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Here 'tis: (Notes added) No-Knead Bread 3 C all purpose Flour (I alway use unbleached), 1/4 tsp instant yeast, 1 1/4 tsp Salt, cornmeal or wheat bran as needed, In a large bowl combine flour, yeast and salt. Add 1 5/8 cups Water and stir until blended; dough will be shaggy and sticky...

Happy to oblige: Butter Pecan Bread, 2 1/4 C all purpose flour (unbleached), 2 tsp Baking Powder, 1/2 tsp Baking Soda, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1/2 tsp Cinnamon, 1/4 tsp fresh grated Nutmeg, 1 C Brown Sugar (light or dark; I've used both), 1 Egg, beaten, 1 C Buttermilk (1 C Milk + 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice or...

Get your attention? There recently was an article regarding carcinogens created by grilling meats. This is true. Back in '99 or '00 I came across an article giving a marinade that can actually reduce greatly the cancer threat from grilling. It's from James S. Felton at Lawrence Livermore...

A week or so ago I started a thread telling of my displeasure with Quinoa. I received several suggestions and decided to try it again. I rinsed the Quinoa and then put in with a rich chicken broth with a couple tablespoons of minced onion, brought it to a boil and then simmered it, uncovered...

Just had my first exsperience with Quinoa (pronounced, I'm told, keen-wah) I prepared it according to the directions I received - one part grain, 2 parts water. Rinse the grain first (some of it fell through my strainer). Bring it to a boil, then simmer covered 10 - 15 minutes until all the...

I really wasn't thinking when I sent my first "thread". I'm Dave. I live in so cal, San Diego actually. I've been cooking and baking for many years and enjoy it immensly (spelling?). I do a lot of experimenting and usually the recipes turn out edible, if not exactly what I was hoping for...

I get so many different ratios of salt to water and vinegar. Does anyone know the correct proportion? Also, should the pickles remain in the boiling bath for 10 minutes, or should they just be put in, and when a boil is reached, turn off the heat? I've made these before, but it's been an...