November 2015 COTM: Announcement Thread">November 2015 COTM: Announcement Thread

By: chefenvy | 0 Comments | On: October 19, 2015 | Category : Recipes

New month, new book, and what a difference! A proper cookbook with an index and introduction and many such things that we expect in a cookbook and sadly missed in Prune. Please welcome SIMPLY FRENCH by Patricia Wells. Use this thread to discuss the book, post recipes available online, talk about...

Main Dish Soups and Stews: Cha Cha's White Chicken Chili">Main Dish Soups and Stews: Cha Cha's White Chicken Chili

By: chefenvy | 0 Comments | On: October 19, 2015 | Category : Recipes

4.67 / 5 Stars | 1572 Reviews

by Cathy

"Delicious white bean chili. Cha Cha says: 'It's kinda spicy, so watch out!' Substitute mild green chiles for the jalapenos if you're scared! Use more chicken and...

Carbonate of soda/bicarbonate of soda question">Carbonate of soda/bicarbonate of soda question

By: chefenvy | 0 Comments | On: October 18, 2015 | Category : Recipes

Bicarbonate of soda or Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate decomposes when heated into Sodium Carbonate. So you can start with the bicarbonate and still end up with the carbonate. I read once (sorry I cannot find the source) that it used to be added to the boiling water of green vegetables to...

Need idea for make-ahead brunch treat to serve at room temp.">Need idea for make-ahead brunch treat to serve at room temp.

By: chefenvy | 0 Comments | On: October 18, 2015 | Category : Recipes

I often make scones a few hours in advance and people go crazy for them. I make them quite small, and that way people can have one as part of their meal, or try multiple flavors. I love to make the basic cream scones from Joy of Cooking....

6.97 Fresh Gulf Shrimp 16-20 at HEB">6.97 Fresh Gulf Shrimp 16-20 at HEB

By: chefenvy | 0 Comments | On: October 18, 2015 | Category : Recipes

Through Tuesday, best shrimp deal in a long time. Boiled shrimp and guacamole for lunch, scampi for dinner. Reading More May Cause Envy...

COTM November 2015 - Nominations Thread">COTM November 2015 - Nominations Thread

By: chefenvy | 0 Comments | On: October 18, 2015 | Category : Recipes

Pistachio Peas, just stopping here to tell you that The Splendid Table was a COTM in Oct 2011. Here is the link: http://www.chowhound.com/post/october-cookbook-month-2011-splendid-table-recipes-emilia-810102 Reading More May Cause Envy...

advice about eggs">advice about eggs

By: chefenvy | 0 Comments | On: October 18, 2015 | Category : Recipes

hi there, I will be hosting a brunch party and I am wondering if i can pre-bake eggs until they are somewhat or almost ready (e.g eggs en cocote or a shakshuka) the previous day or a couple of hours before and then reheat when i need to serve them. thanks -M Read more

cooking a small duck">cooking a small duck

By: chefenvy | 0 Comments | On: October 18, 2015 | Category : Recipes

There are loads of recipes out there for a 5 to 6 pound Pekin duck, and in fact they insist on it being that size and that kind of duck. I've ordered a duck of unknown type that will weigh about 3.5 lbs (that's what they had). Any general recommendations for...

Blue cheese in twice-baked potatoes to freeze or some other ideas?">Blue cheese in twice-baked potatoes to freeze or some other ideas?

By: chefenvy | 0 Comments | On: October 18, 2015 | Category : Recipes

personally not a fan of bleu cheese with potatoes and also don't think of that cheese as being very perishable? if you're worried about it for whatever reason it can be frozen on its own, or make a compound butter with it and freeze that as a log. Read more

Recipe: Queen of Puddings! Joy!">Recipe: Queen of Puddings! Joy!

By: chefenvy | 0 Comments | On: October 18, 2015 | Category : Recipes

This is a wonderful, wonderful easy-to-make pudding. It tastes like a celebration. The custard and the jammed cake combine to provide a glory of contrasts in texture, the tart jam and sweet custard composing a happy mouthful. I hope you try this as a variation on the more usual bread...