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Need a breakfast idea for 10 people">Need a breakfast idea for 10 people
The breakfast for 10 has to travel for 4 days, well 2 days of travel and 2 days in a hotel room suite with a kitchen where I will be preparing it (so I'm thinking I have to bring cooking utensils/equipment). The first day I'm making banana macadamia pancakes...
Read moreSuggestions for recipes for lightly cooked vegetables">Suggestions for recipes for lightly cooked vegetables
I've decided to try to include more high-fiber vegetables in my meals I'm talking about green beans, turnips, beets, asparagus, spinach, squash and zucchini, among others. The question now is how do I cook them. I guess I don't need to cook carrots. I love grilled vegetables, but it's not...
Read moreWant to use butter in a recipe calling for margarine">Want to use butter in a recipe calling for margarine
There are some nice easy dough recipes in a book published decades ago by the Fleischman company and they all call for margarine. We want to substitute unsalted butter. Is there a formula for adding salt to bring the recipe to the same degree of saltiness? Read more
Casseroles: Calico Squash Casserole">Casseroles: Calico Squash Casserole
4.54 / 5 Stars | 159 Reviews
by DIXYDAHL1N
"A rich and creamy squash casserole with garden favorites yellow and zucchini squashes combined with mushroom soup, water chestnuts, carrots and pimentos, baked in a buttery cracker crust."
Easter Recipes: Lavender Shortbread Cookies">Easter Recipes: Lavender Shortbread Cookies
4.41 / 5 Stars | 46 Reviews
by Maryeileen
"A buttery lavender-flavored dough that can be made into round shapes using a biscuit cutter, or various shapes using cookie cutters."
Father's Day Recipes: Restaurant-Style Prime Rib Roast">Father's Day Recipes: Restaurant-Style Prime Rib Roast
4.58 / 5 Stars | 183 Reviews
by BarbaraC28
"This rib roast recipe took years to formulate and it makes the most out of this cut of meat. It's perfect for any special occasion."
Read moreHalloween Recipes: Pasta with Jalapeno Pesto">Halloween Recipes: Pasta with Jalapeno Pesto
4.11 / 5 Stars | 5 Reviews
by jen
"Lots of roasting going on here. First the pumpkin seeds and then the jalapeno and green peppers. Then everything is plopped into the food processor - peppers,...
Read morePizza: Ricardo's Pizza Crust">Pizza: Ricardo's Pizza Crust
4.69 / 5 Stars | 179 Reviews
by Richard Maloy
"This herb laced pizza crust is mixed in the bread machine but baked in the oven. Add your favorite toppings to make a delicious main dish."
Read moreQuiche: Crabmeat Quiche">Quiche: Crabmeat Quiche
4.51 / 5 Stars | 40 Reviews
by BRIGITS
"A luscious egg pie with crabmeat, red pepper and Swiss cheese, and a hint of white wine. Serve for a delicious and elegant luncheon!"
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Read moreStir-Fry: Wild Rice and Asparagus Chicken Breasts">Stir-Fry: Wild Rice and Asparagus Chicken Breasts
4.47 / 5 Stars | 92 Reviews
by VISTACO
"Wild rice makes a divine bed for stir-fried chicken and asparagus (or any almost vegetable) in a sweet hoisin sauce. A quickly prepared dish that...
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I love food. Unfortunately, I can't cook worth a damn. I've been known to even burn water.
When I watch chefs and good cooks on tv, I'm so envious of their skills. This blog is the closest I get to cooking, other than the microwave ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude