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Frozen Shredded Zucchini">Frozen Shredded Zucchini
I have a bumper crop of zucchini. I'd like to freeze some to use for baking bread and muffins this winter. I'm concerned about it getting too watery. Has anyone tried this? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDecember 2012 COTM: How To Eat -- Basics, Etc; Cooking In Advance; One and Two; Fast Food">December 2012 COTM: How To Eat -- Basics, Etc; Cooking In Advance; One and Two; Fast Food
Chicken and Chickpea Tagine I have often made this, but it certainly doesn't convince as a tagine. My family enjoy the contrast of tender chicken, sweet carrot, creamy chickpeas. I use skinless, bone-in chicken thighs and lots more carrots than Nigella suggests. Tinned chickpeas work fine in this dish, and...
Read more1 Jar of Dona Maria Mole - help!">1 Jar of Dona Maria Mole - help!
Stop, my stomach hurts from laughing! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreOctober 2013 Cookbook of the Month Nomination Thread">October 2013 Cookbook of the Month Nomination Thread
Although we are just a week into SMOKE & PICKLES, it is time to start taking nominations for the October 2013 Cookbook of the Month (COTM). Please use this thread to discuss the books you would like to cook from in October. Indicate you are nominating a book by writing...
Read moreCompetition: Cook your National Dish">Competition: Cook your National Dish
Hi guys! Are you a passionate cook? A food lover? Then this might be for you! My friend shared this on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/IngredientMatcher. As a food lover myself and patriotic (whew!), I can't help but share it with you guys. I think some of you might be interested in! They...
Read moreJazz up mixed berries?">Jazz up mixed berries?
I'm bringing mixed berries (straw, blue, black, rasp) to an office luncheon and I wondered if there's anything I could do to make them more exciting either in terms of preparation or presentation? Thanks! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFrog leg recipes?">Frog leg recipes?
I noticed some at my Chinese market and they ended up in my cart... I've never cooked them before and have only had them pan fried. I'm debating what to do with them and welcome any recipes and tips! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFree Makings for Burmese Tea Salad">Free Makings for Burmese Tea Salad
My eyes are often bigger than my head, sigh..... and a few yrs ago, while on vacation, we did a major excursion to the outskirts of San Mateo ,CA and picked up a big bag of all the ingreds needed to make Burmese Tea Salad.... well, i still have...
Read moreStrawberries & Cream Pie Recipe!">Strawberries & Cream Pie Recipe!
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 3 tsp shortening 1 Oreo pie crust (I have also used a graham cracker crust and both options are fabulous) 1 8-oz block cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tsp vanilla 1 tub Cool Whip (8 oz) 2 cups fresh strawberries, halved Combine chocolate chips and shortening and melt...
Read moreFood ; CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS & ONIONS">Food ; CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS & ONIONS
INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup sliced yellow onion 1 cup sliced green bell pepper 1 pack Knorr® Roasters™ Roasting Bag & Seasoning Blend for Chicken - Garlic Parmesan & Italian Herb DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°. Place chicken and vegetables inside bag, then sprinkle seasoning blend over chicken and vegetables. Twist bag...
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