tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455807532567518342024-03-14T12:47:39.129-04:00Cooking with AndrewA cooking blog for college students! There will be simple recipes, helpful cooking tips, and musings about anything related to cooking.
Everything in this site is from my experience, so if you have any comments regarding my cooking and methods, let me know.Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145580753256751834.post-1319649696931986582009-04-06T02:04:00.002-04:002009-04-06T02:08:28.952-04:00Exams!!!!It's crunch time for me right now. Exams coming up. Lots of catching up to do. I'll be posting a lot less in the next week or so. Don't miss me too much! That's only a female representation of me by the way. Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145580753256751834.post-4940535839306920282009-04-01T23:32:00.003-04:002009-04-01T23:41:08.639-04:00Kitchen MythsI found this website recently and it blew my mind. He has different sources for each of his arguments, so sounds legit. Did you know all of these things are false? These are the ones that I believed until now:Searing meat seals in the juicesA box of baking soda in the fridge or freezer absorbs odorsWhen baking muffins, you should put water in any empty cups in the muffin tinSushi means raw Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145580753256751834.post-42734474570890171082009-03-31T21:43:00.002-04:002009-03-31T21:50:43.846-04:00My food is problematicAnybody a Firefly fan? On one particular episode, River attempts to eat a frozen dessert called "ice planet". Having trouble eating it, she states that "my food is problematic", which quickly turns into a weird internet fad. It looks like this:Two awesome fellow geeks made an edible version of it here. They will forever have my respect.Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145580753256751834.post-22903855471982478052009-03-29T22:51:00.000-04:002009-03-30T23:25:21.510-04:00Potato and Horseradish Crusted SalmonThis is an old recipe from last summer (I made it with my sister for my parents). Potato and horseradish mixed together has an interesting taste, so I really recommend you to try it out! I didn't know horseradish tastes like wasabi, so it surprised me when I first tried it.Ingredients <!--concordance-begin--> 1 medium russet potato peeled cubed6 tablespoons unsalted butterFour 6-ounce salmon Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145580753256751834.post-29638609832501510942009-03-28T23:26:00.000-04:002009-03-29T16:52:39.790-04:00Roman-style Chicken Minus the RomanI should explain the name of this recipe first. I started off with a recipe for a Roman-style Chicken, but ended up with something completely different. It was one of those moments in the kitchen where I realized in the last second that I don't have the time or the ingredients to follow the recipe and ended up winging it. The result was a chicken-stew-soup-vegetables-like concoction. It wasn't Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145580753256751834.post-47439741675623364292009-03-27T13:22:00.000-04:002009-03-28T13:48:08.014-04:00Hamburger CupcakesThis is possibly the most awesome cupcake I've seen (sorry Laura). This is from smileys sweets on Flickr. It's creations like these that makes me wish I can bake. Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145580753256751834.post-47083558707507348432009-03-25T15:42:00.004-04:002009-03-25T20:50:20.602-04:00Chicken ParmesanThis is an unconventional post for me because I actually sought out the ingredients for this recipe instead of using ingredients I have in the refrigerator. Something unfortunate happened while making this and it didn't come out exactly as planned, but it was my first time making Chicken Parmesan and everything worked out in the end.Ingredients <!--concordance-begin--> 1 1/3 cups bread crumbs (Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145580753256751834.post-30743224717627847132009-03-23T23:03:00.005-04:002009-03-23T23:48:06.270-04:00Shrimp SaladThis is a great salad to make while entertaining since it's so easy to make huge batches of. I rarely make non-savory shrimp dishes (and salads), so it's refreshing making something new. This salad is basically shrimp with a converted tartar sauce. I will definitely make it again when I have the time.Ingredients1 1/2 tablespoon salt2 slices of lemon12-16 large shrimps1/3 cups mayonnaise1 teaspoonAndrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145580753256751834.post-10292785504144487122009-03-22T12:36:00.002-04:002009-03-23T12:58:47.331-04:00Ridiculous: Family "Too Fat" To Work Wants More Benefits!I cannot describe my level of