Steamed Pudding Boxes">Steamed Pudding Boxes
Anyone know if any of the chains carry a box for transporting steamed pudding? I need to take some to friends' houses. Perhaps a pannetone box would work? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreChristmas Dinner?">Christmas Dinner?
If you are making the ham I would switch out the asparagus for cauliflower or brussel sprouts and make an acorn squash purée with just salt, pepper and a dab of butter. MH lasagna is quite meaty and creamy because of all the layers and is so extravagant. If you want...
Read moreHeston Blumenthal's Stock and Consommé Recipes">Heston Blumenthal's Stock and Consommé Recipes
So how much stock does the recipe yield? Six cups? Thanks. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBagels in the freezer">Bagels in the freezer
We regularly freeze bagels when we get them, and they are always fine for at least two months. After two months we are always out of them, so none are around longer than that. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreRibeye Roast - Help!!!">Ribeye Roast - Help!!!
Hi, This is my first time making a roast, and I'm hoping for some advice from the experts! I have a 7 pound boneless ribeye roast, and need help with cooking instructions. I had the brilliant idea to make this for the Christmas party we are having tonight,...
Read moreBuffet lunch menu">Buffet lunch menu
Hi - this year instead of an elegant sit down dinner on Christmas I am planning a buffet lunch for 15 several days after Christmas and I am at a loss as to what to serve. I have never done a buffet before. In the mix of people are one...
Read moreThe Secret History Of The War On Public Drinking">The Secret History Of The War On Public Drinking
Substituting ghee for butter in BAKING">Substituting ghee for butter in BAKING
I totally understand. My daughter is allergic to coconut as well. I'm curious, have you ever experimented with non GMO and non hydrogenated palm shortening? I'm ordering a bunch and hear it's great for baking and frying. Of course I love good old lard too, but don't always have it...
Read moreYour tried and true Cook's illustrated Best recipes.">Your tried and true Cook's illustrated Best recipes.
You've sold me on the crisp, I'm going to have to look that up now. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreAl Pastor Recipe--Mark Miller Tacos cookbook">Al Pastor Recipe--Mark Miller Tacos cookbook
OK, so after all this, would you please paraphrase the recipe, please? Reading More May Cause Envy...
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