Archive for January 2016
EASY AND FAST TUNA CANNELLONI">EASY AND FAST TUNA CANNELLONI
TUNA CANNELLONI It seems like a time consuming meal...and it is hahaha but it's easier than you think. Perfect for a romantic date (blink,blink), she or he would love it man! INGREDIENTS Lasagna noodles Tuna in oil Marinara sauce Milk Flour Olive oil Salt Onion Mozzarella Oregano STEP BY STEP 1. In a small pot put the tuna and the marinara sauce. Put...
Read moreBeef Themed Menu">Beef Themed Menu
I am hosting a wine tasting/dinner club. One of the participants is visiting from overseas and is in awe of our Canadian Beef. I was thinking to highlight this ingredient. My budget is $40pp including pairings. (!!!!) I have a few ideas, but I know I need to watch out for...
Read moreLasagna baked with dry noodles?">Lasagna baked with dry noodles?
What's up with lasagna these days? Lately I have seen a few internet recipes promising that they could be assembled and baked with dry lasagna. Hallelu-ya, I thought. Always hated boiling those lasagna pieces... Of course, didn't my dad tell always use caution when something sounds...
Read moreDates - what to make with them">Dates - what to make with them
Firstly, hope this posts correctly. I've been avoiding this site since the revamp as I struggled to make a post to a regional board... I have a huge bag of medjool dates in my freezer. I'd bought them last year in a date frenzy (I love the stuff), ate about...
Read moreJack McBreyer's White Trash Tiramisu.">Jack McBreyer's White Trash Tiramisu.
On Conan tonight Jack McBreyer gave a recipe for White Trash Tiramisu. First take a box of Twinkies and put them in a casserole pan. Then add Amaretto, vanilla pudding, Cool Whip, a Heath Bar and Hershey Syrup. I don't think I'm going to try this.
Something new..">Something new..
If you're in the Whole Foods on the parkway (2001 Pennsylvania Ave) stop by the sauce and marinade isle. On a visit home for the Christmas holiday, I went to Whole Foods looking for something new to spice up the family dinner. I ran across a jerk sauce that turned...
Read moreReal Italian EVO?">Real Italian EVO?
CBS 60 Minutes did a segment that claimed that most of the olive oil labeled Italian Extra Virgin (EVO) sold in the US is either not Italian, EVO or both. Many are treated to disguise their real character. So how can I know that the olive oil I purchase is...
Read moreHas anyone ever tried this recipe?">Has anyone ever tried this recipe?
I want to make this for dinner tomorrow. Just wondering if anyone here has made it? If so, how was it? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat is happening with the size of boxed pasta?">What is happening with the size of boxed pasta?
Dry pasta seems to have downsized from a standard one pound package size to the now more prevalent size of 12 oz. This seems to apply for the common brands at least -- Ronzoni, Barilla, San Giorgio, plus the supermarket house brands. What is going on? We...
Read moreWeight Watchers Foodies: New Year, New Plan, New Enthusiasm! January 2016">Weight Watchers Foodies: New Year, New Plan, New Enthusiasm! January 2016
I hope I'm not stepping on the toes of our esteemed and beloved Roxlet, but I thought I'd get us rolling for the year. How did everyone weather the holidays? How's the new plan working for you? Have you had any new discoveries? Had to give up anything that...
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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 ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude