Posts by ricklea1953

Okay.  Thanks to you both.  I think I will look into the japanese-style griddle cooking.  I think it is called teppanyaki.  There seems to be some established recipes available with specific sauces.  I don't...

I am having a problem finding recipes for mongolian grilling like they do in the local restaurants.  I understand the meats and vegetables used.  What I don't understand is the sauces that are used while cooking.  They...

Don't know about the job situation on the boats. I have a very nice, well paying position. I only cook as a hobby. 90% of what I do is over a gas grill. Just thought those guys did an excellent job. It gave me some inspiration to do...

What can I say except that I have the most appreciation for the cooking talent. We went on Royal Caribbean but I suppose all the cruise lines are basically the same. I watch friends, family and strangers smile over fantastic food. I...

I do a backyard cook with a gas grill. I know you pro's can reach about 1600 degrees ( or so I have been told). I can reach 700 degrees on my gasser. Not asking for recipes - only technique. How can I put this grill to good use for...

Thanks to both of you. What does julienne mean? Not trying to become a chef but I believe it is a basic cooking term. We mostly have red onions unless the walla walla sweets are in season ( we live in western washington) and on sale...

I know it is probably a very simplistic question. Sorry. How do I pan cook fried onions for hamburgers, steaks, etc? Do I use water, butter or what? Also, what type of onions are typically used? Red, white or yellow? I do a lot of...

I have two questions about chicago style hotdogs. I am going to be doing a small fundraiser at my elks lodge so I am trying to learn all I can. I understand that the dogs get boiled or steamed, with steaming being the most common...

I am going to cook tri-tip on a grill for 35 people. A second grill will be doing chicken breasts. Given the size limitations of the grill, I will have to cook in two batches. How can I hold meat at low temperature. I cook the...

I am going to try to make authentic santa maria style beans for the first time. I will be serving them with grilled tri-tip. I ordered the pinquito beans from a place in santa maria since they are not available here in the seattle...