Yes, it works! A year or two ago I tried this method from a family cookbook and was not happy with the results so I never posted it. On the Food Channel recently Marcella Valladolid demonstrated this “tidbit” and I thought I would give it one more try. The difference was this recipe did cool … Continue reading
Do you ever wonder if an egg is fresh? I tried this experiment awhile ago and thought I should share it. I will be posting a number of “draft” recipes such as this one to clean up my files. I have way to many “drafts” and I need to decide what to do with them … Continue reading
I want to share something rather simple and computer related but also having to do with cooking temperatures. For a long time I have been spelling out the word degrees; bake at 350 degrees, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Now I know how to create the symbol °. I have a whole list of other symbols I … Continue reading
After buying seeds some years ago from Trader Joes for my Pomegranate and Citrus Broccoli Salad I decided after that it was time to seed my own. They were terribly expensive! I chose the water method which was the easiest for me versus just opening the fruit over a large bowl in the sink. Some do not like to … Continue reading
How do you keep your fresh fish from sticking to your grill? citrus fruit such as oranges, limes or lemons Place a few thin slices of your fruit on the grill. Use whatever best complements the flavor of the fish you are grilling. You will sacrifice the grill marks; however you will get extra flavor from the … Continue reading
How do you hold pasta while you are making your sauce? This information on preparing pasta ahead of time came from a chef to the Governor of Ohio. There are occasions when timing is an issue and it is convenient to have this step done ahead of time. This is a good thing! This procedure works for any type … Continue reading
How do you get your salad dressing to stick to the lettuce and not sink to the bottom? Rinse your salad greens and dry them in a salad spinner. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with grated Parmesan and toss to coat. Your salad dressing will cling to the cheese and in turn to the … Continue reading