Baking Soda for Crispy Chicken Skin?">Baking Soda for Crispy Chicken Skin?
yes. also, baking soda is unnecessary. the crispest skin comes from air-drying the pieces. i have no idea how to get crisp skin with a wet rub except for a reverse sear at the end? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCostco Sous Vide ‘Grass Fed Sliced Beef Sirloin’.">Costco Sous Vide ‘Grass Fed Sliced Beef Sirloin’.
Has anyone tried this product? I picked one of these up to try at Costco yesterday. I am thinking about quickly sautéing a few slices, cutting them into bite sized pieces and then cooling them down. I would then serve them with horseradish sauce or blue cheese sauce as an appetizer....
Read moreHow many cups of coffee do you drink a day?">How many cups of coffee do you drink a day?
If you’re drinking a lot, just watch the cream and sugar if you add it, the calories can add up quickly and possibly cause weight gain if you’re having too many. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat is the difference between a mixer and a blender?">What is the difference between a mixer and a blender?
I will highlight the difference between a mixer grinder and a blender so that you have an accurate idea of the exact work each one has been designed to perform. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCan you put frozen fruit in a blender?">Can you put frozen fruit in a blender?
Many people made the mistake of putting frozen fruit in a blender that destroys your blender in form of cracking sharp blades. My recommendation is that put the frozen fruit in natural temperature water and then put them into the blender. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHelp Buying American Bresse Chicken Ready To Cook!">Help Buying American Bresse Chicken Ready To Cook!
Hi - I'm a newcomer. On searching this site I see that this topic has come up in the past - but on threads that are too old to add new posts Put simply - I'm a fan of the Bresse chicken - having eaten them in France. I understand...
Read moreOctober 2021 COTM - Nomination thread">October 2021 COTM - Nomination thread
It’s nomination time here at Cookbook of the Month (COTM)! For many of us the weather is starting to turn, and being in a warm, cozy kitchen may have more appeal than it has for the past few months. So what should we consider cooking from together in October? For a...
Read moreDairy Free School Lunches">Dairy Free School Lunches
My kids (6 y/o) class is dairy free due to any allergy in the class (my own child is allergic to sesame) so I am looking for some tasty / kid friendly lunch ideas that are essentially nut (entire school is nut aware), sesame and dairy free. Dairy free...
Read moreOut of the box ideas for Game Pie moulds?">Out of the box ideas for Game Pie moulds?
Bought one of those fancy fluted spring clip molds a few years a go and have found I really don't like game pies after trying several different recipes.Any ideas on something else to use it for... Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCovid cookbook challenge round 2">Covid cookbook challenge round 2
Right as covid broke out, I decided to cook a new dish from every cookbook in my collection. I needed something to distract me from the world. Many people seemed to appreciate my post, which caused me to do it a second time through! As with my first effort, there were...
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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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