Father's Day Recipes: Firecracker Grilled Alaska Salmon">Father's Day Recipes: Firecracker Grilled Alaska Salmon
4.73 / 5 Stars | 737 Reviews
by Christine L.
"A hot and sassy marinade makes this grilled salmon even more delicious."
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Read moreEaster Recipes: Strawberry Avocado Salad">Easter Recipes: Strawberry Avocado Salad
4.66 / 5 Stars | 250 Reviews
by ENIGMA497
"Strawberries and avocadoes sit atop mixed salad greens and are dressed with a honey vinaigrette dressing. I have served this countless times and I am always asked for the...
Read moreRecipes for non-traditional ice cream flavors?">Recipes for non-traditional ice cream flavors?
Lavender Cardamom Tea (black, green, whatever you like) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreRecommend a beef roast, please!">Recommend a beef roast, please!
What cut of beef makes a good roast that is not too fatty and not too tough Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreCuban flan recipe">Cuban flan recipe
Flan Cuban Needed: 4 eggs 2 egg yolks 1/4 cup sugar 1 can evaporated milk 1 can (same amount as the can of evaporated milk) whole milk 1 cup coconut (optional) Mix above in blender For the caramel, 1 cup sugar on low heat till brown. Pour this into glass pan (4.5" x 8.5") and wait for it...
Read moreOlive Oil Poached salmon - poaching time?">Olive Oil Poached salmon - poaching time?
Charlie Trotter gives 110°-120° for 5-oz. filets (thickness?) at 9 minutes one side 9 minutes the other, or "until done." That seems way long, even at that low temp. Haven't tried it yet. http://labellecuisine.com/archives/surprise/Charlie%20Trotter%20Cooks%20at%20Home%20-%20Menu%201.htm Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreIf beets grew abundantly in SE Asia...?">If beets grew abundantly in SE Asia...?
...what would the Thais, Vietnamese, and other populations of the region do with them? Okay, I know this is sort of a weird question, but I've got beets in the garden and want to do a SE Asian-themed dinner sometime soon. So...anyone want to take a stab at this one?...
Read moreKing Taco: what's in that sauce?!!?! [moved from Los Angeles board]">King Taco: what's in that sauce?!!?! [moved from Los Angeles board]
Strange - I posted a reply here about an hour ago and it's now gone. Again - reviving the thread to keep the discussion alive! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhen does a salad become a "meal" unto itself?">When does a salad become a "meal" unto itself?
For those of you who will eat a salad by itself as a meal (as opposed to a side or an appetizer), what for you makes a salad a meal? Is it the addition of some sort of protein like fish or meat? The addition of beans, or legumes? Using some sort of...
Read moreSecrets of fluffy grits">Secrets of fluffy grits
On a recent visit to Charleston and Savannah we sampled shrimp and grits at several restaurants. My husband had not previously thought he was a fan of grits, but he noticed that these grits were rather fluffy, with somewhat nubby texture, which he liked. I made shrimp and grits for...
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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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