Oil cured olives">Oil cured olives
I left a large and very expensive bag of Moroccan oil cured olives on the counter over night. the package says to refrigerate after opening (which I had done). Are they safe to eat? I know olives in brine are fine. Do oil cured olives spoil? Sorry, coundn't help myself...
Read moreDo you have to finish a steak in the oven?">Do you have to finish a steak in the oven?
I'm planning to make a medium rare ~1 inch thick porterhouse steak. I don't have a cast iron skillet or grill so I'm going to use a metal pan. Sometimes instructions say to just pan sear the steak. Other times they would "finish it in the oven." Or even start...
Read morePesto chicken pasta disaster">Pesto chicken pasta disaster
Hi, I like making chicken pesto pasta, but major disaster today - for the first time, I wanted to cook together the chicken, pesto and pasta, and after frying the chicken with some onions and garlic and tomatoes, I dumped in the pesto and the oil immediately separated from the...
Read moreStuffed peppers - vinaigrette breaks when heated">Stuffed peppers - vinaigrette breaks when heated
I made a recipe that sounded great for summer. Bell peppers stuffed with farro with a lemon vinaigrette (recipe is http://marcussamuelsson.com/recipe/lemon-and-herb-farro-stuffed-peppers-recipe). It was quite good, however much of the olive oil seeped out into the pan making them slightly on the dry side. When reheated for...
Read morefav summer dishes">fav summer dishes
Hi everyone ! Today I would like to ask you what are your favourite dishes in summer? I need some inspirations for hot days. What can I say more...I am not a fan of fruit salads, so do not recommend it for me.. Looking forward your answers! Read more
Healthy Sack Lunches for 80 Children">Healthy Sack Lunches for 80 Children
I am responsible for making sack lunches for underprivileged children this summer. I want to offer healthier options without breaking the bank. I will have access to a few grocery stores and a Sam's Club on a daily basis. We will need to prepare the lunches the night before but...
Read moreSummer lunch ideas for 50 adults">Summer lunch ideas for 50 adults
I need to make lunch for 50 people this summer for a week. I need ideas that are simple and frugal yet tasty. It will be hot and humid, so meals appropriate for that type of weather will be good. I will have access to a regular sized kitchen (full-size...
Read moreNonstick Chemicals Can Really Stick Around – In You">Nonstick Chemicals Can Really Stick Around – In You
Meatball recipe, Cuisine at Home, 2/09 Issue">Meatball recipe, Cuisine at Home, 2/09 Issue
Thank you chowhound for posting this recipe, it is my absolute all-time favorite meatball sub recipe! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePickling salt - necessary?">Pickling salt - necessary?
This is my first time making dill pickles. I'm all set to go, and I just noticed the recipe calls for pickling "salt", I have pickling "spice". What's the difference? Do, I need both? Reading More May Cause Envy...
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