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Sweet and Sour Sauce
Is that 1/3 CUP of light brown sugar?
Ever Made Anything "Healthier" That Was Actually Good?
I make it myself, and eat less of it.
No preservatives. I know how exactly how much fat is in it, so I can portion accordingly. Lots of roasted veggies, going easier on the oil and brightening it up with some lemon or parmesan. This week I have eaten chili, pizza, soup, mashed potatoes, lasagna, a variety of salads and vegetable sides. No "lite" products, no part skim cheese. I easily stayed within my calorie limits, and don't feel like I'm on a diet. I've lost 2 pounds this week, eating exactly what I want to.
30-Minute Pasta and Kidney Bean Soup (Pasta e Fagioli)
Yum!! I ended up with 12 cups, so also about 6 large servings. I used veg broth. I ended up stirring some fresh spinach in right at the end too. Great recipe, and I usually have all the ingredients on hand.
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nalega answered "No" to Do you salt your slices?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, August 23, 2010 at 10:25 AM
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Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 14, 2010 at 10:00 AM
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Quiz posted by Joan Fang, May 24, 2010 at 7:45 AM
nalega got 70% correct on How Much Do You Know About Food TV and Its Personalities?
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Sweet and Sour Sauce
Going to visit family tonight, and my mother called to say I was in charge of the tofu - which in her house means "pour this watery, salty bottled sauce over it and cook it til it's mushy". Just whipped up a batch of this instead - yum! She won't understand why I went through "all that trouble"...
Sweet and Sour Sauce
Is that 1/3 CUP of light brown sugar?
Ever Made Anything "Healthier" That Was Actually Good?
I make it myself, and eat less of it.
No preservatives. I know how exactly how much fat is in it, so I can portion accordingly. Lots of roasted veggies, going easier on the oil and brightening it up with some lemon or parmesan. This week I have eaten chili, pizza, soup, mashed potatoes, lasagna, a variety of salads and vegetable sides. No "lite" products, no part skim cheese. I easily stayed within my calorie limits, and don't feel like I'm on a diet. I've lost 2 pounds this week, eating exactly what I want to.
30-Minute Pasta and Kidney Bean Soup (Pasta e Fagioli)
Yum!! I ended up with 12 cups, so also about 6 large servings. I used veg broth. I ended up stirring some fresh spinach in right at the end too. Great recipe, and I usually have all the ingredients on hand.
Vegetarian Chili with Peanut Butter
Yum! I did cut back the PB to 1/4 cup and it was perfect. Good amount of heat too.
Best Veggie Burger
I'm not usually a frozen foods girl, but I keep morningstar grillers on hand.
I don't mind getting a gardenburger from a restaurant, but kinda boring. It's fine if I'm at a diner and not expecting much, or an awesome bar with a big old beer sampler in front of me.
Best reataurant one is a place near me made of black beans, served with chipotle mayo and avocado. It's not trying to be a hamburger - it just tastes GOOD!
A grilled portobello is not a burger. It's not satisfying or interesting. And it doesn't taste good. Don't serve it to me. Unless we're at shake shack and its stuffed with cheese, breaded, and deep fried.
Burger King's New French Fries: Thicker, Less Salty
@porkins - McD's fries DO contain beef flavoring... don't worry, the vegetarians still can't eat them!
That doesn't go together!
I put my husband in charge of veggies for the night. He asked if I wanted them stir fried (basically in his mind that means with soy sauce), or just sauteed (usually that means lots of garlic and maybe some other seasoning). I said "it's up to you".
So he combined the 2 - soy sauce with lots of dried oregano and basil. I was pregnant at the time. I literally threw up after one bite.
Shipping baked goods overseas
Hmm, all good advice. My friend specifically misses moist cakes and breads, so this might be tougher than I thought. I like the canning jar idea, but that might cost too much to send.
Have Holiday Help Hotlines Outlived Their Usefulness?
