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From: San Diego, CA USA

Joined: January 11th, 2012

About me: Organic chemist, baker, mixologist, experimentalist. Getting on the vegetarian bandwagon. Following my sisters lead here by getting involved in this cookBooker thing.


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January 12th, 2012

Professors Glögg from Recipes - The Cooking Of Scandinavia - Foods Of The World

For christmas we wanted to make a Glögg and I picked this book up at a yard sale. We halved the recipe and served it over two days to a series of guests. It was sweet - but not too sweet - and wonderfully... read more >


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Peckish Sister reviewed Manchester Stew from Skinny Instant Pot & Slow Cooker Cookbook

I switched up the vegetables and canned beans to reflect what I had on hand. It was my very first use of the Insta pot and I was skeptical of the 3 minute cooking time since I had increased the amounts more »
20th May 2020

Peckish Sister added Skinny Instant Pot & Slow Cooker Cookbook

20th May 2020

Peckish Sister reviewed Toasted Nut and Parsley Pesto from The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine

Parsley, olive oil, pecans and garlic. I enjoyed toasting the garlic on top of my new gas range until it was brown and soft. Be careful as two of the cloves burst open with a splatter. Don't be over generous... more »
12th May 2020

Peckish Sister reviewed Ratatouille from The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine

This family favorite is the only way I have been able to eat eggplant, perhaps because it it salted, any excess moisture squeezed out and then roasted at a high temperature. If I am in a real hurry I use... more »
29th February 2020

Peckish Sister reviewed Coconut Rice Pudding from Slow Cooker Revolution

I love this dairy-free, delicious rice pudding made with light coconut milk. I leave out the garam masala. It is important to use medium rice. I had been using arborio rice, but it tasted too starchy. more »
4th February 2020

Peckish Sister reviewed Rice Pudding from Slow Cooker Revolution

Using the rice type of rice is essential. I make it without raisins or cinnamon. I have under-(too thin) and over-cooked it (too thick). But when you get used to how it cooks in your slow cooker you can more »
4th February 2020

Peckish Sister reviewed Macaroni and Cheese from Slow Cooker Revolution

We serve this for Holiday dinners at the request of the guests! I make it in my slow cooker that can also saute, etc, so I make the cheese sauce in it, throw in the pasta and can forget about it. more »
4th February 2020

Peckish Sister reviewed Eggs Three Ways from Paleo Cooking with Your Air Fryer: 80+ Recipes for Healthier Fried Food in Less Time

I love their poached eggs - cracked into oiled ramekins, if you make sure there is a thin layer of oil on top, they do not come out dried out on top. I turn them over onto a paper towel to absorb any extra more »
26th January 2020

Peckish Sister reviewed Buffalo Cauli-bites from Paleo Cooking with Your Air Fryer: 80+ Recipes for Healthier Fried Food in Less Time

This delicious faux chicken wing dish made from cauliflower is really delicious, but it turns out dripping in too much oil/ghee, so I cut the ghee in half. We have not tried the Paleo ranch dressing recipe. more »
26th January 2020

Peckish Sister reviewed Coconut Shrimp from Paleo Cooking with Your Air Fryer: 80+ Recipes for Healthier Fried Food in Less Time

We have tried several air fryer coconut shrimp recipes but like this the best. It is important to have good quality unsweetened shredded coconut, and this recipe calls for cassava flour, which I find makes more »
26th January 2020

Peckish Sister reviewed Simple Bison Balls from Paleo Cooking with Your Air Fryer: 80+ Recipes for Healthier Fried Food in Less Time

This is a meat-heavy mixture without eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, etc, but does have onion and herbs. I like it for a quick supper. The meatballs cook in a dish in the air fryer covered with a jar of marinara more »
26th January 2020

Peckish Sister added Paleo Cooking with Your Air Fryer: 80+ Recipes for Healthier Fried Food in Less Time

26th January 2020

Peckish Sister reviewed Sweet Chili Spiced Chicken from Air Fry Everything!

The dry rub is excellent. We frequently make this recipe with chicken thighs. I make large batches of the rub. For the two tablespoons of chili powder I make one teaspoon of it smoked paprika. The chicken more »
26th January 2020

Peckish Sister reviewed Honey-Mustard Chicken Wings from Air Fry Everything!

