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Help! Pizza on the grill">Help! Pizza on the grill
No need to run your gas grill at 800, I find that five minutes between 450 and 500 does it. Now, for the best surface, forget the pizza stone, it is a waste and will eventually crack up, which is what happened to me when I made a pair of...
Read moreTomato water: from canned tomatoes, as non-alcoholic mealtime drink?">Tomato water: from canned tomatoes, as non-alcoholic mealtime drink?
Hi! I'm getting married in a few days and I could really use your help with solving a problem. Almost half of the wedding party have for religious reasons chosen to forego wine in favour of non-alcoholic options. These options are atm water, an intense fresh blueberry juice, fresh apple juice...
Read moreMonterey Bay Aquarium recipes">Monterey Bay Aquarium recipes
Gio posted on FB a recipe from this site for scallops with polenta, corn and tomatoes which sounds great. While perusing I then found this Dungeness crab ravioli in bouillon one. I think I'm going to be paying more attention to them for other than the obvious reason. http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/recipes/crab_bouillon.aspx...
Read moreFor those of you with dogs">For those of you with dogs
I should say, she said only if my dogs were outside. And i live in the california desert. Cant do it. Now i either have to refuse or come up with plan b Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSalmon Rillettes - substitute for Pernod?">Salmon Rillettes - substitute for Pernod?
Regarding this recipe: http://www.chow.com/recipes/30693-smoked-and-steamed-salmon-rillettes I am a fan of rillettes of all sorts, though the classic with pork is my favorite. However, I dislike anise flavor in general and Pernod in particular. Any suggestions for a non-anise substitute that would pair well with the salmon? Reading More May...
Read moreDeep Fried Main Dishes: Fish Tacos">Deep Fried Main Dishes: Fish Tacos
4.7 / 5 Stars | 1346 Reviews
by BREESE823
"I'm from San Diego and these taste just like home! Chunks of cod are fried in a beer batter, and served in corn tortillas with shredded cabbage and a zesty...
Read moreEaster Recipes: Old Time Chicken Divan">Easter Recipes: Old Time Chicken Divan
4.52 / 5 Stars | 82 Reviews
by MARBALET
"Chicken and broccoli luxuriate under a heavenly sherried cream sauce."
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Read moreFather's Day Recipes: Baked Shrimp with Feta and Tomato">Father's Day Recipes: Baked Shrimp with Feta and Tomato
4.49 / 5 Stars | 49 Reviews
by Laura Corbett
"This savory dish gets its distinctive flavor from vermouth and oregano, not to mention the browned feta cheese!"
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Read moreHalloween Recipes: Raisin' the Dead Snack Mix">Halloween Recipes: Raisin' the Dead Snack Mix
4.35 / 5 Stars | 13 Reviews
by Leigh
"This is a fun and festive fall party mix that my family and friends look forward to every year about the time you see the candy corn...
Read moreShort Grain Brown Rice">Short Grain Brown Rice
Please advise on the correct proportion rice to water? I'm finding 1:3, 1:2 and 1:1 1/2 on line. Haven't made short grain brown in ages and bought it out of the bulk section so no instructions. Didn't think to check the bulk bin when I...
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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 ;)
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John, New Englander turned Cali dude