I’ve done the research on here about eggplant parm, however, I had a couple of questions. I know the basics and how to assemble it but...My first one is about the cheese. Can I use fresh mozzarela or should I use a dried... (15 replies, last updated by Tonyjlive October 28, 2006)

Part of me thinks that I shouldn’t even post about this, since I made my first pizzas last weekend, using the Alice Waters' recipe for the dough. They weren’t great – which may well be because I didn’t let... (103 replies, last updated by Foog June 26, 2009)

Frequently when I bake biscotti the tops crack and split during the first baking (log stage) making it diffcult to slice them prior to the second baking. What could be causing this? (4 replies, last updated by maria lorraine April 29, 2007)

I’m new to home pizza making. First time was a success—After researching on Chowhound, I used a pizza stone, which I oiled first and then preheated at 500 degrees for at least an hour with the oven rack in the lowest... (11 replies, last updated by Zeldog November 7, 2009)

the first week the catalog was out. she said they would offer it again in the fall. Definitely, next time I’m signing up right away. The class was on Seafood Risotto and The Eggplant appetizer (sigh). Anyone take the class?... (0 replies, last updated by mrsmegawatt June 28, 2008)

While I’ve used the canned quail eggs a number of times, this was the first time I bought fresh ones. Intending to use them as a decorative topping on a SE Asian inspired coconut soup, I fried them. But I only managed to... (3 replies, last updated by ricepad September 8, 2009)

Well, the obvious choice is coffee from Tim Horton’s. 2 Cream, 1 sugar. Yum. And, after I have the first iced drink of the summer season, I find myself craving them all the time. Iced Capp from Tim’s or Mocha... (61 replies, last updated by givemecarbs November 17, 2009)

agreed, on the venerable advice of the Fresno chowhounds, to sample the “not to miss” eggplant appetizer at the Cracked Pepper Bistro. http://www.crackedpepperbistro.com/ We were the first to arrive at opening time of 5... (18 replies, last updated by tavmark April 1, 2009)

After blowing through several unglazed tiles (bought in bulk from Home Depot for a buck a piece), I decided to cave and buy a real pizza stone. The second day I used it, it cracked. I did get some cheese on it (I was going... (22 replies, last updated by RShea78 January 27, 2007)

I bought a Tutto Italiano super cheap large square pizza stone on clearance about 9 years ago (I actually bought two at the time because they were so cheap and I figured I’d lose one to a crack eventually.) Well, 9 years... (26 replies, last updated by Scrapironchef July 20, 2009)

For a zillion years I used the side of a bowl, or the blunt edge of a knife. Then, last year, I went to a cooking event at a culinary school, where we cooked with chefs. My job was cracking eggs. I barely got through the first... (6 replies, last updated by Steady Habits January 2, 2009)

My first taste of sushi was in a little Lake Worth Florida restaurant. The roll I ordered came with a “spicy sauce”. CRACK. I asked the waitress, and it was Sriracha mixed with ponzu...fabulous. I never eat wasabi... (185 replies, last updated by TeganZ October 26, 2009)

Hello I am addicted to Tribe’s (that’s the brand name) Cracked Red Pepper Hummus. I would love to recreate it at home as I go thru about 2 tubs a week (I eat it for lunch everyday). I cannot find a good recipe for a... (17 replies, last updated by chef chicklet June 12, 2008)

Really? This is my first enameled cast iron pot. Is it normal for them to develop hairline cracks in the enamel? (7 replies, last updated by Kagemusha July 24, 2009)

Actually I think pound cake is supposed to crack on the top. A pound cake is must denser than most cakes. The outside begins to bake first in the oven and as the heat reaches the center, it needs to expand. Thats when it cracks... (5 replies, last updated by Shalini Bhalla February 19, 2004)