March 2009/July 2012 COTM Fish Without a Doubt: Shellfish Appetizers & First Courses and Chowders, Soups, Stews">March 2009/July 2012 COTM Fish Without a Doubt: Shellfish Appetizers & First Courses and Chowders, Soups, Stews
Shrimp Scampi, Pg. 290 This was the second time around for this luscious shrimp recipe, the first being just about a year ago. We love the robust flavors of all the garlic, extra virgin olive oil, white wine, and compound butter that enhances the large FL gulf...
Read moreThis Wendy's Training Video From The '80s Is Trippy, Brilliant">This Wendy's Training Video From The '80s Is Trippy, Brilliant
Making yogurt without using commercial yogurt or starter">Making yogurt without using commercial yogurt or starter
Nyleve, that's not yoghurt - that's inkomazi/amasi AKA sour milk. It's used in a lot of dishes here in South Africa (including Indian dishes that usually take yoghurt), and if you still know the woman it will open up a lot of recipes for you, including this recipe for sour...
Read moreBest brand of Cooking Michiu (rice wine)">Best brand of Cooking Michiu (rice wine)
Looking for some tips on what brand of cooking michiu to use. I have the Lily brand right now, but, the fact it says its not for sale for drinking kind of scares me. Also, the only other review I found of it says it tastes like...
Read moreStoring stock/glace in the fridge">Storing stock/glace in the fridge
My father makes some pretty tasty stock and glace, but the problem is he stores it in the fridge and some of it is approaching 1 year old. He regularly "updates" the stock and glace by making a new stock using the old stock/glace in place of water. He occasionally...
Read moreMay 2011 COTM, PLENTY: Pulses, Cereals, Pasta, Polenta, Couscous">May 2011 COTM, PLENTY: Pulses, Cereals, Pasta, Polenta, Couscous
Sweet Corn Polenta -- p. 266 Inspired by the recent discussion about old COTM threads in the September COTM nomination thread, I am ignoring my messy house and hungry family to tell you all about the #1 most requested meal from Plenty in this house. Many of us live in parts...
Read moreSirloin Tip Roast">Sirloin Tip Roast
I was buying meets today for a week at the cottage and my small organic market didn't have any steaks left. So, I bought tip sirloin roast to cut into steaks. I think they will need to be marinated to tenderize them before grilling. Any thoughts, advice, recipes? TIA! Read more
Thanksgiving Recipes: Erick's Deep Fried Rosemary Turkey">Thanksgiving Recipes: Erick's Deep Fried Rosemary Turkey
4.5 / 5 Stars | 5 Reviews
by Erick Ellgrin
"This is one of the most flavorful and moist turkey's you will ever savor. Easy to prepare, a definite hit at parties, this is how...
Read moreStir-Fry: Orange Beef-Style Tofu Stir-Fry">Stir-Fry: Orange Beef-Style Tofu Stir-Fry
4.23 / 5 Stars | 129 Reviews
by JACKSKELLINGTON
"When I get a craving for orange beef, I make up this tofu stir-fry! Pieces of firm tofu in a mildly spicy orange sauce. Serve over rice noodles,...
Read moreQuiche: Sharyn's Zucchini Quiche">Quiche: Sharyn's Zucchini Quiche
4 / 5 Stars | 4 Reviews
by APRILYNNE
"Sprinkle zucchini with a teaspoon of salt and allow it to drain in a colander for about 15 minutes for a drier quiche. Biscuit mix helps the eggs set."
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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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