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Standing Rib Roast Question
I wanted to follow up and let you know how the standing rib roast turned out. I got a wonderful paste recipe thanks to fourunder's link. I applied that 24 hours before cooking and let it dry uncovered in the fridge. I let the roast sit out for two hours prior to cooking and then seared it in my oven at 500 for 20 minutes. Next step, I put it in my sister's roasting oven and set the temp at 225. We took the roast out when it hit 125 and let it rest for 30 minutes, then carved it. It was really wonderful. The only thing that was a little bit of a downer is that about half the people at our dinner were not hip on eating rare meat. I had to bite my tongue when they put their pieces of meat back in the oven until they were brown . . . Thanks for all the great advice!
Best Standing Rib Roast Recipe
Musky_Hunter, Thank you for this recipe. After researching many different ways of cooking a standing rib roast, I opted for slow and low, seared first, with your paste applied 24 hours before cooking. It was very flavorful. The paste made the roast.
Standing Rib Roast Question
I think I will do the slow and low . . . and thanks for the added commet about NOT finishing it in my oven, because that's actually what I was thinking about doing
Standing Rib Roast Question
Thanks very much for the info. I did ask for an easy-carve cut, which is what you are describing above. So you think putting the roast in a warmed cooler after it is finished will keep it at "ready to serve" temp until it is time to serve - which will be about 2 and a half hours after I take it out of the oven?
Also, would you do low and slow in a roaster oven? That's one of the reccs. in the link fourunder provided above. My sister does have one of those. I cook roast it at 500 degrees in the convection oven and then put it in the roaster oven to cook the rest of the way. Do you think that would give it a crispy crust?
Standing Rib Roast Question
We will be serving a 12-14 lb. standing rib roast on Christmas Eve at my sister's.
I would like to cook the roast in my oven - which is convection and a much better oven - and then take it to my sister's, which is about 20 minutes from my home. We would not be serving the rib roast right away - probably about two hours after I arrive at my sisters.
How would you do this? Cook it all the way (to medium rare), tent it, and keep it warm in her oven until ready to serve? Cook it most of the way at my house and then finish it off in her oven? Any guidance would be appreciated. I have also never cooked a standing rib roast before. . .
Wine that seems to have no alcohol content
Yeah . . . I was trying hard to find a way to write it where it wouldn't be begging for a joke. But I don't think there is really a way to do that ; ) Thanks for the input.
Wine that seems to have no alcohol content
Can wine totally lose its alcohol content? Opened a bottle of 2009 Clos Du Bois Chardonnay last night (our go-to casual summer wine that we've had often this season) and this particular bottle didn't have the lulling effect I can feel after having one glass - even after I had three.
Simplex Beehive Tea Pot for Gas Burner
Does anyone know where I can purchase a new Simplex Beehive Tea Pot for Gas Burners online?
Home Cooking in Santorini
We have rented a house in Oia for the week in mid-May. There are some great reviews of restaurants already posted on the Europe board, which are helpful. However, I am looking forward to cooking a few Greek meals at the home - things that are easy and made with fresh local ingredients.
Any suggestions on food markets we should visit?
Specific dishes we should prepare?
Ingredients we should definitely try?
Any cookbooks I might want to check out in advance?
Home Cooking in Santorini
We have rented a house in Oia for the week in mid-May. There are some great reviews of restaurants already posted on the Europe board, which are helpful. However, I am looking forward to cooking a few Greek meals at the home - things that are easy and made with fresh local ingredients.
Any suggestions on food markets we should visit?
Specific dishes we should prepare?
Ingredients we should definitely try?
Any cookbooks I might want to check out in advance?
Tomato Ragout Recipe
Hello,
I recently had a hangar steak paired with tomato ragout and goat cheese in a restaurant. It was great, and I'd like to replicate the dish at home. I have been looking for a tomato ragout recipe similar to what I had in the restaurant but haven't found anything that fits the bill.
This ragout was jammy , chunky, and a bit sweet. I don't believe there were any other vegetables/meat in the mix but the tomatoes and onion, I believe. There may have been some balsalmic vinegar in there. Does anyone have a ragout recipe that's similar to what I described?
Long Island's North Fork
We are planning a girls' getaway weekend in the North Fork for the end of September/beginning of October.
