http://forums.cooking.com Cooking.com Forums: Discussion about cooking and kitchen equipment, recipe exchange and more. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:12:43 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.cooking.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.cooking.com http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7526&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:41:40 GMT Fellow Foodies, At the risk of CREATING a shortage, I read in the paper today that because of heavy rains, much of the pumpkin crop was lost. The... Fellow Foodies,

At the risk of CREATING a shortage, I read in the paper today that because of heavy rains, much of the pumpkin crop was lost. The company that cans for Libby's (the largest distributors of Pumpkin products) are out of product until next season.

Just thought I would let you know. ]]> General Cooking sob8864 http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7526 http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7525&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:30:34 GMT Five Crowns Marketing, Brawley, California is issuing this release today voluntarily recalling cantaloupes packed under the Majesty label because of... Five Crowns Marketing, Brawley, California is issuing this release today voluntarily recalling cantaloupes packed under the Majesty label because of a potential health risk due to possible contamination of Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported to date, and the company is working with FDA to inform consumers of this recall.

More... ]]> Food Recalls, food safety content-BOT http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7525 http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7524&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:50:23 GMT Superior Foods Co., Grand Rapids, MI. is recalling Lemon Pepper Marinated Catfish because it may contain undeclared soy and FD&C Yellow #5. In addition, Superior Foods Co. is recalling Cajun Style Marinated Catfish because it may contain soy and milk that is not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to these run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

More... ]]> Food Recalls, food safety content-BOT http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7524 http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7523&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:11:21 GMT So Pork shoulder was mega cheap at the butchers he was doing vaccum packed pork shoulders at 1.97 per kilo!! So im in need of what to do with them... So Pork shoulder was mega cheap at the butchers he was doing vaccum packed pork shoulders at 1.97 per kilo!!

So im in need of what to do with them now im looking for something new to try with them. ]]> General Cooking Jennig http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7523 http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7522&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:14:35 GMT I bought a whole, frozen 16 pound turkey today. Will be leaving tomorrow, returning Monday evening. Am cooking the bird next Friday. Will it be ok in... I bought a whole, frozen 16 pound turkey today. Will be leaving tomorrow, returning Monday evening. Am cooking the bird next Friday. Will it be ok in the frig?

Thanks,
Fran ]]> General Cooking ms.frannie http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7522 http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7521&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:30:14 GMT ? Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is voluntarily recalling some fresh&easy? ?Pumpkin Cheesecake Pies? (40 oz.) because they may contain undeclared pecans. Individuals who have allergies to pecans run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

More... ]]> Food Recalls, food safety content-BOT http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7521 http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7520&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:30:14 GMT Service Smoked Fish Corp. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling specific ?Use-By? dates and lot codes of Brooklyn?s BEST brand SMOKED NOVA SALMON because... Service Smoked Fish Corp. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling specific ?Use-By? dates and lot codes of Brooklyn?s BEST brand SMOKED NOVA SALMON because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may possibly suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

More... ]]> Food Recalls, food safety content-BOT http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7520 http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7519&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:38:00 GMT You would never know that I aced calculus. I have always had trouble with word problems. In my declining years it is worse than ever. Is there an... You would never know that I aced calculus. I have always had trouble with word problems. In my declining years it is worse than ever. Is there an error here?

(Consider the weight of the flour is 100%, then divide the weight of the water into the weight of the flour to find the hydration level. For example, if your flour weighs 12 ounces, using 6 ounces of water would give you 50% hydration.) ]]> All Things Baking bugster2 http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7519 http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7518&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:41:48 GMT Hi guys, hope you like this marinades in your turkey or other bird. This is applicable to all birds. You can have a try this at home. Here are some... Hi guys, hope you like this marinades in your turkey or other bird. This is applicable to all birds. You can have a try this at home. Here are some tips on how to prepare this:

Honey/Beer Marinade

1/4 C. apple juice or apple cider
1/2 C. good quality honey
1 C. medium bodied ale
1-2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
2 tsp. garlic juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Use a blender to thoroughly combine the apple juice (or cider), garlic juice and the Cajun seasoning. When mixed well, pour into a small pan and warm with the honey until they're all well combined. Then add the remaining ingredients. This marinade needs to be injected while still warm, otherwise as it begins to cool, it begins to thicken as well, making injection more difficult, if not impossible!

http://shopturkeydeepfryer.com/Turkey-Marinades.html ]]> Recipe Exchange mikhon http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7518 http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7516&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:40:44 GMT The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) announced today it is voluntarily recalling three lots of its Vicks Sinex nasal spray in three countries: the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom. The company said it is taking this precautionary step after finding the bacteria B. cepacia in a small amount of product made at its plant in Gross Gerau, Germany.

More... ]]> Food Recalls, food safety content-BOT http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7516 http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7515&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:28:06 GMT For the past month or two I have been drinking a little pineapple juice every day since learning it contained enzymes that alleviate muscle and joint... For the past month or two I have been drinking a little pineapple juice every day since learning it contained enzymes that alleviate muscle and joint pain. Thought it might help with some of the soreness I have when doing an extra long session on my bike. (For the record, I can't tell that it has helped any.)

