Archive for February 2014
Cajun crack pot">Cajun crack pot
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Read more20 Essential Dishes to Get You Through the Winter">20 Essential Dishes to Get You Through the Winter
At Food52 we see you there, huddled under your blanket on your couch, with fuzzy socks on and a gigantic sweater. We know it feels too cold to move, to even sneak your arm out from underneath the...
Read moreGood recipe for cauliflower gratin with creme fraiche?">Good recipe for cauliflower gratin with creme fraiche?
A few years ago, I made a delicious cauliflower gratin with creme fraiche, but I can't find the recipe now. It might have been from Epicurious, but I can't find it. I searched these boards and the site and can't find one. Can anyone suggest a good recipe for a nice cauliflower...
Read moreAre there disadvantages to plastic containers for pickling? [moved from PNW board]">Are there disadvantages to plastic containers for pickling? [moved from PNW board]
Hi there, I have a problem with my pickles. I pickle the veggies in brine (water, vinegar and salt). The brine is boiled and poured over the vegetables while hot. The vegetables are packed in plastic containers and then the hot boiling brine is pured over the veggies. The containers...
Read moreTips for turning a venison heart into a pot roast or stew?">Tips for turning a venison heart into a pot roast or stew?
Hi I'm hoping to hear your thoughts: I was looking for recipes for a venison heart and was interested to hear someone mention they had it growing up as a pot roast, http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/752222 (about 6th reply post down)! My plan was to find a pot roast recipe I like and simply replace...
Read moreHelp please - What is your go-to basic waffle recipe?">Help please - What is your go-to basic waffle recipe?
The recipe I have, which says its from the FF cookbook, says to make the yeast batter overnight and leave it on the counter. I see a couple of other recipes to say to leave it in the frig. Since it's mixed with milk, why is it okay...
Read moreObama Administration Announces Sweeping Update To Nutrition Labels">Obama Administration Announces Sweeping Update To Nutrition Labels
WASHINGTON (AP) — Those "Nutrition Facts" labels that are plastered on nearly every food package found in grocery stores are getting a new look.
Calories would be in larger, bolder...
Read moreWhat the heck do I do with smoked oysters?!">What the heck do I do with smoked oysters?!
My mother in law was staying with us over the holidays and after she left I discovered that I am now the proud owner of a can of smoked oysters. For Christmas Eve she put them out in a bowl with crackers. I was definitely grossed out when I tried...
Read moreDoness of duck breast?">Doness of duck breast?
I want to pan sear duck breast to a medium not medium rare, any advice on how to check it w/o a thermometer? After rendering the fat skin side, how long should I sear it for to get a medium on the other side? PS I saw online that you can...
Read moreNeed advice and suggestions on baking bread">Need advice and suggestions on baking bread
I need your help! I am a cookie baker but really really really want to bake bread. I have made the No knead recipe twice and loaf from a package but otherwise am inexperienced working with yeast and kneading. Here's what I want and need: a not too complicated recipe...
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