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• 8392. Hey Mo Dawn, your Creamy Chicken Enchiladas got raves at our school event. [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:49pm on 10/23/07 (1)
1. Glad to hear it Michael... - Dawn_MO - 8:55am on 10/24/07
• 8393. ISO Marilyn FL - about the GBH - - EvaN - 4:23pm on 10/23/07 (6)
1. Thanks sweetie....we're already past "doomed to create problems" - MarilynFL - 8:19pm on 10/23/07
1. obviously this is being organized by someone who has NEVER done a GBH before! [NT] - cheezz - 5:40pm on 10/24/07
1. or someone with a perverse sense of humor. [NT] - cheezz - 5:40pm on 10/24/07
1. Amen sister! [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:05pm on 10/24/07
1. Marilyn - when is this thing due to be finished? Hope we get pics!! Maybe FEMA will help out! [NT] - cheezz - 11:15pm on 10/25/07
1. Delivery is Nov 1. And, oh ya, I've been documenting this thing from concept to multi-disaster. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:24am on 10/26/07
• 8394. Has anyone ever made Hermits? These looked good, and baking directions are unusual> [LINK] - cheezz - 5:40pm on 10/23/07 (5)
1. Thanks for posting. I've always wondered what was in Hermit cookies. - Amanda_Illinois - 9:40pm on 10/23/07
2. I've made them, but as regular drop cookie, not cut into bars. [NT] - Shaun in TO - 1:51pm on 10/24/07
3. Here's a recipe I've used. It's from Betty Crocker's Cooky Book, ca. 1963. It describes Hermits... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:37pm on 10/24/07
1. Cool. Cape Cod, eh? I always thought they were Canadian because - Shaun in TO - 4:01pm on 10/24/07
1. It seems authoritative, but who knows if ol' Betty knows what she's talkin' about. After all... - Michael in Phoenix - 6:50pm on 10/24/07
• 8395. I just discovered the Larder Barter the other day - where members can exchange food items, books, [LINK] - Meryl - 6:01pm on 10/23/07 (8)
1. Meryl, here is the post introducing it on Sep 30. [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 7:04pm on 10/23/07
1. Thanks, Ang - don't know how I missed this. [NT] - Meryl - 7:08pm on 10/23/07
1. I missed it too! THANKS! [NT] - cheezz - 5:42pm on 10/24/07
2. Thanks for posting, Meryl. I missed the first post about this too :-) [NT] - EvaN - 2:53am on 10/24/07
1. Hi Eva! You're welcome. :) [NT] - Meryl - 3:53am on 10/24/07
3. Thanks for posting this again. I have some cookbooks I need to list. [NT] - GeorgiaRose - 10:40am on 10/24/07
1. will you be posting ones you wish to have or ones you want to trade???? - Nan - 11:38am on 10/24/07
2. My pleasure. :) [NT] - Meryl - 12:43pm on 10/24/07
• 8396. Cookies for Halloween: Black and Orange Cookies [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 6:10pm on 10/23/07 (3)
1. Yumm - good link! [NT] - DawnNYS - 3:28pm on 10/24/07
2. Holidays equal good eating - WhipAppeal - 6:58pm on 10/31/07
1. Yummy Holiday Food - CookingFine - 11:24am on 11/01/07
• 8397. FRC: Look at these fab cakes (note the pirate one!) [LINK] - MariaDNoCA - 6:59pm on 10/23/07 (2)
1. It would take a heart of stone to cut into some of them. Babies? Kittens? Endangered species? [NT] - aajay - 9:50am on 10/24/07
1. LOL, my thoughts exactly! [NT] - AngAk - 12:56pm on 10/24/07
• 8398. another Peanutbutter chocolate recipe to try: Buckeye Cake. Nice for bake sales. [LINK] - AngAk - 7:20pm on 10/23/07 (4)
1. Ang, why are YOU taunting me with this? Is Meryl on vacation? [NT] - Scott in Scottsdale - 10:15am on 10/24/07
1. Heehee. She forgot the "Scott, Do Not Read" Warning. [NT] - Meryl - 12:47pm on 10/24/07
1. oops. [NT] - AngAk - 12:56pm on 10/24/07
2. or breakfast... [NT] - cheezz - 5:43pm on 10/24/07
• 8399. Okay, I just discovered the joys of making PIES! I dread rolling out crusts, but had an epiphany.. - Sandi in Hawaii - 1:02am on 10/24/07 (12)
1. No picture? :-( Was it cherry? I think a cherry pie with a lattice top is one of the most - LisainLA - 2:10am on 10/24/07
2. Sandi, Love making pies. It took me awhile to get the hang of making pie crust but now it's well , [LINK] - GailNJ - 7:16am on 10/24/07
1. Gail, you didn't need the extra sugar because of InterGalactic Law @#&*?>< - MarilynFL - 9:36am on 10/25/07
