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September 2011 COTM Companion Thread: Nigel Slater">September 2011 COTM Companion Thread: Nigel Slater
Roast Partridge with Mushrooms and Bacon, The 30-Minute Cook, p162 I snagged a couple of very cute partridge at the Farmer's Market today and an EYB search led me to this recipe. I'm pleased to report that it's a good one! Stuff a walnut-sized piece of butter in the cavity of...
Read moreAny such thing as roasted NON-DRY Pork Tenderloin">Any such thing as roasted NON-DRY Pork Tenderloin
Well one problem is that everyone is telling you the safe minimum temp is 160 degrees. That's for ground pork! The minimum for fresh pork is 145 degrees. You are over cooking it. http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/mintemp.html Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreTips on how to roast a Large Chicken (8 lbs)">Tips on how to roast a Large Chicken (8 lbs)
If you don't plan on stuffing it, the general rule is 20 min/lb. at 350, or 10-15 min. at high temps (450 or 500). Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDoes cooking calm down hot peppers?">Does cooking calm down hot peppers?
Coconut milk is NOT dairy, it is made from grinding the flesh of a coconut and squeezing out the "milk" Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBul Dak Recipes">Bul Dak Recipes
I've been reading about Korean Bul Dak (fire chicken?). I haven't had it in Minneapolis, but it sounds tasty. I've found some recipes on-line, but none look particularly good. Anyone care to share a tried and true recipe for Korean Bul Dak? Grilled vs. Deep fried? Which...
Read moreWhat's Your Favorite Picnic Food?">What's Your Favorite Picnic Food?
As my family and I pack up the chow this morning for a local event, I'm wondering about favorite picnic foods for cool weather. We're bringing potato salad, chicken sandwiches, fruits, yogurt, etc. Anything more creative? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFresh Ham- Should I brine?">Fresh Ham- Should I brine?
@Chef Daer: I am brining a fresh ham right now. When it's ready to cook, if I cook it this way, in water on the stove, can I cook it in the brine? Or, do I need to take it out and and cook it in fresh water? After I...
Read moreWhy did my creme brulee fail???">Why did my creme brulee fail???
I covered mine with a cookie sheet, works everytime Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSmoking a boston butt for pulled pork">Smoking a boston butt for pulled pork
I would suggest NOT relying on time. Too many factors affect the time it takes your meat to reach internal temperature -> size, weather, humidity, elevation, etc. Your therm could have been in a fat pocket or against the bone, not cleanly in the muscle. Pay close...
Read moreWhat should I make for a toddler's outdoor birthday picnic?">What should I make for a toddler's outdoor birthday picnic?
A few questions: Do you want to serve more breakfast or lunch type items? Are you looking for toddler-friendly foods, adult food, or some of both? Some kid's parties don't have many kids in attendance, and it definitely can impact the food! ;) Any food restrictions (allergies, things your kid hates, etc) Do...
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