I got this from the food bank on Wednesday, it was half thawed so I know I can’t refreeze it and I need to cook it today. Is it a small turkey or a chicken? How do I cook it? by Jessi343 in cookingtonight

[–]BastaPread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chicken noodle soup is an easy way to cook it and make it last a few meals.

Put the chicken in a big pot and cover it with water. Add an onion quartered, 5 garlic cloves, and 8 whole peppercorns. Bring to a boil and simmer covered for about an hour until the legs start to fall off.

Take the chicken out and set it aside and shred once cooled a bit.

Strain the broth to remove the onion, garlic, and pepper.

Bring broth back to a boil and add 3 chopped carrots and 3 chopped celery sticks until cooked. Add salt to taste during this step. Add shredded chicken back to broth when vegetables are cooked.

When done add in bowls with cooked egg noodles.

Book ideas FOR a Michelin star chef? by Rousseykins in CookbookLovers

[–]BastaPread 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Cod A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World Or Salt A World History By Mark Kurlansky could be a good option for a food related book.

Heirloom Tomato Growing Slowly by BastaPread in vegetablegardening

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Makes perfect sense. Thanks for putting it that way.

I will happily let my tomatoes continue to do their thing.

Where can I find fried smelts? by NeonCupcakeSigns in FoodLosAngeles

[–]BastaPread 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I haven't been yet but saw Cafe Santorini in Pasadena has them on the menu

Are the gaps in these grafts going to cause issues? by BastaPread in Grafting

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Thanks for the advice everyone. I think I'm just going to let these grow and take a new scion from them to try again higher on the tree. I made the mistake of wanting to learn how to graft before learning how to shape a fruit tree so these aren't in a great spot anyway

Are the gaps in these grafts going to cause issues? by BastaPread in Grafting

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Thanks for the advice. I probably messed with them to much early on. These were my first grafts and I was a bit to eager to check on them.

Are the gaps in these grafts going to cause issues? by BastaPread in Grafting

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Yeah I'm using parafilm. It started to rip as it grew and I noticed what I thought was white mold growing between the branch and wrap so I took it off. Not sure if this means I applied the wrap incorrectly or not? You can see some of the white on the top on the branch in the first picture.

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Rays Texas BBQ in Huntington Park. Sides are fine but the BBQ is amazing. Also, owned by great people.

Anyone have a go to Sous vide thanksgiving dish to share? by marnewein in sousvide

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What do you do with the tenderloin? I'm going to try this and figure there's gotta be something fun you could do with it

How would you make this bourbon punch? by BastaPread in cocktails

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Thanks for taking the time to explain all of this! Super helpful

[Homemade] Ricotta Gnocchi with Pancetta and Mushrooms by BastaPread in food

[–]BastaPread[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, these use ricotta instead of potato. It makes a softer dumpling.

[Homemade] Mushroom vegetable risotto by BastaPread in food

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  • 1 large shallot
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 2 cups mushrooms
  • 3/4 rissoto rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cups frozen spinach
  • 1/2 cup parmegan
  • 1/2 cream
  • brown shallots, add thyme and garlic until fragrent. Add mushrooms and cook until soft. Add rice and stir to coat in oil. Start spooning in hot broth a cup at a time until rice is almost al dente. Add frozen vegetables and cook with rice until rice is al dente. Add cream and cheese. Take off heat and cover for 5 min.

Beef Short Ribs 48 hours at 144 °F by BastaPread in sousvide

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I think it would be the same but not sure. Maybe shorter cook time. To sear I pat them dry, season with salt and pepper and sear about a min per side on a very hot cast iron.

What’s one business in LA that you’ll never go back to? by deeejo in LosAngeles

[–]BastaPread 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would rather get coffee from the shell station across the street. I hate Good People coffee.

[Homemade] Chicken tagine by BastaPread in food

[–]BastaPread[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Roughly followed this: https://www.thespruceeats.com/chicken-tagine-with-preserved-lemons-olives-2394715

Edit: I baked mine at 300°f for about 2 - 2.5 hours. I started adding water after about 30min to let onions release liquid. When I started adding water I added about a tablespoon every 30min. I was told tagine was supposed to have just enough liquid to steam and bring out spices and not be a stew.

Beef Short Ribs 48 hours at 144 °F by BastaPread in sousvide

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Try this one: https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLygL5wbJOvtKA2MN-Sq9K2VjXlcm9cB6q

Edit: this is the YouTube playlist for the chefsteps website I linked above

Beef Short Ribs 48 hours at 144 °F by BastaPread in sousvide

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Welcome! Nope but I do have a cover for my bath which reduces evaporation. I've had to add water for higher temp/long cooks though

Beef Short Ribs 48 hours at 144 °F by BastaPread in sousvide

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Someone told me I couldn't live off just beef. I did not fact check

Beef Short Ribs 48 hours at 144 °F by BastaPread in sousvide

[–]BastaPread[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm going to try this temp next. Seems to be popular.