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Blueberry Slab Pie">Blueberry Slab Pie
BLUEBERRY SLAB PIE Serves 12 INGREDIENTS 4 8-inch refrigerated pie crusts 5 cups fresh blueberries ¾ cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch ½ teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon lemon zest PREPARATION 1. Preheat oven to 400°F/200˚C. 2. In a bowl, mix the blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt, and lemon zest. Set aside. 3. On parchment paper, stack 2 pie crusts on...
Read morewhat to do with pistachio creme?">what to do with pistachio creme?
We used pistachio cream to make homemade pistachio gelato. It was to DIE for! Here's the recipe I used: http://www.davidlebovitz.com/pistachio-gelat/ , although we did add some crushed up pistachios into the gelato after churning it for 20 minutes. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMade pesto! With expired olive oil.">Made pesto! With expired olive oil.
I made a great of batch of pesto today, harvesting my basil plants. I did however not notice that the olive oil that I was using has a "best by" date of....2010. Should I throw this out and not eat it, or can I take the chance? Reading More...
Read moreHelp: Need salad dressing without any vinegar">Help: Need salad dressing without any vinegar
The problem with your recipe is that mayo, ketchup and relish all have vinegar in them. any pickled item will have vinegar in it. :/ I have a vinegar allergy and had to give up all of these items. Still looking for a salad dressing recipe that doesn't use vinegar....
Read moreNominations Thread - Sept. Home Cooking Dish of the Month">Nominations Thread - Sept. Home Cooking Dish of the Month
Welcome to the Nominations thread for the September Dish of the Month. For those of you unfamiliar with the Home Cooking Dish of the Month (“DOTM”), our community selects a particular dish for each month and over the course of that month Hounds cook the dish and report on...
Read moreAugust, The Tomato Edition">August, The Tomato Edition
Finally have them here is NW PA. What are y'all doing? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSeeking help: Savory protein bars">Seeking help: Savory protein bars
Hi, and thanks. 1. I've googled for recipes for savory protein bars that *don't* rely on nuts or nut butters for their savory-ness. Found a recipe for a cheese-based one and for an olive-and-sun-dried tomato one; both fit the bill. That said, I've not found any other recipes of use. ..........
Read morefood FooD FOOD!!!!!">food FooD FOOD!!!!!
Hey guys! i am a certified chef from the Culinary Institute of America and cooking is my passion. Just hoping to find some friends who i can share my passion for food and cooking tips with! Anyone out there? Cheers, Louis1984 Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreTable Talk with Lidia Bastianich Chef, Author, Owner of Felidia">Table Talk with Lidia Bastianich Chef, Author, Owner of Felidia
We're delighted to host Lidia Bastianich on our tenth episode of Table Talk. Lidia is the chef/owner of four acclaimed New York City restaurants – Felidia, Becco, Esca and Del Posto, as well as Lidia’s Pittsburgh and Lidia’s Kansas City – along with her daughter Tanya. She is also founder...
Read moreVeggie Heavy Meals for New Mom?">Veggie Heavy Meals for New Mom?
Hi All! I'm expecting my first child this fall and looking to start compiling recipes to make and freeze for myself before baby comes and time in the kitchen is limited? I know many people suggest enchiladas, mac and cheese and lasagna - these are yummy but I'm...
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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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