April 2012 COTM: Melissa Clark Month, Cook This Now: Summer">April 2012 COTM: Melissa Clark Month, Cook This Now: Summer
Shrimp Scampi w Pernod and Fennel Fronds, p. 201 In my next installment of heat wave cookery, I turned to this quick and easy dish. The process is as breadcrumbs describes, though I omitted the tomatoes. Oh, and I had no white wine so subbed a splash of sherry...
Read moreWhat to do with Pistachio Paste?">What to do with Pistachio Paste?
I just posted my favorite recipe ever for pistachio paste - you make mini-loaves (or mini-muffins) and top with pineapples in spiced syrup! http://wanderlustandlipstick.com/blogs/wanderfood/2013/07/16/cordon-bleu-desserts-pistachio-financier/ Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBoiling Egg">Boiling Egg
Fresh eggs are for frying. Old eggs are for boiling. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBeer Can Chicken - is it safe?">Beer Can Chicken - is it safe?
I've read you can use a Mason jar instead of a beer can. I've never tried it. But it seems to make sense,as Mason jars certainly withstand high heat when boiled for canning purposes. And glass certainly seems healthier than aluminum or "tin.." Canned bean cans...
Read moreChocolate tips">Chocolate tips
So I used one of those ice cream recipes where you heat the cream/milk/sugar/cocoa powder and then whisk in 8oz. of chopped chocolate. But it turned out really icy, and gritty. I'm wondering if its better to temper the chocolate instead of mixing it at once? Any...
Read moreMrs Keaton's Bakery">Mrs Keaton's Bakery
Do you remember what the filling was like? All I can remember is the frosting. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFrozen bread cubes">Frozen bread cubes
My friend moved out of state and left me with (among other things) a bag of frozen cubed bread. I think she had planned to make bread pudding with it. I don't really want to make a dessert out of them. I do lots of panzanellas and other bread salads,...
Read moreSour Cherry Crumble">Sour Cherry Crumble
Recipe from Epicurious
Nectarines subbing for peaches: peel or not?">Nectarines subbing for peaches: peel or not?
Just watched an old Good Eats episode in which Alton Brown made individual peach upside down cakes. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/individual-peach-upside-down-cake-recipe/index.html I've got a pile of nectarines that are probably going to turn all at the same time and so I'd like to try this recipe with them. Should I peel the nectarines or...
Read moreWhich dishes do you make most frequently for dinner?">Which dishes do you make most frequently for dinner?
We vary our meals quite a bit but certain dishes show up every week - Main dishes: Steak and mushrooms Salad with any sort of throw together vinaigrette Herb garlic lemon shrimp Eggs - omelets, scrambled - at least every other day if not everyday Favorite vegetable most nights - roasted asparagus....
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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 ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude