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I'm leaning towards mashed potatoes. Any thoughts on an app?

Any recipe recommendations? Any thoughts on an appetizer?

I am planning on making a recipe out of Michael Ruhlman's fabulous new book "Twenty" this weekend. The recipe is for braised duck legs. I've never braised duck before and I'm very excited to try it out. Ruhlman's Twenty: 20 Techniques, 200 Recipes, A Cook's Manifesto - Michael Ruhlman, Donna...

I'm trying to decide between 5 1/2 quarts and 7 and 1/4 quart round dutch ovens. I generally cook for 2-4 people. Any personal suggestions?

I'm making a fresh tomato and mozzarella salad. Any suggestions on accompaniment? I was thinking simple grilled chicken, and just eat that with the salad (tomato and mozzarella with the chicken in each bite). Any other ideas?

I'm going to cook the referenced steak for dinner tonight. What would you guys make with this? My 1st thought was to serve similar to fajitas with no wrap. Something like roasted vegetables? I can do that, or a side salad with mixed greens and a lemon vinaigrette. Thoughts?

What type of quinoa salad? Any recipes?

I'm planning on making pan seared tuna with soy sauce and sesame oil tonight. What would you guys suggest as a side dish? I like to eat healthy.

Planning on making fresh marinara and whole wheat ravioli. Any suggestions on a protein to eat with these 2 in order to balance out the meal?

I've been making Ina Garten's Marinara recipe with a lot of success. The recipe calls you to use a saute pan. Tonight, I quadrupled the recipe and used a 4 qt saucepan. The sauce doesn't taste as good. Is it possible that the different surface areas of the two are the reason behind this...

Right now I'm planning my Valentines day menu. I'm thinking of a 3 course meal. My girlfriend is on dessert duty. Mussels with White Wine Citrus Pesto Swordfish Mushroom Risotto? The basic premise is going to be a seafood based meal. The mussels are a definite, but I'm open to a...

I'm looking for some recipes for Mussels Fra Diavolo. I already have my frozen marinara that I can use as a base, or I can start from scratch. Thanks for everyone's help!

Can anyone provide me with a recipe for a steak salad? I'm thinking of doing skirt steak, but I'm open to all suggestions.

I have some boneless pork chops defrosted that I'm planning on cooking for dinner tonight. Does anyone have a healthy recipe for boneless pork chops? I was thinking of pan searing them and making a wine reduction, but wanted to see if there were any ideas out there. I'd like to accompany with...

How many pounds of chicken wings should I buy for 3 pretty good eaters?