"Tomatoes au Jus"--what is this?">"Tomatoes au Jus"--what is this?

By: chefenvy | 0 Comments | On: July 14, 2013 | Category : Recipes

I've come across a simple, intriguing recipe in "America's Best Vegetable Recipes" (by the food editors of "Farm Journal") from 1970 and I'm not sure what I'm looking at. It may be the name au Jus is throwing my expectations out of whack. I'll do my best not to violate...

Defrosting meat">Defrosting meat

By: chefenvy | 0 Comments | On: July 14, 2013 | Category : Recipes

Do you always defrost meat in refrigerator as opposed to leaving it out on counter or in sink of ice water? Defrosting the correct way requires such advance planning if using meat from freezer! Reading More May Cause Envy...

Taco Shop Hot Sauces">Taco Shop Hot Sauces

By: chefenvy | 0 Comments | On: July 14, 2013 | Category : Recipes

This advice is mostly wrong. The type of chili peppers you want to use are japones. Hot water, salt, blend. That's it. "With a twist" is always proof that people can't figure out how to do it the right way. Reading More May Cause Envy...

Making chicharrón with duck skin?">Making chicharrón with duck skin?

By: chefenvy | 0 Comments | On: July 14, 2013 | Category : Recipes

Anyone do this? I know that chicharrón are not just made with pork rinds, but sometimes with chicken, beef, etc. That said, anyone out there make deep fried duck skin? Reading More May Cause Envy...

Cooking from the Farmer's Market (or CSA) 2013">Cooking from the Farmer's Market (or CSA) 2013

By: chefenvy | 0 Comments | On: July 14, 2013 | Category : Recipes

I am going to start this thread in honor of breadcrumbs, who started last year's similar thread, one that many of we 'hounds enjoyed participating in. So, what sort of inspiration are you finding at the market in in your CSA basket? What sorts of unusual offerings or...

Pitting cherries without a pitter?">Pitting cherries without a pitter?

By: chefenvy | 0 Comments | On: July 14, 2013 | Category : Recipes

I use a funnel another way. Set it into a glass or mug, tube down. Remove the cherry stem and set it stem side up in the funnel, which cradles it in place. Then push through the center with a chopstick, dowel, crochet hook, etc. This is...

Thanksgiving Recipes: Molasses Sugar Cookies">Thanksgiving Recipes: Molasses Sugar Cookies

By: chefenvy | 0 Comments | On: July 14, 2013 | Category : Recipes

4.65 / 5 Stars | 59 Reviews

by Kathy

"These chewy cookies are made with molasses, brown sugar and shortening. To achieve the chewy texture, allow cookies to cool on a flat surface rather than a rack."

Stir-Fry: Ginger Veggie Stir-Fry">Stir-Fry: Ginger Veggie Stir-Fry

By: chefenvy | 0 Comments | On: July 14, 2013 | Category : Recipes

4.36 / 5 Stars | 261 Reviews

by veggigoddess

"This recipe calls for broccoli, snow peas, carrots, and green beans, but you can use any of your favorites. The vegetables are stir fried with garlic, ginger, and soy...