Cipriani tagliolini con pomodoro recipe">Cipriani tagliolini con pomodoro recipe
Does anyone have a good recipe for tomato flavored tagliolini? Couldn't resist picking up a box of Cipriani tagliolini con pomodoro. I'm sure any basic pasta sauce will be just fine but I'd appreciate proven recipes that work well with this type of pasta. And, any thoughts on a red...
Read moreSpicy Tofu Soup">Spicy Tofu Soup
I am from Chicago and was in Manhattan in November and had the CHANG-AN SPICY TOFU soup at Xian Famous Foods. I loved it. Does anyone have a recipe to recreate this or something similar at home? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read more18 Wedding Cakes That Prove Love Is The Best Ingredient">18 Wedding Cakes That Prove Love Is The Best Ingredient
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Substitute vinegar">Substitute vinegar
Can I substitute a different vinegar for rice wine vinegar and if so which? Thanks Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat's for Dinner #266 - The Arctic Polar Vortex Edition [through January 10, 2014]">What's for Dinner #266 - The Arctic Polar Vortex Edition [through January 10, 2014]
PC Police just checking in with everyone. Not funny when your city has been car bombed twice by Irish terrorists. First time, there was damage to my office building. Second time, I wa sin the city when it exploded. No, not funny at all, I'm afraid. Move along now...nothing to...
Read moreWhat's for Dinner #266 - The Arctic Polar Vortex Edition [through January 10, 2014]">What's for Dinner #266 - The Arctic Polar Vortex Edition [through January 10, 2014]
PC Police just checking in with everyone. Not funny when your city has been car bombed twice by Irish terrorists. First time, there was damage to my office building. Second time, I wa sin the city when it exploded. No, not funny at all, I'm afraid. Move along now...nothing to...
Read moreYour favorite ways to use rosemary, thyme and coconut milk?">Your favorite ways to use rosemary, thyme and coconut milk?
Got some beautiful rosemary and thyme this week. They were sold in bunches just like parsley for only $1.49. So much fresher and cheaper than what comes in the plastic packages. I hope Kroger will continue to carry them. I just made this Roasted Fennel and Bean Dip which is...
Read moreForkgate: New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio Caught Eating Pizza With A Fork And Knife (PHOTOS)">Forkgate: New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio Caught Eating Pizza With A Fork And Knife (PHOTOS)
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Lahey's No Knead Bread - Pot Help?">Lahey's No Knead Bread - Pot Help?
For No-Knead Bread, I believe baking at 500-F is responsible for a thick, dark or burned bottom crust. 450-F works fine. Use a parchment paper sling to prevent sticking and to easily add risen dough to dutch oven. . I made a loaf of this bread yesterday in a 5-qt dutch oven...
Read moreChips that taste like falafel">Chips that taste like falafel
Making hummus for a gathering this evening and randomly picked up these chips to go with it. They really do taste like falafel. I thought it was a good find so I thought I would share. Reading More May Cause Envy...
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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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John, New Englander turned Cali dude