prosciutto recipe help!">prosciutto recipe help!
I used to make an amazing recipe for sauteed greens wrapped in prosciutto. I can't find it anymore, but would love to make these again. Anybody have this recipe? Thanks for any help! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreA successful lamb experiment">A successful lamb experiment
Last night we had some friends over for dinner, and I subjected them to a very simple experiment...no browning or anything. I tossed some lamb shoulder chops in the slow cooker, tossed in a couple of tablespoons of garam masala (pepper(cayenne and tellicherry), cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon, star anise, ginger,...
Read moremustard substitute for baked ham">mustard substitute for baked ham
I was wondering if anyone knew of a substitute for mustard on a glazed ham. Many of my family members do not like the taste yet I would still like to have a sweet yet tangy glaze to the ham. Any suggestions? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreEspresso Chocolate Chip Cookies?">Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies?
Has anyone tried these? http://brandcastle.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=376&category_id=21&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=2 Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSunday gravy help please">Sunday gravy help please
I'm making Sunday gravy next weekend for the first time. I'm loosely following a recipe but have a question about timing. I'm using the following meats: 6 pork ribs, 2 pork chops, 4 Italian sausages, meatballs, and 1 lb of mystery beef (my butcher had no brisket, which was what I...
Read moreInner Beauty Hot Sauce Recipe">Inner Beauty Hot Sauce Recipe
It is habanero season again, and that must mean time to make the Inner Beauty Sauce. I made some notations this year to help me buy the correct quantities in the future: 1 cup of habaneros = 4.5 oz. To get this measurement, I de-stemmed and de-seeded the peppers, cut the peppers...
Read moreSides for Beef Bourguignon - Little Jfood Needs">Sides for Beef Bourguignon - Little Jfood Needs
I'm a bit late to the party but have just made this recipe of Caroline's. Thanks for your generosity in posting it. I made a few small alterations, mostly cooking time, using Toronto chef Lucy Waverman's recipe(another relatively unsung talent). Waverman uses tomato paste in her beef stock so...
Read morefavorite biscotti recipes?">favorite biscotti recipes?
Thanks for the recipe link. I made them yesterday and they are really ice - much different than others I have made or tasted. THey are softer, and I can really taste the sweetness from the cornmeal. All in all a very delightful alternative. ...
Read moreLacto fermentation in commercial jars">Lacto fermentation in commercial jars
I have done some mason-jar fermentation with great success, kimchi and okra both turned out great. Basically your veggies get submerged in brine in the jars, which have to be opened to release co2 Every day or so. Can anyone think of a good reason why commercial jars (the ones spaghetti...
Read moreFavorite variations of a simple marinara sauce">Favorite variations of a simple marinara sauce
A simple basic marinara sauce is always good and it's a great base for adding various flavors. I've used it for Shakshuka, cumin/chipotle/paprika flavored dishes, and of course with basil, rosemary and oregano for Italian dishes, but I imagine the possibilities are endless and my creativity is just too...
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