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Happy National Peach Month

Quick new recipe that tastes like peach pie: Peach Pockets-- yum!

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Help!! Turnovers without puff pastry?

Here's a recipe for a Blueberry Tart that uses a similar filling that I mentioned above -- this could easily be interchanged with apples and blackberries and/or used with phyllo dough. Making the filling first helps eliminate the watery berry/watery dough issue.

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Help!! Turnovers without puff pastry?

Sorry I don't have a cream cheese tart dough to recommend -- although I bet you could substitute part of the butter in a basic tart dough with the cream cheese (possibly adding a bit more flour too). Something to try if you'd like to experiment. :) Sounds delish.

Another idea: Have you ever tried phyllo dough? I've used it to make individual 'turnovers' or tarts, in addition to strudels. When using blackberries (I've also used blueberries), I usually cook them on the stove briefly, making a thickened sauce first (add a dash of sugar, some cinnamon, a squeeze of lemon, and thicken w/arrowroot or cornstarch in a little water). Then I use this filling to create the individual tarts or strudels. Keep in mind that you will want to roll the dough loosely to give the filling room to expand while baking (otherwise they may 'burst' open!). Hope this helps!

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The 5 Commandments of Sautéing Food

Thanks for a great article -- sautéing is my favorite way to cook quickly and make food taste great!

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Happy National Peach Month

Quick new recipe that tastes like peach pie: Peach Pockets-- yum!

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Help!! Turnovers without puff pastry?

Here's a recipe for a Blueberry Tart that uses a similar filling that I mentioned above -- this could easily be interchanged with apples and blackberries and/or used with phyllo dough. Making the filling first helps eliminate the watery berry/watery dough issue.

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Help!! Turnovers without puff pastry?

Sorry I don't have a cream cheese tart dough to recommend -- although I bet you could substitute part of the butter in a basic tart dough with the cream cheese (possibly adding a bit more flour too). Something to try if you'd like to experiment. :) Sounds delish.

Another idea: Have you ever tried phyllo dough? I've used it to make individual 'turnovers' or tarts, in addition to strudels. When using blackberries (I've also used blueberries), I usually cook them on the stove briefly, making a thickened sauce first (add a dash of sugar, some cinnamon, a squeeze of lemon, and thicken w/arrowroot or cornstarch in a little water). Then I use this filling to create the individual tarts or strudels. Keep in mind that you will want to roll the dough loosely to give the filling room to expand while baking (otherwise they may 'burst' open!). Hope this helps!

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The 5 Commandments of Sautéing Food

Thanks for a great article -- sautéing is my favorite way to cook quickly and make food taste great!

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What do you eat for comfort?

Cooking or baking seems to help me get centered and feel better ... to 'get out of my head.' Sometimes it's homemade mac-n-cheese or buttered noodles or pasta salad. Other times it's homemade tomato soup with a ham/cheese sandwich. When I need a dessert fix, it's definitely warm chocolate snack cake or chocolate chip cookies.

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What Spring Foods Are You Looking Forward To?

Asparagus, rhubarb, and strawberries -- especially warm rhubarb/strawberry sauce over vanilla ice cream. Yum!

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The Food Lab: Slicing Meat Against the Grain

Excellent article! Nothing like meaty math to start the day off right. ;)

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Sunday Brunch: Emerald City Chicken Salad Sandwich

Yum! Sounds like this would be a divine dressing to complement a vegetarian option like this Marinated Tempeh too. (Can't help but wonder if I could sub some milk for the buttermilk, since I don't have any on hand?)

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In Season: Cabbage

When the fridge is lookin' pretty bare but there's some cabbage and a bit of cream cheese, it's time for cream of the crop cabbage -- quick,easy, awesome. Love cabbage.

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Cook the Book: New Orleans Style Red Beans

Sounds really good -- thanks! I can't help but wonder if a quicker version could be made with canned beans? Or would that be a no-no?!

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Lord of the Doughnut Rings

Yum, yum, yum! Oh, if only I had time to make these today! I can't wait to try 'em.

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French in a Flash: White Bean Bisque with Garlic Chips

Thanks for this quick and easy recipe -- my favorite kind! Can't wait to try it, especially since I keep canned beans in the cupboard for last-minute meals.

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Grilling: Bartlett Pears a la Mode

Thanks so much for the idea and recipe. Have grilled pineapple and peaches, but not pears (yet) ... looking forward to trying this the next time hubby fires up the grill!

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Resolution: Eat Less Meat

Enjoyed your article and am looking forward to checking out your book. Our family is a mix of meat-eaters and vegetarians and I like your inclusive perspective, especially since I cook both protein options at many meals. Tofu or chicken, anyone?!

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Sunday Brunch: Toast with Kumquat Marmalade and Goat Cheese

Thanks for helping me figure out what to do with kumquats! This sounds absolutely divine, and all-the-better since it's quick and easy -- am looking forward to trying it soon.

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About: Queen of the Quick Meal helps answer that forever question, "What's for dinner?" Find out what to make in 20 minutes or less with what's on hand. Think basic, everyday ingredients. Think personal replies. New site launch set for Jan 25, 2010!

Favorite foods: all things Greek, mango salsa, feta cheese, stuffed grape leaves, Calamata olives, and anything veggie-based

Last bite on earth: smooth garlicky-lemony hummus with warm flatbread