Archive for December 2013
What's for Dinner #258 - Into the Freezer edition. [Through Dec 1, 2013]">What's for Dinner #258 - Into the Freezer edition. [Through Dec 1, 2013]
Why did you say it LindaWhit? My vacation ends tomorrow too and back to work I go :( I've been ignoring that fact Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat's for Dinner #259 - the I'm Sick of Turkey By Now Edition">What's for Dinner #259 - the I'm Sick of Turkey By Now Edition
I'm almost there. Still working on a few repurposing meals. Have made turkey-noodle soup; have made turkey salad. I don't want to make turkey tetrazzini, curried turkey anything, turkey and pasta anything. Was debating making a couple of turkey pot pies with a biscuit topping; that's...
Read moreWeight Watchers Foodies -- Bermuda Triangle Edition, Part 2! December 2013">Weight Watchers Foodies -- Bermuda Triangle Edition, Part 2! December 2013
We came home and made a turkey, so I have lots of turkey breast and the soup that's currently on the stove. No desserts, which is a good thing! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreTemperature of things that are "done"?">Temperature of things that are "done"?
You must be wanting an instant read thermometer for Christmas! Do you mean meats ? Or just everything ? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreDesperately seeking Chowhound eggplant recipe">Desperately seeking Chowhound eggplant recipe
Hello -- I've been trying and failing to retrieve a recipe I found on a Chowhound thread not long ago that I foolishly didn't save. Here's what I remember of it: It called for halving and broiling an eggplant until it collapsed, scooping out the pulp, and mixing it with yogurt and...
Read moreSuggested recipes for a fancy dinner party?">Suggested recipes for a fancy dinner party?
I'm hosting a dinner party on Xmas eve for four close friends. It's turning into a new tradition. We got together last year as well and had a wonderful time. I cook and a friend brings the wine pairings. I'm looking for cookbook/recipe suggestions. I'm...
Read more16 Vegan Celebrities Who've Given Up Animal Products For A Healthier Lifestyle">16 Vegan Celebrities Who've Given Up Animal Products For A Healthier Lifestyle
Uses for flavored sugar?">Uses for flavored sugar?
I really like the idea of the flavored sugar topping used in this recipe for these Chai Spice Snickerdoodles http://www.theppk.com/2012/09/chaispicesnickerdoodles/ 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon pinch cloves I want to use this sugar mix for something else. Any other baked goods that use a sugar topping/crust? Will...
Read more2013 COTM (Cookbook of the Month) Recipes Worth Repeating">2013 COTM (Cookbook of the Month) Recipes Worth Repeating
I started this thread a couple years ago to reflect on all of the recipes I’ve enjoyed throughout the COTM year and to discover a great recipe that I might have missed along the way. Based on last year’s list, I tried Parmigiana Di Zucchine from My Calabria thanks...
Read moreDecember 2013 Cookbook of the Month, ALL ABOUT ROASTING by Molly Stevens: Vegetables & Fruits">December 2013 Cookbook of the Month, ALL ABOUT ROASTING by Molly Stevens: Vegetables & Fruits
Please use this thread to report on the following chapters from ALL ABOUT ROASTING by Molly Stevens Vegetables & Fruits, pages 439-537 To post a review of any recipe, please select the appropriate thread below. If you are the first to report on a recipe, please reply to the original post. If...
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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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