3. Sandi in Hawaii and GailNJ, You must try this Cranberry Pie. I am going to link a picture of it, [LINK] - GayR - 9:08am on 10/24/07
1. SEE, this is EXACTLY what I wanted when I shelled out $16.99 for a cranberry tart - MarilynFL - 9:26am on 10/25/07
4. To make it even easier... here are my 2 favorite EASY-as-pie crusts - cheezz - 5:50pm on 10/24/07
5. i always need more water than the rec calls for. sure does make a difference, doesn't it! [NT] - wildwoods - 9:26pm on 10/24/07
6. Isn't that just the most thrilling sensation...to taste something that you made with your own - MarilynFL - 9:22am on 10/25/07
1. It was totally like the Helen Keller moment!! Now you won't be able to stop me!!! - Sandi in Hawaii - 11:32pm on 10/25/07
1. "Pregnant, Miserable, Self-Pitying Loser Pie....Flambéd, Of Course." <grin!> [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:28am on 10/26/07
1. good movie. made me want to go home and bake. [NT] - AngAk - 11:45am on 10/26/07
1. Good movie. Made me want pie. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:57pm on 10/26/07
• 8400. Dinner Dilema - what meal would you make to take to someone's home with these criteria: - LisainLA - 2:19am on 10/24/07 (25)
1. Chili con carne. You can make it a day or two ahead and just re-heat it when you get there. - EvaN - 2:56am on 10/24/07
1. I was thinking chili also! Lisa, I have a great recipe for Vegetarian Chili. Let me know. [NT] - Meryl - 3:55am on 10/24/07
1. Or how about a main dish salad such as Thai-Style Pasta Salad or - Meryl - 4:05am on 10/24/07
1. Is this it? >>>> I can do mayo, so I'm going tp try this over the weekend. [NT] [LINK] - LisainLA - 11:26am on 10/26/07
1. Yeah, that's the one. [NT] - Meryl - 1:14pm on 10/26/07
2. Hi Lisa, rvb initially pointed out this rec: Autumn Stew - barb_b - 4:35am on 10/24/07
3. For something a little elegant how about Chicken with Sherry and Mushroom Sauce [LINK] - Sylvia - 5:12am on 10/24/07
4. Meatloaf? Meatball Subs? (Can you tell I am on the comfort food kick!) [NT] - barb_b - 7:53am on 10/24/07
5. What about this recipe from Charlie: Old-Fashioned Beef Stew. A great make-ahead. - Pat-NoCal - 8:08am on 10/24/07
6. LisaLA, I posted a recipe for Autumn Beef and Vegetable Stew that is wonderful. Here it is [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 8:31am on 10/24/07
1. Lisa, Sorry I can't link for some reason. Do a Search for Autumn Beef and Vegetable Stew and - GayR - 8:34am on 10/24/07
1. Dear God...I think "GayR not being able to link" is one of the biblical portents to - MarilynFL - 8:39am on 10/24/07
1. MarilynFL, I am in complete stitches. You are a "Scream." [NT] - GayR - 9:11am on 10/24/07
2. is this it [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 5:09pm on 10/24/07
1. Yes, AngAK, that is it, I just could'nt get it to work this a.m. Thank you. [NT] - GayR - 6:53pm on 10/24/07
7. What about some wraps or muffaletta-type sandwiches? - Dawn_MO - 9:09am on 10/24/07
1. Dawn, I'd be interested in those recipes. Sounds great for an upcoming wine-country picnic. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 9:23am on 10/24/07
1. Here you go Pat. REC: sandwich recipes - Dawn_MO - 12:52pm on 10/24/07
1. Yum, Dawn, these sound great. Big decision is which to try first. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 1:14pm on 10/24/07
1. Pat, check out the recipes again. For some reason, some of the recipes - Dawn_MO - 8:32am on 10/25/07
1. Thanks Dawn, reprinting them now. :o) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 8:48am on 10/27/07
2. If it is still warm on the day of the gathering, these will be on the menu! - LisainLA - 9:46am on 10/25/07
8. Any stew can be made ahead, and in stages. Provencal Chicken with garlic, peppers and vinegar is my [LINK] - Joe - 11:03am on 10/24/07
9. how about a chicken pie, with just the top crust, or chicken and dumplings made with - AngAk - 1:11pm on 10/24/07
10. Thank you all - stew is definitely the answer! I feel a bit silly now, - LisainLA - 9:32am on 10/25/07
• 8401. JOE! Just saw your post....is everything OK where you're at, fire-wise? [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:32am on 10/24/07 (1)
