Easter Recipes: Heavenly Scotch Ham">Easter Recipes: Heavenly Scotch Ham
4.67 / 5 Stars | 6 Reviews
by Mazzeppa
"This recipe makes a mild sweet-tasting ham that is perfect for holiday settings such as Easter or Christmas. "
Deep Fried Main Dishes: Carol's King Ranch Casserole">Deep Fried Main Dishes: Carol's King Ranch Casserole
4.22 / 5 Stars | 66 Reviews
by Carol Atwater
"Layers of boiled chicken, a creamy soup mixture with red bell pepper, diced tomatoes and green chile peppers and flour tortillas are covered with shredded cheese and...
Read moreWhat Can We Cook Together? [moved from Boston]">What Can We Cook Together? [moved from Boston]
Did you settle on a menu? How did it go? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreA cup or two of leftover raspberry juice">A cup or two of leftover raspberry juice
Sorbet? And eat it all yourself, since it won't make very much. Or maybe make black-raspberry-lemonade? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreThe secret is...nutmeg!">The secret is...nutmeg!
Yes, I had the opportunity to take some classes at a school for chefs in Piedmont and they taught us to include nutmeg in the Bolognese. I'd never had it that way before, but now I definitely miss the nutmeg if it's not there. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCan I save slimy asparagus">Can I save slimy asparagus
If they are still firm and not slimy I say go ahead and cook them Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCoconut Macaroon Serving Ideas?">Coconut Macaroon Serving Ideas?
I've made some coconut macaroons and they're quite nice. However, I feel that I need to serve them along with something to make it a complete dessert. I'm not quite sure what. I was thinking ice cream, but are there any other ideas out there? Like custard, creme caramel?
You Know You Have Too Many Cookbooks When...">You Know You Have Too Many Cookbooks When...
I recently read that Emma Watson (of Harry Potter fame) has 8 pairs of shoes, and that the average woman has 13 pairs of shoes. I got to thinking - how much is too much.. of anything? Then I thought about my cookbook collection, and, feeling guilty, wondered if I have...
Read moreHomemade Salted Caramel Sauce: shelf life question - will adding alcohol help it last longer?">Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce: shelf life question - will adding alcohol help it last longer?
How long would you say homemade salted caramel sauce will last (refrigerated). I keep seeing blogs w/ recipes saying only 2 weeks - that seems short to me (but I have no idea!). The recipe I used called for 1 c sugar, 1/4 c heavy cream, 6 T butter. ...
Read moreSticky Toffee Pudding (STP): Steamed or Baked?">Sticky Toffee Pudding (STP): Steamed or Baked?
I Iike your suggestion Aldoogie- making it today and gonna steam it-actually makes sense to me-adds moisture I'd think-so I'll use a water bath tnx for tip Reading More May Cause Envy...
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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