Popover Pan">Popover Pan
Can a popover pan be used for cupcakes or muffins? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreOven browned potatoes">Oven browned potatoes
Help me out folks! My grandma made the most amazing potatoes when we used to have family gatherings. Sadly, I was too young to cook and get the method and she died years ago. These potatoes were peeled and cut into say quarters and then baked in some kind of I'm...
Read moreHelp with slicing dried cranberry biscotti?">Help with slicing dried cranberry biscotti?
Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help me with slicing biscotti with dried cranberry bits? My problem is that whenever I do slice the logs (after the first bake), the cranberry bits always "fall out" or "stick" to the serrated knife. I've tried a "sawing" motion, and just slicing it...
Read moreBiscotti help">Biscotti help
Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help me with slicing biscotti with dried cranberry bits? My problem is that whenever I do slice the logs (after the first bake), the cranberry bits always "fall out" or "stick" to the serrated knife. I've tried a "sawing" motion, and just slicing it...
Read moreHoliday veggie side dishes, simple steamed veggies with sauce on the side?">Holiday veggie side dishes, simple steamed veggies with sauce on the side?
Growing up in the 1960's and 1970's, my family tradition for the holidays never included things like green bean casserole or roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon. It was just simple perfectly steamed or boiled veggies with a sauce on the side. Our holiday dinners often included a...
Read morePickled veggies and pickled peppers didn't come out very crisp--what can I do next time?">Pickled veggies and pickled peppers didn't come out very crisp--what can I do next time?
I do a quick pickle for radishes and onions which has always had good results. I found the recipes over at serious eats. And since they are refrigerator pickles, I don't have to deal with processing them. I personally feel that a long water bath cook turns...
Read morehelp finding Ivan Ramen ingredients">help finding Ivan Ramen ingredients
I'm having one hell of a time sourcing the ingredients for the dashi recipe in Ivan Orkin's "Ivan Ramen" cookbook. This isn't just a case of 'damn, I'm gonna have to go to a few stores or websites to find some of this stuff'. The different dried fish are a...
Read moreZahtar, sumac and smoked red paprika">Zahtar, sumac and smoked red paprika
Great on oven roasted vegetables. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreYu Choy Recipes?">Yu Choy Recipes?
I usually do a quick blanche of the yu choy, I add a wee bit of oil and a a pinch of salt to the water as it blanches. Then I season with tiny bit of oyster sauce and some good old sriracha or chilli garlic. 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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