Recipes Thread

[TSmith34, Inc.]

I'm assuming the first one is Pumpkin Spice?

[Uncle Rico]

I'm assuming the first one is Pumpkin Spice?

Don't disparage and attack our greatest spice, pumpkin spice

[Hards Alumni]

I think there are a lot of people who cook fish that I don't think actually like fish that much.  They treat it like chicken, overcook it, over season it, try to cover all of its natural flavor.  Good fresh fish and shellfish needs very little.  But then again, mackerel is one of my favorite types of sushi/sashimi, so I'm a bit unique I suppose.

I had herring this way in Amsterdam and it was fantastic.

[MuggsyB]

I've mentioned before that I'm a huge advocate for the mortar and pestle.  And because of that I buy a lot of whole spices and fresh herbs.  There is a enormous flavor difference between whole spices and ground spices, it's somewhat similar to buying ground coffee in lieu of whole bean.  I realize this is an in depth conversation, but whole spices last longer and significantly less expensive.  I am so greatful to be near a number of Indian grocery stores. 

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

I couldn't find the grilling thread.  I've been in Poland the last week at my in-laws. 
My wife's former town of 4,700 over the last 20 years has transformed into a vacation place.  It has some large protected national forests and a slow moving river that attracts bikers, hikers, kayakers and campers as well as buses stopping in to see an Icon Museum in a restored Eastern Orthodox monastery.

Anyway, in the parents apartment complex, I asked my wife "what's this box with a door in front and a steel pipe underneath that leads to some concrete block house?" "That's the apartment complex communal smoker."
Apparently it's very common in Poland for custom made smokers like this whether in apartment complexes or stand alone homes since so many people make home made kielbasa.
I never noticed on previous visits but my wife said the old was in behind the complex garages and wore out.

[MuggsyB]

I couldn't find the grilling thread.  I've been in Poland the last week at my in-laws. 
My wife's former town of 4,700 over the last 20 years has transformed into a vacation place.  It has some large protected national forests and a slow moving river that attracts bikers, hikers, kayakers and campers as well as buses stopping in to see an Icon Museum in a restored Eastern Orthodox monastery.

Anyway, in the parents apartment complex, I asked my wife "what's this box with a door in front and a steel pipe underneath that leads to some concrete block house?" "That's the apartment complex communal smoker."
Apparently it's very common in Poland for custom made smokers like this whether in apartment complexes or stand alone homes since so many people make home made kielbasa.
I never noticed on previous visits but my wife said the old was in behind the complex garages and wore out.

I don't know what they're called but get some of those Polish Bagel things.  Like a dozen or so.  Krakow is a beautiful city.  Great people too. 

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

I don't know what they're called but get some of those Polish Bagel things.  Like a dozen or so.  Krakow is a beautiful city.  Great people too. 

Obie-janki

I'm in North East Poland.  I was less than 5KM from the Belarus border this morning.  I went to a preserve to see European Bison and we got there too early and had time to kill and tried to fill up our water bottles in a nearby town famous for mineral water. They sell bottled all over Europe.  No public taps.

[MuggsyB]

Has any Scooper made Pepper Pot before or used Cassava?  Cassareep syrup seems like a different process.  Ty. 

[MuggsyB]

Tamarind is beyond underrated. What an incredible ingredient with tremendous versatility. 

[TSmith34, Inc.]

How is it on eleohant steaks?

[MuggsyB]

Has anyone here used Palm Oil before in a curry, stew, or rice dish?   Ty. 

[Hards Alumni]

Has anyone here used Palm Oil before in a curry, stew, or rice dish?   Ty. 

Yes, be careful where you source it though.  It needs to be sustainably produced.  Look into this, it is very important.  Non sustainable palm oil destroys the environment and animal habitat.

[Uncle Rico]

Yes, be careful where you source it though.  It needs to be sustainably produced.  Look into this, it is very important.  Non sustainable palm oil destroys the environment and animal habitat.

That's why I use it.  Eff this planet

[MuggsyB]

Yes, be careful where you source it though.  It needs to be sustainably produced.  Look into this, it is very important.  Non sustainable palm oil destroys the environment and animal habitat.

Ya...I noticed that.  Ty.

[MuggsyB]

Has anyone tinkered with a bamboo steamer?  I can't seem to get things quite right when I stack them.  Maybe I'm overcrowding it, I dunno.

[Skatastrophy]

Has anyone tinkered with a bamboo steamer?  I can't seem to get things quite right when I stack them.  Maybe I'm overcrowding it, I dunno.

Here's a bit from Kenji Lopez Alt on using a bamboo steamer with a wok. There's probably a few pro-tips in there. He's one of my go-tos for techniques

https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-steam-in-a-wok

Seems like the tricks to steam circulation are a perforated liner beneath your food, and making sure you don't overcrowd.

[MuggsyB]

Here's a bit from Kenji Lopez Alt on using a bamboo steamer with a wok. There's probably a few pro-tips in there. He's one of my go-tos for techniques

https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-steam-in-a-wok

Seems like the tricks to steam circulation are a perforated liner beneath your food, and making sure you don't overcrowd.

Thx.  I line the baskets with cabbage leaves.  I think I overcrowded with crapakes and my fish was a bit too thick.  Or I left too much marinade on them.  I think Miso marinated Sablefish/Black Cod is best either broiled or air fried.