Posts by jjs97080

I just recently picked up a copy of Mastering the Art of French Cooking and I have been trying a recipe or two each week. Last night was: Starter: Potato and Leek Soup Main: Chicken with Cream Sauce Broiled Asparagus Wild...

Here are some of the comfort foods my girlfriend and I enojoy: 1. Beef in Stout (stewed beef with a mushroom and beer gravy) over mashed potatoes 2. Potato Mousaka 3. Chili 4. Stove top popped popcorn with lots of melted butter, salt,...

I'm very excited. I picked up a batch of ox-tails from the butcher shop the other day. I've always made ox-tail soup, but this time I would like to try something different. Does anybody have suggestions for a tasty ox-tail dish? Thank...

My girlfriend and I were talking the other day about recipes that our parents made when we were kids that brought back good feelings. My dad used to make us Sloppy Joes, that while not gourmet eating, were hearty and tasty. The recipe is...

The best rissotto I ever made was the recipe in Gordon Ramsey's "Makes it Easy" cookbook. Some quick pointers from that recipe are: bring 3 cups stock to a boil, then lower to a simmer. In a separate pan (deep saute pan)...

The best rissotto I ever made was the recipe in Gordon Ramsey's "Makes it Easy" cookbook. Some quick pointers from that recipe are: bring 3 cups stock to a boil, then lower to a simmer. In a separate pan (deep saute pan)...

Thank you Mezzaluna for the warm welcome. I look forward to pouring through all the old posts. My interest in cooking started while in college. I was dating a woman who was Vegan and I had to come up with interesting and new recipes that...

Hello. I am a non-professional cook, who loves to cook for friends and family. I am fascinated by, well, just about everything having to do with food and cooking. I'm interested in expanding my culinary experiences and trying foods that...