Anonymous
Post 09/11/2014 11:55     Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Anonymous wrote:Choux pastry. Super easy, although it does require some elbow grease. Very fancy.


yes! goat cheese profiteroles a la Landmarc - yum!
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2014 11:54     Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Anonymous wrote:risotto


I find the constant stirring to be a mental challenge.
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2014 11:47     Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
risotto
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2014 11:46     Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Standing rib roast
Chocolate mousse
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2014 11:45     Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Anonymous wrote:Beef tenderloin


That one is just expensive!
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2014 11:41     Subject: Re:what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Quiche
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2014 11:07     Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I always make crab cakes and people seem to be really impressed with them. They are easier than meatloaf!! Do you guys have any dishes that appear "tough" but actually are pretty easy?


Picking through the crab meat for shells can be time consuming even if it isn't particularly complicated. That said, crab stuffed shrimp or fish seems complicated but really aren't that complicated to make.


Gotta know where to buy your crabmeat. Crabmeat from Chevy Chase Supermarket, although pricy, rarely has more than 2-3 tiny pieces of cartilage.
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2014 10:10     Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Soufflés. You do need to get them to the table really quickly, though.
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2014 10:06     Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
NP. Anyone have any additional ideas? The roast chicken is intimidating but I might give it a few practice trys. Any favorite methods?
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2014 08:21     Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Chicken Marbella
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2014 06:37     Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Thanksgiving turkey - not complicated
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2014 06:36     Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Anonymous wrote:I always make crab cakes and people seem to be really impressed with them. They are easier than meatloaf!! Do you guys have any dishes that appear "tough" but actually are pretty easy?


Picking through the crab meat for shells can be time consuming even if it isn't particularly complicated. That said, crab stuffed shrimp or fish seems complicated but really aren't that complicated to make.
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2014 06:30     Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Anonymous wrote:I always make crab cakes and people seem to be really impressed with them. They are easier than meatloaf!! Do you guys have any dishes that appear "tough" but actually are pretty easy?


Can you post your crabcakes recipe, please? Thanks.

I think cheesecake is impressive, and really easy.
Anonymous
Post 07/27/2014 22:13     Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Beef tenderloin
Anonymous
Post 07/27/2014 16:24     Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Choux pastry. Super easy, although it does require some elbow grease. Very fancy.