It will taste different depending on what type of mustard you use. Whole seed mustard made a thin sauce and many of the seeds did not stick. It helped for the final 4 minutes of cooking after the sauce more »
26th January 2020

Peckish Sister reviewed Cheery Chipotle BBQ Chicken Wings from Air Fry Everything!

We liked the rub that was used for cooking the chicken wings, it is worth trying without the sauce. The ssauce was improved by heating the cherry jam to dissolve lumps and cutting up the larger cherries more »
26th January 2020

Peckish Sister reviewed Beer Battered Onion Rings from Air Fry Everything!

I used gluten-free beer, flour and bread crumbs in this recipe. The trick was to be sure to spray on enough oil to saturate the coating or it came out dry and unappetizing. It was nice to be able to manipulate more »
26th January 2020

Peckish Sister added Air Fry Everything!

26th January 2020

Queezle_Sister reviewed Stuffed Zucchini with spiced beef or lamb from Zaitoun

When it is zucchini time, it can be difficult to find something interesting. But this was both different and a total delight! Zucchini are scraped out and roasted. The "meat" from within the zucchini more »
23rd August 2019

Queezle_Sister reviewed Banana and tahini ice cream with date syrup from Zaitoun

So simple - freeze up some bananas, and then grind them to an ice cream-like consistency. But don't stop there. Add tahini, a bit of salt, and serve with Date Syrup and sesame seeds. The date syrup more »
23rd August 2019

Queezle_Sister added Zaitoun to his/her bookshelf.

23rd August 2019

Peckish Sister reviewed Chicken in Riesling with Grapes from Crockery Cookbook/over 120 Delicious Recipes for Your Crock-Pot Slow Cooker (Sunset Cookery Books)

I used slightly larger amounts than listed on the recipe to go with the package sizes of what I purchased. I don't do well with sulfites in wine and cherries were in season so instead used cherry juice more »
24th July 2018

Peckish Sister reviewed Portuguese Galic Chicken from Crockery Cookbook/over 120 Delicious Recipes for Your Crock-Pot Slow Cooker (Sunset Cookery Books)

Good, but following the cooking time made the chicken overcooked. Very interesting tomato based flavor with ham, golden raisins, port, brandy and lots of garlic! more »
24th July 2018

Peckish Sister reviewed Braised Beef Rolls (Rinderrouladen) from The German Cookbook: A Complete Guide to Mastering Authentic German Cooking

This is my favorite recipe that my German mother-in-law cooked and we have many fond memories of having it on special occasions. I was nervous about getting the meat correctly sliced by the butcher, but more »
24th July 2018

Peckish Sister added Authentic German Home Style Recipes

24th July 2018

Peckish Sister reviewed Seeded Crackers from Paleo Perfected: A Revolution in Eating Well with 150 Kitchen-Tested Recipes

I really missed crackers on a gluten-free and Paleo diet. This recipe sounded intriguing, I also added my favorite, cumin seed. However the crackers turned out oily, most were bending and tasted of ground more »
24th July 2018

Peckish Sister reviewed Stuffed Peppers from The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook

Using red, yellow and orange peppers makes these stuffed peppers a dish even skeptics really like. I made a triple batch, one regular with no changes, one vegan substituting chopped Portobello mushrooms more »
24th July 2018

Queezle_Sister reviewed Rhubarb Crumble from Simply Recipes

Super easy (the 10 minute prep time is correct!), and the addition of cardamom was brilliant! Served with vanilla ice cream. I don't care for crumbles as much as crisps, but needed a quick dessert. more »
18th June 2018

Peckish Sister reviewed Blueberry Muffins from Paleo Perfected: A Revolution in Eating Well with 150 Kitchen-Tested Recipes

These are the best looking gluten-free muffins I have made. I chose the recipe as it had a majority of almond flour instead of other processed grains like rice. The flavor was robust and dense. I usually more »
27th April 2018

Peckish Sister reviewed Braised Chicken Thighs with Swiss Chard and Carrots from Paleo Perfected: A Revolution in Eating Well with 150 Kitchen-Tested Recipes

I loved this recipe, it was a little fussy in the cooking, first brown the chicken, adding other ingredients in stages and then making a sauce, then cooking in the oven. My first harvest of chard from more »
27th April 2018

Peckish Sister added Paleo Perfected: A Revolution in Eating Well with 150 Kitchen-Tested Recipes

