Posts by stymie72

Did a test run before serving it to guests.  Exceeded my expectations.  Fun making my own Mandarin pancakes.  Added a little hot oil to the mixture of hoisin, sesame oil and water, will probably add a little more water...

I found some beautifully looking barbecued duck in an Asian market.  I plan to serve it Peking duck style (pancakes, scallion, hoisin).   Any suggestions for seasoning or glaze on the bird when I reheat and crisp up the...

Is there a correct side up for parchment paper used in baking cookies or biscuits?  One side seems to be a little bit more glossy.

I do something very similar and addition of mashed ripe avocado is a nice twist......and it's green!

Garrett and Petals (or coco), thanks for the help.  I will try again.   Garrett, I am unsure what you mean by "sear and saute".    Is that just a quick,hot saute in a little oil?   

If chocolate is an option that is what I order, so when literally got the giggles after my first bite of zabiglione with fresh blackberries I became an instant fan.   Only tried making it once and it didn't measure up

Took my maiden voyage last night and I did bake the spuds.   Was very disappointed in how they turned out.  Tasted like unseasoned mashed potatoes.   I'm guessing I didn't use enough flour.   Dough1...

http://madonnadelpiatto.com/2010/08/22/potato-gnocchi/     I've been researching gnocchi recipies and came across this fun and helpful gnocchi article by a lady from Assissi.    '   If you...

finally made the dish and I was very happy with how it turned out.  Some comments if anyone is interested.   Chicken ended up being a little dry, will cook it less next time.   I used leftover hot Italian...

First thing I ever learned to cook, learned from mom.  I am sure she learned from her ma, so the recipe dates back maybe to the 1800s.   Melt eqal amounts of unsweetended choc squares and butter in double...