The Martha link goes to the 2010 page.... the 2011 is http://theradioblog.marthastewart.com/2011/11/martha-stewart-living-radio-thanksgiving-hotline-2011.html
Vegan sandwich ideas
I'm veg (not vegan) and roasted veggie sandwiches bore me to tears. I love roasted/grilled veggies, but putting them on bread does not make for an interesting meal. It also lacks protein. I love the ideas above regarding falafel. 'Wichcraft has an awesome sandwich - chopped chickpeas, roasted peppers, green olives, lemon and arugula. More like a chunky salad than a hummus. If you are doing a "vegetable sandwich", I like unexpected condiments - tomato jam, black olive spread - sometime to gie it more depth.
White Chocolate Candy Corn M&Ms :)
Are they just white chocolate in candy corn colors?
What's the veggie plate called?
Yep, that's the word I was thinking of! Relish plate. Thank you!
What do you think when you see them in restaurants (IF you still see them in restaurants...)?
Kosher Appetizer Recipes
Depends on what you mean by kosher. Some people will not eat anything that is not prepared in a kosher kitchen (if you have to ask what that is, than your kitchen is not kosher). If you are serving people who eat kosher style, but are comfortable eating things cooked in your kitchen, the next question is meat, dairy, or parve (parve contains neither meat nor dairy). So to be safe, ask your guests, but what you might be looking for is parve - think vegetarian, and leave out dairy.
You want skewers and phyllo - stuff or layer your phyllo with anything veg - mushrooms, potato, onions, spinach, beans etc. I recently made empanadas that were parve stuffed with beans and peppers and onions. Samosas with lentils and potatoes. Just don't use lard or butter in the crusts - my recipe uses veg oil (ok, maybe it's Mark Bittman's recipe). Skewers, again vegetables. If dairy is ok for your purposes then use cheese. I've done skewers with fresh tomato, olive, and feta drizzled with vinaigrette.
Baby's first birthday cake
Also, how about a Serious Eats Baby site? (Not actually kidding, says the mom who got mad at the waitress this weekend for suggesting chicken fingers for my 10 month old when I ordered a side of mixed veggies for him. And then again when she said she could have the kitchen leave out the garlic on the veggies.)
Baby's first birthday cake
My baby's first is coming up soon, and I'll probably try one of these for him, and a regular cake for everyone else!
Falafel: Baked or Fried?
When I make it for company, I soak my beans and fry. When I need a quick weeknight dinner I use canned, add a touch of oil to the mixture, flatten the balls a bit and bake. They are better fried, but they are still delicious baked.
Making Baby Food
I love my immersion blender for it. And it's easier to clean than the others.
Food aversions, prenatal style
I couldn't eat or be near truffles. (the fungusy ones, not the chocolate ones). Which made me sad.
Good luck passing the GTT!! I had to take the 3 hour one which was miserable...
Gender Reveal Parties...Fun or WTF?
I vote WTF, but to each his own.
My son's gender reveal was in the delivery room, but I know that's not for everyone.
Spice Hunting: Sussing Out Vanilla Beans
I let my vanilla beans get lost in the back of the pantry and now they're dried out! Any way to revive them?
paperless waitstaff: how do you feel about memorization?
Don't like it. I'm a vegetarian, and when things don't get written down, I get chicken in my salads or bacon on my potatoes, or shrimp in my pasta.
I also feel "bad" for adding details like "dressing on the side".
Not cool.
What will you eat to end Passover?
Yeah, it's pizza. Never been anything other than pizza. Can't end it with anything but pizza. Maybe some pizza.
Have You Switched to Iced Coffee?
No need to switch when you drink it all year long, even in NYC.
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nalega answered "Fresh Nutmeg " to What Kind of Nutmeg Do You Use?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, December 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM
nalega answered "I like the variation as long as there's some sort of fixed menu." to Do You Like Rotating Menus?
Poll posted by Carey Jones, October 19, 2010 at 11:30 AM
nalega answered "A center slice" to When it comes to square-cut pizza, I prefer ...
