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Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
I use his fruit crisp recipe often. If I was limited to one cookbook, "How to Cook Everything" would be my choice, *hands down*, no contest.
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Dinner Tonight: Italian Sausage and Spinach Pasta
I make a very similar dish, but as Katerina suggests, I also use ww pasta and chicken sausage. Instead of half-and-half, I use whole or 2% milk, which heathifies it further.
Chopped sundried tomatoes are a delicious addition.
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
I use his fruit crisp recipe often. If I was limited to one cookbook, "How to Cook Everything" would be my choice, *hands down*, no contest.
Dinner Tonight: Italian Sausage and Spinach Pasta
Tried this recipe out a few nights ago- definitely a success! With a few tweaks (skim milk/no cream, no cheese, added red pepper flakes) I still found this to taste rich and delicious - thanks!
Dinner Tonight: Italian Sausage and Spinach Pasta
Hot damn! This sounds great!
Dinner Tonight: Italian Sausage and Spinach Pasta
I really like these Dinner Tonight posts--I come home after working a full-time job to a ravenous 2.25 yr-old and hungry husband (who has also worked a full day) and sometimes I need some new ideas or reminders of dishes we might like to eat for dinner. I can't grocery shop every day and depend on a well-stocked pantry and fridge to get us through the week. I also can't stand around leisurely around my kitchen and think about what I'm going to cook that night--the moment I come home, I put on an apron and start my prep. Supper must be ready in 30-45 minutes, otherwise A HORRIBLE MELTDOWN ensues. I mean, an almost 8-mo pregnant woman who needs her food can be ugly to deal with and sometimes the toddler is slightly difficult, too (ha, ha).
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
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Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
I bought this cookbook for my family secret santa pick, and I would love to have it for myself!
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
dropping frozen string bean cuts into hot olive oil and garlic. SOOOO Good. And instantaneously easy.
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
Using cheese rind to flavor my pastina soup. Love it for the taste and how frugal it is not to waste anything. Good cheese costs alot.
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
We refer to his fish book a lot, but I loved the monk fish and mashed potatoes recipe he had in the times many months ago.
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
No knead bread, but I like the one someone posted just ahead of mine, too - Salt is important. Don't be afraid of salt.
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
His tip that wheat noodles and vermicelli can stand in fine for rice noodles when you don't have the latter. So freeing to hear.
God I love How to Cook Everything.
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
Salt is important. Don't be afraid of salt.
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
I love his quote, ‘The restaurant serves what they call “pasta with pesto,” but it really wasn’t. Here’s how you make it.’”
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
I am also going to go with his brownie recipe. Simple and easy yet delicious. The perfect recipe for me.
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
I like how everything seems simple and how I have most everything in stock. My ex hubby made great poached eggs. Its about the only thing I miss from those days. LOL. so I do love how Bittman poaches eggs. Now I can do it and have no bad memories.
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
A quote from Bittman: (I have yet to find a way to make turkey breast meat what you’d call delicious. If for no other reason, it’s why God put mayonnaise on this earth.)
Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway! Happy Holidays to One and All!!!!
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
I like Mark Bittman's tip that there's no need to marinate meat or fish for hours before grilling.
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
I like that he gives you a cooking method...for radishes! I never knew radishes could be cooked and be good! Braise in butter and serve with bread, butter and salt. Who woulda thunk it?
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
I always save the Parmesan rind for baked dishes.
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
I like his tip on using water instead of store bought stock. garrettsambo@aol.com
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
Water as a superior ingredient in it's own right as opposed to store bought stock.
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
his baked eggs with tomato sauce! easiest brunch dish ever!
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
no knead bread, of course...
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
The brownie recipe sounds great. Thanks for having the contest and Happy Holidays to all!
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
There's a pasta dish he created with collard greens and sausage that I absolutely adore.
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I make a very similar dish, but as Katerina suggests, I also use ww pasta and chicken sausage. Instead of half-and-half, I use whole or 2% milk, which heathifies it further.
Chopped sundried tomatoes are a delicious addition.