LemonJuice--Fresh or Not So Fresh?">LemonJuice--Fresh or Not So Fresh?
On the subway yesterday overheard two bartenders talking shop. Onesays to the other that fresh lemon juice should be allowed to stand at room temp for a couple of hours for best flavor. Other readily agrees. I was hooping they'd go one to discuss other citrus juice but instead they...
Read moreIndonesian Food Recipes (Need your comment and suggestion)">Indonesian Food Recipes (Need your comment and suggestion)
Hello, I have an assignment to translate some recipes from Indonesian into English. Could you please help me to review the recipe below? Please give me your comment and suggestion about the recipe. You can give me comment whether it is understandable or not. Thank you and have a good...
Read moreNachos - how to keep the tomatoes crisp?">Nachos - how to keep the tomatoes crisp?
No! No tomatoes in the oven!! Yikes. Chips and cheese go in the oven. Guacamole, sour cream, olives, tomatoes, salsa, etc get added AFTER time in oven. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMessed Up Mashed Potatoes">Messed Up Mashed Potatoes
I made mashed potatoes last night, and I accidentally added sweetened coconut milk. Well... if it was sweet potatoes, this would be great. Does anyone have any ideas of how to salvage these sad/awkwardly sweet potatoes? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow to Make "BREAD BRUSCHETTA".....Delicious | Savory | Favors">How to Make "BREAD BRUSCHETTA".....Delicious | Savory | Favors
Heat butter, saute onions, tomatoes until fragrant, then put the flour, milk, corned beef, salt, pepper. Cook until thickened. Enter into the bowl and chill for a while. Add eggs, cheeses and sweetened condensed milk, whisk off Pour the dough on the buttered bread. Sprinkle the remaining grated cheese on bread. Bake for...
Read moreHow to Make " CHICKEN WITH SPRING HERB "......Delicious | Savory | Favors">How to Make " CHICKEN WITH SPRING HERB "......Delicious | Savory | Favors
Instructions Preheat oven to 185°C/165°C fan/gas 4. In a large casserole dish sauté the chicken breasts in the olive oil to lightly brown all over. Add the carrots, celery, bay leaves and thyme. Allow these to sauté for a further 2 mins, stirring often. Add the stock, lemon zest and juice with some...
Read moreHow to Make " SPECIAL CHICKEN CURRY "......Delicious | Savory | Favors">How to Make " SPECIAL CHICKEN CURRY "......Delicious | Savory | Favors
How to Make the Best Chicken Special Chicken: Cut chicken into 12. Set aside. Heat oil over medium heat, saute the chilli spices, cinnamon, and lemon grass until fragrant (3-4 minutes). Apply spice herbs, mix well for 3 minutes. Add the chicken, stir until the chicken is stiff and flavored. Add dilute coconut milk...
Read moreHome Cooking Dish of the Month: Nominations for May 2018">Home Cooking Dish of the Month: Nominations for May 2018
It’s once again time for another exciting round of DOTM nominations! What’s it like where you live? Is it blooming springtime yet? Is there more produce coming in? What dish tickles your fancy for preparing in May? There are some wonderful no-knead breads baking over on the DOTM thread for April....
Read moreBaking bread-should I get a Thermapen?">Baking bread-should I get a Thermapen?
I wanted to make multigrain bread from the Bouchon Bakery cookbook, but I wonder if I need to get a Thermapen first to measure the temperature of the water for the starter. This is my first time making bread and it sounds like the Thermapen is worth it (probably for...
Read moreJennaire Replacement">Jennaire Replacement
I have a 2006 Jennaire gas range, model #JDS9865BDP that needs $600 worth of repairs to aburner element. This is a new home for me so the Universal Home Protection Plan will cover the cost. A replacement down draft range will be $3,000 and $500 to install. No other...
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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