Archive for October 2017
What to substitute for potato flour">What to substitute for potato flour
So, what if I can't use Potato flour (or anything potato) due to allergy. What can I substitute? I have the same problem with rice. Most gluten free recipes call for a flour mix that has potato or rice flour, or both. That makes it very hard to eat...
Read moreStraining ramen broths with a cheesecloth?">Straining ramen broths with a cheesecloth?
Dear Chowhound community. I am wondering about straining ramen broths with a cheesecloth. I regularly use one to strain my dashi, works wonders. But my proper ramen broths are rich, lots of gelatin from the collagen and have a fat content of course. Will a cheesecloth still work? Will fat...
Read moreFat layer of ramen broths - to skim or not to skim?">Fat layer of ramen broths - to skim or not to skim?
Hello dear Chowhound community, I have been making ramen broths for a couple of years now and still try new things. I always skim foam and impurities (most get taken care of in the first - boil it and dump it part at the beginning) but always leave the fat, since...
Read moreGreat non-perishable condiments">Great non-perishable condiments
Hi, everybody! I'm thinking of starting a business selling great condiments that are hard to find. Do you have any favorite condiments that you have trouble finding near where you live? I'm looking for hot sauces, chili pastes, or other ready-to-use condiments like non-perishable barbecue sauces, salsas and chutneys that...
Read moreFavorite of the COTM cookbooks?">Favorite of the COTM cookbooks?
I'm looking to try a new cookbook and would love to choose one of the old COTMs, so I can dip into the archives and cook along. Which of the COTM cookbooks have been your favorite for standout recipes? Bonus points if it's a pleasure to read. Reading...
Read moreHomemade Halloween Candy">Homemade Halloween Candy
Hi All You Sweet Tooths, I made the raspberry lollipops from Ottolenghi/Goh's Sweet. They are beautiful and delicious. I plan to make another batch. I also plan to make caramels, toffee and fudge all to pass out on Halloween. Do any of you pass out homemade Halloween candy? If so, recipes...
Read moreBest recipe for homemade pizza? Any specific ingredients or condiments?">Best recipe for homemade pizza? Any specific ingredients or condiments?
Hello, i was wondering how to make a great homemade pizza, but i am not sure how to make it tasty, any suggestions regarding condiments or a specific kind of dough, cheese, sauce? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHelp! Want to make enchiladas tonight - wrong tortillas!">Help! Want to make enchiladas tonight - wrong tortillas!
As a side note, I live in Indiana and always order my enchiladas with the corn tortillas. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSavory Pumpkin Empanada">Savory Pumpkin Empanada
My mom (who is vegan) and me(not vegan) do not partake in turkey for thanksgiving and this year she's firmly handed the holiday reigns over to my sister (she's got the bigger house, lol). Anyway, since my mom has finally hit a point where she's letting go of some of...
Read moreCorrect chicken feet prep. for broth (ramen)">Correct chicken feet prep. for broth (ramen)
Dear Chowhound community, I am back with another ramen related post. I might have finally found a source for fresh chicken feet in Germany (seems impossible, no market here for that) and I am going to add them to my bones for this weekends chicken & seafood 12 hour ramen broth. Asking...
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