Archive for October 2016
Need advice on turning GF Pumpkin Cranberry Cookies into a granola like topping.">Need advice on turning GF Pumpkin Cranberry Cookies into a granola like topping.
Hi all, I made some GF pumpkin breakfast cookies for a gluten free guest. I will try them again but want to add more fall like seasoning. Here's my question. Can I crumble and toast these moist cookies with additional ingredients,maybe more pumpkin seeds, cranberry, spices, maple syrup. Any suggestions...
Read moreOctober 2016 COTM reports: Food of Life -- pages 159 through 348">October 2016 COTM reports: Food of Life -- pages 159 through 348
Let's get this party started with FISH WITH HERBS AND BARBERRY STUFFING, p. 220 This baked butterflied whole fish (we went with red snapper) is stuffed with a combination of herbs (cilantro, mint, parsley, and tarragon), nuts (I went with walnuts), golden raisins, and barberries, plus turmeric, garlic, green onion, and...
Read moreBread Baking - Convection Oven?">Bread Baking - Convection Oven?
For the first time in my life I have an oven that gives me the option to use convection if I choose. I am about to bake a 2lb whole wheat bread loaf. Is there a benefit to using the convection setting? Reading More May...
Read moreBest Fired Chicken!! Flavor to the bone!!">Best Fired Chicken!! Flavor to the bone!!
This is the best fried chicken recipe I've tried. The flavor literal goes all the way through the meat!! http://historybytheplate.com/teds-flavor-to-the-bone-fried-chicken/ Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePILAFS – Home Cooking Dish of the Month, October 2016">PILAFS – Home Cooking Dish of the Month, October 2016
Welcome to the reporting thread for our October Dish of the Month. This month we will be cooking Pilafs. And, although traditionally pilafs are rice-based, for purpose of our DOTM, we’ve expanded the definition to include other grains, as well as non-grain rice alternatives like cauliflower. To learn how...
Read moreWhen to add MSG to slow-cooked dishes">When to add MSG to slow-cooked dishes
Hi, all. A preliminary remark: from here on out, I am assuming that there are no ill health effects of MSG when used judiciously. I do not want this thread to devolve into a "debate" (to me, there is no debate) over whether or not it's unhealthy. I'm cooking a Bolognese...
Read moreWeight Watchers Foodies--October 2016">Weight Watchers Foodies--October 2016
'Tis the season of pumpkin everything, which marks the beginning of the treacherous, dizzying slide through the delicious, temptation minefield that is the holidays and into, gasp, 2017. What are you looking forward to this season and how will you enjoy while still staying on track? What have you tried...
Read moreOctober 2016 COTM reports: The New Persian Kitchen--pages 105 through 185">October 2016 COTM reports: The New Persian Kitchen--pages 105 through 185
Main Dish Stews & Casseroles ... 105 Rice & Grains ... 119 Sweets ... 143 Beverages ... 163 Pickles and Preserves 175 Link back to master thread http://www.chowhound.com/post/october-2016-cookbooks-month-food-life-legendary-cuisine-1041932 Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreOctober 2016 COTM reports: The New Persian Kitchen--pages 105 through 161">October 2016 COTM reports: The New Persian Kitchen--pages 105 through 161
Post reports here for these recipes: Main Dish Stews & Casseroles ... 105 Rice & Grains ... 119 Sweets ... 143 Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreOctober 2016 COTM reports: The New Persian Kitchen--pages 23 through 117">October 2016 COTM reports: The New Persian Kitchen--pages 23 through 117
Starters and Snacks ... 23 Soups ... 39 Vegetable & Egg Entrées ... 69 Meat & Fish Entrées ... 83 Link back to master thread http://www.chowhound.com/post/october-2016-cookbooks-month-food-life-legendary-cuisine-1041932 Reading More May Cause Envy...
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