Cook the Book: Serves One
Buttered pasta or noodles, peas and grated parmesan.
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Mixed Review: Stonewall Kitchen Blueberry Pancake and Waffle Mix
I tend to use Bisquick mix and add a few extras - usually a bit of baking soda to add a little air. This trick helps a lot with multigrain pancake mixes or if you use soy milk which can otherwise make the pancakes heavy and dense. And a wire whisk is a must for making fluffy pancakes. Whatever mix I'm using, I like to use 2 small frying pans simultaneously to cook the perfect size pancakes - then put them in a casserole dish wrapped in a towel to keep them hot and not soggy. I also prefer homemade pancakes with real maple syrup and fresh fruit.
First Taste of the Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Truck
We tried the espresso flavor last Friday. Not wildly impressive - also noticed the ice shards. Then again, we had just had some gelato from Grom, so our palattes weren't exactly neutral. I'd try Van Leeuwen again - the guys manning the truck were very friendly about answering customers questions about the ice cream and ingredients.
Dinner Tonight: Baba Ghanoush
I love KCRW, and want to like Good Food, but just can't. I've heard a few good travel podcasts on the UK Independent's website that usually involve some food. http://travel.independent.co.uk/article1603844.ece
Cook the Book: Apple Pie
I have this book and really like it - though I haven't made any of the recipes yet, I've been meaning to try the apple pie with red hot cinnamon candies.
Best apple pie is my boyfriend's mother's. It's the only pie he'll eat and I don't blame him - her pies are consistently excellent. Living in the NY/NJ/PA area, I think any pie made with local apples has a distinct advantage over apple pies anywhere else.
Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in L.A., N.Y., and Everywhere: Where's Your Favorite?
I second the Bouchon Bakery grilled cheese & tomato soup combo. Pricey, but definitely delicious and comforting.
In Design: OXO Good Grips Corn Stripper
Thanks for the review - I had just seen the corn stripper in the store and was curious... hadn't thought to freeze corn though!
I use the OXO mango slicer regularly. It works really well 4 out of 5 times on medium to large mangos. (I've had a few stringy or overripe mangos that were hopeless. For riper mangos, you may want to refrigerate to firm them up before using the slicer.) The directions say to use the slicer, then remove the peel, but I personally prefer to peel then slice. I was dubious that it would make a difference, but it really makes getting the fruit off the pit a lot easier.
Serious Sandwiches: The Meatball Slider at Little Owl
I agree - they really are delicious! The veal and panko created a meaty, but not overly dense meatball. As a rule I don't eat veal, but cheated to have these!
Thai Restaurant Hunting This Weekend
There are two Pam Reals - one on 49th and one on 47th, which is much trendier. I've only gotten take out and it's been hit or miss.
I also prefer Wondee II. And I agree the duck salad is delicious!
What's In Your Food Sur-Thrival Kit?
My staple meal is pasta (any kind), tossed with butter, grated parmesan or romano and lots of peas.
Other pantry staples include:
canned white beans
canned diced fire roasted tomatoes
peanut butter and really good jam
hearty sliced bread
wheat crackers
block of cheddar or havarti cheese
eggs
mixed salad greens
pre-cut butternut squash (steam or mash, serve hot or cold)
fruit (whatever is in season)
dark chocolate covered almonds
coffee beans
black pepper
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Cook the Book: Serves One
when my husband is out-of-town for a few days, i make a big bowl of couscous with garbonzos, kalamatas, feta, red onions, tomatoes, misc veggies, olive oil, and red wine vinegar or lemon. i don't usually make it when he's home because it's not his favorite. the best part is, the big bowl lasts me awhile so i get a break from cooking dinner for a few days.
Cook the Book: Serves One
When my husband is gone I ALWAYS make my mom's "brown spaghetti" and a Quick Linguini and Clams! They warm my heart and fill my belly with a touch of home.
Cook the Book: Serves One
One of my favorite meals to make if I haven't really planned anything for myself is french toast. I always keep the ends from loaves of bread in the freezer so I can make it basically whenever I want. (Yeah, call me weird, but the ends are the best pieces of bread for French toast in my opinion)
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