Archive for September 2019
pork perplexion - what cut?">pork perplexion - what cut?
The country style ribs are the way to go if you want to cook in 2 1/2 hours. Loin meat is lean and no fat. The butt takes 6 hours at low temp to get to 185F to melt the collagen that makes it moist. Go with...
Read moreSeeking Potato Salad like Sam LaGrassa's (Boston)">Seeking Potato Salad like Sam LaGrassa's (Boston)
Sam LaGrassa's is a Boston sandwich shop known for their huge sandwiches. They also have potato salad that I just can't resist... a simple creamy yellow mixture consisting mostly of chunks of potatoes, and some shreds of carrots, topped with a sprinkling of parsley(?)... and there's a crisp bite in...
Read morePreserving, Cooking Before Refrigerators">Preserving, Cooking Before Refrigerators
I completely oversaw your thread kySafran! Perhaps the title could have been more direct, for example: Preserving, cooking before fridges? You can still edit it, usually within 24 hours or so. Up to you of course :) Anyway, preserving is wonderful but it's hard to find good recipes and guidelines. What...
Read moreHand pie dough cheats?">Hand pie dough cheats?
I made a lot of really chunky applesauce. I like it, it’s delicious but it’s a lot. I’m thinking of some fried hand pies! I don’t own a stand mixer since I rarely make dough. Store bought pie crust? Maybe tubed biscuit dough? Any proven cheats? Read more
How long can i hang a 500g prosciutto">How long can i hang a 500g prosciutto
I've made a 500g prosciutto (pork belly) I cured it in salt and herbs for 36 hours and now I am hanging it in my refrigerator for the next 6 weeks or until it loses about 30% of its water content.. I havr done plenty of times and I know that...
Read moreCooking Before Fridges">Cooking Before Fridges
Many ingredients that lend so much character to classic recipes come from the ancient need to preserve food in preparation for times when it would be scarce. Before we could freeze fresh ingredients or add chemical preservatives or can food, we had to use all kinds of interesting methods of preservation. Whether...
Read moreHas anyone made Roasted Chicken Legs with Glazed Shallots from The New Basics Cookbook (Silver Palate)?">Has anyone made Roasted Chicken Legs with Glazed Shallots from The New Basics Cookbook (Silver Palate)?
I am thinking of making this for Rosh Hashanna on Monday for about 20 people, but can't find any reviews of it on-line, so wondering if anyone has experience with this recipe. I usually love recipies from this book, but there have been some duds over the years. ...
Read moreHome Cooking Dish of the Month - October 2019 VOTING">Home Cooking Dish of the Month - October 2019 VOTING
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Read more2019 Joy of Cooking">2019 Joy of Cooking
New edition is due out in November. It includes a section on fermentation and, of course, many new recipes. Are any of you planning to purchase this? Amazon's pre-order price is $28, which is $12 less than the list price of $40. I have never pre-ordered a book on...
Read moreBest challah recipe?">Best challah recipe?
Hi all, I'm making challah Sunday for Rosh Hashanah - I love this fig, olive oil, and sea salt challah from SK but wonder if anyone has one I should make? Plain or otherwise? THANKS! https://smittenkitchen.com/2012/09/fig-olive-oil-and-sea-salt-challah-book-tour/ Reading More May Cause Envy...
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