How do you crush whole plum tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon? Anyone use a blender for this?">How do you crush whole plum tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon? Anyone use a blender for this?
Just about every marinara recipe I come across says to use whole plum tomatoes and crush them with the back of a wooden spoon. Even the beloved Marcella Hazan (RIP). I however have never had sucess with this in practice. The tomatoes are never soft enough and they just break...
Read moreThe Pickiest Eater">The Pickiest Eater
My husband is British. And I mean, his mother was evacuated as a child during the World Wars, British. Which means his diet is extremely plain, and almost completely dragged out of those old World War recipe pamphlets that helped people cope with little supplies. No pepper, salt, or anything relatively...
Read moreWhat cookbooks have you bought recently, or are you lusting after? October 2013 edition!">What cookbooks have you bought recently, or are you lusting after? October 2013 edition!
Here we go with our new thread...trying to stay away from Amazon UK...I know I will be indulging in a number of the new crop, however. How about choo? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhat are you baking these days? October 2013 edition!">What are you baking these days? October 2013 edition!
Well, it's October in places I'd just as soon be already, so here we go. What falltastic autumnlicious treats are you conjuring up this month? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCasseroles: Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese">Casseroles: Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese
4.21 / 5 Stars | 19 Reviews
by ReneeW.
"Two classic comfort foods combined to make one hearty and very satisfying casserole."
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Read moreThanksgiving Recipes: Holiday Green Gelatin Salad">Thanksgiving Recipes: Holiday Green Gelatin Salad
4.57 / 5 Stars | 36 Reviews
by Ginger
"A vintage gelatin salad that's a longstanding holiday favorite in many families, this lime and lemon salad mixes crushed pineapple with pecans, cottage cheese and mayonnaise in a...
Read moreMemorial Day Recipes: Summertime Tuna Pasta Salad">Memorial Day Recipes: Summertime Tuna Pasta Salad
4.26 / 5 Stars | 16 Reviews
by CORWYNN DARKHOLME
"Crispy fresh broccoli, carrots, celery and cucumber go for a festive toss with pasta, creamy salad dressing and a happy sprinkling of dill to make a delightful,...
Read moreHalloween Recipes: Dead Man's Cheese Ball">Halloween Recipes: Dead Man's Cheese Ball
3.73 / 5 Stars | 10 Reviews
by LUSCIOUSLEMONADE
"Serve this black cheese ball with blue corn chips or dark rye toast for a ghastly presentation. It's punchy, just like you'd expect cheese of the dead to...
Read moreFather's Day Recipes: Scrumptious Sauerkraut Balls">Father's Day Recipes: Scrumptious Sauerkraut Balls
4.48 / 5 Stars | 27 Reviews
by LUXURY010
"Deep fried and savory, these delicious little sausage sauerkraut balls are the perfect party finger food. These are the most scrumptious sauerkraut balls you will ever taste!!"
Easter Recipes: Salmon Deviled Eggs with Homemade Mayonnaise">Easter Recipes: Salmon Deviled Eggs with Homemade Mayonnaise
4.12 / 5 Stars | 15 Reviews
by DCTINK
"This is a recipe my mother, who is French, has used for years. It is awesome and easy. A delicious twist on the traditional...
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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