Food Glorious Food - The Cooking Thread

[boxofrocks]

Maybe a poke cake? The ones where after baking a white or yellow sheet cake, you poke holes in the surface and pour liquid gelatin in. When the cake is cut, the cross section has a nice drip visual effect. The light cake color contrasts with the gelatin color (which could be red or blue) and the sheet cake surface provides a lot of real estate to decorate as the baker desires.

[tabby]

His words 'they're dirt cheap to make and everyone loves them- people will see them on the sample menu and practically beg to add them to theirs for whatever it costs, so we can make up food cost on other items that way.'

Based on a highly scientific test (my wedding reception), I can confirm that there is no such thing as a leftover deviled egg.

For the coronation street party, chocolate chip cookies? They're probably not exotic, but they're definitely American.

[Karrit]

American in London here. Artichoke Spinach dip is not a thing here, but it is disappears when I take it to a party. It’s a great way to make friends.

If you want to make something sweet, Angel Food cake is something that is not British, but again very popular. I usually serve it with lemon curd, whipped cream and raspberries.

[granolamom]

I have never made a good ham. I generally buy a fully-cooked one and heat it in the oven, but it's always dry by the time it reaches the recommended internal temperature. Is there a secret that I don't know?? Easter brunch is facing me down and I'm dreading the ham ordeal.

Editing: Ah, never mind. Going to serve melon with prosciutto for the two non-vegetarians at our table and call it good.

[Carolinian]

This is a 1949 article in the Atlantic magazine describing that new Italian food, pizza- what it is, where to find it, and how to order and eat it. 

[Karrit]

I recently made some Limoncello and it was pretty tasty if the empty bottle at my last bbq was any indication.

So I started my experiment in making a margarita liqueur. I put some lime peels in tequila to steep just now. And now I have all these limes that I will need to juice. So I guess it is time make real margaritas. 🤷‍♀️

[mojogirl]

Remember Jurgen from GBBO? I just got his new book from the library and there is not one single thing in there I want to make, which is disappointing because I liked him on the show, and I'm of German heritage myself.

This weekend I made apple cake from a box mix from Fisher, who is famous here in the PNW for their Washington State Fair scones. It was very easy, and excellent! I used Ginger Gold apples from the farmer's market and did not add nuts. I also sprinkled cinnamon sugar on top when I pulled it from the oven.

[chiqui]

Cinnamon sugar makes every baked good taste better!

[Carolinian]

For Christmas brunch I made baklava using Onyxia's recipe from 2006 (!) subbing pecans for the almonds and walnuts and using honey from my own bees. It was absolutely delicious!

[ennazus]

A week and a half ago I made Shirazi salad, which I’ve never eaten before. My lord, was it ever tasty! So good as a dip using baked pitas. I’ve since made it 2 more times. Bonus that it’s accidentally vegan