Love to eat, hate to chop
Cauliflower - leaves little crumbs all over the board, the knife, the counter. But oh so yummy when roasted in the oven. What do you love to eat, but hate to chop?
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Bland soup - can't figure out why
Basically a soup to clean out the icebox. Celery, onions, carrots in olive oil to start. Bay leaf, fresh thyme, fresh parsley, red pepper, salt and pepper. Added garlic, mushrooms, tomatoes, a few potatoes, chicken, brought it all together in homemade chicken stock. Added fresh spinach at the last minute, a touch more salt and a squeeze of lemon juice. But just kind of blah.....Even after a day in the icebox, still kind of bland. Any suggestions on what could I have done to perk it up?
Fast food regional items - do you try?
Some McD's in Texas serve biscuits and gravy on the breakfast menu. The Wendy's here serves breakfast and has started making fried chicken. And when we lived in St. Croix, a pizza on the Domino's menu was the "Extravaganza", which was just a Supreme, but I liked the name so much better, haha! When traveling, I eat at real restaurants, but there is usually a fast food stop along the way. When I see a regional item, I always give it a try. Anybody else? Any surprising discoveries? (as surprising as fast food can get :)
Snacks for a poker party?
Hosting 24 people. Need snacks that will: fit on small plates, don't require utensils, don't drip, can sit out for a while at room temp, and are easy on the hostess to prepare in advance. This is also a going away party for a chef, so no pressure there, right? Hahaha!
America's Test Kitchen: Anyone else sign up to be a tester?
My goal is to try all the recipes, we'll see how it goes! Anyone else? I must admit I have never read a copy of Cook's Illustrated :)
Frozen burritos: Anybody make their own?
I love Amy's frozen burritos for breakfast. I would like to make my own - simple filling of beans and rice already cooked, maybe a dab of cheese, and a flour tortilla - but worried about them getting soggy and not freezing well. Anybody make their own frozen burritos? (Weird question for this time of year, haha!)
Men v Women: Who cooks Thanksgiving dinner?
Inspired by Karen Resta's essay on her grandmother and mother's cooking at Thanksgiving, I was wondering...is Thanksgiving dinner still primarily cooked by women? How many men do all the planning and prep? Any couples share? My husband stays 20 feet away from the kitchen at all times, and I like it that way, haha!
I don't like blueberries or raspberries...
...but they are so good for you, I would like to incorporate them into my diet. Any recipes where the flavor of these berries is minimized?
What do you give a chef for his birthday?
He is a pastry chef with a culinary degree, pretty quiet and reserved at first, but then loosens up when he gets to know you. I thought a very nice bottle of wine, but then thought any sort of food related item might not fly - especially from me, a person who loves to eat, but certainly a foodie in training...Any ideas? We have only recently become friends.
Natural cook top cleaner?
I have a flat ceramic top stove. It is supposed to be cleaned with a product called "Cook Top Cleaner" which is a nasty gray color and full of chemicals. Anyone have a natural recipe for cleaning these types of stoves? The stove is in an apartment I am renting, so I don't want to scratch it. (I miss my old gas stove, sigh)
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Pie-Kuing: Today's Best Form of Procrastination
Deep dish or thin crust
White, loaded, single topping
Love all, share, burp, smile
Serious Sandwiches: Is There a Better Condiment than Guacamole?
Nice ripe avocados, garlic salt, lemon juice and black pepper. Add ingredients to taste. Yum.
I like to leave mine a little chunky, the super creamy stuff reminds me of the stuff you get from the store. Some folks may add onion, but I think that overpowers the avocado. Some people may add tomatoes, but I think it makes the guac too wet.
Happy snacking!
I can't eat ------ like I used to!
Acidic foods have to be kept at a minimum. I don't drink OJ anymore. Citrus fruits hurt my mouth. If I eat a tomato dish one day, I have to wait a day before eating tomato again. Boo.
I don't know how to cook chicken
For chicken breasts, try pounding them out to an even thickness. I wrap them in plastic wrap and use a meat tenderizing mallet thingy. They don't have to be pounded super thin, just an even thickness.
Love to eat, hate to chop
I do enjoy chopping boiled eggs for egg salad. The texture of the whites just feels neat under my knife : )
Bland soup - can't figure out why
Thanks everybody! I think all comments are great. Even though it was meant to be a quick soup, taking a little extra time along the way would have made a big difference!
Bland soup - can't figure out why
Red pepper flakes. Stock was frozen but for only about a week. I think the salt issue is right, I am always afraid of oversalting.
Best Hangover Food?
Greasy cheeseburger, onion rings and a root beer. Or egg benedict. I seem to skew to the fat/salt side, haha!
Snacks for a poker party?
Thanks bisbee, just what I was looking for. Thanks everyone else as well! I want to focus on winning, not cooking, haha!
In Videos: Food Commercials of the '80s, Chain Restaurants Edition
Mmmmm...encharitos.
The Red Lobster shrimp commercial stands the test of time, I think.
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Cookware Advice
Cast iron are too heavy for the common home user. It takes longer to heat, it's difficult to maneuver, their is a danger of rust etc. I can recommend the German brand Woll Cookware. Since I bought one in Germany 2 years ago, I was very happy with my titanium coated frying pan that performs with first rate cooking results, and it's also PFOA free. I can say that this is one of the best frying pans available. Heavy duty titanium based coating, practically can be used without oil, easy handling and cleaning. I couldn't find them in the US, maybe someone knows were they can be found? more information can be found at http://www.woll-cookware.com/mediathek/defaultScripts/PHP/index.php?lang=4&sn=noNav&sel=1&c=/export/English/doc/90.html or http://www.woll-cookware.co.il
Pie-Kuing: Today's Best Form of Procrastination
Flour everywhere
Fresh dough stuck to all four walls
Next time watch the fan
Serious Sandwiches: Is There a Better Condiment than Guacamole?
My guac recipe is: ripe avocados, minced garlic, minced shallot, minced jalapeno, lime juice, and a few tablespoons of prepared salsa (because I don't like raw tomato). To the purists, this is probably wrong on many levels, but to each, his/her own.
Pie-Kuing: Today's Best Form of Procrastination
primeval delight
on a blazing wood fire;
cheese elevates bread.
Pie-Kuing: Today's Best Form of Procrastination
pizza haiku yay!
pizza limericks, better.
editor, contest?
Pie-Kuing: Today's Best Form of Procrastination
The beer and pizza
combo. Timeless classic.
Cotes-du-Rhone works too.
Pie-Kuing: Today's Best Form of Procrastination
Sadness and dismay:
They are squeezing off the oil!
They just don't get it...
Pie-Kuing: Today's Best Form of Procrastination
Pizza for breakfast?
It's good cold or reheated.
Not so with sushi.
Pie-Kuing: Today's Best Form of Procrastination
Need to grab a slice,
Its been a day since the last,
I can hardly breathe
Pie-Kuing: Today's Best Form of Procrastination
I must stop.
Just one more. Aaaaarrgh.
quick lunch uptown slice
pavement hot heels high fold it
walk teeter bite sauced crunch
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