Glass cooktop problem">Glass cooktop problem
I have a new GE glass cooktop. There is no problem with getting liquids to boil or to simmer on the large burners. Both of the smaller burners continue to boil liquids and sauces even on the lowest setting. Even if I take the pot off of the burner for...
Read moreOven Size v Turkey Size">Oven Size v Turkey Size
We don't have it yet...I was nervous to order as we want to get a Heritage bird from Publican in Chicago. That's a big commitment to not fit! I guess we could get a less shmancy bird and do a sample roast? We do have a bigger grill but my husband...
Read moreLunch ideas, pls!">Lunch ideas, pls!
I'm a fan of Chopped, and tend to randomly challenge myself with my own Chopped moments. For example, I have my boyfriend's son over this weekend, and I'm trying to come up with a child friendly, beautifully presented, and nutritionally balanced lunch for us. I have canned tuna, three types...
Read moreCan't find the Black Bean Dip Recipe, help!">Can't find the Black Bean Dip Recipe, help!
how soon will I get to the market I ask? question-no rock tossing please-can I opt out of black beans & sub a canned bean I do like? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePossible rillette problem, help please!">Possible rillette problem, help please!
So I'm making rillettes for the first time and I'm using Bourdain's recipe. 2 lb belly and a pound of shoulder in 4 cups of water. I've had it on the stove top simmering for 5 hours now (recipe calls for 6) and the meat is still really tough and...
Read moreHow do I wrap a cake with cream cheese frosting?">How do I wrap a cake with cream cheese frosting?
Hi! I am making pumpkin spice cakes (Thanks, Martha Stewart!) with a cream cheese frosting for a few teachers at my daughter's nursery school. In the past, whenever I have given them away, I just put them on a beautiful plate and no cover. (I did not...
Read moreSweetbreads!">Sweetbreads!
Here's what I did last night. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/921865 Because all the threads were pretty old, I started this new one. Fantastic. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCaramelized Onions - what's the best way to make them">Caramelized Onions - what's the best way to make them
Bumping this post up a bit -- has anyone used convection for oven caramelization? If so, how did it work? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCelery Hearts - What am I missing?">Celery Hearts - What am I missing?
Forget the price, look at what "The Daily Green website reports. Celery Another perennial food on the dirty dozen list is celery. It's a good one to commit to memory, since it doesn't fit the three main categories of foods with the highest pesticide residue (tree fruits, berries and leafy greens). USDA...
Read moreneed help with pan-fried pork dumplings">need help with pan-fried pork dumplings
That'a great book and a great site. Here's how to put a crispy "skirt" on the dumplings. Agree, the pleating on redgirl's dumplings are beautiful :) http://www.asiandumplingtips.com/2009/10/how-to-put-a-crisp-skirt-on-pot-stickers.html 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