Casseroles: Polish Style Lasagna">Casseroles: Polish Style Lasagna
4.15 / 5 Stars | 152 Reviews
by Kim
"Rich with potatoes, pasta, onion, butter and cream cheese, this pierogi-like dish is the best! It's also quick and easy to make. Serve with your favorite vegetable."
Read moreBurgers: Greek Bifteki">Burgers: Greek Bifteki
4.06 / 5 Stars | 38 Reviews
by Marlies Monika
"Feta is sealed in between two seasoned ground beef patties; the patties are cooked on the grill for a nice alternative to steaks or burgers."
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Cookbook recommendation - like David Thompson's Thai Food">Cookbook recommendation - like David Thompson's Thai Food
Thai Food is the cookbook I keep going back to - I like the amount of detailed information it provides, the separate sections on the cooking methods/ingredients, the history section and especially the fact that almost every recipe has a useful introduction. Both the depth, detail and range of this...
Read moreUses for Duck Fat">Uses for Duck Fat
I used rendered duck fat (bought at Whole Foods) for basting my turkey. It made the turkey taste better than ever. Today I am doing a pot roast, sauteed shallots, celery and garlic in duck fat, then seared meat in it. Made me hungry smelling the lusciousness...
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Recipe for Ginger Bread Bundt">Recipe for Ginger Bread Bundt
The Guinness Stout Ginger Cake from Claudia Fleming is amazing. It keeps well, the flavor is nuanced giving a sophistication to the cake which bumps it to the sublime. I often use a chocolate stout instead of Guinness with good result. http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Guinness-Stout-Ginger-Cake-105881 Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreGiada's Finger Fought a Knife and the Knife Won">Giada's Finger Fought a Knife and the Knife Won
Last week while filming a live Thanksgiving special on the Food Network, Giada De Laurentiis experienced a slip of the knife, and sliced her finger on live television. After whispering to Ina Garten (the Barefoot Contessa herself!) that it... Read more
Holiday entertaining on a budget - how would you tackle it?">Holiday entertaining on a budget - how would you tackle it?
Take advantage of all of the promotions the stores are doing right now. My last three shopping trips total $84 and change, according to my receipts I've saved $452. If you're in California and have a Ralph's nearby I'll fill you in on a great deal. Reading...
Read moreGreat NY Noodletown ginger-scallion sauce - makeable?">Great NY Noodletown ginger-scallion sauce - makeable?
Now you've got it .... heating the oil is the key! And by heating I mean just to the point of smoking ..... it should sizzle when it hits the ginger and scallions. The hot oil takes away the raw bite but still allows the flavors to...
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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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