What cooking secrets take your food to the almost-pro level? [more inside]
posted by chalbe on Aug 24, 2009 - 134 answers

I have copious amounts of coconut cream and coconut shavings. What food-item (ie: not 20 galleons of piña colada) can I make with those ingredients that would require as little additional ingredients and effort as possible. And if you would have a bare-bones recipe at hand, it would be very much appreciated. :) [more inside]
posted by ruelle on Sep 3, 2008 - 18 answers

Recipe for miso soup wanted! Must be tried and true and fixable with ingredients available in the U.S. (or on the 'Net.) It's not as easy as it seems, evidently... (T'anks!)
posted by Shane on Sep 5, 2005 - 16 answers

From the general to the specific: What are your favorite recipes, the dishes you prepare when you want to impress? [more inside]
posted by jdroth on Sep 28, 2004 - 16 answers