Archive for December 2016
Mussel storage mistake: do I need to buy new?">Mussel storage mistake: do I need to buy new?
I bought a 2 pound bag of mussels yesterday. Forgot to transfer it out of the packaging when I got home. I bought them around 5 PM last night, realized at around 12:30 today. They have been stored in the fridge, in a plastic grocery bag tied with a knot...
Read moreConvection oven rib roast">Convection oven rib roast
Hi All, Its just me and my hubby so I am making only a 5 lb standing rib roast. Would I still use 500 degree and or what would you suggest? Not sure if it cook to fast since it is so small. I have convection but...
Read moreMake ahead pan sauce using chain meat?">Make ahead pan sauce using chain meat?
I'm sous viding a couple of beef tenderloins for Christmas tomorrow and was thinking of using the chain meat to make a pan sauce. I could do it at my parents' house tomorrow while the tenderloin cooks (using inferior equipment and in the midst of a crowd), but was thinking...
Read moreHelp! How do I cook two frozen Beef Wellingtons?">Help! How do I cook two frozen Beef Wellingtons?
I'm DOING It As WE text. I'll let you know what happens. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLatke mixture ahead of time? (cont.)">Latke mixture ahead of time? (cont.)
I'm late to the latke party, but in addition to sour cream in the batter, I've found that a small amount of dry potato buds (instant mashed potato) prevents the batter from turning brown. It also helps get excess moisture and decreases the time for draining, As...
Read moreMaking Gyro/Donair meat....">Making Gyro/Donair meat....
I'm a big fan of gyro, and every time I have gone to a place that where I can watch them prepare my gyro they always slice the meat off and throw it on a flat grill. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreChocolate Coffee Dessert Recipes?">Chocolate Coffee Dessert Recipes?
Merry Christmas, CH! I was gifted a box of Merci chocolates and fell in love with the coffee cream flavor. Please recommend your fave coffee or mocha flavored desserts. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCooking a Grass-Fed Rib Steak">Cooking a Grass-Fed Rib Steak
Huh? 500 degrees for 45 minutes produces a grass-fed door stop. Brush with peanut oil, s/p, garlic powder both sides of steak--(1 lb/1 inch steak), Sear in broiler stove-top pan 1.5 min each side, Move pan to pre-heated oven (450) for 8-10-12 minutes. Remove, cover pan lightly with foil for 5-10 minutes. Slice/serve. Read more
Help! Using a 8" springform instead of 9"">Help! Using a 8" springform instead of 9"
Hi Fluffernutter Thank you for you advise. I used all the batter but not sure how to adjust time from the 9 in to the 8 inch I am now using. Stores are closed so have to make due. How would u adjust time time. Original 8 in recipe cooks 325...
Read moreJanuary 2017 Cookbook of the Month: SIMPLE, by Diana Henry">January 2017 Cookbook of the Month: SIMPLE, by Diana Henry
Our first book for the new year will be "Simple" by Diana Henry. The nominating and voting threads for this book can be found here: http://www.chowhound.com/post/january-2017-cookbook-month-nominations-1044405 and here: http://www.chowhound.com/post/january-2017-cookbook-month-voting-1044646 Diana Henry also has a website -- I especially liked the "Journal" section, (pretty pictures!) and there are recipes too. The site is...
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