Under-rated Star Anise
This is an interesting article on an under-utilized spice, in my opinion. The recipes in the article are great - especially the duck which I have made. But then I love anything duck! I always buy mine...
View Articlethe worst food for you
Instead of talking about the wonderful nutritional value of broccoli, how about a list of foods that will clog your arteries but you'll die with a smile on your face.My first contribution: -French...
View ArticleTesting Recipes for Magazines
Today I received a long-awaited email from "Cooks Illustrated". I expressed interest in testing recipes at home and am officially participating beginning next week. I am positively thrilled. It is...
View ArticleFOOD & WINE UPDATE
Due to its popularity and high volume of usage, it has become necessary to develop and implement an archival process in F&W. While replies ARE permitted in F&Wchives, please note that no new...
View ArticlePassover 2007
It's only a month away, folks. Here are the threads from last year (I think I got 'em all). goddess's matzoh crunch report Passover Recipes started by Grimke Razzle5's Seder dinner report Razzle5's...
View ArticleIs anyone else watching the Chefographies?
On the Food Network? It's interesting to learn about the varied backgrounds and training of these TV chefs. Ina Garten used to work in the White House?? Who would have known!
View ArticleWhacha cooking for July 4?
Our Canadian friends have just had their holiday, and I won't bother asking MikePinTucson because doubtless he'll be BBQ-ing, but what about the rest of you?I'm hosting an indoor picnic in my New York...
View ArticleAre you soaking your fruit yet-- Fruitcake
seeGearing up for Fruitcake seasonI'm bragging to say that I started this last week. This year I"m not doing my old reliable recipe, I'm going to try a Caribbean "Black Cake" version. Wrong Jungle,...
View ArticleThanksgiving meals and recipes
from the past: Favorite stuffing recipes Fruit Cobblers easy, cold appetizers Pies, pies, pies thanksgiving favorites thread on squash recipes favorite pumpkin recipes Recipes from New Hampshire and...
View ArticleDecember Holiday meals and treats, greatest hits
Writing about starting the fruitcake fruit-soaking processSoaking Fruitsmade me wonder about other treats to think about in advance.Past holiday recipes, hits and suggestionsMore Cookies2007 Holiday...
View ArticleThanksgiving vegetable dishes
I'm looking for some suggestions for the green vegetable to be served with Thanksgiving dinner. We're doing the whole turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and butternut squash thing, so the green veggie...
View ArticleThanksgiving Hits and Misses
OK, did everyone love everything at your Thanksgiving meal? Were there any dishes that were complete or partial "misses"? What dish was the biggest "hit"?Biggest "miss" (IMO) -- Irma always makes yams...
View ArticleFoody tip for the holidays
I've just discovered balsamic glaze or Crema de Balsamico. It's great on mushroom tarts, mozza and tomato salad, appies with a bit of meat.... or your tongue--don't tell.Just did a combination...
View ArticleTzimmes recipe - for Elainesl
Hi, Elainesl - and anybody else who has dropped by - here's the recipe I promised to post yesterday when it was mentioned on the "Thanksgiving hits and misses" thread. It's a mixture of something I...
View ArticleAn answer to no turkey leftovers.
OK. I've been on withdrawal ever since Thanksgiving. I miss not doing the cooking and especially not having leftovers. So at Albertson's today trying to be inspired for something to cook tonight -- (I...
View ArticleChristmas pudding question
I''ve just finished steaming the pudding. Does anyone know why it has to be covered in muslin?
View ArticleNeed the perfect latke recipe, and a tutorial
I outed myself over in the BOR Chanukah thread, but decided to put my query where it belongs:I have never made potato latkes (pancakes) and I'm having people over for a Chanukah dinner this Saturday....
View ArticleGreat Christmas/Holiday breakfasts -- yours?
We've evolved a tradition of having a lighter breakfast in anticipation of a large Christmas dinner (which we eat late afternoon-early evening -- stuffed filets, etc.). Menu is:1. Popovers with butter...
View ArticleSimple Christmas dinner in Paris
As I am somewhat impaired when it comes to cooking this year, I need ideas for a simple delicious dinner. I am a few steps away from Rue Mouffetard so I can get the supplies. My sons are not great...
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