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I am in the Marines, and just got in trouble for drunk and disorderly conduct. So I have 45 days of restriction (basically I cant leave the barracks)...so while the rest of the platoon worksout and trains, i have to stay here because im a threat to their safety apparantly for the next 45...

I really like to use fresh herbs when i cook so i like to have an herb garden. I don't have a green thumb and usually end up killing my plants/forgetting about them/smashing them etc. I would like to have one in my kitchen where i could take a little better care of it and use it easier. Does...

I have a nice space in front of my house that I would like to start planting vegetables and herbs in that I can use for cooking. I have never worked in or grown a garden before so I was wondering if some experienced gardeners can help me by giving me some tips on how to start....Thanx!

6-7 lb. chicken 1 cup melted butter 1 cup stuffing 1 cup uncooked popcorn salt/pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush chicken well with melted butter, salt and pepper. Fill cavity with stuffing and popcorn. Place in baking pan with the neck end toward the back of the oven...

(Serves 4 as a main course)[/CENTER] [/CENTER] Ingredients: 1 whole duck Flour Extra virgin olive oil 1 large or 2 medium Spanish onions Large cloves from 1 head of garlic, about 1 doz, peeled 1 medium carrot 1 rib celery 1/2 bottle dry, white wine 1 cup dry sherry (Manzanilla or...

Beurre Nantais is a variation of beurre blanc, which has been a topic of discussion around these parts lately. The principal change is the addition of a little cream, added during the reduction phase. Beurre blancs can be a little tricky as to whether or not an emulsion will actually form; and...

EASY ESPAGNOLE AND DEMI-GLACE Starting off with Espagnole: Espagnole is a classic mother sauce. Since Escoffier revolutionized “French Cuisine” at the beginning of the twentieth century, espagnole has been an intermediate step in making other sauces (called compound sauces). With the...

2 Boneless chicken breasts 2 tb Best quality olive oil 1 bn Baby carrots 1 ts Lemon juice 1 bn Coriander (cilantro) 2 servings Skin the chicken breasts and dust them with a little salt and pepper. Lay each one on a square of baking parchment, flatten it lightly with the palm of your hand...

Baking Time: 30 minutes 6 cups all-purpose flour (6 to 6 1/2 cups) 3 tablespoons sugar 2 packages Fleischmann's® Rapid Rise Yeast 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter or margarine Servings: 24 / Yield: 2 loaves 1. In large bowl, combine 4 cups flour, sugar...

I'm taking a basic foods class, please be sympathetic, and i need some help on my first assignment.1. What are the effects of cooking food in oil or melted fat?2. what is smoking point? why shouldn't foods be cooked above the smoking point?3. compare frying and sauteing.4. why is pan-broiling...

I'm attempting to do more "real" cooking (basically, not just stuff out of jars) and I was wondering if anyone knows of any cookbooks for beginners. Ones with what cookware you and maybe a few basic tips on how to do basic things, like chopping onions and stuff like that, would be really...