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 11, 2010 at 9:55 AM
nalega answered "No" to Do you salt your slices?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, August 23, 2010 at 10:25 AM
nalega answered "If it's included with the menu, but I won't pay for it." to Do You Drink at Brunch?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, August 24, 2010 at 11:00 AM
nalega answered "Bendy" to Straight or bendy, that is the question.
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, August 19, 2010 at 7:00 PM
nalega answered "A week" to What's the longest you've gone without eating pizza?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, August 16, 2010 at 9:45 AM
nalega answered "Individual slices wrapped in foil" to How do you store your leftover pizza?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, August 9, 2010 at 9:55 AM
nalega answered "Yes" to Do you blot the grease from your pizza?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, July 12, 2010 at 9:55 AM
nalega answered "No, it ruins the structural integrity of the pizza" to Do you order half-and-half pizzas?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, July 5, 2010 at 9:00 AM
nalega answered "No. Pizza über alles!" to Do you stop eating pizza when it's hot outside?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, June 28, 2010 at 1:55 PM
nalega answered "I don't eat Pop-Tarts" to Do you toast your Pop-Tarts?
Poll posted by Lingbo Li, June 16, 2010 at 9:00 AM
nalega answered "Grumble about sit-down places, but for casual places, it's understandable. " to How Do You Feel About Cash-Only Restaurants?
Poll posted by Carey Jones, June 8, 2010 at 11:00 AM
nalega answered "Always." to Do you ask before eating off a friend's plate?
Poll posted by Lingbo Li, June 9, 2010 at 9:00 AM
nalega answered "I don't! Have you never savored the joys of cold pizza?" to How Do You Reheat Your Pizza?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, June 7, 2010 at 10:00 AM
nalega answered "I've grilled it and eaten it!" to What's your experience with grilled pizza?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, May 31, 2010 at 8:30 AM
nalega answered "Sprinkles" to Do You Call Them Jimmies or Sprinkles?
Poll posted by Lingbo Li, May 26, 2010 at 9:00 AM
nalega answered "On a Cone" to What's Your Favorite Ice Cream Treat?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, May 25, 2010 at 10:45 AM
nalega answered "Yes ... What kind of person doesn't like pizza?" to Your sweetheart doesn't like pizza: dealbreaker?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, May 24, 2010 at 8:45 AM
nalega answered "String by string" to How Do You Eat String Cheese?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, May 19, 2010 at 9:30 AM
nalega answered "Start 'em young!" to Kids at Fancy Restaurants: Yay or Nay?
Poll posted by Carey Jones, May 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM
nalega answered "Just when it's photogenic " to Do You Take Photos of Your Food Before Eating?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, April 21, 2010 at 8:00 AM
nalega answered "Salad" to Do you order sides with your pizza (and if so, what?)
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, April 19, 2010 at 8:00 AM
nalega answered "Flexitarian" to Which Food Term Bugs You the Most?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, January 6, 2010 at 7:30 AM
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nalega got 44% correct on How Much Do You Know About Peanut Butter?
Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, September 16, 2010 at 3:15 PM
nalega got 50% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Tropical Fruits?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 14, 2010 at 10:00 AM
nalega got 80% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Lemonade?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, May 24, 2010 at 7:45 AM
nalega got 70% correct on How Much Do You Know About Food TV and Its Personalities?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, April 26, 2010 at 1:45 PM
nalega got 87% correct on How Much Do You Know About Passover Foods?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 29, 2010 at 7:15 PM
nalega got 57% correct on How Much Do You Know About Chocolate Chip Cookies?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 22, 2010 at 6:00 PM
nalega got 37% correct on How Much Do You Know About Vegan Substitutes?
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Going to visit family tonight, and my mother called to say I was in charge of the tofu - which in her house means "pour this watery, salty bottled sauce over it and cook it til it's mushy". Just whipped up a batch of this instead - yum! She won't understand why I went through "all that trouble"...