But that is beside the point. I was looking at the label on the can today to see if there were any recipes printed that might be of interest.....none.....but it got me to thinking about using pineapple juice instead of water when mixing up the batter for a PUDC. Anyone every try that and if so what sort of a result did you achieve??

TIA. ]]> All Things Baking Randy http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7515 http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7514&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:50:39 GMT Nassau Candy Distributors of Hicksville, New York, is voluntarily recalling possibly unlabeled pegable snack tubs because they contain the following... Nassau Candy Distributors of Hicksville, New York, is voluntarily recalling possibly unlabeled pegable snack tubs because they contain the following undeclared allergens; Tree Nuts {Almonds}, Soy and Milk and may contain the following undeclared allergens Peanuts, other Tree Nuts {brazil nuts, walnuts, filberts, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios, macadamia nuts, cashews and coconut}. People who have an allergy to any of these specific types of allergens run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products...

More... ]]> Food Recalls, food safety content-BOT http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7514 http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7513&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:56:48 GMT [size="5"]I tested this product: "KITCHENAID CHEFS CHOPPER 3 CUP ". ...and I can tell you for sure that it will be a keeper for many of you cooks and Chefs out there...in order to lessen the time needed to process food items you need to cook with.

Here is the link..............................

http://www.cooking.com/products/shpr...24617&mbcc=123

I used this mini processor for a recipe to make a appetizer....a Crab Appetizer..and used a recipe from right here at Cooking.com....perfect for a lighter Crab Appetizer--Baked and not fried !! Your early arriving guests will love this --they can have a couple and still have room for the main meal !

Heres that link to the MUFFIN TIN CRAB CAKES recipe..........................

http://www.cooking.com/Recipes-and-M...ipe-10238.aspx

I chose this recipe in order to put this Chefs Chopper thru its paces....and I was very happy with the results ! I will add some photos later as well.

First ...I used the chopper to make fresh bread crumbs --I used a mix of breads. This machine brought those breadcrumbs to size in aprox. 7 pulses. You only have to deal with one button with this machine....there is no separate long time "ON" button because the pulse button does it all...short burst or long constant action..by holding the button down with your finger. It works very smoothly,quickly and efficiently.

My second test was with the veggies--I used this machine to bring some red peppers to a mince. It was a small amount of red pepper aprox. 1/2 of one........and ---again --just a few short pulses was all that was needed to get to a mince size.Seconds of time-- as opposed to getting the board down--- getting the knife out of the drawer..and maybe for those just beginning to cook--finding a sharp knife to work with -- and still you have to make those 20 or 30 passes through to make the mince.

This machine is QUICK, QUICK,QUICK !!

I left the red pepper in and added green peppers ( this was my own addition to the recipe )...and it gave me the perfect mix and size that I desired with very little work or bother in order to add the mixture of peppers to the crab and other ingredients.

Even switching different items to and from the bowl was easy. The blade mechanisim has a handy flat nob like portion to the top of itself for an extremely easy grab by your fingers. It lifts up and goes back in as smooth and easy as ever.

This little machine is very easy to clean--and after chopping several ingredients and the bread crumbs it basically rinsed clean with water and a touch of soap.

This machine can save you a lot of time processing foods to the size that you need....saving your wrists and saving you time! It also will take up a very small foot print on your counter...

I think just about anyone would enjoy having it for their kitchens whether they are a experienced chef or a family cook...advanced cook or a " just beginning to form your own kitchen cook". The price also allows it to be right inside of many persons budgets that are buying or giving this as a gift... It will not break the bank for most at $39.95 here on Cooking.com.

I happened to try the Black model...but it also comes in white for the same cost.....and if your a little bit more upscale and want all chrome--that is available too for a somewhat higher cost....but no matter what---you can match your other kitchen appliances which is important to many chefs and cooks alike.

I love it...I'm glad I got to try it out...and I would suggest this little unit for all of you as well ! It took me just a few minutes to get my Muffin TIn Crab appetizers in the oven and ready to place on the table! ]]> Cooking Equipment cookinfool http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7513 http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7512&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:12:30 GMT My double reversible cast iron Lodge griddle has rust spots! They're on the grilling side only (so far :(). It's immediately dried after cooking and oiled too. I store it inside my oven though, which I've read somewhere that it's okay to do. Storage is a huge issue in my compact kitchen. Maybe sometimes moisture in the oven gets to it despite the seasoning?

So.... honestly I'm too lazy to deal with elbow grease right now (okay, I'll do it!). Recommend first plan of action to rescue the old faithful, especially getting into the grill slats?

Next question is about the Le Creuset double reversible griddle, I don't quite understand the black satin enamel finish. Is it non-stick? Is maintenance the same as regular seasoned cast iron? The price is five times as much for the same purpose!

Thanks. ]]> Cooking Equipment cera11 http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7512 http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7511&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:56:49 GMT Hi! It was requested that I make butternut squash orzo for a party we're having at work. I can't make it at work 'cause we don't have the facilities, so I have to make it the night before. I've always served it hot out of the pan, so I am concerned about it setting over night since I have to make it at home.

Any suggestions on how to keep "almost" as good as "serve immediately"?

Thanks,
Ken ]]> General Cooking K Robert http://forums.cooking.com/showthread.php?t=7511