disgust right now. Before I start, let me say I'm not hating on fat people right now. After you read this you'll probably share my disgust. Anyways, this family lives in BlackBurn, UK. They weigh a combined 1162 pounds. Of course, obesity issues are a prevailing problem in many developed countries, so why am I picking on these people? The Chawners haven't worked in Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145580753256751834.post-54477181120505795862009-03-20T23:37:00.001-04:002009-03-21T21:48:29.306-04:00Chicken Cream of CornThis is a quick and easy to make dish that takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and about 30 minutes to cook. My roommate used to make this from time to time when he wanted to cook something but didn't have much time.Ingredients:One can of cream of corn2 chicken thighsSalt and pepperAny chicken marinate of your choiceDirectionsMarinate the chicken however you want. I have a batch of frozen Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145580753256751834.post-27596385409370583232009-03-18T13:59:00.002-04:002009-03-18T14:17:00.494-04:00Beef WellingtonI made beef wellington for my family last summer when I was inspired while watching Gordon Ramsey's show the F-Word. There's just something about a big slab of beef wrapped in pastry that's intriguing . Making it was pretty complicated, but it was fun and the only thing that can go wrong is if you overcook the beef. Even if everything falls apart it'll still taste delicious. It was also quite Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145580753256751834.post-58838391623873228542009-03-17T12:07:00.000-04:002009-03-18T00:16:23.164-04:00Oh St. Patricks Day.Hurray for St. Patrick! A day to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland and your Irishness! Wait, that's not what people do? Oh right, St. Patrick's day is national "get smashed for no reason" day. When did university students need an excuses to get drunk anyway? I think it's a bit silly defiling a religious holiday for the sake of an excuse, but I guess it's the norm for religious holidays Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145580753256751834.post-14389342759981769802009-03-16T11:48:00.000-04:002009-03-17T11:54:43.503-04:00Coolest Lunch Boxes Ever!AnnaTheRed takes playing with food to the next level with her awesome bento box art.See more at her flickr page.Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145580753256751834.post-90468601682587577122009-03-14T13:13:00.002-04:002009-03-14T19:26:58.399-04:00Nasty or Not?: Bacon and Cheese RollIn the first segment of Nasty or Not?, I will look at this creation by dan from foodproof.I'm not sure why anyone would want to eat a couple pounds of bacon and cheese, but the creation process is pretty ingenious. One bacon slice is about 50 calories and one cup of chedder is 532 calories (there seems to be a little more than one cup in there). Even being conservative, that's 1082 calories. The Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145580753256751834.post-3355433912877565682009-03-13T18:55:00.001-04:002009-03-14T19:06:26.826-04:00Extremely Useful Conversion ChartHave you ever printed recipes online and messed up because they're using a different system of measurement? I know I have. Print this out, stick it on your fridge, and never get confused again! There's tons of these online, so print whichever one looks best for you.U.S. to MetricCapacity 1/5 teaspoon = 1 milliliter 1 teaspoon = 5 ml 1 tablespoon = 15 ml 1/5 cup = 50 ml 1 cup = 240 ml 2 cupsAndrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145580753256751834.post-79755349364199952009-03-11T12:23:00.005-04:002009-03-11T21:17:24.527-04:00Crunchy and Delicious Roasted PotatoesI looked up a recipe for roasted potatoes online and this was supposed to be a Greek styled roasted potatoes, but I deviated quite a lot from the recipe so it's nothing specific now.Ingredients3/4 cup olive oil 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped shallots 2 tablespoons thyme 1 tablespoon chopped parsley1 tablespoon paprika 2 minced garlic 3 pounds potatoes cut into wedges 1/2 Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145580753256751834.post-36510895017029539822009-03-09T21:52:00.006-04:002009-03-11T13:39:20.575-04:00My Favorite Kind of Noodle: UdonUdon is a thick Japanese noodle that is usually served hot with soup or stir-fried. There's even instant udon, but I prefer packaged ones that I can make myself. The broth for udon can be made many different ways, but the traditional broth is made from dashi, soy sauce, and mirin. Dashi subsitute and mirin can be bought at asian grocery stores, although I usually skip the mirin. Simply follow theAndrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145580753256751834.post-24834254429450214442009-03-08T01:00:00.002-05:002009-03-11T13:39:44.118-04:00My Collection of Awesome Food-Related Pictures (Kinda)I often surf the web mindlessly with the assistance of Digg and StumbleUpon. Surprisingly, there are a lot of cooking/food/culinary related sites dugg or stumbleuponed. Most of these contribute to my blog one way or another, through inspiration or awesome content. As a result, I have an abundance of funny pictures that I save. Here are the food related ones.Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145580753256751834.post-3883386071284468742009-03-07T04:14:00.001-05:002009-03-11T13:40:47.451-04:00Mashed Sweet PotatoesSweet potatoes are underused in my opinion. It's a lot healthier has a unique taste compared to regular potatoes (it's sweet, duh?). They are rich in carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin C and B (says Wikipedia). My favorite thing to do with potatoes is to mash'em up. Read my old post to see how I make it.Mashed sweet potatoes have to be made a little different though, as regular potatoes are savory Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145580753256751834.post-22041398323457541712009-03-06T13:01:00.001-05:002009-03-11T13:40:24.209-04:00Links: Batcave Wine Cellar and TasteSpottingBatcave Wine Cellar:Architects are amazing these days, always revolutionizing every aspect of the house. In this case, it's the kitchen! I found this in an article at Dornob.This cellar can be built anywhere in your home, as long as you can dig a hole. Walking down those stairs must be an experience. It saves space and it'll impress your neighbors; what more can you ask?TasteSpotting:Another siteAndrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145580753256751834.post-60774200896334379662009-03-02T16:46:00.002-05:002009-03-11T13:41:39.905-04:00Improv Cream of Chicken PastaI was hungry, tired, and in a hurry one day so I made a pasta sauce with random ingredients in the kitchen. I probably broke a lot of "chef" rules making this, but it was easy and it tasted pretty good.Ingredients:2x Chicken thighs (chicken breasts are preferred, but I didn't have any at the time)TomatoesOnionGarlic1 can of cream of mushroom soupSalt and PepperOlive oilDirections:The chicken Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145580753256751834.post-11519301999035072742009-03-01T22:53:00.002-05:002009-03-11T13:42:09.024-04:00MeatballsThis is my first attempt at meatballs, using the expiring ground beef as an attempt to make the best of it. Meatballs are easier to make than I thought.Ingredients1 small (6-ounce) onion, grated1/2 cup chopped parsley2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/3 cup bread crumbs1 large egg2 tablespoons ketchup3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper16 ounces ground beefMozzarella Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145580753256751834.post-75327722369741859182009-02-28T14:56:00.000-05:002009-03-01T03:06:32.924-05:00Food PornI found this awesome site that could possibily cheer you up more than pictures of kittens. It's called Food Porn Daily. My favorite hobbies include cooking and photography, so this site makes me "click, drool, repeat" as their slogan indicates. Just keep clicking and more pictures will appear. Here are some examples:No longer will lolcats satisfy me when I'm sad. Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145580753256751834.post-79852533714513034662009-02-27T02:46:00.000-05:002009-03-01T02:55:57.503-05:00SteakWho doesn't love a big juicy steak? Personally I don't like steak cooked elaborately. Salt and pepper is enough if the meat is of high quality (note: expensive). With beef, you usually get what you pay for.This site has a great chart for steak cooking times, something that takes practice to perfect. The worst thing you can do is cut a piece of steak to test if it's cooked to your tastes. All the Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145580753256751834.post-17864015974719026822009-02-24T23:12:00.000-05:002009-02-25T00:18:30.199-05:00Breaded Pork ChopsI made a quick meal when I got home from a midterm tonight and I forgot to take a picture. Just imagine a juicy piece of pork chop after I tell you how to make it. This took me less than 5 minutes to prepare and about 12 minutes to cook depending on how big your pan is.IngredientsParmesan cheese gratedEgg scrambledItalian bread crumbsOlive OilSalt and pepperPork ChopsDirectionsSeason the pork Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157764816307363252noreply@blogger.com1