Archive for December 2019
Small-dice potatoes ok sitting in salt water (clam broth) several hours? Other time-savers for chowder?">Small-dice potatoes ok sitting in salt water (clam broth) several hours? Other time-savers for chowder?
Hi, I'm making clam chowder (similar to below, but doubled) tonight for after church and the kids are always starving as soon as we get back, so I'm trying to reduce prep time as much as possible. https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/union-oyster-house-clam-chowder-50073517 I've read several threads here about putting peeled potatoes in water for several hours...
Read moreWeekly Menu Planning - January 2020">Weekly Menu Planning - January 2020
Let’s use this thread to share concise weekly dinner menus for each week in January. Do you have a food resolution on your list? Weekly planning helps keep those on-track. It lowers daily stress: just knowing when you open the fridge/pantry what meal(s) are possible with the ingredients...
Read moreCooking class in Florence or Tuscany">Cooking class in Florence or Tuscany
Hi, we're going to Italy in April 2020 for a 16-day trip, planned to spread between Florence, Rome and Sorrento area (almost 5 days each). Do you have a half or one day cooking class you highly recommend in Florence or Tuscany area? Something very authentic... I saw some on AirBnB...
Read moreHelp with a cauliflower preserved lemon salad">Help with a cauliflower preserved lemon salad
I had a salad at Olympia Provisions in Portland, it was divine. The salad consisted of chopped cauliflower, pomegranate seeds, preserved lemons, mint and maybe parsley. I am trying to re-create this salad for Christmas Eve, but feeling a bit over my head ( especially since I've never used preserved...
Read morePlease advise re timing">Please advise re timing
Happy holidays all. I am serving the main course at my house for 13 people (my tiny house and 13 people!!!). Others are bringing salads and desserts. I have 2 vegetarians and 11 omnivores and I'm making 12 braised lamb shanks (always one extra) and a...
Read moreBon Appetit 1989 recipe">Bon Appetit 1989 recipe
looking for Dec 1989 Bon Appetit recipe for Rib Roast. Does anyone have this issue? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSubstitute pickled herring or sardines for tuna?">Substitute pickled herring or sardines for tuna?
With either herring or sardines I don't see why you couldn't start with mayo or sour cream and add whatever tuna salad ingredients sound/taste good to you. But then I typically eat herring in cream sauce anyway, which includes bits of onion, pickle and apple. (Europeans also combine with e.g....
Read moreBaking Cheesecake-- Is it as "temper~mental" as I've heard it is?`">Baking Cheesecake-- Is it as "temper~mental" as I've heard it is?`
maybe you would know if you could spell, idiot Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCan I reduce commercial applesauce to concentrate its flavor?">Can I reduce commercial applesauce to concentrate its flavor?
Hi, and thanks for your time and help. When cooking for myself, I use a lot of shortcuts (no time), and in this case I'll be combining a puree of frozen squash with roasted onions and (theoretically) a little apple-juice concentrate. (I'd never...
Read moreSauteed Chicken Breasts with Pine Nuts and Tomatoes">Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Pine Nuts and Tomatoes
Does anyone have this complete recipe? It was in a Bon Appetit magazine many years ago. Thanks Reading More May Cause Envy...
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