What can I make using a can of jellied cranberry sauce that not only doesn't involve a turkey, but doesn't involve an oven or (most) cheese? [more inside]
posted by acidic on Nov 3, 2009 - 16 answers

Help me get my head straight about cooking! It's not that I don't like it, per se... [more inside]
posted by coppermoss on Oct 27, 2009 - 30 answers

What is delicious in a cold tortilla wrap? Other than chicken. [more inside]
posted by Lorc on Oct 23, 2009 - 28 answers

So, we have been invited to a party which celebrates 100 years of Italian Futurism... [more inside]
posted by Wavelet on Oct 21, 2009 - 8 answers

Where can I find a database of cookbook indexes? [more inside]
posted by chefscotticus on Oct 3, 2009 - 4 answers

Every time I go to a Polynesian restaurant [all too rarely] I love the food. Please help me prepare some of these dishes at home. [more inside]
posted by netbros on Sep 18, 2009 - 9 answers

Why do even the most banal grocery staples have suggested recipes on them? Even things like sugar, salt, butter, etc. always seem to have a 'suggested recipe' printed on it. Is this just lack of anything else to fill the space, or might there be some law/taxation-status issue?
posted by dmd on Sep 16, 2009 - 27 answers

Autumn is almost here where I live! Tell me your favorite autumn party recipes, with some restrictions listed inside. [more inside]
posted by librarianamy on Sep 16, 2009 - 10 answers

Since my FiL died, me and my good-cookin' fella have been reliving the Czech food of his childhood. While he remembers most of the dishes he has forgotten many of the recipes his old man used. Feed our imagination please and give us your best Czech recipes. [more inside]
posted by Kerasia on Sep 3, 2009 - 8 answers

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

What are your favorite eggplant recipes? [more inside]
posted by hilaritas on Aug 18, 2009 - 32 answers

Tell me some simple, delicious recipes that are thickened by a roux. [more inside]
posted by martens on Aug 13, 2009 - 22 answers

I have 20 pounds (or more) of summer squash. What do I do with it? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel on Jul 30, 2009 - 32 answers

My previously dormant love of guacamole has recently been reawakened. I. CAN'T. GET. ENOUGH. But what to do with it beside slathering on tortilla chips and burritos (and, ok, I admit, sometimes a spoon)? Any suggestions and recipes would be appreciated.
posted by nuclear_soup on Jul 17, 2009 - 37 answers

What is the one dish that is quintessential to your state? When I say [North Dakoda, New York...] you say?
posted by bigmusic on Jul 8, 2009 - 157 answers

Tried an amazing eggplant dish on the weekend - no idea what it was. Help me find the recipe so I can make it at home! [more inside]
posted by shewhoeats on Jul 6, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm going to have a bunch of ingredients left over from another recipe. What can I make? [more inside]
posted by [insert clever name here] on Jul 5, 2009 - 13 answers

Help me preserve my family's culinary heritage! Help me find a webapp for storing my Dad's favorite recipes. [more inside]
posted by perrce on Jul 3, 2009 - 8 answers

Please give me your best long-distance hiking / bicycle touring / <insert other adventurous endurance activity> food recipes! [more inside]
posted by Captain Rayford Steele, Tribulation Force on Jun 23, 2009 - 10 answers

How actively do vegetarians avoid eating gelatin? [more inside]
posted by zennie on Jun 15, 2009 - 35 answers

Looking for cookbooks, blogs, websites, and forums that specialize in simple, healthy recipes. [more inside]
posted by Afroblanco on Jun 2, 2009 - 20 answers

So I made ghee. Now what? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on May 24, 2009 - 13 answers

Recipes and tips on cooking for a horde (~200 people). [more inside]
posted by ottereroticist on May 13, 2009 - 9 answers

I feel like I'm absolutely terrible at cooking. How can I become better at it? I think my lack of recipes/ideas is what's killing me. I just stick to spaghetti and frozen dinners because I'm not sure what else to do. If I had things to make I'm sure I'd eventually become better at it. [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Apr 22, 2009 - 50 answers

What should I make with my grill's side burner? [more inside]
posted by rouftop on Apr 20, 2009 - 18 answers

We're having a "tiny food" party / BBQ, and I need menu suggestions. Sliders (obviously), cornichons (or gherkins) and tiny cupcakes are readily available. Coronitas (7 oz. Coronas) to drink. So, what else? Other mains, sides, desserts, beverages. Any suggestions would be helpful. [more inside]
posted by dersins on Apr 16, 2009 - 47 answers

