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Restaurants in San Diego
Can anyone recommend some good restaurants in San Diego? Interested in any types. Thanks!
recipe for mussels with creamy white wine sauce
Thanks I think you are right about the extra water the mussels and cassoulady that recipe sound delicious! I will definitely give it a try. Thanks!
recipe for mussels with creamy white wine sauce
Does anyone have a good recipe for making steamed mussels with a creamy white wine sauce. I followed the standard wine, shallots, garlic with a dollop of cream and the sauce turned out really watery. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Suggestions for Packaging Gifts of Homemade Pate
I made pate for the first time and want to give as gifts for xmas. Other than mason jars, does anyone have suggestions for a bit more elegant packaging? Does container have to have a tight lid/top or could it be given in ramkins wrapped and tied up in colored saran wrap? Or other suggestions? Thanks!
To salt or not to salt
Does anyone have an opinion on whether/when to salt meat and fish. I read conflicting thoughts. Some say to salt right before cooking, others say only salt if there is enough time for the salt to incorporate back into the meat. Others say never salt fish before cooking as it draws out juices. Any thoughts out there?
Richard Olney Good Cook Cookbooks
Has anyone used this series? I have read about it and am looking for a definitive comprehensive (and detailed) book to help me with some basic skills. Do you know where I can get them? Thanks
Favorite savory butternut squash/pumpkin/winter squash recipe?
Don't know if this would work with the rest of your meal but I use a thai pumpkin soup recipe and always get compliments. The link is below
http://thaifood.about.com/od/thaisnacks/r/pumpkinsoup.htm
short rib dinner appetizer recommendation
I am having traditional short rib dinner with cheese polenta and braised kale with boston cream pie for dessert. What would make a good selection of pre-dinner appetizers? Thanks very much
Best Short Ribs in the City?
joe stone crab and prime house on grand and rush has terrific short ribs
tough pie crust!
I just made my first pie crust to the letter of the recipe and it tasted and had the texture of thick cello tape! Anyone have any suggestions on what i did wrong. I used butter and chilled all the ingredients.
Truffle Butter in Streeterville?
I found truffle butter at whole foods (gold coast) today.
Does anyone have a great "over the top" recipe for mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving? Thanks
ATTENTION!! I just realized I said my recipe was for 8 it is actually for 12! SORRY, I had eight on the brain.
Does anyone have a great "over the top" recipe for mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving? Thanks
Mashed potatoes are my absolute favorite thing to eat. Here is a recipe I have used for years with rave reviews
Make enough mashed potatoes for number of guests, (however you prefer your mash)
then add:
I will assume 8 people but you can adjust the recipe for how many you are serving:
2 8 oz pkges of cream cheese
2 cups sour cream
2-3 cloves minced garlic
2 -3 shallots
1/2 stick butter
1 extra large egg
1 8 oz cheddar cheese
Mix all ingredients except cheddar cheese with the potatoes and pour in a casserole dish, top with cheddar cheese and bake at 325 for about 50 minutes.
This is my favorite but I really like the idea of truffles and lobster as suggested in one of the posts!
Mix together and put in a casserole dish