27th April 2018

Queezle_Sister reviewed Curried Red Lentil Zucchini Soup from food52

Easy, delicious, and what a brilliant way to hide zucchini. Why we have 5 zucchini plants growing in our garden, I do not know, but I do know that getting rid of the fruit has been a burden this summer. This more »
16th September 2017

Queezle_Sister reviewed Healthy Zucchini Bread from Cookie + Kate

I searched for a zucchini bread recipe that would produce something healthy. This is quite good - much less oil and sugar than most recipes, and lots of zucchini. And lots and lots of walnuts. I probably more »
16th September 2017

Queezle_Sister added North Wild Kitchen

16th September 2017

Queezle_Sister reviewed Frozen Mint Lemonade from Cookie + Kate

Super Refreshing! And a simple recipe - lemon juice, sugar, mint, and ice. I wish I had a blender that was better suited for crushing ice, but a bit of patience and repeated blending gave me two delicious more »
9th July 2017

Queezle_Sister reviewed Rustic Jicama Appetizer from My Recipes

A crunchy, healthy, and low-calories appetizer for a hot sunny day. I think the success of this dish depends not just on the quality of your vegetables, but also on your chili powder. I used an Ancho... more »
9th July 2017

Queezle_Sister reviewed https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1Bobby Flay's Pan Roasted Chicken with Mint Sauce from Cooking

This was easy to prepare, and the mint sauce was delicious. One of the mint sauce ingredients is Dijon Mustard, and I used a very pungent one. Next time I will use a more mild mustard, and cut less of more »
3rd July 2017

Queezle_Sister reviewed Chicken Breasts from The Kitchn

A technique, not a recipe. This link gives instructions for how to cook chicken breasts so they come out moist. I used it for breasts that were supposed to have skin, and then a boat load of spices. more »
3rd July 2017

Queezle_Sister reviewed Zucchini Grilled Cheese from Smitten Kitchen

Better than it sounds! Zucchini is grated, salted, and the water squeezed out. Then it is tossed with - you guessed it - cheese. The recipe suggests an assortment of lovely cheeses, but I used what we more »
30th June 2017

Queezle_Sister reviewed Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Bars from Smitten Kitchen

So easy to make - you don't even need a bowl. Slightly crunchy cookie base but made with not so much sugar. By using all rhubarb - its tart - and delicious. I followed the recipe except I tried to increase... more »
24th June 2017

Queezle_Sister commented on Peaches in White Wine and Basil from Pure Simple Cooking: Effortless Meals Every Day

This sounds delicious - and I just love Diana Henry cookbooks. We definitely have to look for this one in my library. more »
12th June 2017

Queezle_Sister reviewed Spicy Quick Pickled Radishes from Cookie + Kate

This is a simple recipe - vinegar and water are heated, sweetened, salted, and spiced (pepper flakes). Finely sliced radishes are added, and it is allowed to cool to room temperature. I prepared these more »
12th June 2017

Queezle_Sister reviewed Mint Masala Roasted Chicken with Fennel and Potatoes from My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen

Its a fair bit of chopping, but you will be richly rewarded for your work. This made one of the best whole roasted chicken I have had in a looooong time. A mint/pepper/garlic/lime sauce is rubbed under... more »
17th May 2017

Queezle_Sister reviewed Bright Fruit Salad Topped with Seasoned Shrimp and Cardamom Honey Lime Dressing from My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen

This was my favorite dish prepared from this cookbook. A rich assortment of fruit (and a bit of greens), an amazing dressing, and shrimp seemed a natural accompaniment. This would be a good dish for... more »
17th May 2017

Queezle_Sister reviewed Golden Potato Croquettes or Aloo Tikki from My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen

If you love potatoes, then these were made for you. These were prepared for my cooking club, and my son thought they were the best of all the recipes. The ajowan seeds (which turned out to be easy to... more »
17th May 2017

Queezle_Sister reviewed Mussels in Light Broth from My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen

Mussels are always good when fresh. But for this recipe the broth in which the mussels cooked was brilliant. It was great for sopping up with bread. more »
17th May 2017

Queezle_Sister reviewed Cinnamon Biscuit Bramble Cobbler and Cream from My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen

Who doesn't love a good berry cobbler? What made this recipe special to me was the very crunchy raw sugar topping. It was the perfect complement to the light fluffy biscuits and soft liquidy blackberries.... more »
17th May 2017

Queezle_Sister reviewed Cardamom Cornbread from My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen

This recipe has potential but I found it pretty heavy. Cardamom in corn bread, though, is a great idea. This was prepared for my cookbook club. more »
17th May 2017

Queezle_Sister reviewed Weeknight Fancy Chicken and Rice from My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen

Meh... this recipe has potential, but it turned out a very very mild dish. Onions are sauteed in ghee, cardamom and star anise, gently crushed, is added. garlic, etc, then chunks of chicken breast, broth,... more »
1st May 2017

Queezle_Sister added My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen to his/her bookshelf.

