Archive for September 2016
Cookbook grammar">Cookbook grammar
For you who would know -- a cookbook correctness question -- if a cookbook uses all lower case letters for its title, like for instance "the kitchen susie built" and prints it that way on the book's cover and on the title page -- do I print it that...
Read moreLooking for It's-It Oatmeal Cookie Recipe.">Looking for It's-It Oatmeal Cookie Recipe.
I like oatmeal cookies in general but I'm looking for a recipe that can duplicate the old fashioned oatmeal cookie they use for the It's-It Ice Cream Sandwich. Anybody have a recipe that can approximate this? Please only answer this post if you are actually familiar with It's-It ice cream....
Read moreBaking Soda to Reduce Acidity of Tomato Sauce">Baking Soda to Reduce Acidity of Tomato Sauce
That's how I do it. Don't taste it while it's bubbling. It'll taste like crap and you'll want to throw it away due to the chemical reaction occurring. Also too much can make the sauce salty. You can always add some balsamic vinegar to add back some tartness...
Read moreSea spaghetti?">Sea spaghetti?
Yotam Ottolenghi cites sea spaghetti for one of his recipes. Googling I see that sea spaghetti is also named Himanthalia Elongata, but as far as I can see, it is available in Great Britain. Has anyone found it in New York? Or, failing that, the U.S?...
Read moreWhat do you think of this chicken soup strategy?">What do you think of this chicken soup strategy?
I usually make my chicken soup by making a vegetable stock first (only cook for 45 mins with the veggies), leaving the veggies in, adding the chicken, and cooking on super low heat for another 3-ish hours. What do you think about taking the veggies out after the first...
Read moreSoup stock sans garlic/onion?">Soup stock sans garlic/onion?
Hello- I am a dietitian trying to modify recipes for a diet for people with IBS- there are certain carbs they are not likely to tolerate found in garlic and onion and mushrooms. Any recommendations for faking stock so these patients can make soup without having to make homemade stock...
Read moreCanned pumpkin uses and recipes">Canned pumpkin uses and recipes
Canadian thanksgiving is just around the corner and canned pumpkin is on sale everywhere! Looking for some recipes, ideas...(obviously from my name I LOVE pumpkin!). So far, on the list is pumpkin soup - not sure what recipe so any ideas welcome, pumpkin loaf and also Paula Deans pumpkin bars...
Read moreBastille Burger! Radically Revolutionary">Bastille Burger! Radically Revolutionary
Try this great take for an AWESOME Burger!! http://historybytheplate.com/bastille-burger-recipe-radically-revolutionary-burger/ Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat's for Dinner #396 (October 2016) - The Sweet Spot Edition"">What's for Dinner #396 (October 2016) - The Sweet Spot Edition"
Let's use this discussion to share evening meals. Photos and recipe links welcome. October is a sweet spot on the calendar for me -- no travel obligations, gardening done for the year, extra time to try new recipes. What's on your table for Dinner? Reading...
Read morePupusas and corn quesadillas">Pupusas and corn quesadillas
Pupusas are Salvadoran, and in El Salvador, quesadilla is a cake! https://latinaish.com/2013/12/07/quesadilla-salvadorena Fun! Reading More May Cause Envy...
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