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I have a new cast iron wok. I scrubbed it w/ hot soapy water and a plastic scrubber. I wiped the inside down w/ veg oil and let sit in a 350 oven for 1 hr. I wiped the inside down w/ paper towel and it p/u dayglow yellow-orange colored oil. Should I re-clean the wok w/ something like an SOS...

A friend has a 15 yr old (guess)Jenn Aire cook top w/ downdraft vent. How do we clean that horribly greasy dirty greasy vent? I want to pull it out and replace but . . . .

Looking for a recipe some dear friends had out one evening @ a buffet dinner @ golf club. Grated potatoes, heavy cream like sauce, maybe some cheese? onions? I want to make them some for fun. Any one have such a recipe?

Our son has a kiosk selling food @ events. Currently he uses a commercial spatula but it is heavy and after 6-10 hrs of chopping, flipping etc his wrist is wounded! Any of you know of a commercial spatual that is lightweight? What would the metal part be made of? This problem is not unique, I...

I sometimes help friends who have a deli. They go thru onions by the ton! They have a manual onion slicer that is sharp (blades)but am wondering if there is an electric commercial onion slicer?

Do any of you know of a way to cook salmon in your oven or top of stove w/out smelling up the house for days? Our patio grill is down and out so that method is not available.

Friends tell me of a restuarant on the Oregon coast of the town Newport where the bacon is fabulous. According to the clerk the bacon is marinated in a homemade marinade that includes cayenne pepper. Any one ever marinate their bacon?

I am going to make Tyler Florence's spaghetti w/ meatballs. I want to make these and freeze as I will haul these 3 hrs to Bend, Oregon for a b'day party. Can I freeze these successfully or not? pre cook or cook on site?Here is the recipe off foodtv site. Extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped...

Any of you have a sauce you serve with ham? Not a gravy. I remember some years ago I attended a dinner and there was this lovely sauce w/ strawberries(frozen and thawed)and maybe a touch of curry? It was lovely. obviously had some corn starch.

How or rather with what do you slice your large rib roast? Doesn't Alton Brown recommend an electric knife? I am having 9 for Christmas dinner and need a large roast and want to keep it easy. I don't have a specified slicing board either. Recommendations please. thank you.

My candy thermometer, the stick only, is 5.25 " long. Is that standard? I am having trouble getting a pot big enough to make candy and a therm. long enough to touch the syrup. ( I sense I am setting myself up for alllllll sorts of replies.) thanks. m

This is the recipe a dear neighbor would make and share at Christmas time when I was a child. I have tried it 3x but no success. Do candy thermometers come w/ long stick? My candy therm. is too short for the big deep pot I have tried to make it in and my other heavy pots are too small and it...

I followed a recipe to make turkey gravy using turkey wings. We are taking dinner 'over the river and thru the woods'. I am not good at making gravy w/ a crowd chatting w/ me so I plan on taking 5 cups prepared. I'd have to cork the wine real real early w/ the stress of making gravy w/ no back...

I just love the cinnamon scones from QFC markets. It has cinnamon throughout the scone. Anyone have a recipe like that? thanks

I would like to find a recent cole slaw recipe that was in Cooks Illustrated mag. Anyone subscribe? thank you.

We brined our turkey last Thanksgiving and are believers! This year we want to try a fried turkey. Do we simply dry the brined bird before frying?

1 lb butter (real stuff) softened 2 cups light olive oil Whip the butter and add the olive oil. When the consistency of cake batter pour into container w/ lid. Refrigerate over night. Laurels Kitchen cookbook version is a tiny bit different. I am going to do this after years of not getting...

I am visiting my son @ 4000 ft in Bend, Oregon. What if any adjustments do I make when baking banana bread, cookies, cakes? thank you.

I purchased a pre-sliced bottom round roast. 1 1/2 # I am not sure what to do w/ it. Marinate and grill was my original idea. Any of you ever cook pre sliced meat? Maybe 1/4 " thick ea. slice. Ideas needed. thanks.

What are you fixing for Easter dinner? a crowd? I am planning on 10-12 people and will serve a ham. Asparagas is soooo springy that it will probably be on the menu also. any great au gratin recipes? This is going to be simple so I can get out of the kitchen and eat good jelly beans into the night.

any of you familiar with this, new edition, cookbook? Practical and good?

Have any of you ever had "forbidden rice"? Yep, that's the name. It is purple and nutty tasting, says this recipe in the local newspaper.

I made a Smoked Salmon chowder w/ 4 cups cream. What will happen if I freeze it?

Anyone have suggestions for a salad w/ Christmas dinner? with all the rich food and beverages something fresh but seasonal would be nice.

I am hosting 20 people for Christmas and will be serving prime rib(s). I will cook one in my stove oven and could I do the other one in an electric roaster? thanks in advance.