kicking up a leek-ricotta tart">kicking up a leek-ricotta tart
I have some very nice goat's milk ricotta (fairly dense, for cooking) and have seethed some leeks, and want to make a vegetable tart - like a quiche, but less egg, for a holiday meal. However, I want to kick it up a bit. I do have stronger aged goat's...
Read moreThe Beautiful And Bizarre Faces Of Russia's Restaurant Singers">The Beautiful And Bizarre Faces Of Russia's Restaurant Singers
Roast beast">Roast beast
I was asked to bring roast beef to the family Christmas gathering. I've never made this but I'm pretty confident I can do it with the help of my probe thermometer and my adequate cooking skills. Now this is kind of dumb but I don't know what cut of meat...
Read moreThe science behind candied nut recipes?">The science behind candied nut recipes?
Many years ago I made what I thought was the perfect candied pecan recipe for my tastes, most likely from Gourmet, but have never found the same one again. I have seen and tried many, and have a collection of recipes, but can't figure out exactly which one I want...
Read moreContaminated Chicken for Christmas Dinner?">Contaminated Chicken for Christmas Dinner?
What sides should I serve with my leg of lamb?">What sides should I serve with my leg of lamb?
I am planning on a roast leg of lamb stuffed with garlic and rosemary and of course will have mint jelly. I would like to serve wild rice, a salad of fresh orange slices, red onion and avocado with a poppyseed dressing served on romaine and fresh asparagus and brussell...
Read moreFig experts I need your help!">Fig experts I need your help!
For Christmas Eve dinner my daughter saw a recipe (link below) and requested Seared Duck Breast with Fresh Figs and Black Currant Sauce. I would love to accommodate her request as it sounds delicious. I haven't made duck in eons, as I posted on another thread. But accepting that challenge,...
Read moreAnybody ever tried making a Chickduckey?">Anybody ever tried making a Chickduckey?
Never tried, but it seems to me it would be quite challenging to find a chicken with a cavity large enough to hold a turkey breast, let alone duck and stuffing too. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePizza: BBQ Chicken Pizza">Pizza: BBQ Chicken Pizza
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by KIMIRAE
"A topping of spicy barbeque sauce, diced chicken, cilantro, peppers, and onion all covered with cheese, and baked to bubbly goodness! This is similar to a recipe I had...
Read moreMeatballs: Swedish Meatballs (Svenska Kottbullar)">Meatballs: Swedish Meatballs (Svenska Kottbullar)
4.64 / 5 Stars | 88 Reviews
by Nom Nom Nom
"Swedish meatballs made with ground beef and pork are gently spiced, baked, and served with brown sour cream gravy in this old family favorite recipe for...
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When I watch chefs and good cooks on tv, I'm so envious of their skills. This blog is the closest I get to cooking, other than the microwave ;)
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