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Thanks, MP Texan. It was delicious (still is as eftovers ! )

OMG ! Did you get food poisoning?

Yes! Time for new beginnings in the new year

Bruce~ you noticed ! Now you know why I never post pix The frozen tangerine souffle is recipe from the LA Times a few weeks ago. It was labor intensive but worth it. Tastes like a tangerine creamsicle. The pistachios added just the right crunch.

Christmas Dinner, yum ! Prime rib (slow roasted) Bobby Flay's baked and then mashed potatoes Baked sweet potatoes w/ lime, maple syrup and seasoned salt Brussel sprouts with cream and parmesan Green beans with almonds Frozen tangerine souffle for dessert In the glass: Chateau St Jean 2006 Chardonnay Lone Madrone 2004 Barbera The table: Out of the oven: Sliced: Dessert: This was SO good !

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Made these for dinner yesterday. Wow, really good !

James~ I'd probably just do what you see here but on low all day, and then taste/garnish before eating. Are you used to crock pot cooking?

well, FG, I wash the outside of pretty much anything that I am going to get into the interior of ! (Cans, for example....hantavirus, anyone?) I think the classic caution is for cantaloupes, right? Salmonella? Not to mention you have no idea who was fondling your fruit........... I also wash the outside of meat, which may be extreme.

Thanks, Ce'nedra~ It would be nice if I can make that easy approach work. I'd eat them more often if they weren't such a production I'll try that tomorrow night !

Saute it in butter with brown sugar and some rum.................

mizducky~ my daughter and I make these frequently (they are on her list of 'last meals') and we usually follow Rachel's Advice and layer them in between damp paper towels. That seems to give you a little wiggle time. I drag them through almost boiling water and then onto the paper towel. Layer about 6, turn them over and the first is perfect. Keep in mind that if they sit too long, you cannot get them off the paper towel, however. Time is of the essence...... Love these things !

tonight, hot Italian sausage simmered with onions and tomatoes and mushrooms, served over baked spaghetti squash, topped with a little Munster cheese ! Gooey, that. Red wine in the glass.............(2003 Four Vines Biker Zinfandel !!!)

If only his little finger and thumb didn't look so.......human I'm sure it'll taste great ! Blog on !

No picture since I can't find my USB cable for the camera but last night I made a Scotch Broth soup with lamb shanks and some venison that I had (I think venison and lamb have similar flavor profiles....) It was simple and delicious. The broth is lamb and onion simmered, S&P.....that's it ! The carrots and celery are sweated and the lamb broth is added to them along with the meat (off the bone) and some barley. Sprinkle with parsley....and serve with biscuits ! So good

OK, I'm back ! Thanks for getting this going, moreace01, and for everyone who has joined in so far. I think we've tried several times to make this happen but for some reason, it is tough with this book. moreace01, your posts are excellent, both from a photo and commentary perspective. I need to figure out what box of cookbooks this one is in and pick something. I promise I'll make that happen today

DROOL................. it disgusts me.

Where are you located?

Everything looks and sounds incredible but two things caught my eye: tamih~ beautiful pic. I'd love a good veg -chili recipe. Could you post your modifications to the Epicurious one to Recipe Gullet? and this: THIS made me GROAN ! I need to know more about this............

In terms of presalting, a while ago there was a discussion on brining/presalting (THE ANTIBRINING THREAD) that had lots of good information about presalting, including input from Russ Parsons who had spent time with Judy Rogers and got her whole take on it. the consensus was that presalting steak is a great idea. I always wash mine off first. I even presalt steaks that I am freezing and I think it permeats the meat beautifully. I'd be a little concerned about the 'funk' too tho...........

Yeah, I loved that show. Haven't watched much since it left That, alone, is enough for me to change the channel and blacklist the product (like those horrible Carl's Jr. ads........God help us!) Or the ones where you could hear the lip-smacking , slurping noises.........I can't even recall. Maybe those were CJ, too? I HATED them ! CHANGE THE CHANNEL !!!! OK, OK, I'm under control now.....Just don't chew loudly next to me, please.....

Make sure you add ginger and garlic to the soup, and consider rice rather than noodles. Parsley, too. Warm brothy anything, I think.

Tonight's dinner was a pan-fried steak with shallots and mushrooms. I did the vegetables first, and tried to totally dry-fry them but found that it helped to have just a little bit of butter.

Bruce, you are right, and I love the flavor it imparts !

It'll happen, and hopefully you and I won't be the only ones cooking ! I think it deserves it's own thread, not rehashed here. I am loving all these suggestions; I don't want to stop eating well, I just don't want it to kill me !