Archive for January 2019
Sprouts - How do you use them?">Sprouts - How do you use them?
Spouse brought home a seed sprouter and now there are lots of sprouts in my kitchen needing to be used up. Aside from adding to salads, I'm at a loss as to what to do with them. I prefer bigger seed sprouts (e.g. pea, radish) to little alfalfa sprouts but...
Read moreWhat’s for Dinner #424 (February 2019) - Winter redux">What’s for Dinner #424 (February 2019) - Winter redux
Here's where we help each other decide "What's for Dinner,” celebrate (or commiserate about) our nightly dinner results, and share recipes - with our modifications noted. What's for Dinner? Photos welcome!!!! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreTartine Frangipane Tart question regarding almonds">Tartine Frangipane Tart question regarding almonds
Would I be okay to use whole almonds and chop in the food processor instead of sliced almonds as called for in the frangipane cream instructions? I'm thinking not because of all of the extra skin they would have. Thanks for input in advance. Reading...
Read moreRotel dip - Velveeta question">Rotel dip - Velveeta question
It is wonderful. It isn’t a substitute for kale chips and people will immediately grasp that. It is great with hot sausage or IMO chorizo. It is also good with guacamole and extra salsa. The pretzel bites sound good, but I like it on tortilla chips. ...
Read moreRotel dip- Velveeta question">Rotel dip- Velveeta question
hi! I've never tried Velveeta and am intrigued to make this easy dip as so many people are raving about it. Are my guests gonna realize it's Velveeta/processed cheese and be grossed out or are they going to love? i'm serving it with homemade pretzel bites. Last year...
Read moreDish Ideas for a Potluck Appetizer Supper">Dish Ideas for a Potluck Appetizer Supper
I like the idea of having a smooth soup that can be sipped from a mug for serving and kept warm in the slow cooker. With so many people i would stick to more mainstream flavors like a split pea or potato leek. Or if there’s plenty of bowls and...
Read moreDish Ideas for a Potluck Apertizer Supper">Dish Ideas for a Potluck Apertizer Supper
I am going on a week-long retreat with a group of 14 ladies and on the fifth evening the plan is to have an appetizer supper where everyone will contribute a dish. So far the contributions are pumpernickel bread and dip; salmon ball; perogies; dessert; cheese plate. I would like...
Read moreTried and True Cook's Country Recipes">Tried and True Cook's Country Recipes
I've tried so many of their recipes, so this is a hard one to narrow down! I'll start with desserts; my very favorite Cook's Country recipes are their Fudgy Tar Heel Pie, Coconut-Lime Dream Bites, Dulce de Leche and Cinnamon Sandwich Cookies (I use homemade Dulce de Leche), Chocolate...
Read moreBuffalo Chicken Dip recipe question">Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe question
Hi! I've seen many different recipes for the buffalo chicken dips that are always a crowd pleaser. I just read one on Chowhound that doesn't have salad dressing or shredded cheese mixed in, instead it crumbles blue cheese on top. It seems a little gross to me to...
Read moreChile mije/mixe aka the Oaxacan pastilla in Mexico City">Chile mije/mixe aka the Oaxacan pastilla in Mexico City
Hi, New husband and I are traveling to Mexico City in a few weeks. I'm an avid home cook and was hoping you kind and knowledgable folks would know where to find the elusive Chile mije/mixe aka the Oaxacan pastilla in Mexico City. Definitely will be hitting the markets...
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