Archive for February 2014
Broiled Egg Panini">Broiled Egg Panini
I have a vision of broiled egg panini, made starting with a whole raw egg between bread slices. I'd imagine I could eventually make the timing work so the yolk's not totally solid with lots of experimentation, but I'm wondering if anyone's already managed it and can share guidance? I understand,...
Read moreCrostini/Bruschetta Problem">Crostini/Bruschetta Problem
Toast your bread first. Then brush with olive oil. Do not bake the bread with the oil on it. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreA Surprisingly Simple Way To Outwit Comfort Food Cravings">A Surprisingly Simple Way To Outwit Comfort Food Cravings
"I try to think before I eat, yet time after time, I find myself having just downed a whole box of cookies just because I've had a rough day," said Meryl Gardner, Ph.D., a consumer psychology expert at the University of Delaware. "I had wanted to make... Read more
mayo-free/dairy-free chicken salad sandwiches">mayo-free/dairy-free chicken salad sandwiches
I've used lemon/evoo, lime/evoo, white balsamic vinegar/evoo in the past. What other mayo-free/dairy-free chicken salads have you made? Anyone have a good recipe calling for tahini? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMeyer Lemons From Ojai: California Sunshine in a Box">Meyer Lemons From Ojai: California Sunshine in a Box
I had never heard of Meyer lemons until one winter Washington weekend spent in the company of gourmands -- one of the serendipities of a migrant's life remains the endless discovery of novel foods decades after arriving to a new continent. For me, Meyer... Read more
Bottomless Brunch Is Actually Illegal In New York, But No One Cares">Bottomless Brunch Is Actually Illegal In New York, But No One Cares
After Gothamist rounded up the best and worst bottomless brunch deals in New York City, the party poopers at the NYC Hospitality Alliance issued a stern reminder: bottomless brunch is illegal everybody!
Turns out a little... Read more
Avocados in desserts">Avocados in desserts
I've seen a ton of recipes lately for brownies, cookies, and cakes that substitute avocado for the fats. (I was kind of surprised that my search didn't turn up anything on the subject here.) Has anyone tried any of these recipes? What about similar uses for black beans or beets?...
Read moreFavorites from ATK's Slow Cooker Revolution">Favorites from ATK's Slow Cooker Revolution
I found myself in the bookstore yesterday and in addition to a few fun books, picked up a copy of ATK's Slow Cooker Revolution to hopefully give my new crock pots some exercise. Does anyone have any favorite recipes? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSide dishes to go with roasted duck?">Side dishes to go with roasted duck?
I have used the following recipe with Roast Goose, but am going to serve it this Sunday with Roast Duck: CHEDDAR POTATOES 4 cups grated smoked cheddar cheese 3 cups heavy cream heat cream and add cheese a little at a time Butter a casserole dish. 3 lbs baking potatoes...
Read moreWho here orders food from Costco.com?">Who here orders food from Costco.com?
I often see good deals on high quality food items like foie gras, white truffle and other delicacies. I want to order some duck breasts. What are some of your favorites? Reading More May Cause Envy...
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