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Baking multiple hams

If you have two hams, both of differing weights, and the directions say to cook at 15 minutes per pound, how long do you cook? Do you add the two weights tog...

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What is brisket?

Could you please tell me what a "brisket" refers to? Is it a particular cut of meat or is it a meat that has been cured in some fashion first?

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What is American Chop Suey?

Years ago a common offering in many small local restaurants in the Boston area was a dish called "American Chop Suey." As I recall it contained ground beef, ...

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What is Boston broiling steak?

I recently got a recipe that calls for a "Boston Broiling Steak." My butcher never heard of it, can you help?

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What are short ribs?

I would like to know of the origin of short ribs. I am looking for a little history. Also what part of the steer does it come from? Is it the last few ribs a...

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Skirt steak & shell steak

Can you tell me what a skirt steak is? Or a shell steak? What type of cut are they, should they be cooked over high or low heat? I have seen the skirt steaks...

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How to cook prime rib II

What is the best way to cook a six-pound Boston butt pork shoulder roast? What is the best way to cook an eight-pound prime rib with ribs?

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Hamburger: fat content of ground beef

I’ve been buying extra-lean ground beef for a long while. Is ground turkey better or do you still have to watch that, too? I’m tired of skinless chicken brea...

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Adding hamburger to Pasta e Fagioli

I went to Olive Garden and we had and there was hamburger in it, which I found so good. All the recipes I’ve come across for it online have no hamburger, so ...

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What is tomato paste?

In an American recipe they asked for tomato paste. What should I be using, because I did try tomato puree and it was so strong in the end it was awful.

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What is jicama?

Can you explain how to use "jicama" - I think I know it is a fruit, but, I'm not really sure. Are there any other uses for it other than just eating like a f...

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What is okra?

Could you tell me what okra is, and where you get it?

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What is cilantro?

In Far Eastern cuisine an ingredient called cilantro is mentioned. I'm from Sydney, Australia and haven't heard of it. Can you help me … perhaps there is ano...

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What is arugula?

What is arugula? Is there a suitable substitute for it?

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