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Homemade Shakshouka - traditional seasoning?">Homemade Shakshouka - traditional seasoning?
I was browsing my local store for spice blends which I often do to inspire me in the kitchen when I spotted Shakshouka blend. I didn't buy it but went home to learn more about it and am dying to make this dish. I've found several recipes which...
Read moreChicken Noodle Soup">Chicken Noodle Soup
I'm making chicken noodle soup. Should I cook the noodles separately, drain them, and then add them to the soup? Or is it okay to just cook the noodles in the soup? Thanks. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePost-dinner snack/dessert ideas for guests?">Post-dinner snack/dessert ideas for guests?
I'd do a cheese platter with 2-3 different cheese, some grapes, almonds and couple kinds of crackers. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreThe mysterious ancho chile">The mysterious ancho chile
You may be saying "huh?" Well I am too. Since I haven't made anything decent for my hubby in about a month, I decided to make "Chilaquiles con pechuga de pollo" from my old "The Complete Book of Mexican Cooking" by Elizabeth Lambert Ortiz. It calls for dried ancho chiles....
Read moreWorking mom needs some cooking inspiration">Working mom needs some cooking inspiration
Try searching this board for discussions of cookbooks of quick recipes, and other similar searches, like this: http://www.chow.com/search?q=quick+meals+busy+mom&s%5B%5D=board_name%3AHome+Cooking&boardgroup=Topical&c%5B%5D=topics%7Cposts#!q=quick+meals+busy+mom&o=rank&start=0&c%5B%5D=topics%7Cposts&time_option=all&boardgroup=Topical&s%5B%5D=board_name%3AHome+Cooking Also Jacques Pepin's PBS shows, (More) Fast Food My Way, which have accompanying cookbooks, are running now on CreateTV, a PBS channel. As is Sara's Weeknight Meals. Reading More...
Read moreDoes anyone have a good mini fruit tart recipe?">Does anyone have a good mini fruit tart recipe?
I am partial to Chobani lemon myself, I will play around with it. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moremaking montreal smoked meat at home">making montreal smoked meat at home
Hey BGM! I'm happy to have stumbled upon this post. I've been wanting to try MSM for a while. How big of a brisket did you do for this recipe? I'm assuming this is your recommendation over the per pound recipe? Here's the Faux-Pete cure: 1.5lb k-salt .5 lb pepper .5 lb sugar .5 lb...
Read moreCutting/peeling butternut squash">Cutting/peeling butternut squash
Hi medrite, First, make sure your knives are nice and sharp. I lop off the top and bottom of the squash, then usually cut it in half (separating the pear-shaped globe from the top). I peel both sections with a sharp paring knife (you could also use a good veggie peeler),...
Read moreCook's Illustrated: subscription, books, library?">Cook's Illustrated: subscription, books, library?
I posted this over at Food Media and News, but perhaps I should have posted it here since you talk about cookbooks here. I checked out of the library 14 issues of CI just to see what it was like (since it's mentioned a lot here at Chowhound). I really...
Read moreHow to jazz up an apple pie...should I add cheddar? caramel? nuts?">How to jazz up an apple pie...should I add cheddar? caramel? nuts?
Lots of discussions on how to make the perfect apple pie, so thanks to all for that. My husband's family is not crazy for apple pie but I feel that in addition to pumpkin (which they ARE crazy for), this is the only other appropriate pie for Thanksgiving season....
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