Archive for May 2019
Salvador Dalí’s Eccentric Cookbook Is Being Reissued for the First Time in Over 40 Years">Salvador Dalí’s Eccentric Cookbook Is Being Reissued for the First Time in Over 40 Years
" . . . The book, which includes 136 recipes divided into 12 chapters, is arranged by courses—including aphrodisiacs. Aside from his illustrations, Dalí’s musings are scattered through the publication, giving insight into his philosophy on gustatory delights. If, as the artist proclaims, 'the jaw is our best tool to...
Read moreWhy have overcooked stewed apples turned pinkish-red?">Why have overcooked stewed apples turned pinkish-red?
More curiosity than anything, but: I had some apples to stew. Standard, white-fleshed things. Usually I'd do them for about 30 minutes, but I had to suddenly go out in a rush, accidentally left them covered on the hob on a low heat . . . so they were stewed for,...
Read moreBest Cooking Method for Shishito Peppers">Best Cooking Method for Shishito Peppers
I love shishito peppers so much but find that they fall flat immediately after grilling them on a perforated grill pan. Does anyone have a tried and true method for cooking these perfectly? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDish of the Month, June 2019 - Voting Thread">Dish of the Month, June 2019 - Voting Thread
Thanks, LulusMom - this month's nominations list looked extra-long, so your tallying to give us the finalists is extra-appreciated! I'm a winner whichever dish gets the final nod, since both are on my typical June desserts menu and I've got a stash of try-in someday recipes. Reading...
Read morePlease help me re-purpose some not-great ricotta dumpling dough">Please help me re-purpose some not-great ricotta dumpling dough
I made a New York Times recipe for ricotta dumplings - 1 egg, 1 c ricotta, 1/3 c flour - that turned out less than stellar. I've got about half the un-boiled dough left (I decided to cut my losses) and wonder whether it could be transformed into something better....
Read moreDoes anyone remember the Jalisco El Grande sandwich served at Fedco?">Does anyone remember the Jalisco El Grande sandwich served at Fedco?
i remember it....one of my favorites Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCenter cut Prime rib roast of beef">Center cut Prime rib roast of beef
i began to shop on line and using a new supermarket and see this new to me nomenclature. they say they sell certified angus prime beef and offer a center cut up to 4bones i believe. i am not clear on this, ive always gotten by either small or large...
Read moreJune 2019 COTM Announcement - MARGARITAVILLE">June 2019 COTM Announcement - MARGARITAVILLE
It was a real nailbiter, but our next Cookbook of the Month will be MARGARITAVILLE by Carlo Sernaglia and CH fave Julia Turshen. We can use this thread to chat about the book before our reporting threads go up on June 1. **Chowhounds! If you are able to help...
Read moreSide dish ideas for a BBQ?">Side dish ideas for a BBQ?
I've been invited to a friend's Memorial Day cookout. My friend asked me to bring "a side dish that's not a salad" (someone else has been asked to bring a salad). Do you think that salads that don't include leafy greens would be ok (for example, watermelon and feta salad,...
Read moreMeat ball holding">Meat ball holding
I think the reason you aren't getting any responses is because this is a business venture, and you really shouldn't be getting safe food handling guidelines from an internet discussion board. Reading More May Cause Envy...
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