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hosting a casual outdoor engagement party
ok thanks for all your help. how many shish kebabs per person? how much meat should i get? 30 - 35 people. thanks!
hosting a casual outdoor engagement party
i'd love some advice for planning this party. my friends who are getting married, for whom i am throwing this party for 30, requested mediterranean. so, lamb and chicken shish kebabs, green salad, tabouli, hummus, etc.
my question is: can i grill the shish kebabs ahead of time and serve them room temp, or should i grill them during the party? will they dry out if i do it ahead? i won't have the time to grill during the party, i have friends helping but...not sure if i can count on anyone to do the grilling. thoughts?
crusty soil
i built a raised bed and had a load of loam/compost mix (2:1) delivered. filled the bed, planted lettuce and carrots, and now the soil is crusty. the seedlings are struggling to break through, and breaking if they make it. what to do?
thanks.
pork shoulder question
i want to cook a pork shoulder this weekend, pernil style. all the recipes call for 6-8 pounds, but i can only find cuts that are 2-3 pounds. will it work with a smaller cut? how do i adapt the recipe?
thanks
gravy
thanks but how do you make the turkey broth, with the gizzards etc or with wings or what?
gravy
my mom is a great cook, but she never made real gravy for thanksgiving, she served the "juices." how do you make a real, simple and delectable gravy to go with turkey?
chicken stock...
i made chicken stock today for matzo ball soup for passover. i simmered it for 3 hours but it tastes weak, a little watery. how can i fix it?
can i make matzo balls ahead?
like in the morning, for an early evening seder? if yes, how do i store them?
thanks
just bought an espresso maker
how do i make a perfect cappucino? and what about a mocha? thanks.
6 month old baby, single mom, want fast healthy meals
i used to love to cook. but with a baby and full time job, i can barely tie my shoes. i don't even have an afternoon to cook a lot of stuff and freeze, unless i hire a babysitter. any ideas for me and my crazy busy life?
providence, the outdoor cafes in federal hill
you know that plaza with the fountain right next to venda ravioli? there's 4 different cafes serving food outdoors, venda, costanino's across from venda, dolce vita, etc. their menus all look similar and are pricey. which has the best food? i'm jonesing to eat outside but not into mediocre.
thanks.
Matzo Ball Soup Fine Tuning
any actual recipes out there? using egg whites, seltzer, either/or?
refrigerator pickles
anyone have a good recipe for cucumbers? i'm loaded with them, and don't want to do hot water canning.
thanks!
freezing cilantro
can it be done? i've aquired a tremendous amount from a gardener.
any suggestions?
need brooklyn restaurant for special dinner
i adore frankie's, its my favorite! they always seems so packed, i wonder if they would fit a large party, and they don't take reservations. lunetta's sounds good, too.
need brooklyn restaurant for special dinner
my best friend is getting married and i'm throwing a special 10 person (or so) dinner
for her the weekend before she gets married. i'd prefer outside space, in the carroll garden/
park slope/cobble hill vicinity, good food but not too pricey. any ideas?
chicken stock/freezing
If I make chicken stock on Wednesday to eat on Saturday, do I have to freeze it or
can i just keep it in the frig? thanks
vegetarian main dish for passover
thanks for the ideas. do you have a recipe for the torte?
vegetarian main dish for passover
i'm serving brisket but i want to serve something else for the several vegetarians attending. any ideas?
claudia fleming's gingerbread - question
yes, that's the one. i am making it for a hannukah dinner
for tomorrow. thanks for the advice.
claudia fleming's gingerbread - question
Can i make this gingerbread a day in advance?
thanks.
