Linda Evans' Peach Dessert Recipe?">Linda Evans' Peach Dessert Recipe?
My Mom read Linda Evans' autobiography (yes, the lady from Dynasty) and found a recipe in it for a very simple dessert made from fresh ripe peaches and, I think, whipped cream or sour cream or something. She had it written down, but now can't find it. Does...
Read moreHalloween Recipes: Chocolate Spiders">Halloween Recipes: Chocolate Spiders
4.2 / 5 Stars | 69 Reviews
by JSS6801
"Even people who don't like spiders will love these spooky treats. Melted chocolate confectioners' coating is the body and chow mein noodles form the legs. "
Read moreFather's Day Recipes: Garlic Anchovy Linguine">Father's Day Recipes: Garlic Anchovy Linguine
4.55 / 5 Stars | 17 Reviews
by Rachel
"This is a fabulous recipe for a light and flavorful linguine dish that's full of veggies. The mixture of anchovies and garlic creates an amazing flavor and aroma, while...
Read moreEaster Recipes: Traditional Reuben Casserole">Easter Recipes: Traditional Reuben Casserole
4.48 / 5 Stars | 51 Reviews
by AVEYED
"This recipe was given to us by my husband's aunt. It has the same ingredients as a Reuben sandwich. If you love Reubens you should love this!"
Read moreCooking from Mighty Spice Cookbook by John Gregory-Smith">Cooking from Mighty Spice Cookbook by John Gregory-Smith
Indian Chicken and Spinach Curry, p70 I made this last night - I used a whole chilli but seeded it against my better judgement. I should have left the seeds in as this was a little lacking in oomph. Or perhaps my chilli was lacking. Whatever, it was...
Read moreFreezing Lobster">Freezing Lobster
Freezing live lobster is a bad idea. The meat shrinks and it ultimately sticks to the shell. Steam or Boil and then remove the meat. I would suggest you freeze portions in water to prevent freezer burn for long term storage. For a week or two,...
Read moreSoup aspic?">Soup aspic?
I make delicious chicken stock/fresh cauliflower/yellow bell peppers/bulb fennel/celeriac /truffle oil ('inspired') puree/soup which I've served cold and hot. Delicious. The best soup I've ever made! I made a lot and froze most of it in containers. Is it possible to now add some gelatin to a thawed container of the soup...
Read moreUses for leftover rendered fat pieces?">Uses for leftover rendered fat pieces?
Cornbread? Though usually made with pork cracklings. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreStacy Miller: For Farmers, Farmers' Market Week Celebrations Clouded With Concern and Confusion Over Looming New Food Safety Rules">Stacy Miller: For Farmers, Farmers' Market Week Celebrations Clouded With Concern and Confusion Over Looming New Food Safety Rules
Trying to duplicate take-out lo mein">Trying to duplicate take-out lo mein
thanks for sharing this tip gamer. I wonder if this is why the fried rice I made yesterday with oldish pork belly (braised in tare for ramen) tasted like fried rice from a restaurant? I also salt the oil - I read this somewhere but I find it really seasons everything...
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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