Archive for July 2017
Who's the best cook you know in Toronto?">Who's the best cook you know in Toronto?
I'm new here in Toronto, from Paris and I'm looking to try some authentic meals from the Toronto community. I know that Toronto is a melting-pot of cultures and I'm sure the variety of food never gets old. In my particular case, I'm not looking for restaurant recommendations but rather,...
Read morePressure cook chicken before grilling...YUM">Pressure cook chicken before grilling...YUM
I knew chow hound would have the answer! I'm planning on using my 8 qt IP to cook the chicken before finishing on the grill. Thanks for the help! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHelp! Canned Clam Chowder">Help! Canned Clam Chowder
What I usually add to canned clam chowder: Butter White pepper and lemon juice, or grated lemon pepper Smoked paprika occasionally, a bit of garlic or chopped onion This stuff just takes seconds to accomplish. Keeps it "authentic", too. post scriptum: Yes, 11 years later. It had to be done. Reading More May Cause...
Read moreCured eggs for an umami boost">Cured eggs for an umami boost
Interesting piece that landed in my inbox today on making cured eggs or yolks for extra umami in dishes. Dry salted, wet brined, soy sauced, smoked. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePurple Garlic Flowers">Purple Garlic Flowers
I have garlic plants where the scapes have flowered and have those purple flowers on them. I know they are edible but I need some recipes for them. Anyone have any good ones? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morekushnikas">kushnikas
My great aunt, who was from Russia, used to make a dessert that she called kushnikas that I can't find anywhere. It was kind of like a rice turnover. It had a cookie dough exterior and inside was rice that was sweet. Possibly it was made with...
Read moreAugust 2017 COTM: THE BARBECUE! BIBLE, reports on SIDEKICKS; SAUCES; RUB IT IN; FIRE & ICE: DESSERTS">August 2017 COTM: THE BARBECUE! BIBLE, reports on SIDEKICKS; SAUCES; RUB IT IN; FIRE & ICE: DESSERTS
Use this thread to report on the following chapters from THE BARBECUE! BIBLE: SIDEKICKS; SAUCES; RUB IT IN; FIRE & ICE: DESSERTS (p. 441-525) ****INSTRUCTIONS: If you are the first to report on a recipe, please reply to the main post with the recipe name in ALL CAPS, followed by the page...
Read moreremoving brownies from the pan">removing brownies from the pan
Whenever I am making chocolate cake or brownies, I always grease the pan and instead of using flour, I use cocoa. It has the same effect as flour, as far as keeping things from sticking. However, it is more luxurious, pretty and tasty then using flour. Always make sure to...
Read moreSoaking Red Beans. How Long Can You Go??">Soaking Red Beans. How Long Can You Go??
Just wondered what you thought of this reason for soaking: Kidney beans should always be well cooked. It is important to note that you should never cook raw, dried kidney beans in the slow cooker. According to the F.D.A., red kidney beans contain high concentrations of Phytohemagglutinin: “The syndrome is usually caused...
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