Posts by Chef J

If I'm baking things like cake, cookies, bread, etc..., where do I place the rack in my oven? I have 5 choices -- one slot that's dead center, 2 above and 2 below. I just baked an apple coffee cake where the top got way too brown...

I'm making an apple pie for...you guessed it...Thanksgiving dinner. Can I make it today (Wednesday) and let it sit 'til tomorrow? Or will that turn the crust all soggy? If your vote is that I can make it today, what's the best way...

Chef from VA, Mmmmm....sounds good! I will definitely give it a try! (Now I just need to invite some people over to have an excuse to make it!!! :) Thanks! Chef J

Thanks, Chef from VA. In answer to your questions, it doesn't have to be anything ultra-fancy...but it also shouldn't be tuna casserole! I'm not so keen on the "make and reheat" idea, just because I like to have those good...

Anybody? Anybody? One of you talented cooks out there must have some recipes that would fit the bill!!! Care to share?

I'm looking for a few good main-course recipes for entertaining -- specifically, recipes that don't require a lot of last-minute fussing (so I can spend that time with guests!). Recipes where the last main step is putting the...