What can tasty things can be made with malted milk powder? [more inside]
posted by Napoleonic Terrier at 10:46 PM - 1 answers

How can I tell what sort of homemade chocolates are safe to store at room temperature? [more inside]
posted by MeghanC at 1:36 PM - 7 answers

Has anyone ever made Gumbo without a roux? [more inside]
posted by Mr. Gunn at 10:54 AM - 19 answers

I am going to smoke a turkey this year for Thanksgiving. Uh. 'Smoke' like a brisket, not 'smoke' like a cigarette. Any advice? [more inside]
posted by dirtdirt at 7:21 AM - 8 answers

PhillyFilter: So .... what's the story with the "Beef-and-Beer" benefit parties that I keep hearing about as a new arrival in Philadelphia? [more inside]
posted by scblackman at 5:50 PM - 23 answers

What is a good/luxury cooking item for around $50? [more inside]
posted by MaryDellamorte at 4:07 PM - 65 answers

While visiting San Antonio last month, I ate at Liberty Bar on Metafilter's recommendation and fell deeply in love with their warm lentil salad. I would love to recreate it at home for a fantastic winter dinner. Please help me do so. [more inside]
posted by anderjen at 11:45 AM - 3 answers

What's your fvorite aperitif? How do you mix it if at all? [more inside]
posted by nj_subgenius at 5:58 PM - 29 answers

If a food lists rennet among its ingredients, am I right in assuming that it is most likely animal rennet? [more inside]
posted by Morrigan at 11:00 AM - 12 answers

I'm thinking of putting cream cheese on bagels, wrapping them in plastic wrap and selling them. I expect to be sold out in 2-3 hours. Should I be concerned about the cream cheese going bad? Any other food safety issues?
posted by rudy26 at 10:02 AM - 19 answers

I have a loose vegetarian stew recipe that I have made up that is wonderful in the sense that it is flexible and quick. It does have one constant, in that it has a tomato base. What can I sub the tomato content with? [more inside]
posted by piratebowling at 9:23 AM - 21 answers

How can I use leftover egg yolks? I want to make a chocolate mousse from a recipe that calls for a large number of egg whites but I feel guilty about just throwing the egg yolks away. So... please give me your best ideas and recipes for what to do with the yummy yummy yolks, folks.
posted by kitchencrush at 8:17 AM - 38 answers

What food goes with a "Detectives, Spys, Villians and Henchmen" themed party?
posted by jrishel at 5:38 AM - 25 answers

Heading to a themed dinner event. We each represent a country and bring food / drink from the country. I am Ireland. I'm going to bring booze. What whiskey or other hard alcohol should I bring?
posted by mtstover at 8:02 PM - 29 answers

What else besides cheesecake can I make in an springform pan? [more inside]
posted by emd3737 at 6:11 AM - 25 answers

Someplace to read, write, relax alone at night in NYC. [more inside]
posted by laptolain at 1:29 PM - 6 answers

Should I Eat This? Filter: cooked black beans left in a pot overnight. [more inside]
posted by k. at 10:33 AM - 27 answers

Do you have Madhur Jaffrey's Ultimate Curry Bible on your bookshelf? Could you flip through in search of a pork recipe with mustard seeds? [more inside]
posted by lioness at 3:11 AM - 2 answers

Where can I get Cherry Cola in Toronto? I'm not particular as to brand, and I'd prefer to take it home but if necessary will go to a diner or something that serves it. [more inside]
posted by sarahkeebs at 11:21 AM - 19 answers

Help for the food-imagining-impaired: cookbooks and sources of recipes with pretty pictures? [more inside]
posted by bookdragoness at 11:20 AM - 15 answers