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Cook the Book: 'Chocolate Epiphany'
Chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and a big scoop of chocolate ice cream on the side!
Why Don't Recipes Include Salt Amounts?
Even if a recipe includes an amount of salt (baking is the exception), I will add pinch by pinch and taste it a lot so it ends up exactly how I like it. When I first started cooking, I almost always under-salted everything, but with practice I figured out how much to add.
I think learning to taste the food your cooking is an incredibly important part of becoming a better cook.
Cook the Book: 'Sweety Pies'
My mom's blueberry cream cheese pie with a graham cracker crust - actually more like cheesecake than pie but oh so delicious!!
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Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
Roasted chicken or simple caesar salad
Cook the Book: 'Chocolate Epiphany'
Chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and a big scoop of chocolate ice cream on the side!
Why Don't Recipes Include Salt Amounts?
Even if a recipe includes an amount of salt (baking is the exception), I will add pinch by pinch and taste it a lot so it ends up exactly how I like it. When I first started cooking, I almost always under-salted everything, but with practice I figured out how much to add.
I think learning to taste the food your cooking is an incredibly important part of becoming a better cook.
Cook the Book: 'Sweety Pies'
My mom's blueberry cream cheese pie with a graham cracker crust - actually more like cheesecake than pie but oh so delicious!!
Cookie icing
I make Royal Icing, pipe a line around the edge of the cookie and let it dry. Then thin the icing with a tiny bit of water so it spreads really easily. Once that's dry, you can decorate on top of it. I did all the cookie favors for my wedding that way!
Soy Milk or Cow's Milk: Which Is More Eco-Friendly?
I've always wondered, all factors considered, if soy milk actually was any better for the environment. I also am curious about how rice and almond milk compare, since it seems like they require a lot of processing.
Corn on the Cob is best when ______
Grilled and slathered with butter!
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
My mom! I learned the essentials from her: Always make food from scratch, every meal needs a vegetable (or two!), homemade baked goods are the best, don't overmix muffins... she taught me everything I needed to lay a strong foundation in cooking!
Corn on the Cob is best when ______
Grilled with the husk on! NO need to soak or remove the silk beforehand unless the husk is extremely dried out. Then, butter and seasalt and the shameful secret.
When it comes to corn on the cob--ONLY crappy powdered black pepper will do, in enormous stomach burning quantities. I will choose it over the finest fresh cracked in an instant. Only for corn...and sunny side up eggs.
Corn on the Cob is best when ______
@PerkyMac I agree Duffield's is good but Zimmermans Farm on Salina Road is much better. There is nothing like getting corn still warm from the field to eat a couple hours later. It's so sweet and perfect.
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
Thank you for participating, and congratulations to our winners:
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mercuryhime
manali98
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Winners have been notified by email and also appear on our Contest Winners page.
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
People always ask me to bring spicy cheese dip, and I rarely ever bring it back home!
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
Mushroom and cheese bread is a must make for me!
Thanks!
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
My New Orleans pecan pie never lasts too long once it's out of the oven...
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
My hot cheese dip is always requested and so easy! 3 cups of assorted shredded cheese mixed with 3/4 c mayo and a can green chiles and some chopped onion, top with pepperoni and sliced olives. Pop in the oven and serve with torilla chips.
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
Cornbread dressing to serve with turkey/chicken. I always have to double this recipe.
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
macaroni and cheese with a bread crumb and parmasean cheese topping :) YUMMY!
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
My friends and family insist I bring Broccoli Cheese Squares. I make them so often, I could do it blindfolded!
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
green pepper casserole
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
A simple cheese ball, made with just shredded cheddar and cream cheese and served with crackers, always seems to please. I love it as is but toppings can always be added. Also blondies for dessert are loved.
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
they love my lasagna :)~~
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
Deviled eggs.. :)
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
My homemade Macaroni and Cheese!
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
Sweet & Sour Meatballs
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
I cook a lot of different dishes, but I guess the favorite would be my homemade cheesecake. Thanks for having the contest.
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
I'm famous for my Tortilla Soup. I have to make it right before dinner. Otherwise, I'll eat the whole batch myself! Sooooo gooooood!
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
I am famous for my Baked Beans.
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
My orange pistachio biscotti. The recipe is from William Sonoma. ITs the best!
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
apple pie. (un)fortunately, it never gets old.
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
I make baked parmesan cheese rolls that everyone loves at get-togethers. They are so simple to make, but everyone is convinced they must take hours ; )
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Roasted chicken or simple caesar salad