Paul Bacino

@pastrygirl.. very nice thought, thank you so much!! But i think i could get a slew of those aluminum tins, for 25$. That shouldn't break the bank, even though I/m now retired. @TdeV - between the above mentioned and yours , something should work.. Thanks All Doc B

I hadn't thought of the tart pans or small pot pie loafs...thanks

Recent trip to Australia -- i can across the best, I'll call it 'hand pie. Chunky Chicken and leek Pie ( Baby chicken Pot pie ) I think i can re create the pie, but cant find the correct vessels. I think they come out roughly 4-6 " round about 2 1/2 " -3 inch deep Thoughts?

I have to drink some red wine to absorb that

I knew i'd get some expert advise...so what do i buy correctly?

Finally back from our Australia/ new Zealand trip--i get to cut into this 35 day dry aged prime rib covered in wagyu fat Thank u @haresfur and @sartoric--for your tips - we did a few excursions but trip was for a wedding.. Queenstwon was awesome btw

( Hong Shao Rou ) Shanghai Style braised pork--from Woks of Life---I add shitake mushrooms too My Shaoxing Wine

Opened up NYE.. with Short rib Onion Soup - premade stock with chicken legs/ beef tid bits day before. AM removed smultz and cooked onions , PC the short rib and assembled

Do u find first pizzas are like the first pancake.. your later pies looked better?

Recent Dive trip in Grace Bay!! Ceviche!! I also ate the pistol!! ( Raw ) The "conch pistol," a digestive appendage from the conch, is culturally believed to be a natural aphrodisiac, often called the "Bahamian Viagra," boosting vitality and sexual health due to its rich nutrients like lean protein, zinc, magnesium, iron, and B12, though scientific proof for aphrodisiac claims is lacking; the meat itself is highly nutritious

Corona Bean Ramen Pressure cooked the RC beans for 3 segment of 30 mins/ took 1.5 hrs to get tender. I did this in HM chicken stock. I had some lefr over noodles and added them all togetherwith chicken. It's a loose attempt. The beans are so creamy

Never seen a Modelo can opened like this?

Probably should have been Gumbeaux

Chicken thigh and andouille Gumbo--yes side of tator salad/ crystal hot sauce

Post Turkey---my wife wanted to bake ( Cranberry/ Pistachio biscotti )

We get a heritage bird from Butcher Box, the legs are trussed. I have always cooked it that way w/o problems( I use a probe ) -- But I see a ton of photos with open legs ? Thoughts B

Easy-- Make ricotta stuffing ( whole milk ricotta 1#, 1 Egg, any Italian white shredded cheese, Mozzarella, 6 -Italian , zest nutmeg, and chopped spinach or basil, pinch salt, white pepper, sometimes i will add a bit of sugar ) Jumbo shells ( pre cook )-- Make your own sauce or best store for u Sauce bottom stuff shells-top with a bit a cheese and more saauce 325f for 45 mins and cover first 30 and uncover till brown and shell temp is 165 and above

twas the night before thanksgiving ,,no caps as i got a lap cat stuffed ricotta shells--basil pesto left 6--spinach right 6 flourless lemon pistachio cake finished with wild red raspberries, pistachio ice cream drk chocolate tweel Happy Thanksgiving All ( no cat )

So.. Tomatillo salsa-- half roasted/ half boiled ( tomatillos ), one roasted poblano, charred onions, one green tomato, pickled jalapeno, pickled scrapes. lime two ( 2 )

Ambitious I say!! @blue_dolphin

Its fine, i use it for my Mexican sauce recipes. .rojo and verde, also in pickling. Got be careful, as the can have a raw garlic taste

Pickled Garlic Scapes 2025

Garden Ending Skillet Potatoes Fingerling-collards-Kale-pickled jalapeno-roasted pablano-salsa

Mortadella /chips spring roll

Do this 3 times.. or just water