Posts by ivanthetrble

Hi all and Merry Christmas!  I wanted to update you on my second attempt to do seared duck breasts.  I actually cut the two breasts down the middle, where it is basically just skin anyway, to make 4 pieces.  I did two of...

Thanks for all the advice!  It sounds like my pan was too hot and cook time too short.  I also added a bit of EVOO and butter to the pan but in hindsite this seems like it was not needed.  It seems to be a confusing item...

HELP!  I tried my first attempt at duck breasts tonight and I can't say that I was overwhelmed with the results.  I can see why people have trouble with duck.  Was attempting pan seared duck with a cherry/port sauce....

A little update. I got the book missyjean mentioned and so far I have done about 3-4 things in it and all have come out well. I have done chicken with apple cider/parsnips, chicken breasts with carrots, parsnips and rosemary, a chuck...

Thanks mj, I will look into these books. :peace:

I have found only a few recipe ideas from the Le Creuset and Staub website but I haven't found all that many ideas. Anyone have any favorites they cook in enamel coated cast iron? I have a pork loin that seems to be screaming to be put...

I recently went through every cupboard in my kitchen and cleaned out unused items. Without a doubt the item I found that was the least (re: NEVER) used was a Salad Shooter. I think I recieved this as a gift about 15-20 years ago and I...

I was in the local Whole Foods the other day and they had halibut cheeks dislayed. I have never had them but they looked interesting so I bought 6 of them. OMG! These things are friggin' awesome! I found several suggestions on how to...

All good information! Thanks to all! My mom as a big cast iron skillet that I would love to have! It is probably 40+ years old. The cooking surface looks like black glass and nothing even thinks about sticking to it. All the new skillets...

Hi all! Just found this site and looks like some good stuff to be learned from the people here. Please be gentle with a noob poster. :peace: I do have a question about a new cast iron skillet I got for christmas. It is a 12"...