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Favorite uses for fresh oregano?">Favorite uses for fresh oregano?
Oregano is one of the few green herbs that I think retains reasonably good flavor when dried, but I love how bright and aromatic it is when fresh. What are favorite dishes you make with fresh oregano (and in which you wouldn't sub dried)? I don't eat red meat, so for...
Read moreBest burger meat mixture">Best burger meat mixture
I ABSOLUTELY agree with you, Steve H.-- the chuck, short rib and brisket mix is DELISH-- a I'm fortunate enough to live downtown in my city, and the butcher I use recommended this blend with about 15% fat-- it's the blend also used by a really high-end restaurant here...
Read moreGrilled Beets with Burrata and Poppy Seed Vinaigrette">Grilled Beets with Burrata and Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Recipe from Bon Appétit
Suggestions for improving a mint chip ice cream base: fresh mint vs. extract">Suggestions for improving a mint chip ice cream base: fresh mint vs. extract
I got a ton of amazing mint in my CSA last week, so I attempted mint chip ice cream, which is one of my favorite flavors. I used a David Liebovitz recipe which called for steeping the mint in hot milk/cream for an hour. I was a little wary about...
Read moreWeber Grill - ashy food">Weber Grill - ashy food
Cheez62, I'm glad to find somebody that has more grills than we do. Gas grills are great too, but I prefer the Weber. I put the newspaper-and-charcoal filled chimney on the bottom grate of the Weber, having taken the top grate off. When it's hot I dump the charcoal on the...
Read moreArtichoke overload">Artichoke overload
Help - I have 1/2 a large jar of marinated artichoke hearts left over from a salad recipe I made last week. Any ideas? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBBQ Lovers will Double Love this!">BBQ Lovers will Double Love this!
I found this Companies Website called Pig of The Month BBQ and since I am a huge BBQ Fan I thought I would give it a try. We ordered the Rib Sampler pack and was it ever so good! I will be trying all the sauces, bacon, pulled pork...
Read moreAh Fong's Beef Soo Chow">Ah Fong's Beef Soo Chow
Yes, the restaurant was located on the first floor of a building that included Ah Fongs, pet store ans a stamp and coin store. Bank of America at the corner of Bev Dr and Santa Monica Blvd. is located where Ah Fongs was located. Then it moves to the basement...
Read moreHalloween Recipes: Orange Blossom Trifle">Halloween Recipes: Orange Blossom Trifle
4.41 / 5 Stars | 16 Reviews
by CHEFBETHPHX
"Light, creamy, and delicious; impress your guests with this angel food cake and Mandarin orange trifle."
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Read moreMain Dish Casseroles: Meaty Buns Casserole">Main Dish Casseroles: Meaty Buns Casserole
4.05 / 5 Stars | 15 Reviews
by Megan
"This is a quick and easy supper that is also great for getting rid of leftover hamburger buns or hot dog buns."
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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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