What are the creamy round Dolops Chefs use to Garnish Salmon dishes?
Everytime I eat salmon in a French restuarant, I always get these little round creamy dolops strategically placed on my plate. They are really delicious but I have no idea what they are. I think they are usually served with shallot shavings as well. If there are any chefs, or other knowledgeable persons out there [...]
What is an easy way to flavor tobacco using household ingredients (vanilla extract)?
I like flavored tobacco and I want to flavor some at home. Is it possible to flavor it using things like vanilla extract? What exactly do you do do flavor it? Oh, and please don’t tell me to just buy flavored tobacco.
Looking for a recipe that might have been on a Minute Rice box in the 80s… any help?
It was called “Mideastern Style Rice” if I remember correctly, and there were almonds and raisins in it. Parsley, frozen peas, and scrambled eggs as well . . . maybe. If you find the right one, I’ll know for sure. Thanks all! Wow, y’all can stop now. Molly nailed it. Maybe my mom just added [...]
My dog has what I think is candida (spelled right?) What can I do about this?
Shes terribly itchy all the time, she has skin and fur discoloration, and she smells like a dead fish when she gets hot. She burps a lot too, though that might be cause shes a dog… She has no health problems, no stress in her life, and for the last three months I have been [...]
Do people use plastic to make fried food stay crisp?
I’ve heard an urban myth that spreads through e-mails saying that some food vendors selling fried banana/plantain or prepacked fried shallots use plastic straws, plastic bottles in order to maintain the crispness of the food even after some period of time.the plastic will melt in the hot oil and coat the fried food thus gives [...]
when do i add a spice mix when boiling rice?
I usually boil rice for 10 to 12 minutes. Whens the best time to add a powdered spice blend for rice? (once a pack of spice mixes is opened, how long can I store it in an air tight jar?)
How to make a good Honey Mustard Chicken Spinach Salad?
OK chefs, I have Baby Spinach, Grilled Chicken (marinated in honey mustard, pecans, and a good Honey Dijon dressing. Any other ideas of another ingredient or two that I could add to this mix to make it a bit heartier?
What are your Top 10 Spices that you can’t live without?
Besides Salt and Pepper (any flavor or color with both) what 10 Spices are always in your pantry?
what is needed for herb indoor growing?
I used to plant herb outside my house now I want to plant indoor. What should i prepare? Any tips?
3 general questions about roasted potatoes?
heat, time & covered or not. planning on using quartered red potatoes, olive oil, fine diced onion, rosemary, garlic, pepper and very little salt. non-stick skillet in the oven. thanks james, exactly what i need to know.
