I know I would probably ask Alice Waters. And I would hope that she would join me as well! What chef, alive or otherwise, would you ask to cook you dinner if you had the opportunity? Would you have any...
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When you have been invited to the home of a new friend or acquaintance, is it impolite to tell them that you don’t eat meat, or don't care for sea food, or that you are allergic to nuts? Does it...
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It can be nice to experiment in the kitchen, but everyone has some beloved dishes which they feel can only be made in one way, and with which no one is allowed to tamper. I don't want any wierd spices...
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This mixture of eggs & seasonings, cooked in butter, provides us with wide open possiblities for filling or topping options. Create savory or sweet ones, open or folded---served anytime of the day & can impress guests! My favorite mix-ins are...
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Cabbage tries hard to please---it's cheap, good nutrient profile, stores well & can be prepared sweet, tart, plain or creamed. Recipes using this often friendless vegetable include: slaws, salads, stir-frys, stuffed, soup & sauerkraut. Interesting tip to reduce cabbage cooking...
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My MIL is in town, and brought an Alfredo sauce with her on her 8 hour drive (apparently we don't have those bland little sauce-mix packets where I live). I was a trooper and ate the Fettucine with separated Alfredo...
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I think I spend an inordinate amount so I am curious to hear what others spend, specify how many in your family.....
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We just received a Fagor Duo 8-quart pressure cooker as a wedding present. I have never used a pressure cooker and I have only seen the old-school models in use - steaming, spitting, and rattling on the kitchen stove. But,...
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Are there fruits and vegetables that you discovered this year? I discovered kabocha squash, fiddlehead ferns, squash blossoms and so many more....
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I've bought some really delicious Gala apples and I'm not sure what to do with them. I live in a college dorm, so my supplies and equipment are limited, and I don't want to make apple pie, crisp, or applesauce....
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