Archive for March 2016
Uses for walnut oil?">Uses for walnut oil?
just acquired my first bottle of walnut oil and cannot wait to try this as a lighter accompaniment to Easter ham. I may chop in a bit of fresh tarragon for good measure. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreProduce going bad quickly in fridge">Produce going bad quickly in fridge
This past week, I noticed my produce going bad 1-2 days after getting it home from the grocery store. First one was a package of chopped kale with shredded carrots and cabbage. On day two the carrots were slimy. I also noticed a zucchini I bought at the same time as the...
Read moreWhy blend olive oil on low speed for vinaigrettes? What happens at high speeds?">Why blend olive oil on low speed for vinaigrettes? What happens at high speeds?
I often read in recipes that olive oil should be added in last for a dressing & the blender should be on low speed (unlike high speed for everything else). I would prefer to do it all at once at high speed, but I'm wondering if that is damaging things...
Read moreUnder cooked brisket">Under cooked brisket
At Coscto today I purchased an 11 lb and 6 lb brisket to cook today for Passover in a month. The goal was to cook, let it cool overnight, skim the fat, and slice when cold. I would then package the gravy and meat separately in the freezer until Passover....
Read moreLooking for old Bon Appetit recipe for Thai spring rolls">Looking for old Bon Appetit recipe for Thai spring rolls
I recently bought old issues (1994-1998) of Bon Appetit hoping to find a recipe for Thai spring rolls. The recipe was in an article about a woman who had lived in Thailand. There was a spring roll recipe and at least one more for broccoli & beef wide noodles. I...
Read morePizza: Pizza Dough III">Pizza: Pizza Dough III
4.44 / 5 Stars | 989 Reviews
by Phyllis
"Quick and easy pizza dough, no kneading required. See the recipe plus a helpful video and have homemade pizza in under an hour."
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Read moreLabor Day Recipes: Orange Snowman">Labor Day Recipes: Orange Snowman
4.28 / 5 Stars | 41 Reviews
by Judy
"This is one drink my kids love! It's orange and slushy and wonderful!"
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Read moreHalloween Recipes: Cake Pops">Halloween Recipes: Cake Pops
4.44 / 5 Stars | 21 Reviews
by faydra999
"These cake pops are so easy because they start with purchased round doughnut holes. Just attach to sticks, and start having fun decorating. They are perfect for all sorts of...
Read morePlease help me up my pita game">Please help me up my pita game
I have mastered the pretty-good-pita, and I'm much happier than when I posted this: http://www.chowhound.com/post/pita-bread-tough-complaining-bragging-772365 My quest now is for a pita that is puffy, spongy, and also a bit chewy, with a slightly sour flavor. I've been using this recipe, which gives me a nicely chewy and sour result. But...
Read morechicken/pork + apricot preserves + dijon + which herbs/spices?">chicken/pork + apricot preserves + dijon + which herbs/spices?
Was thinking about making spicy apricot or peach pork tenderloin any suggestions on what I should use to add some kick was thinking chili???? Reading More May Cause Envy...
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