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a little help for watermelon
my out of season watermelon (sample in store was great) is lacking sweetness and flavor. Any tricks/tips for for a simple fix?
sides with shish kebob
mix of lamb, beef, chix. greek or mid east or any thing that works. already planning on some hummus, pita, babbaganoush. maybe a greek salad, or a cuke and tomato medley
sides with shish kebob
Planning a kabob barbecue next week. Looking for suggestions for side dishes that will work well.
Sezchuan Spice
we like the soup dumplings, dan dan noodle. saw a dish in a big pan on a warmer, it was one of the whole fish dishes. had the mooshu pork and the pork peking style. all great.
soft shell crab
any where in town serving a great soft shell crab, sandwhich or otherwise?
soft shell crab
planning on pan frying some soft shell crab. never had them. how do you like to eat them?.. I'm leaning towand a sandwich. What kind of bread works well?
Honeymoon - last dinner in Rome!
Our family of foodies searced out moderately priced restaurants for our 8 day visit. Of the places we visited I'd suggest LaPiazetta, not far from the Coleseum, I believe it's in the Monti neighborhoodd. Fabulous antipasta bar, and great food and service and atmosphere and value.
Kicking off my honeymoon in Rome
Our famil had at one dish of cacio e pepe almost every day. Our favorite renditions was Osteria Rouge.
How to get up and down University Ave
Just read the newer posts on the Univ. Ave thrread. I am joining the others who have committed to supporting the great food spots during construction. I fact will be going today for lunch and will get takeout for dinner and some bread. This thread is for tips on way/routes/parking for any specific restaurants where it is currently an issue. I'll contribute mine later today.
Best Hero/Sub Sandwiches in MSP (Not Counting Subway and other chains)
Bread is the key, get a baguette at Rustica and add whatever. simple ham and butter is great. The Euro style butter they sell at the bakery puts it over the top. Sausage and pepper at Cosettas is pretty tasty, or their Cosetta special (pre-pc aka the Hot Dago)
Bar Mare Petit in Praiano
thanks Linda, I just gave it a higher rating on my planning notes. Anything else you loved in the area?
can u private message on this site?
How do you find their email address? Can you view someone's profile, how? Thanks
can u private message on this site?
Can u send private messages to an individual on CH? If yes, how?
Naples/Sorrento or Florence - which is best from a culinary standpoint?
JenK, can you tell me anything else about the place in Pompeii to help me i.d. it? Also if you go back to "Amalfi and Capri" thread on April 5 I had a few questions for you. Thanks if you are able to help.
Super Moon Buffet in St Louis Park - Any tried it?
Next time make sure you try the eggplant!. If the quality stays hi and price lo, I will be going every week (for lunch). The fresh asparagus looked pretty tasty and I don't even like asparagus.
maintenance for filtered water pitcher
how often should I empty the pitcher, clean it and start with all fresh water. Kept in refrig, but I only use about 1/2 a pitcher a day.
Ravello and Capri
JenKalb, first off for all of your help (past trip to Rome and upcoming trip to Amalfi. A few questions (others welcome too) Restaurant in Paestum that you like? Price range for La Paranza and Cumpa Cosimo? Appreciated your comment ""staying at home at night". Our budget won't allow for a lot of supper time cabs and the thought of using the buses late at night seems too strssful. Short cab ride home to Amalf from Atrani would be fine if we weren't up for the walk home.
You knew you mastered the fine art of cooking or baking when you ______________.
oh yea,,,,,and vodka pie crust, first ever pie crust ever, patted out by hand, another ATK. Joy of cooking is realizing I'll always be trying to master something.
You knew you mastered the fine art of cooking or baking when you ______________.
The level of my skill took a leap when: my sauces and stocks improved so much thru reduction, found and evolved my biscuit recipe, my tomato sauce (with braising meat) finally came together given enough time, my thick ribeye cooked inside got so good I don't even fire up the grill anymore. Thank you Julia, Am Test Kitchen and my sister-in-law and patience.
The Perfect Biscuit - what are your secrets to make it happen?
I don't think it's been covered yet in this thread but Am. Test Kitchen had a segment on biscuits. They made a "drop biscuit", dough is scooped out of the bowl and placed on the baking sheet. Melt the butter, pour it into cold butter milk and this form something lthat resembles loose cottage cheese. Mixture is added to the dry. My biskits took a huge leap when I started playing with this method, now they are fool proof. One key for me is adding barely enough liquid for the dough to hold together. I use a 1/4 cup measuring cup that is as high as it is wide, very hot oven 500 degrees, parchment paper. Regular AP flour, 1/4 of it bread flour.
Super Moon Buffet in St Louis Park - Any tried it?
it's the old Fuddruckers, south frontage rd alond 393 just east of Louisiana.
New Haven Pizza Tour
Foggog, personally I feel the pies would lose a great deal in traveling. One regret for our visit to Sallys, the waiter was adamant in telling us to wait 5 minutes before eating. I think it would've been much better had we risked burning our lips. Thanks to your and all for your kind words!
Bar Mare Petit in Praiano
High on my list is Bar Mare Petit restaurant in or near Praiano. Recommended dishes? are they open for lunch? General opinions? Thanks
Caribe Closing
Good pt Kristin. I am making a point to visit my favorite Univ. Ave places during construction. A little inconvenience will certainly deter many from going that way, and that unfortunately may be enough to push even some of the better places over the edge.
baking time/temp for unfilled vodka pie crust
Used a vodka pie crust once and was very pleased with the result. I want to bake an empty pie crust using the vodka recipe, but I don't know the temperature and times. Any help will ve very appreciated.
cake step doesn't seem right
While I don't disagree w the suggestion to abandon this recipe, I think I will persist with it. My cooking skills seem to improve most after mistakes such as this. Thanks to all, this forum has made me a better cook.
cake step doesn't seem right
newer stove, plus had oven thermomete that showed 350. It may be as simple as leaving in too long, maybe a typo on the internet recipie. Am shooting for a dense, moist cake that my deceased brother was famous for.
cake step doesn't seem right
OP report: buttering the parchment and dusting the top of the paper worked out fine. My internet recipe called for bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes, turned out very dry, awful, over-cooked,,,,,ARRRRRRRRRHgHHHHHHH! Read other cake recipes today and most cook 25 to 30 minutes. Will try again with adjusted time, and perhaps a little more liquid. Batter was almost peanut butter consistency, I'm suspecting this wasn't right.
cake step doesn't seem right
such fast help, fantastico! oven is preheating. I buttered the side of the pan, dusted, tapped out excess, then buttered the bottom, then paper, then dusted the paper.
cake step doesn't seem right
Choc cake, butter the pan and dust with cocoa. Then it says place a round piece of parchment paper in pan. Having cocoa dusting beneath the paper doesnt' sound right. Am I wrong? Should I skip the cocoa dust or put on top of the paper? Thanks if anyone can help.
