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I have a question for pro tamale makers. What is the secret to making them so that the masa is not dry? Do I just need to add more liquid to the dough when I mix it? Or do I need to use lard? They are not dry when I first unwrap them (when fresh) but dry out very quickly! Also, when reheating...

Since I got my dutch oven I've been wanting to make sheperd's pie. I used to think sheperd's pie was 3 layers, ground meat, corn, and mashed potatoes. But upon searching I see the it is actually just meat with any number of veggies mixed, and them mash on top. I prefer the 3 layer variety, but...

I'm so excited! I was able to barter some stuff I haven't used in years for some cast iron pans. I traded a tv tray set for a no name 10" skillet/dutch oven combo. Then I traded the same guy a mini freezer for a 15" Lodge skillet and 2 sleeping bags! I've cleaned them all up and re-seasoned...

Traditionally I have not been a big fan of bread pudding. But then last year I was at a convention in Tampa for work and for lunch they served bread pudding for dessert. It looked much different than any I had ever seen. The cut pieces looked almost like cake. It looked so good that I had to try...

I am the head chef at an upcoming outing. The person buying the chicken decided to get 40 half chicken instead of chicken breasts. How long on average does it take to cook half a chicken? I have about a 3' X 5' grill to work with. I want to have plenty of time to get all this chicken cooked.

I have some chicken leg quarters that I had to cook up last night. I seasoned them with Montreal Steak seasoning (essentially salt, pepper, and garlic) and cooked them in the crockpot. I'm looking for something to do with them tonight for dinner. I know I could make chicken salad, and have...

I boiled some dry black beans last night with chicken broth (from buillion) and some spices like cumin, garlic powder, etc. Then I took it off the heat and forgot about it till this morning. I then put it in the fridge. Is it safe to use the beans?

I did my first ever baby back ribs and they turned out awesome! My wife (who normally doesn't care too much for ribs) loved them too! I used the same rub recipe as in my "First Boston Butt" thread. I let it sit in the fridge for almost 24 hours, then put them in the oven for about an hour. Then...

Well, i just rubbed my first Boston Butt. Here is the rub recipe I used, in descending quantity order. brown sugar sea salt garlic powder paprika chili powder crushed red pepper ground cumin fresh ground black pepper ground mustard cinnamon I will leave it in the fridge till tomorrow evening...

A guy at church yesterday mentioned that he liked to pre-heat his CI skillet in the oven, then pour the batter into the skillet and put it back in the oven. What purpose would this serve? And would I need to treat the pan with butter or some kind of oil to do this and not have the CB stick?

What knife would be best for a 7 year old to start out on? My son is very careful, and will isten intently to what I say in the kitchen and about food prep. We have let him use the regular flatware knives to cut stems off of strawberries. I am just wondering what the next step might be. Serrated...

I need to come up with a clever name for my chili. I am entering it into a competition at my church. Here are some of the ingredients to help craft a name. I would prefer a name that sends a subliminal message to the judges that mine is the best. Thanks. - ground beef - black beans - kidney...

This taco recipe was something I threw together last night. It could easily be adapted to your taste, and could be converted to vegetarian or even vegan with a few substitutions. 14.5 oz can kidney beans 1 cup basmati rice chicken buillion cube corn or flour tortillas salsa cumin garlic powder...

I'm looking for good ideas for things to bring in a cooler for road trips. I keep hearing people say they prefer to bring something along in a cooler rather than stop for fast food on the road. Would prefer kid-friendly stuff, but they like pretty much everything. My son will eat brocolli before...

Just discovered a cake container on top of the fridge that still had some cake in it. From Christmas. How do I get it clean so I can use it again?

I saw Ted Allen say you could make pickles by saving the brine on a pickle jar and just putting more cucumbers in the brine. How long would you have to leave them in brine before they taste like pickles? And how long would they last in the fridge?

Just got a new ice cream maker as a belated bday present from my MIL & FIL. Can't wait till tomorrow to try it out! It is the one in the link below. Anyone got any tips or good recipes? Amazon.com: Cuisinart ICE-20 Automatic 1-1/2-Quart Ice-Cream Maker, White: Kitchen & Dining

If I make bread crumbs from old bread and store them in an airtight container how long will they keep?

I just picked up a pre-seasoned 10.25" Lodge skillet from Walmart last night. I seasoned it a bit more with veg oil. Wish I had read up on it hear a bit. I would have used Crisco instead! Anyway, I plan on frying some flounder tonight. I was wondering if that was a good idea or not, if it would...

I just made some maple flavored pancake syrup, and it was just ok. Anyone got a great recipe that doesn't involve buckets hanging from maple trees?:chef:

I've been making this granola for some time. It is super easy to make, and a good healthy snack when you want something crunchy. Also easy to customize and add other whole grains if you like. I will say that I deviate from the recipe and bake the mixture on a cookie sheet at 350 for 15 minutes...

I got some instant masa from the store. All they had was the instant kind. When following the recipe on the package for corn tortillas I mixed up the water and the masa and got a cream of wheat like consistency. What else do I need to do? Or do I need to go back to a different store and get some...

Some time ago on a local (non-food related) forum I started a thread about local restaurants. It got too difficult to update, and then the hosting server crashed and all was lost so I thought it would be good to start up a local guide/blog type thing. Sort of a local version of Diners...

I know I could make turkey soup or turkey and dumplings with the carcass. What do you guys plan to do with yours?

Where can I get a knob for my crockpot? Mine broke off, and I now use the know from my cooktop to change the setting. i would prefer to get a new knob, but don't want to buy a whole new crockpot.