1st May 2017

Queezle_Sister reviewed Shredded Brussels Sprout and Ricotta Toasts from Epicurious

This is the best recipe I found in 2016. I have served it three times, and each time, the guests have found it amazing. Raw Brussels sprouts and chopped up and mixed with raisins and a vinaigrette. more »
1st January 2017

Queezle_Sister reviewed Hoppin John (black eyed peas with Kielbasa) from Epicurious

This is a very decent version of Hopping John. We substituted Andouille for the Kielbasa, cooking them prior to cutting up and adding to the soup. The flavor was good, but perhaps needed more salt. more »
1st January 2017

Queezle_Sister reviewed Tangy Cranberry-Black Pepper Shrub Cocktail Recipe from Serious Eats

Bubbly and colorful, this was a good choice for new year's eve. Another plus - it is equally good with club soda as with champagne. The idea behind the shrub is to boil cranberries and black pepper more »
1st January 2017

Queezle_Sister reviewed Beer Can Cabbage from Epicurious

A nice idea, but lots of flaws with the recipe. Here, a whole cabbage is grilled on a beer can, essentially the vegetarian version of beer can chicken. The biggest problem is that a cabbage hollowed more »
20th August 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Korean Gochujang Short Rib Sandwich from Honest Cooking

A flavor party in your mouth - this dish hits all the right notes. Great flavors, good texture, and a bit on the spicy side. Don't omit the pickled onions! My son was home from college for a month more »
14th June 2016

Queezle_Sister added Honest Cooking

14th June 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Beet Salad with Greens and Walnuts from Food & Wine

Roast the beets, marinate in a vinaigrette, toast nuts, sautee the greens very lightly (to wilting), and assemble with goat cheese. Very simple and delicious. more »
6th June 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Tangy Rhubarb Pie from Food & Wine

This pie is thickened with tapioca, and the proportions are perfect. Gave a pie with filling that held together without being glue-like. Excellent flavor, not too sweet. more »
5th June 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed apple-cranberry crisp from Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: An American Roadhouse

crunchy topping included nuts, a nice touch. It had a good balance of cinnamon and nutmeg. The filling was really nice - with apples and raisins. The cook couldn't find cranberries, but successfully more »
15th May 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Tomato & Roasted Garlic Soup from Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: An American Roadhouse

This was an amazing flavored soup - and prepared with canned tomatoes so OK for any season. Two types of garlic - roasted and fresh (sauteed) - added flavor but didn't overwhelm the dish. Made as part more »
15th May 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Garlic & Ginger Green Beans from Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: An American Roadhouse

Crunchy, shart-flavored, and vinegary - these are a perfect complement to a meat-heavy meal. more »
15th May 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Guacamole with Fried Tostones from Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: An American Roadhouse

Terrific guacamole, and twice-fried plantains, with generous salt, for dipping. Oh my but this was great. This was prepared for our cookbook club. We have previously made their guacamole, but I'm more »
15th May 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Broccolli, Chickpea Pita Sandwiches from Cookie + Kate

This sandwich was a good solid pick, but somehow not as exciting as I expected it to be. The name should also say "avocado" because you spread mashed avocado and add a salad of broccoli, feta cheese, more »
30th April 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Almond Cake with Cardamom and Pistachio from Cooking

This is a fantastic cake! Be warned that it will rise a fair bit (or at least it did at my mile-high elevation). I split out a bit of batter for an additional pan, and am glad I did so. I used the entire more »
24th April 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed coconut rice with Brussels sprouts from Cookie + Kate

This is a versatile rice bowl recipe that tasted perfect on a cool early spring day. Brown rice is cooked in coconut milk (in the future I would just use regular rice), topped with Brussels sprouts seared more »
19th April 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Carrott Tahini Muffins from Smitten Kitchen