We are staying in Greenport for four nights and are taking a trolley wine tour one day where the winery visits will be predetermined. We also have one day where we will be driving and selecting our own winery stops and another day when we will take the ferry over to the South Fork for the day - horseback riding, spa, and Channing Daughters Winery.
I am looking for winery stop suggestions. The trolley tour will focus on the smaller wineries. For the day we are on our own (a Saturday), I am looking for spots that offer good wine, music, and other special offerings - like a market or tasting featuring local food artisans/producers - but are not overly commercial.
I'd also love restaurant suggestions. We'll be having most of our dinners in Greenport but would also like lunch/dinner suggestions for Shelter Island/Montauk/East Hampton.
Any suggestions for 10 year Anniversary dinner in Bethany Beach, DE (area) ?
In Rehoboth: http://www.ristorantezebra.us/. I think this is a very nice special occasion restaurant. They've got wonderful Italian food and a wonderful wine list. It's particularly nice in the summer if you can be seated on the porch.
St. Michaels Area Help
I agree with the Ava's recc. for informal. They've got great pizza and a good wine/beer list too.
Pet-Friendly Dining in Lincolnville or Camden
We are renting on Islesboro and would like to do one dinner out on the mainland - Lincolnville or Camden. We're not permitted to leave our dog in the rental so we're going to have to bring him along. Does anyone know of any pet-friendly dining establishments in either of these two towns? If it's a pub or lobster pound that's fine. I know our choices are going to be limited.
Dining in Waterville Maine Help
Based on your feedback, we chose not to go back to Alden Camps. Will check out Fonzo's though!
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Fonzos
72 Smithfield Rd, Norridgewock, ME 04957
One Eggplant
I made an eggplant casserole the other day and have one eggplant left over. What's something easy and tasty I can do with it to ensure it doesn't go to waste?
Don't put your brother in charge of the summer rental! Need Bethany/Rehobeth Dinner Recs
For a nice place to have an afternoon drink on the water - Que Pasa in Dewey is my favorite spot.
Dining in Waterville Maine Help
We actually went for the lobster bake Friday, and it was not good. The lobster was very overcooked. The mussels were fine, but the side dishes were pretty disappointing also. It wasn't anything like the meals we've had in the dining area. We are having company again in a couple of weeks and plan to take them there (but not to the lobster bake). I'll let you know what we think.
Your Salad Dressing History
Grew up on Wishbone - French, Russian, Italian dressings. I still like Italian dressing, in general, but the other two are too heav
When dining out, I like whatever best complements the salad I order. I do love the creamy chipotle dressing our local Mexica restaurant serves. I'm not sure how they do theirs but I have made my best attempt to recreate it with pepper, adobo sauce, and Kefir.
My favorite grocery store brands are Annie's and Drew's. Annie's lite honey mustard is awesome. Drew's makes a great Smoked Tomato dressing and a Sesame Orange dressing.
Bar Harbor - only 2 days - with vegetarians...
Cafe This Way is great.
I think Havana is excellent too (but it's been two summers since we've made it over that way): http://www.havanamaine.com/
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Cafe This Way
14 Mount Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Dining in Waterville Maine Help
These places are a bit outside of Waterville but are worth checking out:
http://www.riversidefarmmarket.com in Oakland: I recently ate here for the first time (for lunch) and the meal was very good. The gourmet market was a nice surprise too. Save this one for a nice day because the deck seating overlooking the river makes the experience.
http://www.aldencamps.com/: This is a camp but guests that are not staying at the camp can make reservations for dinner. This restaurant is our favorite place to take guests visiting us during the summer. The food is quite good and we enjoy having dinner out on the porch. It's BYO.
Alternative Thickener to Potatoes in Soup
I'm not a fan of potatoes in my soup. Is there something else that can be used in place of potatoes to thicken homemade soup?
Islesboro Dining Options
My family and I are spending a week on Islesboro in late August. What are the dining options? I know the Island Market is supposed to have pretty good take-out pizza and the Dark Harbor Shop serves sandwiches.
Is there anyplace on the island to have dinner? Is there a weekly farmer's market?
Don't put your brother in charge of the summer rental! Need Bethany/Rehobeth Dinner Recs
Sedona in Bethany is also good . . . and I'd rather vacation in Bethany than OC any day. I think you'll like it. Rehoboth also has tons of good restaurants. Zebras, Nage and the Cultured Pearl are my favorites.
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Nage
19730 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
The Cultured Pearl
301 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Sedona
26 Pennsylvania Ave, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
