I admit I don't know if they weigh the same (they look about the same size but I read that Muscovy are bigger ducks). Are Muscovy that...
Read moreWhat's for Dinner #260 - The Holiday Decorations are Coming Out Edition">What's for Dinner #260 - The Holiday Decorations are Coming Out Edition
Unfortunately, there will be no nice, warm braised food for me - at least not tonight. I've been dealing with what seems to be the flu since about 9 o'clock last night. Headache, body aches, slight fever, and nothing staying with me. It was a long night with little...
Read moreWhy white bread is cheaper than brown?">Why white bread is cheaper than brown?
The white bread is made from refined flour. The brown bread is made from whole grain (usually). The process to get refined flour is more complicated than whole-grain-wheat since several levels of millings are used. So, why the brown bread is more expensive? The only reason I can think of is...
Read moreBest substitution for Morels?">Best substitution for Morels?
I want to try a recipe for rabbit which calls for dried morels. Yeeks - couldn't believe the price ($19 for 1/3 of what I'd need)! Any thoughts on an alternative? I have dried black trumpets, porcini, chanterelles, oyster and a Polish "Forest" mixture of unknown variety. I also have shitake...
Read moreGift Guide For the Person Who Has Everything">Gift Guide For the Person Who Has Everything
My oh my. Bacon of the month? No thanks, but artisanal surprises delivered to your door from the center of the food universe, Brooklyn? Oh yeah. http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/11/04/t-magazine/t-magazine-gift-guide-food.html?_r=0#Prized_Pig 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 ;)
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John, New Englander turned Cali dude