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After I dip balls in chocolate (semi sweet and dark) I sprinkle with Kosher salt. Perfect combination.

:smile: Lots of good input. Thanks to all. Betsy.

CWS - After boiling the shanks in the soup for four or five hours, as you said the meat just falls off the bones. But...the meat is still so chewy and tough. Does roasting them all night take that chewyness out? How exactly do you roast them? Covered, some liquid, etc. Thank you.

Beef shanks have always been my soup bone of choice, but I want to try a different bone with meat that is not so tough. Bones used mostly for vegetable/minestrone soup. Thanks for any ideas. Betsy.

Perforated Pie Pan Update Tried this pie pan today and was pleasantly surprised. Used convection oven. It came out perfectly browned. I let it cool and made a cream pie. Because the crust was cooked through (thus the holes) it was much easier to serve than any of my other pies. The crust was...

Does anyone use this pie plate? I'm curious about results. All comments welcome. Thank you. Betsy.

I finally mastered a Lemon Meringue Pie, both beautiful and delicious, if I do say so myself. Each time the lemon consistency is a little different though. I follow my recipe very carefully. Should the lemon mixture ever really boil? Thanks for any comments. Betsy.

A plumber said it is not good for the kitchen sink to pour boiling water down it (pasta water, potatoes, etc.). Sounds crazy to me. :huh: Where and how do you all pour your boiling water? Thank you. Betsy.

Many Thanks So many great ideas. Thanks Uncle Bob for that egg info. I'll save that. Betsy.

I cut a lot of recipes in half that call for one egg. How do you guys and gals do that? Thanks. Betsy.

Would someone please tell me how to clarify butter and what is the advantage of doing it? Thank you. Betsy.

Thank You. Yukon Gold it is. Thanks guys. Betsy.

If a recipe calls for "yellow potatoes", what are they? Thanks all. Betsy.

The Venetian has a wonderful restaurant called The Grand Lux Cafe. Everything we have tried on the menu is outstanding. Excellent service, large portions. Our waitress even suggested splitting a meal. Congratulations on the upcoming event. Betsy.

We eat salad every night and the challenge of keeping fresh, crisp, green romaine has become a pain. Will you please share some of your ideas with me on the subject? Thank you. Betsy.