Grass Fed beef question">Grass Fed beef question
What can I add to a GFB meatloaf to make it more moist. Often it is crumbly. My meatloaf has 1lb beef, a squirt of ketchup, dash of Worcestershire, dried seasonings, dehydrated onions, about 1/2 cup bread crumbs, one egg, and minced celery. I cook it at 350 for 45...
Read moreCereal Theme Dinner - Salad Course">Cereal Theme Dinner - Salad Course
My sister has been invited to a potluck dinner where the theme is cereal - I have no idea why this theme was chosen. Easy enough for some courses, but she was asked to bring a salad. Does anyone have a salad that uses cereal in any way? My only...
Read moreAny good Peach recipes out there? Also, freezing?">Any good Peach recipes out there? Also, freezing?
There was a sale on Ontario peaches at my grocery store this week, and I just went for it, and bought 6 pound of peaches. My only problem is, I'm just one person. I've already made peach butter, but I'm looking for some more inspiration. Anyone know of any good...
Read moreGreat Bruschetta Recipe?">Great Bruschetta Recipe?
is vinegar essential to a bruschetta topping? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhy do chicken breasts brown on the grill but not in the oven?">Why do chicken breasts brown on the grill but not in the oven?
This seems like a simple question, but I couldn't find a concise answer using google so I'm posting it here. If I put boneless, skinless chicken breasts on an aluminum sheet pan and bake them in a 425 degree oven, they don't brown at all. Yet if I cook the...
Read moreAnyone hunting mushrooms?">Anyone hunting mushrooms?
This is a fabulous year for the boletus mushroom hunter in Colorado. The mushrooms are everywhere! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBoiling store bought pizza dough in baking soda / water solution = Pretzels?">Boiling store bought pizza dough in baking soda / water solution = Pretzels?
I read through various homemade pizza dough and homemade pretzel dough recipes online, and it seems that both are very similar. The only real difference (other than pizza dough occasionally having the addition of some olive oil) is the par-boil in baking soda / water before baking (to create the...
Read moreRecipes, tips and tricks for zucchini lasagna">Recipes, tips and tricks for zucchini lasagna
After you slice them let them dry on a clean kitchen towel for a few hours (if you can, or at least as much time as you can.) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morebanana peppers - what to do with them all?">banana peppers - what to do with them all?
1 Bushel Banana peppers wiped down with paper towel (do not wash) 12 hot peppers (use as many as you like- if you like it hot, use more.) Fresh garlic – (you will need ½ cup of chopped garlic and one garlic clove for each jar) 1 large jug of white vinegar 1...
Read moreHatch Chiles - What's the big deal, and what do I do with them?">Hatch Chiles - What's the big deal, and what do I do with them?
I was at Sprouts last night and they had fresh Hatch chiles for sale. They had both mild and hot varieties. I know many people are excited about these on the LA board, and are anxiously waiting to buy bags of roasted chiles. Oddly enough, I don't think I've ever...
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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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