Forgettable. I love sesame and tahini, and so was excited to prepare these muffins. They came together quickly and baked nicely, even at my high mountain elevation. I tasted these both with and without more »
15th April 2016

Queezle_Sister commented on Navets a l'Etuvee (Turnips Braised in Butter) from Mastering The Art of French Cooking, Volume One (1) (Vol 1)

Wow, I never make turnips. I will have to try this, thanks for reviewing it. more »
9th April 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Saffron Honey Marshmallows from Cooking

I made these lovely marshmallows for Easter. The saffron (which I doubled) gave them a lovely pink color, and it was like magic to make these. It was easy! I used a local dark honey, which with the more »
9th April 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Pork Medallions with Mustard-Chive Sauce from Epicurious

Quick and Delicious! Pork tenderloin cut into medallions are such an easy dish; this recipe really brings them to a new level with a simple sauce composed of chicken broth, white wine, yogurt, garlic, more »
9th April 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Arctic Char with Soba Noodles, Pine Nuts, and Lemon from Cooking

This recipe will produce a lovely meal in around 30 minutes! Cooked soba noodles are tossed with a pesto-like mix of pine nuts, lemon zest, lemon juice (both replaced with lime) and garlic. This is served more »
22nd February 2016

Queezle_Sister commented on Chocolate Peppermint Bars from Cooking

I hesitated to use this photo - my husband snapped it to send to the kids - but I figure we are all probably a bit curious about each other. Thanks for your kind words. I think you will enjoy these. more »
16th February 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Chocolate Peppermint Bars from Cooking

These tasty morsels are the love-child of a peppermint patty and a chocolate shortbread. They are not terribly difficult to make, but it does require time. First up is a chocolate shortcake. I read more »
15th February 2016

Queezle_Sister commented on Seared Tuna in Black Pepper Crust from The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century

This sounds similar to my $30 entree at a restaurant last night - ahi with white beans and roasted vegetables - and which made me think "preparing myself would make it better". Thanks for reviewing this. more »
13th February 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Miso Black Sesame Caramel Corn from Smitten Kitchen

Pretty dang good snacking material. The caramel was difficult - it took me two tries - but the final product was very nice. I don't know why caramel is so difficult for me. It either separates (the more »
8th February 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed coriander chicken thighs with miso-glazed root vegetables from Epicurious

This easy recipe means you can have a well balanced dinner on the table in just over an hour - and most of it hands-off time. Vegetarians - the miso-glazed vegetables are reason alone to check out this more »
7th February 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Scandinavian Classic Baking

A feast for the eyes as well as a wonderful assortment of recipes. A breakfast bread and a cake recipe produced wonderful results. The rest of the book includes many tempting recipes - rye bread, lefse,...
7th February 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed America--Farm to Table: Simple, Delicious Recipes Celebrating Local Farmers

This book is only about 1/2 recipes - the rest is a series of spotlights on farmers. As a plant biologist, I appreciate any and all strategies to increase awareness of agriculture and farmers. That said,...
7th February 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed My Carrot, Hazelnut, and Ginger Cake from America--Farm to Table: Simple, Delicious Recipes Celebrating Local Farmers

An unusual carrot cake! Som problems with the recipe - go by the volume and not the estimated number of pounds of carrots. For me, the 1 lb of grated carrots gave me a full cup more carrot than the more »
7th February 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Carrots with Cumin, Honey, and Ancho Chiles from America--Farm to Table: Simple, Delicious Recipes Celebrating Local Farmers

This modest-looking recipe produced a beautiful side dish - long carrots with a lovely glaze and bits of herbs. The cumin etc. nicely complemented the carrots, didn't overwhelm them. This cookbook was more »
7th February 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Gingerbread Men from The New York Times Cookbook

These are the best gingerbread men I've made. Lots of spice, sweet enough but not too sweet, and the rich buttery dough handles fine. Roll them thin, and they turn out crispy, a little thicker and there more »
22nd January 2016

Queezle_Sister commented on Rigatoni with White Bolognese from New York Times - Dining and Wine

So happy to see you back! This looks great, and I always appreciate your wine pairing suggestions. more »
17th January 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed choco hoto pots from Cooking

