Archive for October 2015
Help with "wine sauce" in Turkey Casserole recipe in JULIA CHILD & COMPANY">Help with "wine sauce" in Turkey Casserole recipe in JULIA CHILD & COMPANY
Do any of you have this cookbook or any of Julia Child's cookbooks with this recipe or something similar? There is a Turkey Casserole recipe on page 217 of the paperback version. The description in italics says: "Turkey gratineed in white wine sauce with mushrooms and onions". On the next page...
Read moreOctober 2015 COTM: PRUNE by Gabrielle Hamilton - Dinner Desserts, Lunch Desserts">October 2015 COTM: PRUNE by Gabrielle Hamilton - Dinner Desserts, Lunch Desserts
BUTTERMILK PANNA COTTA, p. 355 Panna Cotta has become my go-to company dessert: it can be made ahead of time, up to several days, it can be dressed up easily with berries, and almost everyone likes it. Buttermilk is my favorite PC medium, and this did not disappoint. I'm sure it...
Read moreCooking lamb saddle without an oven">Cooking lamb saddle without an oven
I'm staying in a house in Iceland that doesn't have an oven. I just got back from the grocery store with a lamb saddle, based just on the fact that it looked good in the store. I looked up recipes online for lamb saddle, and they all seemed to be...
Read moreAdding a fudge or caramel swirl to homemade ice cream">Adding a fudge or caramel swirl to homemade ice cream
I want to add a fudge swirl to some buttermint ice cream I'm making. I will be using Trader Joe's jarred Fudge Sauce, which is pretty thick. Does anyone have good advice about the best way to do this? I think if I try to put it...
Read moreRaw Cacao Butter - What do I do with it?">Raw Cacao Butter - What do I do with it?
I must have that cocoa butter brownie recipe!! Please? :) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreI'm looking for a little smoke bbq vibe for steaks.">I'm looking for a little smoke bbq vibe for steaks.
This method gets me there sort of. I need just a little more kick. I don't own a carbon steel pan like in the video. Would a grill pan impart a flavor on the grill marks stronger than what this guy gets with carbon steel? I would think no but...
Read moreLabor Day Recipes: Easy Pavlova">Labor Day Recipes: Easy Pavlova
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by Rosina
"In this elegant dessert, a crisp white meringue layer is filled with whipped cream and fresh fruit."
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Read more70th birthday party in NYC food help please">70th birthday party in NYC food help please
It's his 70th birthday! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhen to add garlic/ginger/chilli when making a stir fry on medium heat">When to add garlic/ginger/chilli when making a stir fry on medium heat
I don't have a carbon steel or cast iron pan yet so cannot do stir frys the "traditional" way, so I stick to medium heats. In terms of how i do my stir frys, i'd add in frozen veg, then do the garlic and ginger for a minute, sticking the...
Read moreBeef Tapa">Beef Tapa
Hey folks, Newcomer here. Looking for a good authentic Beef Tapa recipe and wondering if anyone could help. I have used the usual search engine method and whilst there is plenty out there they are somewhat generic and don't look overly authentic. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Read more
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