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Critic-Turned-Cook Finds Her Dream Job at a Frat House Kitchen

I'm so jealous! Our cook at the Stevens Institute of Technology Alpha Sigma Phi delighted us with such dishes as cherry pie filling mixed with instant pudding.

JohnD at 3:38PM on 10/01/09

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BBQ 2009: Your Successes?

Picked up a rotisserie attachment for my grill this summer and boy do I love it! Whole chickens with a dry rub then finished with a sauce came out great. Boneless turkey breasts were the surpirse winner though.

Also got my rib cooking down well this summer.

JohnD at 11:25AM on 10/01/09

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Best Roasting Pan for a Chicken

I was taught to use the smallest pan that will hold the chicken. Often, this is a 10 inch frying pan. As stated in one of the previous posts, using too large of a pan promotes the burning of the drippings.

If you plan on making a flavorful jus with your chicken, add some onions, carrots and a boquet garni to the pan after about 30 minutes of cooking.

JohnD at 8:32AM on 02/27/09

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Ming Tsai's New Knife

I don't think its the Ken Onion as it has a Global looking handle. I searched the Global web site but could not find Ming's new toy.

JohnD at 8:33AM on 02/03/09

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Critic-Turned-Cook Finds Her Dream Job at a Frat House Kitchen

I'm so jealous! Our cook at the Stevens Institute of Technology Alpha Sigma Phi delighted us with such dishes as cherry pie filling mixed with instant pudding.

JohnD at 3:38PM on 10/01/09

From Talk

BBQ 2009: Your Successes?

Picked up a rotisserie attachment for my grill this summer and boy do I love it! Whole chickens with a dry rub then finished with a sauce came out great. Boneless turkey breasts were the surpirse winner though.

Also got my rib cooking down well this summer.

JohnD at 11:25AM on 10/01/09

From Talk

Best Roasting Pan for a Chicken

I was taught to use the smallest pan that will hold the chicken. Often, this is a 10 inch frying pan. As stated in one of the previous posts, using too large of a pan promotes the burning of the drippings.

If you plan on making a flavorful jus with your chicken, add some onions, carrots and a boquet garni to the pan after about 30 minutes of cooking.

JohnD at 8:32AM on 02/27/09

From Talk

Ming Tsai's New Knife

I don't think its the Ken Onion as it has a Global looking handle. I searched the Global web site but could not find Ming's new toy.

JohnD at 8:33AM on 02/03/09

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Looking for a great cook-all-day dinner party recipe

How about pernil, a Latin slow roasted pork shoulder? The crispy skin is always a big hit.

JohnD at 8:31AM on 02/03/09

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Leek greens

While too fiberous to be palatable, leek greens can be used to flavor soups, stocks or sauces. You just tie them in a bundle for easy retrieval at the end of cooking.

JohnD at 8:37AM on 02/02/09

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'Next Food Network Star' Runner-Up Lisa Garza Also Handed Her Own Show

Sci-fi network? Or selling her aprons on QVC.

JohnD at 1:07PM on 08/05/08

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Photo of the Day: Jamón Ibérico de Bellota

There is food porn and then there is this. Bravo on the great photo.

JohnD at 10:39AM on 09/28/07

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

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Dinner Tonight: Seared Duck Breast with Red Wine and Figs

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Photo Essay of Japanese Bladesmiths

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JohnD got 70% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Lemonade?

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JohnD got 62% correct on How Much Do You Know About Regional Sandwiches?

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