I may (gasp) buy a prepared turkey this year rather than make it myself. I saw a list in the Chronicle of local stores that do this. Any suggestions on which one to choose? Or other places in the city that also do this? I’d...

Doing a full holiday menu and need to take some shortcuts to make it happen, so where can I find some good quality prepared corn bread for my stuffing? Thanks in advance...CenPho and E. Phoenix area is preferred.

Anyone know of a good catering type company that you can order prepared dinners from in advance? Meaning ordinary weeknight dinners, not for a party. Love to cook but don’t always have the time...

My mother, who lives in Florida, hasn’t been feeling well and doesn’t get out much. She’s not much of a cook (sad, but true) to begin with, and I’m afraid she’s not eating very well. I’m...

Did the V-day thing this weekend, and now need to prepare a special B-day dinner for the boyfriend. It’s our first birthday that we’re spending together, and I want to make it special. He loves chicken terriaki, so...

I like mussels prepared simply, they’re such a perfect finger food, briny and juicy, and so fun to share with friends! but i’ve never prepared them. however my friend and i decided to cook a simple dinner at home...

Piquant Salmon Rolls

Depending on how long you’ll be driving, plus the time getting where you going until preparing uour dish, as well as the climate. There is a simple precaution that i was taught with cajan, creole dishes in hot weather....

Greetings! I’m in charge of making a lot of stuff this year for Christmas Eve/Christmas day, and I wanted to get some of the things out of the way in advance. One of the dishes that I am preparing is a cornbread-sausage...

I’m making a lasagna and want to prepare it at least one day in advance, because I’ll be very busy before the dinner. Can I pu to two days? I’ll be using no-boil noodles. I’m also making a creme caramel,...

process of rasing pork for slaughter – including details of how the meat is prepared post slaughter. http://www.rivercottage.net/EdibleProjects~Livestock/237/GettingStartedwithPigs.aspx

we’re planning on so far: Cold grain salad — tabbouleh Cold or room temp grilled veggies — summer squash, slow-roasted tomatoes ??? What else? Fruit salads Grilled beef tenderloin (another thread) — sauces?...

Balthazar over Pastis unless you really must sit outside. Make a reservation, you’ll be risking getting turned away if you show up too late in the day for Balthazar. Pastis has a lot more capacity if you can’t make...

Hard to say ... with little no or preparation... you could get a platter of veggies (boring), or chips and dips (boring)... In front of the Metro (supermarket), on Victoria, there’s a japanese store that sells good sushis,...

I would guess that’s pretty common during lunch when people have to get in and out in 30-45 minutes. Many restaurants have a limited menu with only a few items, presumably so they can just prepare a lot in advance and have...