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Cooking 11lb sirloin roast for Christmas -help...">Cooking 11lb sirloin roast for Christmas -help...
Having a large group for Christmas dinner and bought a 11 lb sirloin roast. I have read to braise it and then cook in a low temp oven for 1 1/2 hrs per pound. Also read put in oven at 500 degrees for short time then lower temp. I am...
Read morePlease help me fix my chicken soup!">Please help me fix my chicken soup!
Thanks ! That very nicely did the trick-used two packets of chicken bouillon for each pot of soup. I had used my Instant Pot with one chicken carcass and some bits of meat and added (as suggested) 10 cups of water. and the veggies/herbs. Came out not bad-added some salt-still...
Read moreHow to roast a 9 pound sirloin roast?">How to roast a 9 pound sirloin roast?
OK, I have an 11 lb sirloin roast for Christmas. What kind of seasonings do I use? And let me get this straight. Braise the meat and then cook it in the oven for how long and what temp? If I want it medium rare, what should the meat temp...
Read moreblack vinegar substitution">black vinegar substitution
Wow, these comments are from 10 years ago and I still have the same question... Thank you! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMass of chicken - HELP">Mass of chicken - HELP
In that situation, I would clear out space in the fridge (not freezer) for them, leave them for a few hours, then try prying them apart every hour or so until you are able to separate all of them. Bag and freeze them as they separate. They'll still be mostly-frozen...
Read moreBeef in Tomato Gravy??">Beef in Tomato Gravy??
I remember when I was young that my grandmother used to make a stew type of dish with a tomato based sauce. As I don't know what it was called, I don't know the name of recipes that I should be searching. Does anyone have any ideas of...
Read moreCooking from Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbooks. Part 2">Cooking from Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbooks. Part 2
Because the original thread has gotten exceedingly long, it's time to split it. Below are the guidelines TDQ set out, and a link back to Part 1. Please join me in cooking with your electric pressure cooker and posting about your experiences here! Really, you can cook from any book...
Read moreImitation TJs chocolate mint stars">Imitation TJs chocolate mint stars
Anyone have a good homemade recipe for these? I offered to bring the Trader Joe ones to a party and then learned they sold out 5 days ago. Oops. Thanks! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMass of chicken- HELP">Mass of chicken- HELP
Chicken Pot Pie!!, great for this cold bitter weather. You may wish to try and pry pieces from the still frozen block in order to freeze smaller pieces for yourself. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreAdvice about making toffee and recipes">Advice about making toffee and recipes
Soda cuts the sweetness just a tad to makes it perfect. Hopes this helps Reading More May Cause Envy...
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