Techniques for Restoring an old Cast Iron Skillet Question: I just purchased a cast iron skillet which was not seasoned. I scrubbed and scrubbed to get the protective coating off … Continued

  What are preserved lemons?  A preserved lemon is a lemon that has been soaking in lemon juice and salt for a period of time.  During this process, the lemon … Continued

Questions and Answers – Preserving Carved Pumpkins     Question: Can you tell me what to use to preserve a craved pumpkin so it will last longer like a week … Continued

Prime Rib Roast – Tips From The Butcher’s Block By Eric Turner   From my years as a retail butcher, I can report that the beef bone-in rib roast is … Continued

  Lettuce leaves me frustrated.  Bananas are ripe for making me angry.  I buy broccoli and cauliflower but I cannot seem to get ahead.  Puns aside, produce buying drives me bonkers. … Continued

Questions and Answers – Pronunciation of Chicken Divan   Question: I am trying to find the pronunciation for the dish chicken divan.  Is it divan (as in like the couch) … Continued

Purchasing and Preparing Frozen Lobster Tails   Serving lobster tails to your dinner guests or loved ones is always a special treat, so you want them to taste great!   Before … Continued

    How To Select, Buy, and Cook Quality Fish and Seafood   Check out What’s Cooking America’s delicious Fish and Seafood Recipes.   Are you unaccustomed to picking out and … Continued

Got a Minute? Ten Minutes, One Hour and More Kitchen Organizing Ideas              Organize condiments in the refrigerator – Organize dishes in your cupboards – Organize the … Continued

  Donning regal robes of maroon and cream, radicchio reigns supreme among traditional Italian vegetables.  Beloved by chefs and gourmands alike, this often misunderstood red chicory endures a love or … Continued

Rancid Wood Salad Bowl   Question: Hope you can help me.  I have a good wooden salad bowl that has turned rancid, tried scrubbing with soap and water even soaking … Continued

Questions and Answers – Raw Eggs and Pasteurization   Question: How do I pasteurize an egg?  I had Tippins (I live in Kansas City) French silk pie yesterday, (Christmas) and, … Continued

Questions and Answers – Reactive Pan vs. Non-Reactive Pan     Question: What is a non-reactive skillet? – Debbie Jordan (1/20/01)   Answer: Reactive Pan:  It is one made from a material … Continued

I welcome your photos and comments on cooking your Prime Rib Roast.  Contact Linda Stradley. Return to the main web page on cooking the perfect Classic Prime Rib (Standing Rib … Continued

Royal Icing Recipe Peggy Weaver answers your most frequently asked questions about her Royal Icing Recipe. Troubleshoot your icing and learn some helpful tips. QUESTION: Would you please share your … Continued