Archive for December 2016
favorite baking oil and stir-fry oil">favorite baking oil and stir-fry oil
been using TJs grapeseed for both and a bit of EVCO with the baking Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morewhere to get cherry extract and cherry concentrate in Los Angeles?">where to get cherry extract and cherry concentrate in Los Angeles?
I used to see cherry extract in the baking aisles of most major supermarkets. No longer. Within the last week, I searched at about 15 of the following: Vons/Pavillions, Ralphs, Albersons, Bristol Farms, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Sprouts. No luck at all. They all said...
Read moreWinter buffet menu for 20 help request">Winter buffet menu for 20 help request
Hey folks, I am planning a party for January and I desperately need menu help. Approximately 20 people are coming, and there are a number of legitimate dietary restrictions I need to consider. I usually try to make sure everyone is able to eat at least 70-75% of the food. ...
Read moreStanding Rib roast what temperature? (different results?)">Standing Rib roast what temperature? (different results?)
I am cooking a 18 lb standing rib roast for Christmas and am considering the slow method with the searing at the end .Not sure how long to figure the cooking time for med rare Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHigh Heat Prime Rib Help">High Heat Prime Rib Help
We celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes at my house which is my favorite holiday not because of my love of fish but because it is the one holiday where my husband spends as much time in the kitchen as I do. He is in...
Read moreWhat goes with chestnut?">What goes with chestnut?
A friend is currently gaga about chestnuts, and I sent her this Saveur recipe for tortellini made with chestnut flour and filled with chestnut and ricotta: http://www.saveur.com/chestnut-tortellini-pasta-recipe I've never cooked with chestnuts, and she's never made pasta, so our skills are complementary. But to me it looks kinda ... monotonous? I once...
Read moreHelp Cooking 6 lb Prime Rib">Help Cooking 6 lb Prime Rib
First, assuming you have already seasoned the roast, get that baby into the oven immediately. Normally, I would recommend a EIGHT hour process, but you can skip the first TWO, as they are not essential, not necessary. * Preheat the oven to 450* * Place roast onto a rack...
Read moresmoked fatback">smoked fatback
It's great for soup beans but yes we slice and fry it too Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePorchetta Question">Porchetta Question
Seasons Greetings to everyone. I am assembling a Porchetta for Christmas Eve dinner, and I have a question about the pork belly. I'm finding it nearly impossible to track down a skin-on pork belly, so I'm wondering if the dish can be prepared with a skinless belly? Obviously...
Read moreleftover pork loin help">leftover pork loin help
Hi all- I have a ton of leftover pork loin, and am looking for things to cook with it. It's pretty dry on it's own. Ideally I would love to make something and freeze it since we will be away for the holiday. Any ideas? ...
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I love food. Unfortunately, I can't cook worth a damn. I've been known to even burn water.
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