Posts by Koukouvagia

I find pork loin to be tasteless.  If I have the displeasure of cooking it I like to stud it with garlic and herbs.  Maybe wrap it in bacon.  Serve it with a flavorful mustard gravy.  Cooked just a little past medium.

That reminds me of this funny thing that happened last year, we went to a cook out and they were cooking pork chops so when I went up for my portion I asked the cook to make it medium well, not overcooked.  Some guy overheard me...

Quote: Originally Posted by EricG  BDL,    Well my wife wanted them at 170 so they were tough. I have that nice Thermapen. Thinking of trying the cuisinart multi clad stainless as mine is a...

Depending on the quality and thickness of your pan and the stability of your stove top you may be getting uneven heat distribution.  Check your stove top to make sure it is level and adjust as needed.  Invest in heavy...

I've seen some nice easy recipes that Gordon Ramsay does with figs, just google.   Baked figs http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fruit-recipes/jamie-s-baked-figs Crostini ...

I didn't know about this techniqe.  Will try this with my next stir fry!   http://www.seriouseats.com/2011/04/velveting-meat-asian-cooking-technique-cornstarch.html?ref=obinsite

Why does everyone hate on zucchini?  I really love it myself.  You do have to be careful though, the younger the sweeter.  Just last week I bought a beautiful zucchini, chopped it and gently fried it in olive oil for...

Hmm, sounds delicious and what a nice surprise appearance by ChrisBelgium :)  Nothing beats a dark beer stew.  I will have to try this dijon bread thing, does it gets stirred in at some point?

You ate them with tomatoes and the world didn't collapse around you?  Success!

I think if you want to wrap in foil you should.  Personally I like wrapping in foil, why not?