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scificionado(Lisa)

  • Austin, TX
  • Member since 2017
  • Total posts 2
  • Total comments 43

I'm into gadgets, not cooking

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scificionado commented 3 years ago

If these Wi-Fi enabled appliances were password-protected, I might agree. Since I haven't bought one, I have to rely on info I hear, and I've heard they don't offer the ability to password protect.

 

I've visited Santa Fe a couple of times in the last 5 years. The best meal I remember was the Lasagne Bolognese at the Teahouse on Canyon Rd. Eating that only once every 2-3 years is not enough, so I'm looking for a recipe to make it myself. The Teahouse isn't a chain, thus there aren't any copycat recipes to be found online (and I did look). Can anyone help? I'd be so appreciative.

 
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scificionado commented 3 years ago

New Braunfels and San Marcos are north of San Antonio. The OP asked for restaurants between SA and Austin.

 
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scificionado commented 3 years ago

So far, so good. It's at least 5 years old and possibly older.
No bubbling and no scratches on the Teflon coating. I'm careful about not scraping it, though. I don't bother with trying to make gravy from any drippings in the unit.

 
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scificionado commented 3 years ago

I have the Cuisinart 3-way Cooking System, which I think is the new name for the Cook Central. I love it. The saute feature makes it a keeper.
I will mention I use it on low 100% of the time. Low and slow seems to be the key to tender meat and chicken.
I'm on a couple of Google groups that discuss slow cookers and recipes. One hint from those is that you really don't need liquid in the slow cooker. One person put a whole chicken on balls of aluminium foil to keep it out of the chicken fat that builds up in the bottom of the cooker; it allows the skin to brown rather than staying pasty-looking and fatty.

I have the Cuisinart 3-way Cooking System, which I think is the new name for the Cook Central. I love it. The saute feature makes it a keeper.
I will mention I use it on low 100% of the time. Low and slow seems to be the key to tender meat and chicken.
I'm on a couple of Google groups th...

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scificionado commented 3 years ago

Buy a tube of anchovy paste instead. According to posts on other Chowhound forums, it will keep a long time in the fridge.

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scificionado commented 3 years ago

I'm not sure if it's worth it for 2 lbs, but have you considered browning it in the oven?
I've heard of this in "cook once a week" books for large families.
http://www.notime2cook.com/browning-g...

 
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scificionado commented 3 years ago

I work in network security and I'd never have a Wi-Fi enabled appliance in my life. They have no security on them, and once hacked, your home Wi-Fi can be hacked easily.

 
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scificionado commented 4 years ago

Would you post how to make Dutch oatmeal? It sounds very interesting.

 
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scificionado commented 4 years ago

If you are in Austin TX, I have a Cuisinart inner pot and power cord you're welcome to have.

 
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scificionado commented 4 years ago

Fudge, pecan pralines, and brownies, or blondies, all keep well at room temp.

 
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scificionado commented 4 years ago

I just had a wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon the other night. Silver Palm from California.

 
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scificionado commented 4 years ago

I recently tried Kamjir vanilla liqueur. It's vanilla, brandy, and vodka. Very smooth with a light vanilla flavor. It's not readily available in Texas. I tried it at an Indian restaurant.