Gotta Share!! Chicken Casserole from my heart.">Gotta Share!! Chicken Casserole from my heart.
Hi all. I don't know whether any of you care, being the foodies you are, and probably appalled by something as mundane as chicken casserole, but it's raining like a big dog here in Iowa and I've got this left over grilled chicken and don't feel like main/veggie/starch, several...
Read moreWater in recipes">Water in recipes
I don't trust some recipes that call for plain water, this one on the yahoo news page looks good but I am not to thrilled with the 2 cups of water that's in there, chicken broth will probably make it too salty... what do you all think? http://news.yahoo.com/seafood-stew-ladled-30-minutes-170312646.html Reading...
Read moreOK to Fill Crock-Pot to the Top?">OK to Fill Crock-Pot to the Top?
Urgent question – I’m making this beef stew recipe from America's Test Kitchen's "Slow Cooker Revolution" book (recipe here: http://www.twincities.com/ci_17794725) but the foil packet I'm supposed to place on top doesn’t fit even 1/2 the carrots and potatoes. What should I do? For example, I have WAY more carrots/potatoes than pictured...
Read moreCan I use 2-year old unopened TJ's wine?">Can I use 2-year old unopened TJ's wine?
I know the line "If you wouldn't drink it, don't use it," but I don't drink wine at all--just never developed the sophisticated taste buds for it. I'm going to be trying a CI recipe for braised turkey in white wine and while I went ahead and bought a white...
Read moreTom34, Supermarket Ground Chuck for Hamburgers">Tom34, Supermarket Ground Chuck for Hamburgers
Hi, all-- I put Tom34's username in the topic to direct his attention here also as he really seems to know his info on this topic. Me, 19, and my older brother have been trying to make burgers out of the ground chuck from the the local supermarket chain (in Missouri...
Read moreQuestion about green tomatoes">Question about green tomatoes
I have about 100 pounds of beautiful green tomatoes that had to be picked due to a hard frost tonight. I am not a huge fan of fried green tomatoes but have read and have been told that if you bake them, some of the sourness is abated. ...
Read moreRecommend a good Taiwanese cookbook?">Recommend a good Taiwanese cookbook?
I grew up on mom's Taiwanese home cooking but it was years later, when I was out of the house, that I learned to cook for myself. So right now I can do a lot of European and American dishes but my Taiwanese repertoire is pretty sad. I'd like to...
Read morePasta made ahead?">Pasta made ahead?
Just a comment about the KA. I have a K 5 A that I bought used in 1989. It works like a charm to this day. Frankly, see no reason to buy another since it's done everything I've ever asked it to. I use the extrusion attachment for pasta with...
Read moreCold weather meal ideas">Cold weather meal ideas
Having friends in town after the weather changes, want to cook a hommy meal. The only thing I'm certain of is mac & cheese. So far I'm thinking either meat loaf or braised short ribs, roasted carrot with butter & thyme, and mac & cheese. Maybe...
Read more7 Gorgeous Charts That Explain NYC Restaurants">7 Gorgeous Charts That Explain NYC Restaurants
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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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