Archive for November 2017
What to Do ?">What to Do ?
In October, I planned a party but at the last minute it had to be cancelled. I had already cooked 5 lbs of beef roast and shredded it ( I planned to make beef on a bun) I froze the beef and now I want to use it for Christmas...
Read moreMushroom and Truffle Oil Panini">Mushroom and Truffle Oil Panini
I want to make a panini with mushrooms and truffle oil. What is the best way to ensure the mushrooms will have the most flavor from the oil? Should I sautee them in the oil before "panining" the sandwich? Should I just marinate the mushrooms in oil raw? Should I put...
Read moreTopics for a Cooking Course">Topics for a Cooking Course
Hi everyone! We are working on creating a video cooking course for our blog to go over some basics for home chefs. We would love any input on what topics to cover. Are there any specific preparation methods, techniques, or dishes that you would like us to go over in...
Read morePaneer Substitute">Paneer Substitute
Does anyone know any cheese's that i might be able to sub for paneer in a tikka masala curry? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreQuestion about deveining shrimp">Question about deveining shrimp
Takes guts! (to eat another creatures nervous system) Those nerve cells could be healthy for our own nervous systems. (although I once met a very strong swimmer Newport Beach Calif. who refused to eat shark at a seafood restaurant,....) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHoliday Treats 2017">Holiday Treats 2017
What kind of cookies, cake, confections, savory snacks, preserves, potables, and so on are you planning to put by for gifts, guests, or your own selves this holiday season? Here's the place to share ideas and advice, or ask for same from your fellow hounds. Reading More...
Read moreIdeas for cranberries?">Ideas for cranberries?
I bought 2 lbs. of cranberries from Costco. Other than making cranberry sauce, what are some other simple things I can do with them? I saw a recipe on the back of the bag for macaroons. What else is there? Maybe a bread? (As I think a bread would be a...
Read moreCare of burrata">Care of burrata
Is freshness crucial with burrata and can one freeze it? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreUsing garlic?">Using garlic?
I have just read a recipe that tells that garlic should be grated. Is it better to grate garlic or to use a garlic press? And why do some people object to garlic crushers? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreIf buying just one bundt pan, what size?">If buying just one bundt pan, what size?
I'm geezer with no baking experience, a kitchen the size of a Chiclet, and a handful of cake recipes that call for 8, 10, and 12-cup bundt pans. With no room to store kitchen equipment, can I get away with buying just one bundt pan? If I were to purchase...
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