Easter Recipes: Steaks With Roquefort Sauce">Easter Recipes: Steaks With Roquefort Sauce
4.65 / 5 Stars | 33 Reviews
by CASSUNFIRE
"This recipe came to me when I was doing a Spanish themed party for a Hemingway book. Everyone LOVED the sauce so much I try to make it...
Read moreWhat do you think is the best Chinese Cookbook?">What do you think is the best Chinese Cookbook?
Any thoughts on Ching-He Huang's books? I have _Key to Chinese Cooking_ and some others, but wondered about Ching's. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCream fraiche help, for tonight">Cream fraiche help, for tonight
I made cream fraiche to top an olive oil walnut cake (along with an apple compote) The cake isn't overly sweet. The apple compote has a bit of a sour note, despite the fact that I halved the lemon juice and added more sugar than the recipe called for. My...
Read moreChicken breasts stuffed ahead of time?">Chicken breasts stuffed ahead of time?
perfect, thanks. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read more"Thermal" or "vacuum" cookware?">"Thermal" or "vacuum" cookware?
I guess I lead a sheltered life. I had an idea the other day that maybe if cookpots were insulated, they'd be ,more efficient. I guess others have thought of that, too :) I had never seen the vacuum or thermal cookware before. If you haven't either, see a couple of...
Read moreWhat Are You Cooking Today?">What Are You Cooking Today?
In memory of Marcella Hazan, a double batch of her Bolognese sauce. First attempt, ever, for me. House already smells fabulous and the tomatoes are not even in the pot for their three-plus hour simmer. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFresh Green/Sweet Peas">Fresh Green/Sweet Peas
I LOVE green peas and lately, Trader Joe's has been selling bags of them. They are wonderful. I have a few ways I prepare them, which I also love. But I make them so often, I need some new ideas! Anyone?? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFall/Halloween entree that is good at room temp?">Fall/Halloween entree that is good at room temp?
So I signed up to bring an entree to my office's Halloween potluck, which will be at lunch time. I do not have a big crock pot, so whatever I make would need to be good at room temp. I also think it can still be appetizer-esque, as...
Read moreQuestion about ATK braised turkey recipe">Question about ATK braised turkey recipe
The entire thing is here: http://onedadskitchen.com/tag/braised-turkey-with-gravy/. I only bought a turkey breast--no drumsticks and thighs--and am wondering if I should use all the veggies/other ingredients the recipe calls for or perhaps cut them down by one third. The veggies are entirely discarded after braising, so I suppose it wouldn't hurt...
Read moreOil versus butter in cake recipes">Oil versus butter in cake recipes
I am trying understand why some cake and brownie recipes ask for oil versus butter. How do you know if and when you can substitute one for the other? 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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