I have a vacuum-sealed package of jambalaya that I made a month ago and froze. I’d like to reheat it for dinner tonight. It’s still frozen. I’m wondering what you think the best way to reheat would be? I would... (2 replies, last updated by ideabaker January 12, 2009)

Hi everyone, I bought a brick of mole paste from Northgate Market here in SD and am wondering what the proper way to prepare it is. It’s made in store, comes in a plastic container, and doesn’t include any directions.... (0 replies, last updated by Foodnerds June 9, 2008)

find a preparation you really like. (9 replies, last updated by Veggo December 14, 2007)

Hi, I just found this new place called Freshman’s on Mt. pleasant(a few blocks south of Eglington) that has really interesting, different dishes. It is gourmet take out. I had their chicken gallantine which is deboned... (1 reply, last updated by JamieK August 8, 2007)

I love freshly prepared salad spreads that delis and gourmet food stores sell. I’m addicted to Zabars Baked Salmon Salad and also love their whitefish salad. Sable’s Lobster Salad is so good I could eat a pound of it... (0 replies, last updated by Foodboy November 29, 2006)

Strong 2nd for Bob’s. They crank out all the prepared Italian classics. Delicious, plentiful, unfussy, very reasonably priced. www.bobsfood.com (22 replies, last updated by ginnyhw July 2, 2007)

I’m going to have enough softshells this Sunday to try more than one preparation. What I usually do is dust with seasoned flour and saute with a little EVOO and butter. I’ll probably fry up some shallots and... (3 replies, last updated by Candy June 16, 2005)

I love using fresh pomegranite seeds in recipes and we have wonderful ones at our local farmers markets here in the Bay Area. However, I don’t love getting the seeds out — always such a mess. Does anyone have a tried... (6 replies, last updated by Kathy November 22, 2005)

Just looking for any tips on how to prepare (and more importantly KEEP) kishke so that it’s tasty for shabbos lunch. I’ve normally taken it out of the outer wrap, left the inner wrap on, and placed it on top of the... (9 replies, last updated by Abe January 17, 2005)

O.k. local chowies, if you were having a swell party and didn’t want to cook, what prepared stuff would you bring in? I’m losing steam on a party I’ve got planned and have been thinkin' of cheatin' but will not... (7 replies, last updated by Chino Wayne January 19, 2003)

I plan to make latkes for 60 people for my Fathers home. Should I make ahead and bring and warm or should I make batter and bring to his house, which may discolor. Or is the best way to prepare and cook at his house just before... (14 replies, last updated by john i December 18, 2001)

I know this sounds incredibly lazy, but sometimes (well, most of the time) I do not want to make my own stock. Where do you all recommend buying prepared stock in Manhattan?? Willing to travel for good food! (9 replies, last updated by susiederkins November 19, 2009)

frying, however I believe it will be more forgiving while I practice and build my confidence in the kitchen. So with all that said. How do I prepare my pan for frying? Basically am I after the ‘hot pan, cold oil’ technique? And can... (17 replies, last updated by Zeldog November 13, 2009)

I’ve always wondered about the prepared foods that Costco sells...a lot of it looks good, but I’m worried to buy those huge quantities and get home and hate it! I know some of the items vary from store to store...but... (41 replies, last updated by givemecarbs November 9, 2009)

a stroll around the store and see if anything looked interesting. I’ve tried some of their "prepared foods" (i.e. marinated, pre-seasoned, etc.) in the past and been less than impressed, but I decided to give them another... (35 replies, last updated by BobB October 23, 2009)