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I bought a little box kit to make "Malay Chicken Biryani" It calls for 1 cup Tamarind pulp. I found Tamarind paste, can I use that and if so how much? Thanks.

My boyfriends boss gave out meat bundles as Christmas gifts. One item is called Bread and Butter steak. I googled but only found Bread and butter roast. So how should I cook it? and should I marinate it? Thank you.

My boy friend found a large container of Arrowroot powder at the grocery store. Since he knows I love to try cooking things I've never tried before he brought it home. I know it is a thickener like corn starch but is it better all around or better for different recipes? Does it leave a taste...

I lost a recipe. I don't remember what it was called but it had Cream, chicken, chicken broth, green chilies, and then you cut flour tortillas into strips and dropped them in for a few minutes till they puffed up. I have been all over the net and cant find it. They all call for tomatoes and...

I'm making a home made Ceaser salad with home made garlic croutons. The croutons call for "Thick country bread" What do I use, as I have never seen a package called "Thick country bread" Thank You. :)

My parents are in a care center. Sometimes we bring them a home cooked meal. Mom wants a steak dinner. Medium and not tough, also corn on the cob, and a baked potato. My sister bought the food and I'm cooking it. The package says "Beef round eye of round". They are not quite 1/2 a pound each...

My sisters friend worked at a restaurant that just went out of business. She brought over a lot of food including a 1 gallon jug of Katy's kitchen shrimp and seafood sauce. What can I do with it? I thought I might measure it out in 1 or 2 cup servings and freeze it for starters. Is that OK...

My Mom just got home from the hospital and wants me to make her Wonton soup. My little liquor store here does not have Rice wine. What are some other options? Please and thank you. :smile:

I have a chili recipe that calls for 2 Tbls unsweetened cocoa powder. Can I just use a bit of a plain chocolate bar? If so how much? Thanks. :smile:

I need some recipes or a web site for low cost recipes for 2. Nothing to fancy, my 17 year old daughter isn't exactly picky but she doesn't care for fancy. She likes casseroles, rice and pasta dishes, and chicken. Thank you. :smile:

For Marsala chicken can I use Marsala cooking wine? Thank you.

I have a 16 yr old daughter who has been "acting out" to put it mildly :) Anyway she has started showing an interest in cooking. I am hoping this can be something I can direct her wondering mind on. Does any body have any tips or ideas on how to teach a teenager to cook with out "hopefully"...

Hello all. I'm making a couple Cornish hens tonight. I want them juicy inside with crispy skin outside. Should I brine or marinate them? Or just use a rub maybe? Also should I cook them covered in a pan, uncovered on a rack, in a paper bag? etc. I would appreciate any tips or recipes. Thanks...

My boyfriend absolutely refuses to eat lamb, but I want to make Gyros. What would be the best substitute? Also if anybody has a recipe, that would be nice to. Thank you. :smile:

I was hoping somebody might know this recipe. It was basically a cream soup with chicken in it. And at the last 5 or 10 minutes of cooking you added strips of flour tortillas. I think it had green chilies in it to. Does anybody know of a recipe like this? I would greatly appreciate it...

How long can a thawed beef flank stay good in the fridge?

I have never even heard of it. It's supposed to be a healthy recipe, that's why turkey instead of pork. Can I use breakfast turkey sausage? Here is the recipe. Healthy Red Beans and Rice Ingredients 1 pound smoked turkey sausage 2 tbsp canola oil 1 large onion, diced 1 yellow or red bell...

I am making a dipping sauce for Thai garlic chicken. Here is what it calls for 1/2 cup rice vinegar (OR other type of vinegar: white, white wine, or apple cider) 1/3 cup brown sugar, lightly packed 4 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 fresh red chilies, minced OR 1/3 to 1/2 tsp. dried crushed chili...

First I do not need a recipe just help with the steaming part. I just started trying to learn to make some Indian recipes and I want to try making this but I have no idea how to steam it. The recipe says "When the mixture rises, pour it into a greased Thali and steam for about 10 minutes."...

Besides salad what can I use it for? Would it make a good marinade for chicken or pork chops? Any recipes or ideas? My daughter in law bought 3 bottles and it turns out she doesnt like it so she gave them to me. :lol:

I had a recipe for an onion stuffing (I think the recipe actually called it dressing though) I got it about 20 years ago from a Joy of cooking book. All I remember is it had a ton of onions, melted butter, chicken broth, and regular bread cubbed. It had no meat. I hadnt made it for a couple...

How many hours should I soak dry pinto beans? I'm making pinto beans and rice tomorrow. (I've all ways used canned before.)

I found a recipe for Moroccan chicken that sounds sooo good. My question is what should I serve it with? Here is the recipe. Ingredients 1 chicken including the liver, about 3 lbs. 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon large pinch of turmeric Salt to taste White pepper to taste 2-3...

I'm hoping somebody can help me find out whats wrong with one of my tomato plants. I included pics below. But first a small explanation. I have 6 tomato plants. 2 beefsteak, 2 romas, on one side of my porch and 1 cherry and 1 roma cherry on the other side. They are all good but the roma cherry...

I am trying an Irish recipe I found. "Irish Beef and Guinness Casserole" It calls for a Bouquet garni. I looked it up but everybody says different herbs go in it. So what I'm wondering is which herbs should I use for something Irish? Thanks. :smile: Here is the recipe to. Ingredients 2...