This recipe does not work at my altitude. This recipe has a lot of butter, chocolate, eggs, and a bit of flour. Ours rose and fell, and then were a greasy chocolate mess. Too bad. more »
16th January 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1015622-pumpkin-pie-from-scratch from Cooking

If you do not like your pie sweet, then this might satisfy. I, on the other hand, expect a bit of sweetness. This recipe calls for only 4T sugar in an entire pie, and it has the wrong spice balance. more »
16th January 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Indian Burritos with Curried Cauliflower from Hip Foodie Mom

Quite a bit of preparation (lots of chopping - nothing difficult) - but this was delicious! We have become interested in Indian-Mexican fusion. This was really just Indian flavored, served in flat bread. more »
16th January 2016

Queezle_Sister added Hip Foodie Mom

16th January 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Classic Mashed Potatoes from Cooking

Though I am not a fan of mashed potatoes, my daughter (now 17) is a big fan. I used this recipe to surprise her - the recipe is basic, and the comments include some important reminders - such as after more »
13th January 2016

Queezle_Sister commented on Raspberry Cheesecake from Kyotofu: Uniquely Delicious Japanese Desserts

I don't know about the bean candy... I was able to find this at my library - but I am lucky to be living in a place with lots of libraries and good coverage of cookbooks. This is an unusual book! more »
12th January 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Danish Almond Tea Ring from Scandinavian Classic Baking

Like a cinnamon roll, but so much better with an almond paste filling. I prepared this for my family for Christmas morning. It turned out as pretty as the picture in the book, and while it tasted of more »
12th January 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Norwegian Toscakake from Scandinavian Classic Baking

Almond cake - very light with 4 beaten egg whites, and a broiled layer of almonds with buttery caramel. This was prepared by my son for my birthday. So delicious! The only issue is that the center of more »
12th January 2016

Queezle_Sister added Scandinavian Classic Baking to his/her bookshelf.

12th January 2016

Queezle_Sister commented on Raspberry Cheesecake from Kyotofu: Uniquely Delicious Japanese Desserts

It is an unusual recipe - and yes, it does use cream cheese. This cookbook's recipes are more fusion than truly Japanese. more »
11th January 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Fresh Mozzarella from Serious Eats

This is a detailed protocol for making Mozzarella. It has useful step-by-step instructions, and turns out delicious cheese. Note - when taking the temperature of the curdled milk, after heating and more »
10th January 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Gimbap from Maangchi - Cooking Korean

Some people call this "korean sushi" - its similar in that Nori is used to make a roll that contains sushi rice. But the rice isn't prepared with vinegar, and it used marinaded cooked beef, yellow pickled more »
9th January 2016

Queezle_Sister added Maangchi - Cooking Korean

9th January 2016

Queezle_Sister commented on Creamed Spinach from Cooking

You have good company in your passion - Pierre Franney! This looks great, and I will put it on my to-do list. Also love that it doesn't take cream or much butter. more »
8th January 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Matcha Green Tea Panna Cotta with Black Sesame Brittle from The Little Epicurean

My son is a panna cotta expert - he made this recipe but cut the gelatin in half (it turned out very good - but might still need more gelatin), and he cut the sugar in half. Next time he will add a bit more »
4th January 2016

Queezle_Sister added The Little Epicurean

4th January 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Purple-hull peas and mustard greens in smoky potlikker from Cooking

I prepare black-eyed peas every year for new years day, and so when this recipe hit the NYT web site, I was excited to try something new. I couldn't find their suggested purple-hull peas, and substituted more »
4th January 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Rich Chicken Stock from Food Network

I've read about roasting bones or meat prior to making a broth, and finally did it. I basically followed these instructions, using chicken necks. Roasted in the oven (450) for about an hour, along with more »
3rd January 2016

Queezle_Sister reviewed Sweet Tofu Pudding with kuromitsu syrup from Kyotofu: Uniquely Delicious Japanese Desserts

A very nice panna cotta-like dessert. However, it was a bit too stiff - one should back off the amount of gelatin slightly. Also my son (who made this) added a lot of vanilla - maybe 1 tsp - and it gave... more »
31st December 2015

Queezle_Sister reviewed Dark Chocolate Brownies from Kyotofu: Uniquely Delicious Japanese Desserts

Brownies with miso! The recipe says that miso gives these a buttery flavor, but I kinda think its the 7 oz of butter that performs that function. These are very different brownies. They are not fudgy, more »
31st December 2015