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Why not brown the meat in batches mix it with the veggies and rice in your aluminum trays, add your liquid and bake the rice? I make Alton Browns recipe for baked brown rice all the time and it works beautifully!

Soft, chewy pretzel bites!

While not a direct answer to your question, a bit of advice. Check out the cookbooks at your local public library. My library has a great cookbook selection, I've bought a couple of books now that I first checked out and experimented with from my library! :chef:

You should be able to find it in a local grocery store. If not any "healthy" market like Whole Foods will have it.

I've always thought of chutneys as having some acidic component, whether it be from fermentation (lactic acid), vinegar, lemon juice, tamarind, etc.

Awesome! Perhaps next year you can look into making some mead!

I have the Kuhn-Rikon julienne pealer. It's very sturdy and works well.

Are you using a carbon-steel wok? I would think even if you got a little burnt sugar you could just soak the wok in hot water for 20-30 minutes without any damage.

I second that! I moved a skillet from my oven to my stovetop once and I *knew* it was hot, but as I was doing four things at once I spaced out and grabbed the handle to move it out of my way and ended up with 2nd and 3rd degree burns on my fingers and palm.... an experience I will not repeat. As...

The main difference you'll find between the different type of All-Clad is how many layers of metal make up the pans. I work in a kitchen that has All-Clad 3-ply and 5-ply, as well as Demeyere 7-ply. I find that there is a noticeable difference between the 3 and 5 ply pans, and detectable but...

Cedar plank grilled salmon, sugar snap peas and green salad for me. Oh and grilled pineapple for dessert!

Why would you use a mason jar when you could just use your blender jar? Is there some advantage to the smaller / airtight jar?

Mint Macarons with chocolate ganache!

Actually most cast iron you don't want to scrub in soapy water. I like my Le Creuset because of the enamel coating, which makes it easier to clean then non-coated cast iron.

Le Creuset® Soleil Skinny Grill | Sur La Table I really like my Le Creuset skinny grill. Cast Iron is great for heat distribution and the enamel coating makes it a breeze to clean. And they come in lots of pretty colors!