Deep Fried Main Dishes: Twisted Chicken Salad with Tostadas">Deep Fried Main Dishes: Twisted Chicken Salad with Tostadas
4.36 / 5 Stars | 13 Reviews
by LISATEACHER
"This easy chicken salad includes diced jalapenos, which make it spicy and delicious. You can eat it with crackers, but it tastes much better with tostadas."
Burgers: Gourmet Grilling Burgers">Burgers: Gourmet Grilling Burgers
4.5 / 5 Stars | 6 Reviews
by StayHomeCook
"These burgers combine beef and sausage with all the fixin's right inside! They're made for grilling outside, but could easily be done on an indoor grill, too."
Read moreCooking from Radically Simple by Rozanne Gold">Cooking from Radically Simple by Rozanne Gold
I am on a library kick right now, have out In the Hands of a Chef, Radically Simple and Mustards Grill. Two of the three have already made their way into my cart, but I am mentioning them here because I just last night made a wonderful salad out of...
Read moreFresh Raspberries: Preserving Color, Texture">Fresh Raspberries: Preserving Color, Texture
I can tell you that dipping fresh berries in hot water for 30 seconds or so, drying thoroughly, and placing in the fridge helps keep them fresh for a much longer time. That is the only tip I've got. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreImproperly cooked meat this morning—toss it, right?">Improperly cooked meat this morning—toss it, right?
My dad used a rice cooker to steam two chicken legs (for 5 minutes, which seems a little short IMO) this morning, and forgot to chill them. They were left in the cooker, unopened, for about 6 hours today. We examined it now, and the meat actually looks done while...
Read moreFattoush (from Ottolenghi's Jerusalem)">Fattoush (from Ottolenghi's Jerusalem)
I made this and the flavor was terrific but I didn't like the soggy pieces of pita at all (although others did). Is this how it's meant to be? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLaab (larb) gai ideas, recipes, comments?">Laab (larb) gai ideas, recipes, comments?
Hey there, any experiences or recipes to share? I'm on a Thai food bender these days and moved from som tum to laab. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCinnamon Banana Chia Pudding (Raw Food)">Cinnamon Banana Chia Pudding (Raw Food)
Since I've started eating more raw foods, I really enjoy the fact that I can have dessert for breakfast and it's a healthy thing! Although there is no cooking time for this, there is a 4...
Read moreSlow Cooker Pork Shoulder">Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder
So what happened? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat cookbooks have you bought lately, or are you lusting after? July, 2013 edition">What cookbooks have you bought lately, or are you lusting after? July, 2013 edition
I was just in the Museum of the American Indian (I think I have the name right) which has a pretty highly regarded restaurant and saw that there was a cookbook for it. I had to make myself walk by it very, very quickly. But part of me is still...
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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