Ready Set Cook.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ready.._...!

Anyone know of any farmer's market stands or even groceries that carry tiny tiny cukes?

I want to pickle my own cornichons.

Factors. Right down the block.

http://www.factorsdeli.com/

Since the original form is liquid, you will need something to create the ring form.

You could either cut it after it's cooked, or try this: http://lifehacker.com/5908035/repurpo...

They show it with a sunny side egg, but no reason it couldn't be done with scrambled eggs.

I make "Cilantro Pesto" and use in on salad, pasta, meats. Just follow any pesto recipe. Or go rogue and add ginger / lemon instead.

I don't want to have them feel different. And I love a good roast chicken as well, but I want the ease of it already in pieces.

Payard and Matzo Crunch are my go-to too.

I usually make a brisket for Passover. But this year I have someone coming that does not eat red meat.

Chicken is fine, and my go-to dish in these situation is Chicken Marbella. But I'm so tired of that.

I'd like something as easy as Marbella (toss a big pan in the oven and don't worry so much about it)...

Anyone have any good ideas?

Carbs are carbs are carbs.

But don't despair. You'll get the hang of it. I'm on a great mailing list group if you'd like to join us. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/...

Barney Greengrass.

It's time to put an end to this. Next year, if you choose to bring something, you can't be surprised or annoyed if they don't like it.

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome.

Next year ask them exactly what you should bring, bring nothing or bring what you like and totally ignore their response.

It's all you from here on out.

For the sixth night of Hanukkah I got an electric smoker! I'm thrilled to pieces.
And don't let the Hanukkah fool you, there will be smoked pork butt this spring!

I also got a new 4cup Pyrex measuring cup (mine met an untimely demise at Thanksgiving).
A Lock'n'Lock Bento set.
And a 3 cup Zojirushi Rice Cooker.
The new Mozza cookbook, signed by Nancy Silverton & Matt Molina.

I'm a happy camper.

That looks great! I might sprinkle the top with sanding sugar for some sparkle.

It says to freeze for an hour. Do you think you could freeze for a few days? I might add this to my Sunday mix.

What have you seen them eat in other circumstances?

Since you've tried so many things, you may just resign yourself to never pleasing them, so make something you like.

But if you want one more try... How about a Cannoli Cake?

My annual dessert open house is a week away. Not just cookies, but here's this years list:

Mini Brownies with White Chocolate Ganache
Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
Rice Krispie Treats on a Stick
Seven Layer Bars
Butter Cookies
Cherry Pistachio Biscotti
Spice Cake Trifle
The Kings Cupcakes (Elvis not the other one) Banana cake with Peanut Butter Frosting & Bacon Sprinkles
Warm Apple Crumble
Black Bottom Caramel Budino
Carrot Cake Cookies
Cranberry Tarts

My favorite thing to do when I travel is to go to local grocery and hardware stores. You can learn so much more about a place visiting them.

Also, you can find better souvenirs than any snowglobe laden store will have.

I have the Lock & Lock bento. It IS airtight and watertight. I love them.

For me the fake allergy thing is bad because you have to remember which allergies you've said you have (these pot lucks are every few weeks) and you'll have to not eat something great from someone you trust because it has the same ingredient you're supposedly allergic to.

Are people really watching who eats what? I would think it's people milling about, taking a little of this, a little of that. You don't have to have a reason not to eat something. Just don't take it. And if the person in question pushes it on you, take a bit... and just mush it into something else on your plate and toss it.

I'm doubting this is a fear of getting sick, but rather an ick factor on your part... yes?

Since Thanksgiving is one of the rare holidays that is non-denominational makes it the perfect holiday for anyone, of any nationality, religion or non, background etc. to celebrate. For once we have a holiday that doesn't require the purchase of gifts or candy or flowers.

Thanksgiving allows everyone to reflect on "Thanks" in their own way, incorporating their own cultures and customs. The only uniting factor is you get together with those you love, give thanks and eat. And except for the parade, not horribly commercialized. (The parade is personal favorite, but I understand it's not for everyone).

I don't find it fraught with madness or something to be dragged to. I find it warm and endearing. And it welcomes all with open arms.

So if the OP doesn't want to join a communal celebration, perhaps take the day for quiet reflection on what they have gratitude for.

Either that or go to a movie.

Since 1956 (well before me)... Ours has been an Eastern European Stuffed Cabbage.

My Great Aunt Ethel was in charge until she died, then I took over.

I think I put the recipe up here a few years back.

I get what you're saying... But I do enjoy celebrating holidays that are not mine. I didn't grow up with Christmas, but I love joining my friend's celebrations. Thanksgiving in my family isn't madness. Perhaps you can find a friend who has a nice simple "Thankful" Thanksgiving and enjoy that.

Or create your own tradition. Maybe its a day you try a new recipe. Or an internet free day. Or a day you watch movies you always meant to see, but never did. Or invite a bunch of other people who don't do Thanksgiving over and have them each bring a dish from their childhood.

It's not that hard to figure out how to spend a day.

I've got those tiiiiiny paper muffin cups. They're great. I host an annual Holiday Dessert open house. I've found that if you make everything in a big size, people take one piece of cake and stop. If you make everything miniature, they graze and graze. It's more fun.

Dessert Dim Sum. ; )

While the tins on Kitchen Dance are close, they're not exact. The dim sum ones are much shallower. Really like a pie tin, but less than 2" across. I think my only hope is to try and buy some from the dim sum restaurant.

I missed this somehow!

But these are PERFECT.

I love Chowhound. Thanks Gooddog!

I want to make mini pies. One or two bites. Paper won't do. Nor will muffin tins.

I know they exist, because the dumplings above are exactly what I need. I just can't find them for sale anywhere on the net.

That steamer in the pic is about 5" across. So the tins are no more than 2".

That is soooooo close... Thanks Ferret.

But if anyone has a source for even smaller pie tins... 2" or less. That's what I'm needing. I may try to buy some from my dim sum restaurant.

I mean tiny. 2" or so across. Disposable.

Like the size used for soup dumplings... See pic.

Does anyone have an online source?

Or a Los Angeles source?

I can't remember what I was watching... But someone gave peanut butter to kids in a country where peanut butter doesn't exist.

The kids, for the most part, HATED it. They ate many things that U.S. kids would declare repulsive. Proving most pickiness is a learned response. Even insect eating.

Every recipe I've found on the net uses pre-made caramels.
I want a recipe that uses homemade caramel, not unwrapped squares of Kraft caramels.

And I'm not just looking for a stand alone caramel recipe... I'm hoping for one that someone has used to make caramel apples, covered in chocolate and all those other yummy items, that Mrs. P uses.

So... Anyone have anything?

Believe me, she gets new pans for every episodes. Go into any professional kitchen and their pans looked well used. Don't worry so much about how they look.

I love Indian curries. And I love Japanese curry. ( Lived in Japan for a year).

I just look at them as two completely different things.