Archive for July 2014
Mother's Day Recipes: Chicken, Asparagus, and Mushroom Skillet">Mother's Day Recipes: Chicken, Asparagus, and Mushroom Skillet
4.47 / 5 Stars | 135 Reviews
by grneyedmustang
"This light and fresh chicken dish with asparagus, mushrooms, and boneless chicken breasts is somewhere between a skillet and a stir-fry. Serve with rice or pasta and...
Read moreLabor Day Recipes: Sour Cream Peach Pie">Labor Day Recipes: Sour Cream Peach Pie
3.9 / 5 Stars | 20 Reviews
by LESLIE VAN SLACK
"This recipe combines the delicious flavors of peaches with sour cream and a hint of almond extract."
Christmas Recipes: Banana Pudding IV">Christmas Recipes: Banana Pudding IV
4.78 / 5 Stars | 1914 Reviews
by Patty
"Less than ten ingredients, including condensed milk, whipped topping, and vanilla wafers, are combined in this quick and easy banana pudding."
Cutting the acid in fresh tomatoes?">Cutting the acid in fresh tomatoes?
This is sad: I've finally had a successful year growing my own tomatoes. I love nothing better than a tomato sandwich. But I've now developed quite a problem with acid reflux at night. Figured I'd have them for breakfast and lunch. (Yes, I can eat a tomato sandwich for breakfast...
Read moreSafeway Frosted Sugar Cookie recipe?">Safeway Frosted Sugar Cookie recipe?
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE REPLYING "I HAVE NEVER HAD SAFEWAY'S COOKIES..." ???!?!?! YOU HAVEN'T HAD THOSE COOKIES, UNTIL YOU'VE HAD THEM!!! Try these: parryfamilychronicles.blogspot.com/2009/11/best-sugar-cookies-ever.html http://saranwrapshowercap.wordpress.com/2010/02/23/re-creating-the-safeway-sugar-cookie/ good luck! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHave you used this most unconventional of Kitchen Timers?">Have you used this most unconventional of Kitchen Timers?
Your posts on Chowhound? I confess; I have. I can't be alone. C'mon, 'fess up. ;) Truth be told, it's only a backup, if I don't hear the timer beep. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFantastic Roasted Apricot Almond Ice Cream">Fantastic Roasted Apricot Almond Ice Cream
I ran across this Serious Eats recipe sometime last year and filed it away for when apricots came into season and were really good, and that time is now here in Northern California. It's a simple mixture, not a custard base, with just apricots, almonds, sugar, and cream, plus a...
Read moreWhat to do with apple chicken sausage">What to do with apple chicken sausage
Definitely a great breakfast sausage! I'd saute it in slices, caramelize onions and make a frittata. Maybe throw some chunks of goat cheese on top. And apple cinnamon pancakes on the side! (Throw in some nutmeg or cardamom for extra spice)... I'm making this for dinner tonight! Read more
Questions on grilled shrimp skewers">Questions on grilled shrimp skewers
Grilled shrimp is something I really like but seldom make, probably because I’m usually too lazy to light a chimney of charcoal for something that takes only a couple of minutes to cook. I’ve got non-meat eaters coming for the July 4th cookout though, one of them a cute gal...
Read moreCabbage Preparations That Kids Like">Cabbage Preparations That Kids Like
Rudeboy, as an alternative, you might try this recipe for "Cilantro Slaw," assuming you have the necessary ingredients on hand: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Cilantro-Slaw-235150, just substituting grated white cabbage and carrots for the "3-color package" in the recipe. Rice wine vinegar and/or lemon juice substitute fine for the lime juice, if you...
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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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