CookingForums.net http://www.cookingforums.net/ CookingForums.net is a message board dedicated to cooking and cuisine en Fri, 18 May 2012 03:30:08 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.cookingforums.net/cf_icons/misc/rss.jpg CookingForums.net http://www.cookingforums.net/ What do you do on your day off ? or time off away from working? http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4785&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 07:34:05 GMT How do you all spend unwinding?


Usually I like staying home and watching a movie or series.
Today I went on a date night, which I haven't done for quite some time. It was nice. I had a drink, had a bit of some appetizers and played a virtual reality machine along with other games.

what about all of you? ]]> Off Topic Discussion wynter http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4785 The Next Food network Star; Season 8. http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4784&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 02:15:05 GMT The 8th season of The Next Food Network Star premieres tonight.

Who is going to watch it this season? I'm not too enthused about it, so I won't be watching every episode of it. :( ]]> http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4784 Sad Goodbye to a Long-time Friend!! http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4783&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 01:12:18 GMT Yesterday, I found out that a long-time friend of mine has died a week ago. He was a recovering alcoholic. He spend the last few months in and out... Yesterday, I found out that a long-time friend of mine has died a week ago.

He was a recovering alcoholic. He spend the last few months in and out of the hospital. His doc must have given him the grim news about his liver. It has been severely damaged from his strong alcohol addition.

When I last saw him, he apeared to be normal and didn't look sick at all. Guess he was hiding it very well. I knew that he was seeking help from his addiction, and I really thought that he was beating it.

He had gained a little weight, had a little pot belly and was feeling good about his outlook, but still, he was looking good! I was very proud of him for at least making the effort to reverse the disease!!

Then I heard about a month ago that he was back in the hospital! Was told that he was slipping in and out of a coma and that he was suffering from sclerosis of the liver!

I began to fear the worst for him. Then I got the bad news yesterday that his daughter and the rest of the family had decided to pull the plug on him. Guess they did not want him to suffer any more than he already had.

He was like a brother to me, so naturally, it was almost as though I lost a brother again. So sad!! He was always very talkative and very lovable!! i couldn't help BUT to love him as a brother!! I've known him for at least 20 years. he used to drive the truck to come pick up the empty beer & soda cans at the flight kitchen where I used to work. That is where I first met him.

I couldn't even get to say goodbye to him or tell him that I love him, because he was in the ICU at the hospital and only family was allowed to visit and see him!!

He mentioned to me that he was going back South to visit his family (he was born & raised there when he was a boy), coming back and then going back again to live there. Little did I know that he was probably telling me in disguise that it might be his final resting place!!

If you or a loved one in your family, or even a friend, are an alcoholic or have any other addiction to dugs, smoking or gambling, please seek immediate help to try to end your addiction!! Life is so precious and getting help would most assuringly help you live a very long, healthy and happy life!! ]]> http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4783 humble start http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4782&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 04:11:22 GMT Hi everyone! Finally my registration request has been approved, I joined this forum more than a month now I think. I thought my request was rejected... Hi everyone! Finally my registration request has been approved, I joined this forum more than a month now I think. I thought my request was rejected then when i checked my email today i saw the email.

By the way thank you for accepting. Glad to be one of you...:) ]]> Introductions Forum hinata http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4782 buying advertiseing on CF http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4781&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 22:05:43 GMT hi i have a question about buying advertisemeant for my site how does it work on this site? hi i have a question about buying advertisemeant for my site how does it work on this site? ]]> Comments/Suggestions/Questions steve http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4781 Watermelon Shebet http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4780&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 13:50:52 GMT Ingredients

5 c Watermelon; seeded & cubed

3/4 c Sugar

1 tb Lemon juice

1 Envelope unflavored geletin

1/4 c Water

12 oz Evaporated skimmed milk

Preparation

Combine first 3 ingredients; cover and chill 30 minutes. Place watermelon mixture in container of an electric blender or food processor. Top with cover, and process until smooth; set aside. Sprinkle gelatin over water in a small sauxepan; let stand 1 minute. Cook over medium heat, stirring until gelatine dissolves; remove from heat. Combine watermelon mixture, gelatin and milk. Pour into freezer container of a 5-quart hand-turned or electric freezer. Freeze mixture according to manufactuer’s instructions. ]]> Fruit Dishes steve http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4780 Peanut Butter Cups http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4779&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 13:48:57 GMT Ingredients 1 box powdered sugar 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups peanut butter 12 oz. chocolate chips 1/4 bar paraffin ... Ingredients

1 box powdered sugar
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
12 oz. chocolate chips
1/4 bar paraffin

Preparation

Mix first 3 ingredients together thoroughly and form into disks.
Chill until firm.
Melt together chocolate chips and paraffin in double boiler.
Dip peanut nutter balls into chocolate mixture.
Place on wax paper to dry. ]]> Candy steve http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4779 Fruit Pizza http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4778&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 13:47:52 GMT You’ll Need: 18 ounces , refrigerated cookie dough 8 ounces , cream cheese room temperature 1/2 cup(s) , sugar 1/2 teaspoon(s) , vanilla... You’ll Need:

18 ounces , refrigerated cookie dough
8 ounces , cream cheese room temperature
1/2 cup(s) , sugar
1/2 teaspoon(s) , vanilla extract
3 cup(s) , Fresh blueberries, banana slices, mandarin orange sections, seedless grapes, strawberry halves, kiwifruit (or any other fruit you want well drained
1/2 cup(s) , orange, peach, or apricot preserves
1 tablespoon(s) , water

Procedures : Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line an ungreased 14-inch pizza pan with cookie dough cut in 1/8-inch slices, overlapping slightly. Bake 12 minutes or until light brown; remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.

In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract or other flavoring; spread over cookie crust. Arrange fruit over cream cheese layer in any design you want (use your imagination).

In a small saucepan over very low heat, make a glaze by heating preserves and water. Brush glaze over fruit, making sure to cover the fruit that will turn dark. Refrigerate until ready to serve ]]> Fruit Dishes steve http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4778 Re-freezing food http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4777&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 12:16:34 GMT Hello folks, my first post. I'm quite an ignoramus about cooking, and joined to learn more, especially about food hygiene and safety.

My first query regards re-freezing stuff. Specific questions:

1. My friend reckons that if you buy raw meat and freeze it, then defrost and cook it, you can re-freeze it when cooked. Is that true?

2. I made a stock for slow-cooking (stewing) lamb. After cooking the lamb in it, I froze it in a Tupperware box. I then re-used that stock, stewed some more lamb in it, and froze the stock a second time. Is this OK? If so how many times can I deforst and use the stock to cook meat in, then re-freeze?

Bundle ]]> Bundle http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4777 nice to meet you guys http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4776&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 04:21:41 GMT hi everyone my name is steve and i love find new cooking forums hi everyone my name is steve and i love find new cooking forums ]]> Introductions Forum steve http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4776 What do you look like? http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4775&goto=newpost Sun, 06 May 2012 05:43:29 GMT Hello, Everyone!

This might be kind of a touchy subject, but I've always wondered how members here looked like in a pic of themselves.

What you you look like?

You don't have to post a pic if you don't want to. I'm just curious as to how members look.

Here's a pic of me;
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So as the title says, What's your favorite dishes from you favorite restaurants?

couple of mine are :

Avocado Egg Rolls
(BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse)
Crispy golden wontons wrapped w avocados, cream cheese, sun-dried
tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, pine nuts, chipotle peppers and spices. Served with a sweet tamarind sauce.

Ravioli Di Portobello
(Olive Garden)
Portobello mushroom-filled ravioli in a creamy smoked cheese and sun-dried tomato sauce.

Buffalo Wings
(Veggie Grill)
Crispy "chicken" in a spicy buffalo sauce ]]> General Cooking Discussion wynter http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4774 For A Southern Morning http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4773&goto=newpost Fri, 04 May 2012 18:41:58 GMT 1 recipe creamy grits, enough for 4 servings Add skim milk as you cook the grits 1 pat of butter 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp. white pepper Now slice... 1 recipe creamy grits, enough for 4 servings
Add skim milk as you cook the grits
1 pat of butter
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper

Now slice smoked sausage. Pull off casing after you fry if you don't want the casing. Drain well after cooking. Next poach 1 or 2 eggs for each serving.

Place a couple of spoonfuls of grits on a plate, add some sausage slices, and place a poached egg or two on top. Sprinkle lightly with salt, add pepper to taste, and serve with hot biscuits and jelly or whole wheat toast. Something else you can do is add a little grated sharp cheddar on top of the eggs if you like, or as we do in the South, simply fold the cheese into the hot grits and let it melt before you add the toppings. Delicious!

You will think you are in the South! :) ]]> Main Courses / Entrées Tangerine http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4773 Favorite Ethnic Dishes http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4772&goto=newpost Fri, 04 May 2012 13:26:33 GMT I thought it would be fun to discuss what everyone's favorite ethnic dishes are.

so what is everyone's?

some of mine are:

Indian - Vegetable Korma
Mexican - Tacos
Italian - Lasagna ]]> General Cooking Discussion wynter http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4772 Who owns a double boiler? http://www.cookingforums.net/showthread.php?t=4771&goto=newpost Fri, 04 May 2012 01:59:34 GMT I own the Pyrex Visions one (pictured below) Also pictured are the vintage Prex clear unit and the stainless steel Farberware unit. If you... I own the Pyrex Visions one (pictured below)

Also pictured are the vintage Prex clear unit and the stainless steel Farberware unit.

If you don't have one, you can suffice by using a stainless steel or glass bowl that can slightly fit into and sit on a medium size pot comfortably.
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