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Chinese Chicken Salad, what to use, what to avoid?">Chinese Chicken Salad, what to use, what to avoid?
Making salad for a dozen for dinner later this week. What indgredients do you use? Lettuce or cabbage? Celery, peppers, bean sprouts? Snow peas, edamame? Fried noodle or Fried won ton pi? Peanuts, cashews? Cilantro or do too many people dislke it? Ginger chicken?...
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Good Online Info re Kosher Food Preparation?">Good Online Info re Kosher Food Preparation?
I know a little bit about kosher food preparation, but I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good online site with all the do's and don'ts for those of us who don't know them already? Any suggestions? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat to do with lemon hummus?">What to do with lemon hummus?
I don't like it. Can i make some sauce with it? Any ideas? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read more*August 2009 COTM* OTTOLENGHI">*August 2009 COTM* OTTOLENGHI
Couldn't agree more. Always at the top of the cookbook pile. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreTomato Gravy - tasted a lot, but not the "real" thing">Tomato Gravy - tasted a lot, but not the "real" thing
Tomato Gravy - EM23 I am anxious to try the Cajun shrimp dish you linked to. I think it was not cinnamon in her gravy after all, perhaps it was the cardamom. I have never cooked with cardamom, so that is why my mind did not go any ...
Read moreMicrowaving Fresh Corn">Microwaving Fresh Corn
If the corn is very fresh, 2 minutes is more than enough time to cook to keep the sweet flavor from turning starchy. I shuck, rinse, then wrap in a paper towel to hold in the moisture. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read more"How to Cook Everything" app is currently free.">"How to Cook Everything" app is currently free.
I saw this somewhere earlier today and downloaded it for my phone from itunes. I've spent quite a bit of time today hunkered down browsing through it, as I try to avoid the heat. It is a very well designed, comprehensive app. It is Bittman at...
Read moreDeep Fried Main Dishes: Tammy's Tangy Chops">Deep Fried Main Dishes: Tammy's Tangy Chops
4.19 / 5 Stars | 14 Reviews
by Treeskitchen
"Pork chops are marinated for just a short time, then deep fried for a crispy juicy result. My mother is famous for this recipe! It sounds like a...
Read moreEaster Recipes: Ham and Cheese Quiche">Easter Recipes: Ham and Cheese Quiche
4.67 / 5 Stars | 192 Reviews
by Judy L. Bishop
"A Swiss cheese, spinach and mushroom layer is topped with a thick egg mixture, a layer of ham and a sprinkling of Cheddar. This robust pie...
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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