The next time you go to your favorite dim sum place take home a bunch of steamed pork buns and freeze them. When you want to eat them, let them defrost, wrap them in a damp dishtowel, wrap that in saran and microwave for about 2... (0 replies, last updated by Joan Winston October 24, 2000)

was overcooked to the point of being like shredded dishtowel. Well, that’s not a fair comparison. At least a wrung-out dishtowel will reabsorb moisture. Worst of all is that these sorry shreds of meat sat in a warming pan... (5 replies, last updated by sel December 17, 2007)

in mind when trying to convert this recipe? my idea was just to make the dough through the first rise, then divide it into 12 or so rolls and cover them with a damp dishtowel for the second rise. will this work? here’s the... (3 replies, last updated by roxlet January 3, 2009)

them on an oiled baking sheet. Cover with a dishtowel and let rest for 30 minutes. Working with one ball of dough at a time, flatten each one and stretch from all sides until you have a thin, flat round. Oil a skillet, and pan-fry... (7 replies, last updated by Davwud April 17, 2009)

Hi i’ve found this incredible french linen store in south pasadena called Jean-Vier. They have some patern dishtowel... i’m crazy about them the quality is amazing.. you should try it look like garnier thiebault...... (2 replies, last updated by sarahgolden April 24, 2008)

, and not too hard, but haven’t yet tried the naans. The authors have lots of recipes for stovetop and oven. They recommend quarry tiles or a baking stone to provide the best possible surface. They also recommend wrapping... (2 replies, last updated by Alan Divack February 7, 2000)

of France on them, a set of those and a cheese server of some sort might be fun. Many stores also sell dishtowels with scenes of France on them as well. Also, to me, nothing says Frances like a bottle of Champagne. (11 replies, last updated by CindyJ November 6, 2009)

Dishtowels. Seriously — Every time I go to Ikea I buy more. But my favorites are the large flour sack towels. Double as a potholder, an apron, a salad spinner. Love dishtowels. Actually potholders too — they’re... (36 replies, last updated by mlgb March 18, 2008)

mixing bowl/dishpan and grease well. Put in dough, cover with a dishtowel and leave to stand in a warm place till double. Punch down and knead again, return to bowl for another 15-20 minutes. Take out dough and punch down again,... (2 replies, last updated by toodie jane December 23, 2007)

and garlic with a few crushed red peppers. For the leftovers, I made “nests” of the pasta and dried them on dishtowels. Each nest is one serving. Marcella Hazan claims that they will keep in the pantry for three... (5 replies, last updated by smtucker March 21, 2009)

a dishtowel on both racks, to prevent the wires from digging in. And if all else fails, I use lots of whipped cream to cover the damage! (3 replies, last updated by Erika L November 28, 2008)

up milk and butter together until warmed through 2. Add to the rest of the ingredients to make a dough 3. Divide dough into 3 rolled strips, cover them with cloth or a dishtowel, and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes 4. Place the... (0 replies, last updated by vvvindaloo November 11, 2007)

I was given a $50 gift certificate to Napa Style – Michael Chiarello’s catalog – and cannot decide what to use it for. I don’t want to kick in too much more. Everything seems SO expensive. I am leaning... (7 replies, last updated by pikawicca July 4, 2006)

back about 2 cups of the flour. Gradually add the remaining flour until the dough is sticky but kneadable. Turn the dough out and knead in the remaining flour. 3. Allow the dough to sit in a warm place (65 to 75 degrees), covered... (0 replies, last updated by Curmudgeon December 4, 2005)

kitchen mitts or dry dishtowels. He emphasized that they must the dry. Then let the pie cool and cut it while it was still on the dry cloth surface. All in all, I think his explanation beat the hell out of ‘it could be a... (1 reply, last updated by Cathy Elton August 26, 2002)