Posts by DC Sunshine

The so-called marinara mix we get here.  Basically it's a raw but pre-frozen mix of squid rings, mussels, a few prawns, fish tail ends - both smoked haddock and basa fish, sprinkled with a bit of chopped parsley.  It's so-so,...

Hi Chrim007, Welcome to Cheftalk :)   I haven't any experience of making this, but I think you are almost there.  I'd break down the shells maybe in a blender first once they are totally dried , then into a coffee...

Penguin, I agree with the pizza stone idea.  I don't have one, but I've heard that they get incredibly hot and cook the pizzas thoroughly and evenly.   Broiling/grilling is a great idea too.  If we're in a tearing...

Quote: Originally Posted by bughut  could be a sweet potato soup. I'm with you Bughut. Roast till soft,   Halve the spuds, scoop out,  Skins back into hot oven, spray with oil if you...

Great ideas - I'm stealing some for this weekend.   I reckon pancakes/pikelets are great as you can serve a choice of toppings that people can manufacture themselves.  You can even cook, stack them between sheets of...

I like Bishop's ideas.   Just a thought - how about a ground black pepper and sea salt coating once the loin is oiled.....put the pepper and salt on some parchment/greaseproof paper then roll it in the seasoning.  I'd...

I support the tomato paste idea.  Once it's cooked down it gives that great umami taste.  Also, if you can source it, Mushroom Soy sauce.  Just not too much.  Or perhaps, grind up some dried porcinis.  Porcini...

Hey Kevin - I be no expert.  I would expect that if you cooked it on the bone there could be some blood splotches which is just the bones letting off moisture, but if they were fillets I'd say they are a bit under.  But, if...

No expert here, but as an aside to this thread - why not trying to substutue chicken bones & meat for the veal?  It is a very lighter stock than the beef, very tasty, so could balance out the heaviness of the beef stock,...

I went for vanilla.  It goes so well with so many things.  Also, it can be used as a deoderiser around the house.  Wipe some from a damp cloth inside the fridge, inside your cupboards etc etc. It's a very peaceful...