8 chapters across the catalog
No Agenda Chicken Recipe, Brussels Sprouts Technique
Adam Curry shares his experience making "No Agenda Chicken," a signature dish of the show's community. He describes a specific technique for preparing Brussels sprouts by chopping them into thirds and discarding the vine end to ensure they cook properly alongside the chicken in a single pan.
A review of YouTube "mac and cheese" recipes reveals a trend of over-complicating the classic dish with ingredients like Wisconsin Gruyere, cottage cheese, and brown rice pasta. One viral video even claimed a "no-cook" pasta method was "amazing." Traditionalists argue that authentic macaroni and cheese should only require cheap cheddar, elbow macaroni, butter, and milk.
Double Dip Depression Slave Stew, Famous Restaurateur Feedback
One host describes the pressure of cooking for famous Austin restaurateurs Ron and Peggy Weiss, formerly of Jeffery's. He served a "double dip depression slave stew" based on a recipe from the other host, receiving high praise via email for its unique flavor profile.
Whole Foods Chicken, Succulent Roasting Techniques
A detailed recipe for roasting a "succulent" chicken is shared, involving specific oven temperatures and a technique of resting the bird with its "ass in the air" to distribute juices. The segment serves as a follow-up to previous complaints about the quality of poultry found at Whole Foods.
Big Dead Chicken Recipe, Culinary Failure Anecdote
A detailed account of a failed dinner party involves a "Big Dead Chicken" recipe that resulted in a pale, steamed bird rather than a roasted one. The failure is attributed to a high-moisture chicken from Whole Foods and a lack of familiarity with the roasting pot's convection settings.
A new "four-bean bogative chili" recipe is released to the mailing list and added to the show's recipe archive. The inclusion of beans is noted as a disqualifier for traditional chili competitions, which typically mandate meat-only entries.
Cooking Beef Tongue, Recipe Malfunctions
John C. Dvorak recounts a failed attempt to cook a beef tongue purchased from a Chinese butcher, noting that his initial cooking time of 75 minutes was insufficient for the tough meat. After realizing the error, he ended up cooking it for an additional ten hours. He plans to refine the recipe using a tongue from a whole animal in the future.
Ask.com, formerly Ask Jeeves, has shifted its business model to target married women managing households. The search engine now emphasizes curated results for topics like cooking and home life, similar to the human-powered model of Mahalo. Early investors recall the company's high-profile IPO which was largely built on its "Jeeves" brand character.
