Grilled cheese sandwich in my cast iron is cooking unevenly">Grilled cheese sandwich in my cast iron is cooking unevenly
This is a really old post but I thought is bump it rather than make a new post because thisis exactly the problem I've been having. I notice too that when I'm frying something like home fries and use a bit more oil, the oil pools around the outer ring...
Read moreCauliflower - adding it to a soup/stew">Cauliflower - adding it to a soup/stew
There are scads of recipes for cauliflower soup but I'm not finding anything for adding it as just one ingredient to a soup/stew. We're leaving town and I'm trying to use up a lot of produce. This includes about half a cauliflower that's getting a tad old anyway. ...
Read moreHow to store cooked squash">How to store cooked squash
Yes, you can freeze it but preferably mashed (without any added seasoning or liquid is fine). If you freeze chunks they will be soft/mushy after thawing. Or prep it raw, to the point of cubes or dice, and freeze that. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDo cans of Muir Glen tomatoes have BPA in them?">Do cans of Muir Glen tomatoes have BPA in them?
Some Googling reveals some info, which isn't "proof" or official in any way: The good news, according to the company, is that since October 2011 only BPA-free aluminum cans have been used for its tomato products (which are organic). The bad news is that cans of BPA are still present on...
Read moreApple Pie Internal Temperature">Apple Pie Internal Temperature
Good question, inane answers. The internal temperature of a Granny Smith apple pie, done baking according to the criteria of a browned crust and bubbling filling, is 180 degrees F. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreGluten Free Ponzu or Substitution?">Gluten Free Ponzu or Substitution?
I have a recipe for Tuna Poke that calls for ponzu sauce. Does anyone know if there is a gluten free version? Or what do you recommend as a substitute? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFenugreek to me - non-Indian uses?">Fenugreek to me - non-Indian uses?
I know that fenugreek, the leaves of which are called methi, is a principle seasoning in Indian cuisine, which I love. I occasionally cook Indian food at home but am fortunate to live near several restaurants on whose kitchens I often rely. I also know that fenugreek is...
Read moreWhat's for Dinner #253 - The Countdown to Thanksgiving Edition!">What's for Dinner #253 - The Countdown to Thanksgiving Edition!
It's another leftover night, although I'm going to try and repurpose some of the chicken. I've got red and green bell peppers (well, the green CSA pepper has turned half orange), I've got CSA cherry tomatoes (which are still looking perfectly fine almost 1-1/2 weeks later), I've got chicken...
Read moreHappy Halloween! Check Out These Awesome Pop Culture Pumpkins">Happy Halloween! Check Out These Awesome Pop Culture Pumpkins
We promise you'll feel like this guy afterwards:
Happy Halloween!
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What's for Dinner #252 - The Halloween Edition [Through October 31, 2013]">What's for Dinner #252 - The Halloween Edition [Through October 31, 2013]
thanks all! the cauli made a delicious cold breakfast this morning. 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