Posts by niznickr

Okay all, let's back up a little, this is just a fundraiser, yes I am raising the bar high but it is still just a fundraiser. I plan to charge between $20-30 per couple, I figure an average meal at any standard restaurant (not gourmet,...

Maybe goes without saying but, ensure you have an industrial speed exhaust fan when searing or your smoke alarm may go off!!! I have first hand experience with this.. :)

Okay everyone, thank you all so much for the great feedback... I am luvin' this site already! Here are a little more details: It will be a Sweetest Day dinner for couples only (no kids)...kind of a "date night" for the...

KYheirloomer, good points indeed and well taken. As far as couples having fun in the kitchen...well my wife and I have fun in the kitchen but it is not "cooking".... :P :)

LOL....okay CHEFED, mind you that my "staff" are my fellow Navy Seabees (construction workers), we do fundraising events to raise money for our annual Seabee Birthday Ball. They are definitely not trained sous chefs by any...

oso bucco...great idea, didn't think of that...definitely gonna keep that as an option, thanks!

Not to play devils advocate but, FN is just a network, they rely on what the market wants to plan the entertainment. Unfortunately or fortunately, what they show is what the masses want. I do not like a lot of the shows either, but,...

I love to do the red wine reduction sauce myself, but your adding worcestershire sounds good too, have to try that next time, thanks!

cast iron, cast iron, cast iron....must use cast iron skillet to get a really good high heat to sear the meat and of course, a well seasoned c/i skillet is just a must have for every kitchen.

Hello all, I am planning a fundraiser and need a little help from some of you pros out there. Plan to do 3-course meal and want to start with a nice salad plate. Plan to serve a total of 100 plates (50 couples) and am wondering if it...