I need more quick, healthy, dinner suggestions, but I am Picky, Picky. I've perused many a thread here about this, and am hoping to catch something new with a smaller net. Spicy is the key here. If it tastes good with my rooster sauce it will be a keeper. [more inside]
posted by duckus on Apr 9, 2009 - 17 answers

We bought a gigantic jar of sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil. What are your favorite recipes that incorporate them? [more inside]
posted by halogen on Apr 7, 2009 - 23 answers

Help me recreate an awesome Mexican salad dressing! [more inside]
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane on Mar 26, 2009 - 10 answers

How can I incorporate animal protien and supplemental iron in my vegan diet? [more inside]
posted by zenofthefrisbee on Mar 16, 2009 - 30 answers

PlanMyMealFilter: I've had a fairly miserable couple of days and feel like cooking something soothing/comforting/delicious tonight, but am tired of my usual fallback, mac-n-cheese. What are your recipes for your favorite comfort foods? Nothing tooooo complex (it's getting late, after all) but I wouldn't mind concentrating for a while on something that isn't super-depressing. Only dietary restriction is no soy or cumin.
posted by coppermoss on Mar 9, 2009 - 22 answers

I'm looking for foods that can be prepared at the office. [more inside]
posted by reenum on Feb 17, 2009 - 16 answers

Creative cooks, I need your help. What can I make with a whole bunch of filled chocolates? [more inside]
posted by CunningLinguist on Feb 13, 2009 - 18 answers

Is there a vegetarian equivalent to Bon Appétit or Gourmet Magazine? [more inside]
posted by imposster on Feb 4, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm looking for ideas for Battlestar Galactica themed food. [more inside]
posted by Lokisbane on Jan 14, 2009 - 34 answers

Give me your best sweet potato recipes! [more inside]
posted by arianell on Jan 7, 2009 - 39 answers

Does a dish named Lander Macaroni really exist, or is it a figment of my wife's imagination? [more inside]
posted by roryks on Jan 5, 2009 - 14 answers

I want to make up boxes of goodies as presents for my brothers. Ordinarily I'd make cookies, but my brothers prefer savoury to sweet. So I'm stumped. Is there any kind of savoury/salty homemade treat that keeps as well as cookies and is as easily portable and wrappable?
posted by orange swan on Jan 3, 2009 - 31 answers

Need recommendations as to tasty prepared frozen meals available in the U.S. [more inside]
posted by reenum on Dec 19, 2008 - 36 answers

Give us your slow carb recipes! [more inside]
posted by sid on Dec 11, 2008 - 13 answers

I'm thinking about building a gingerbread house this year, and as usual for food topics that have yet to show up on Good Eats, I'm at a loss for where to find a good recipe. [more inside]
posted by ErWenn on Dec 8, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm making Thanksgiving dinner with my American friend for her German host family. We want to share a little of our American "Thanksgiving culture" with them. My family in Maine always gets Indian carryout. What to do? [more inside]
posted by comfortinsound on Nov 23, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm looking for some ideas, recommendations & recipes I can use to make up some Christmas hampers for presents this year. As much home made stuff as possible & I'd like to try & avoid overtly Christmassy things. Things that can be used in January & beyond. [more inside]
posted by i_cola on Nov 20, 2008 - 14 answers

Please help me to utilize two frozen packages of "British-style" bangers. [more inside]
posted by thebrokedown on Nov 4, 2008 - 31 answers

A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with Meniere's Disease -- basically chronic vertigo and other inner ear/balance issues. The first course of treatment is through diet: very low salt and no alcohol. The trouble is he still eats like he is in college... [more inside]
posted by sararah on Sep 9, 2008 - 8 answers

I want to make some animal-shaped food. I would prefer savory to sweet, and I do not want to use a mold or a cookie cutter to achieve the animal shape. [more inside]
posted by waltzing astronomers on Aug 27, 2008 - 19 answers

What can I do with a pound of un-cased bratwurst? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Aug 21, 2008 - 17 answers

What [vegetarian or fishy] foods can I grill? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel on Jul 25, 2008 - 33 answers

I'm a single guy living alone. I need to start cooking for myself because I spend too much money on food, and most of what I eat is kinda bad for me. However, I hate doing dishes and don't have much time to cook. What foods/recipes would you suggest? [more inside]
posted by Afroblanco on Jun 18, 2008 - 39 answers

Italian Cookbook: I'm going to live in Italy for 2 months this summer. Tell me what cookbook I should bring along! [more inside]
posted by sirion on Jun 14, 2008 - 12 answers