Serious Eats: Jane M's Profile

I struggle with making a stir fry. I end up making a mess and it looks nothing like what I order in a restaurant. Probably need to learn to plate my foods better. I'm a bad plater!

Jane M at 2:35PM on 03/10/08

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Immersion blender recommendations

I have a cheap Braun. Works just great. Yeah, sure it's stained ... but it's kept in a drawer in my kitchen and I only take it out when I use it and then wash it and put it away. No need for the expensive - stainless models unless you have gobs of money to throw away. It's just a wonderful kitchen gadget which I've had for 10+ years. The little food processor accessory is wonderful as well for salad dressing and grinding small amounts of herbs or nuts.

Jane M at 11:29AM on 02/29/08

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Weekend Book Giveaway: 'Secret Ingredients, the New Yorker Book of Food and Drink'

Amanda Hesser. Loved her book -- passed it around to all my family and friends!

Jane M at 2:21PM on 02/17/08

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Cook the Book: Simple Chocolate Mousse

OH my double chocolate walnut biscotti...no one can resist them.

Jane M at 1:43PM on 02/15/08

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Valentine's Day Chocolate Giveaway

DARK - DARK - DARK I LOVE DARK CHOCOLATE!

Jane M at 3:17PM on 02/10/08

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Ed Levine's Serious Diet Week 5: Can 'Start Living, Stop Dieting' Work for a Food Writer?

Been a LIFETIME Weight Watcher who's way over goal weight for 11 years! I know what to do, been back and forth to meetings too many times to count over the years...just can't get my act together! WW is the only program to follow! It's a lifestyle! (oh how I hate that word!)

Jane M at 11:39AM on 02/07/08

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Ellie Krieger- Hype or the Real Deal?

Not too sure, but I do like her "look" also the look of the kitchen she cooks in. All very squeaky clean. Not that it makes her foods taste any better -- but for me it's all visual.

Jane M at 9:10AM on 01/07/08

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Chocolate School 2.0

I found this website from reading another blog last week. IT WAS BY FAR MY FAVORITE YOUTUBE I'VE EVER EVER SEEN! I LOVED EACH AND EVERY MINUTE! It was so CLEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!! Plus I even learned some new things by watching this video!

Jane M at 3:25PM on 01/02/08

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What Are Serious Eaters Doing on New Year's Eve? What's Your Favorite Brownie Recipe?

Dorie Greenspan's brownie recipe with a blondie baked on top...can't remember the exact title of this recipe off the top of my head -- but WOWZERS were they fantastic! She's my baking goddess! SHE ROCKS!

Jane M at 1:20PM on 01/01/08

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Cook the Book: 'The Food You Crave'

I crave PINK grapefruit -- oh so juicy!

Jane M at 10:35PM on 12/31/07

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In 2008, I will prepare a _____

I just splurged on Dorie Greenspan's BAKING cookbook and I feel like copying the Julia/Julie thing by baking in order EVERY recipe from the book. I've already baked up 3 recipes and loved them ALL!

Jane M at 3:25PM on 12/27/07

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Cook the Book: 'The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics'

I've made MANY recipes from Martha Stewart. They are usually quite good.

Jane M at 3:23PM on 12/27/07

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Forget Cupcakes: Whoopie Pies Are Gonna Be Big

I used to eat one of these every sunday morning at 10:00!!
Now i'm cutting down. One every 1/2 year to 2 years.

(BACON BOY APPROVED)

I_heart_here_BACON at 6:44PM on 02/03/09

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Ellie Krieger- Hype or the Real Deal?

Does anyone at all have her recipe for "Better Burgers with Green Olives"? I was trying to make it for dinner tonight but foodnetwork.com has erased any sign of it... and I can't find it anywhere online. Anyone?

xxkellykinsxx at 8:08PM on 09/22/08

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Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

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Winners have been notified by email and also appear on our Contest Winners page.

Adam Kuban at 8:32PM on 07/01/08

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Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

Chicken Piccata with lots of fresh lemon juice and capers.

zonzon at 4:13AM on 06/10/08

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Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

Ancho Pork Tenderloin Enchiladas with a Red Chile Sauce - different and incredible! It would make Bobby Flay jealous

dandiw at 9:30PM on 06/07/08

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Everyone Loves a Lemon Layer Cake

Just happened to have a dozen lemons lying around waiting for a purpose...A few alterations.. Cake flour.....and I it was real buttermilk, (the fat makes the crumb ya know!)... And as we are in da U.P. it was wild blueberries. The compliment I got was that " My mouth is so happy my tounge is delirious"
Post Scriptum: Sift Sift Sift

samala at 2:55PM on 06/04/08

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Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

I would make my favorite comfort food - baked mac & cheese. There's chicken, walnuts, mushrooms, and a roux of gorgonzola, white cheddar, and bleu cheese. Topped with scallions, this is divine.

For a dessert, I would make rice pudding with lemon zest. It would be a carby, heavy entry, but everyone would be bursting with happiness and cheese.

ohmypuddin at 12:02PM on 06/04/08

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Everyone Loves a Lemon Layer Cake

Here's the link to the photo on the Cooking Light website. http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1734321
But I'll bet the raspberry version is MUCH more beautiful. OK, who'll be the first to make it and post a photo?? YUM.

whoizzit at 9:28AM on 06/04/08

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Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

Definitely my lasagna!!

tjett911 at 2:33AM on 06/03/08

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Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

my meatballs and gravy.i have to make this every get-together

kewpiedoll04 at 11:17PM on 06/02/08

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Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

Crab crepes

idoherty at 10:41PM on 06/02/08

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Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

I would make lasagna.

donnak4 at 10:40PM on 06/02/08

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Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

I would make German chocolate cake.

rlgrady at 10:37PM on 06/02/08

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Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

Its so nice to see a Top Chef cookbook.My famous twice baked potatoes,my kids love them and always ask for them

peggy1116 at 9:45PM on 06/02/08

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Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

Echiladas

jlafount at 9:38PM on 06/02/08

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Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

Tacos and Enchiladas

rosannepm at 9:01PM on 06/02/08

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Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

Zucchini and Corn Topped with Cheese
This is a sauteed zucchini, corn, and tomato mixture which is topped with sharp
Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, making it a family favorite way to get everyone eating their vegetables!

bndraldy at 8:24PM on 06/02/08

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Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

Shepard's pie

debswild at 7:40PM on 06/02/08

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Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

Flat iron steak w/ shallot sauce; sauteed morels

bethesdagrrrl at 5:43PM on 06/02/08

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Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

Chicken Cakes with Mango and Avocado Salsa. Great in the summer! Light & tasty!

chele60 at 5:16PM on 06/02/08

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Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

I agree-this is hard. I'm a really good cook. I make an awesome cheescake, also lasagna, homemade chili and the list goes on-I can't pick just one. All this talk of good food is making me hungry :)

hbh3421 at 5:09PM on 06/02/08

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Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

POACHED LOBSTER TAIL with avruga caviar, creme frappe, smoked salmon mousse in a puff pastry lobster shell

rarefiederin at 5:07PM on 06/02/08

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Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'

Depends on the competition...

For cooking, I'd make my grilled Flank Steak (marinated with Indian spices) served with fresh sweet potato fries. Or maybe my Hungarian Goulash served with Basmati rice or Couscous. Both meals are always a huge hit for whoever I make it for.

For baking, I'd prepare my Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake, topped with fresh fruit and a drizzle of my dark chocolate ganache. Or maybe I'd make my famous Double Chocolate Peppermint cookies. They're a rich, fudgy cookie with a peppermint-confectioner's glaze.

ebarss1 at 4:05PM on 06/02/08

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