New Cast Iron Skillet Owner Has a Question">New Cast Iron Skillet Owner Has a Question
i've left pork fat in overnight - never had problem. that being said, when seasoning after further use, you should work with the smallest amount of fat possible, i.e.: about 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of fat, wiping it down with a paper towel, and removing all excess. otherwise, the seasoning can take on...
Read moreAround how long does a 14-15 pound turkey take?">Around how long does a 14-15 pound turkey take?
My guess it is around 2:30 minutes and thigh meat at 160 degree and then rest ? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreStilton cheese blend for mac and cheese">Stilton cheese blend for mac and cheese
I am going to make a Stilton mac and cheese but think it might need another cheese so it isn't too overpowering. Does anyone have any insight? What kind of cheese should I add and what ratio? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSomeone please help me.">Someone please help me.
Thanx escondido123. Doesn't seem like it would be rocket science, but I haven't done this before. They're usually in the fridge. They're both in 9x13 pans, about 3" tall. I've done Stouffers lasagna before, but not in years and couldn't remember time/temp. Reading...
Read moreWhat's your 2013 Thanksgiving Menu?">What's your 2013 Thanksgiving Menu?
Roast Turkey with Herbs Traditional pan drippings gravy & a spicy chili gravy Garlic mashed red potatoes Stuffing with granny smith apples and chorizo Ancho peppers stuffed with sweet potatoes Butternut Squash Gratin with Goat Cheese and Leeks Roasted corn w lime, chili and cotija cheese Cranberry & mango cilantro relish lemon garlic green beans sweet potato pie with...
Read moretransporting bread pudding today--cook first?">transporting bread pudding today--cook first?
I would fully bake it and rewarm it very gently before serving. There's no such thing as partially baking a custard. You could transport it unbaked if you prefer but there's the possibility of a lot of sloshing and spillage. Plus, when you get to your destination...
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Is Poi The Ideal Baby Food?">Is Poi The Ideal Baby Food?
With green beans, sweet potatoes and apple sauce everywhere this weekend, it's reasonable to start pondering what exactly your baby's first food should be. Which perfectly digestible, healthy and... Read more
Elusive pumpkin-apple soup. Help me replicate!">Elusive pumpkin-apple soup. Help me replicate!
This might sound funny, but I need help replicating a dish that I actually made myself for the first time. A few weeks ago I cooked a pumpkin apple soup just because I had those ingredients at hand and needed a quick dinner. It was improvisational. The apples were Honeycrisp,...
Read moreAir Jordan Logo Appears Inside Cucumber (PHOTO)">Air Jordan Logo Appears Inside Cucumber (PHOTO)
In a photo that's collecting giggles on the Internet, what looks like the Air Jordan logo appears in... Read more
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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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