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What is Coulibiac, Kulebiaka, Kulebyaka?

What is the history of Coulibiac? I think it is Russian in origin, yet the name sounds French. I have a wonderful recipe for it and have included it in a coo...

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Finding the original Dobos Torte

Do you have the recipe for Dobos Torte? I was at a Hungarian wedding reception when I came to this country 30 years ago and had the privilege to eat this. A ...

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Mustn't curry contain turmeric?

I know I'm nit-picking, but in Indian Regional Classics, the book has a recipe for Chicken Curry. Doesn't any curry have to contain turmeric?

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What is an authentic curry powder recipe

I love Indian food and, most of all, curry. I see all over the Internet different recipes for nice and authentic curry blends (powdered spices) but all of th...

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Cooking for others without alcohol

Is cooking with alcohol (like a rum cake) a no-no if someone is a recovering alcoholic? I also like to use Jack Daniels and other liquors, as well as wine in...

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black truffles/chocolate truffles

Why are chocolate truffles called TRUFFLES? Are there or have there ever been truffles used in chocolate truffles? Truffles, as I understand it, are related ...

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Calculating the volume of food packages

How many cups are in a 5-pound bag of all-purpose flour? And how many cups are in a 5-pound bag of granulated sugar? I need 27 cups of flour and 13 cups of s...

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