pepper jelly won't jell">pepper jelly won't jell
I have twice had my bell pepper/jalapeno pepper refuse to jell when using the various recipes and the exact recipes and Sure-Jell called for. I'm not sure what is wrong ( i have drained them also to reduce liquid). I tried putting some Xantham gum in the...
Read moreKiller Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe">Killer Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe
Finally! My oatmeal cookies were always thin and sad. These are perfect!!! Thank u :) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreJanuary 2011 Cookbook of the Month: BREATH of a WOK">January 2011 Cookbook of the Month: BREATH of a WOK
Two years later and this dish has not lost its appeal. My kid's CSA that she doesn't belong to send home 4 Japanese eggplants. The skins were so tender after the steaming step. So darn delicious. Paired with Stir-Fry Beef with Broccoli from Stir Frying to the Sky's Edge and...
Read moreMain Dish Casseroles: Jacob's Coat Casserole">Main Dish Casseroles: Jacob's Coat Casserole
4.24 / 5 Stars | 31 Reviews
by Cindy B
"This is actually a colorful version of shepherd's pie. Sauteed ground beef and onions are combined with vegetables and cheese, topped with mashed potatoes, and baked."
Read moreHalloween Recipes: Spider Cupcakes">Halloween Recipes: Spider Cupcakes
4.57 / 5 Stars | 61 Reviews
by Heatherly Noble
"Chocolate cupcakes with licorice legs, candy corn fangs, and red hot eyes -- perfect for Halloween."
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Read moreFather's Day Recipes: Black Bean Chili">Father's Day Recipes: Black Bean Chili
4.56 / 5 Stars | 152 Reviews
by JANED
"A chili that is best when prepared with fresh vegetables, but still delicious with canned or frozen. Serve by itself or over rice."
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Read moreEaster Recipes: Seasoned Skewer Roasted Chicken">Easter Recipes: Seasoned Skewer Roasted Chicken
3 / 5 Stars | 2 Reviews
by Callisons Fine Foods, recipe developed by Kathy Ca
"Callisons Holiday Herb Seasoned Skewers impart flavor throughout the bird in this unconventional recipe for succulent roasted chicken."
Read moreDeep Fried Main Dishes: Salt and Pepper Squid">Deep Fried Main Dishes: Salt and Pepper Squid
4.13 / 5 Stars | 14 Reviews
by User
"This is a delicious and simple recipe for squid. Lightly coated in sea salt and pepper seasoned flour and then fried to perfection. Perfect for a...
Read moreGreen Streak on Raw Beef?">Green Streak on Raw Beef?
fats and acids in the meat give it a shiny green hue kind of like oil on pavement... if it has been frozen and it smells fine when you cook it you should be fine...Bad meat smelllllllls bad when you cook it... Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreI'm confused about temperatures and 'doneness' with chicken breasts">I'm confused about temperatures and 'doneness' with chicken breasts
I've been getting back into cooking, this time more seriously since I now live on my own. Tonight, I cooked some bonesless, skinless chicken breasts (unflattened/unpounded) in some olive oil in a skillet on the stove top. I bought a probe thermometer like what I used for grilling to check how...
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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