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August 2012 Cookbook of the Month Companion Book, Raising the Salad Bar: Potatoes, Pasta, Beans, Grains, Slaws, Garden Vegetables, and Dressings">August 2012 Cookbook of the Month Companion Book, Raising the Salad Bar: Potatoes, Pasta, Beans, Grains, Slaws, Garden Vegetables, and Dressings
Basil-Balsamic [Lemon] Vinaigrette, page 244 My garden basil is bursting forth and seems happiest when it gets clipped regularly. For dinner I was making both a green leaf lettuce salad and a tortellini salad and decided that using one dressing for both would allow us to mix/match each bite. This dressing...
Read moreWhat's for Dinner #330-Hooray for the Red, White, and Blue! - 4th of July Edition">What's for Dinner #330-Hooray for the Red, White, and Blue! - 4th of July Edition
Here in the US, we are celebrating Independence Day, the day when we traded bangers and mash for hot dogs and burgers. It will be another steamy day in our area, so the traditional grilling will definitely be happening. What's for your dinner? Reading More May Cause...
Read moreAdding chicken to a pasta dish -- how to?">Adding chicken to a pasta dish -- how to?
cook the chicken first, remove, and then put it back in. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreThe Daily Meal: The Ultimate Fried Chicken Roadmap">The Daily Meal: The Ultimate Fried Chicken Roadmap
Besides pesto with basil, what other herbs or whatnot have you used to make a similar type mix?">Besides pesto with basil, what other herbs or whatnot have you used to make a similar type mix?
We love pesto, I try to always have some on hand as I like to add a spoonful to just about anything. Such a great flavor! But despite planting two packets of two different type basils this spring, nothing came up! What a disappointment. I think...
Read moreSpicy Burger Sauce Recipe? (Without Ketchup)">Spicy Burger Sauce Recipe? (Without Ketchup)
Hi everyone, we're grilling burgers this Sunday and I haven't been able to find any recipes for spicy sauce online that doesn't have ketchup. My husband and I both detest it. Other than ketchup, we pretty much eat everything. Does anyone have a killer spicy burger sauce recipe for me? :-)...
Read moreINFOGRAPHIC: Why Climate Change Is A Summer Bummer">INFOGRAPHIC: Why Climate Change Is A Summer Bummer
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Read moreRed, White, and Blue Potato and Beet Chips">Red, White, and Blue Potato and Beet Chips
Recipe from Epicurious
Alternatives to yeast bread in bread pudding">Alternatives to yeast bread in bread pudding
No. Only in Wonderbread land. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morethat pig belly got the better of me..">that pig belly got the better of me..
Nope, don't remove it, that's the part that will crisp. Sounds like your knives need a good sharpening - they do have to be VERY sharp to easily cut through pig skin. Good call on using the snap-off blades - that's a good tip. Reading More May...
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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