Casseroles: Czech Stuffed Green Peppers">Casseroles: Czech Stuffed Green Peppers
4.05 / 5 Stars | 33 Reviews
by Sylvia Sajna
"A very delicious stuffed pepper recipe with a yummy creamy tomato sauce."
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Read moreuses for pickle juice">uses for pickle juice
I just saw a post on Food52 that lists 6 uses for leftover pickle juice. http://food52.com/blog/7810-6-uses-for-leftover-pickle-brine I think the post mostly covers what's already been suggested in this thread, but the comments might have some new ideas so I thought it might be worth linking to. Reading More...
Read moreI need a Cherry Layer Cake recipe">I need a Cherry Layer Cake recipe
I'm just adding this link for a cherry cake using a store bought mix and doctoring so I can link it for a new poster on the L.A. board. http://eatathomecooks.com/2011/05/maraschino-cherry-cake.html Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreJuly COTM (Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone): PASTA, NOODLES & DUMPLINGS and SAVORY TARTS, PIES, TURNOVERS & PIZZAS">July COTM (Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone): PASTA, NOODLES & DUMPLINGS and SAVORY TARTS, PIES, TURNOVERS & PIZZAS
Spaghettini with Salsa Verde (p. 457) Trust me, I get why people don't care for this book. But if you happen to have it and want to try something from it before tossing it, this might be the way to go. I've had good luck with most of the pasta recipes...
Read moreKitchen Aid Ice Cream attachment">Kitchen Aid Ice Cream attachment
So, I bought the attachment, made chocolate ice cream last weekend, It was yummy. Tried to do make it again, had the machine running while I poured the mixture in, but the dasher seized and started clicking like crazy.. I have frozen bits in the bowl and the dasher...
Read moreCheese spread choices, which one?">Cheese spread choices, which one?
I have about 2 cups of crumbled blue cheese, would like to make a spreadable concoction for bread or crackers. Should I just mash it, or mix it with butter, or milk, or water/broth ? Add scallions, or any other additions? Thanks. Reading More May...
Read moreCuban chicken dish-Pollo al Aljibe">Cuban chicken dish-Pollo al Aljibe
Hello Thorn, I know this post is kind of late, but it's actually really basic. In Cuban cooking a lot of meats (chicken, pork, rabbit, etc.) are marinaded in something called "Mojo" or "Mojo Criollo" it's a garlic citrus sauce (can be made with lime juice or sour orange, or...
Read morePanini made with leftovers -- an improbable combination">Panini made with leftovers -- an improbable combination
Sourdough spread with a mixture of capered mayonnaise that was used the other day with Hatch crab cakes and a little habanero ketchup, a little sliced mozzarella, thinly sliced roast pork loin, a few slices of tomato, and a topping of cole slaw made with cabbage, cider vinegar, mayonnaise, Sriracha,...
Read moreMay 2011 COTM, PLENTY: Capsicums, Brassicas, The Mighty Eggplant">May 2011 COTM, PLENTY: Capsicums, Brassicas, The Mighty Eggplant
Shakshuka season 2013 just officially opened in chez QN. Made the "standard" version from Plenty this morning, yum; now looking forward to trying other versions over the oh-too-short red pepper and tomato season. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMarch 2009/July 2012 COTM Fish Without a Doubt: Salsas & Relishes and Sauces, Vinaigrettes, Spice Mixes">March 2009/July 2012 COTM Fish Without a Doubt: Salsas & Relishes and Sauces, Vinaigrettes, Spice Mixes
Scampi Butter, Pg. 408 A slightly oniony compound butter to use for anything, I think. For us it was incorporated into the Scampi recipe on page 292 to create a sauce. The recipe calls for 2 sticks of unsalted butter. I used only one stick and fiddled around...
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