1. Yes, thanks for asking. I live in the flatlands so there was no risk. This morning is cooler and - Joe - 9:45am on 10/24/07
• 8402. Imagine our surprise when we finally cut open the pumpkin we grew in our garden, - Dawn_MO - 9:00am on 10/24/07 (9)
1. Chilled Honeydew soup, smoothies, granita.... [NT] - Meryl - 9:27am on 10/24/07
1. Honeydew lime popsicles [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 9:27am on 10/24/07
2. Minted Honeydew Limeade [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 9:28am on 10/24/07
3. Honeydew Peach Salsa [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 9:28am on 10/24/07
2. Dawn, I have a recipe for Honeydew in Jalapeno Syrup w/Melon Sorbet if you are interested .. - GayR - 9:58am on 10/24/07
3. Champagne Honewdew Granita - Bklyn Joe - 10:54am on 10/24/07
1. Thanks everyone, I think I am going to try the popsicles and the Champagne Granita... - Dawn_MO - 1:03pm on 10/24/07
4. This is funny! One year I planted cucumbers and zucchini close - KarenNoCA - 7:20pm on 10/24/07
1. spooky. the garden of Dr Moreaux. [NT] - AngAk - 11:47am on 10/25/07
• 8403. REC: Pumpkin Ravioli with maple Sage Sauce - Richard in Cincy - 9:11am on 10/24/07 (9)
1. This sounds great! I never would have thought of maple and sage together. [NT] - Joe - 11:05am on 10/24/07
1. me either. is the sauce sweet in taste? I make pumpkin ravioli and use a parm cream sauce but I'll - Randi - 11:27am on 10/24/07
1. I love pumpkin and sage together. - Richard in Cincy - 11:29am on 10/24/07
1. your recipe is more savory than the one I make. I'll have to try your recipe, sounds yummy :-) [NT] - Randi - 12:39pm on 10/24/07
2. Richard, this sounds wonderful! I hope to be able to try it this weekend.... [NT] - Barbara in VA - 11:37am on 10/24/07
3. This sounds divine, how would butternut hold up? Or do most folk use butternut instead of pumpkin? [NT] - joanietoo - 11:56am on 10/24/07
1. Joanie, butternut would work very well - Richard in Cincy - 12:16pm on 10/24/07
2. I've used canned pumpkin but it's a different recipe than the one Richard posted. [NT] - Randi - 12:38pm on 10/24/07
1. and my point would be? ugh, note to self: read response carefully before hitting submit! [NT] - Randi - 12:41pm on 10/24/07
• 8404. Spinach and Feta Soup.... - joanietoo - 11:41am on 10/24/07 (8)
1. Wow Joanie! As Laurie Colwin used to write, I walk through broken glass to share that meal! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 12:00pm on 10/24/07
1. and we would have loved to have you share it with us. (Tonight is chilly!! 77*) [NT] - joanietoo - 7:56pm on 10/24/07
2. To those who haven't read Laurie Colwin: One of her great books in the Larder Barter. - MarilynFL - 10:14am on 10/25/07
1. FrizzleFrat....I wanted to pull her "Repulsive Dinners: A Memoir" from Gail's at #14255 - MarilynFL - 2:27pm on 10/25/07
1. Here you go Marilyn, you will not believe what I had to do to get there... [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 4:16pm on 10/25/07
1. my hat is off to you Dawn. [NT] - AngAk - 4:23pm on 10/25/07
2. Dawn, you are my Archive Angel! "A-Squared." "A to the Second Power" [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:31am on 10/26/07
1. Thanks Ang and Mar... - Dawn_MO - 10:01am on 10/26/07
• 8405. ISO: anyone have a to-die-for cioppino or bouillabaisse recipe? - Shaun in TO - 1:58pm on 10/24/07 (6)
1. As a former San Franciscan, I make cioppino all the time, here's mine: - Steve2 in LA - 2:16pm on 10/24/07
2. Here's Julia's recipe for bouillabaisse. The secret to success is fish stock, which is free [LINK] - Joe - 2:51pm on 10/24/07
3. Decisions, decisions ... bouillappino? cioppaisse? Thanks for the ideas. [NT] - Shaun in TO - 9:35am on 10/25/07
4. I've made the one you cite from Gourmet. I didn't care for the red wine in it, probably just - Curious1 - 10:30am on 10/25/07
5. Here's one I've been making for many years. Rec: San Francisco-Style Cioppino - Pat-NoCal - 8:52pm on 10/25/07
6. This is lovely too. Rec: Zarzuela de Mariscos (Catalonian Shellfish Stew) - Pat-NoCal - 9:07pm on 10/25/07
• 8406. May I have this dance? volume on, I thought we could use a big smile today :-) [NT] [LINK] - Randi - 2:11pm on 10/24/07 (15)
1. Oh Randi...THANK YOU! I can't tell you how we needed that laugh!!! [NT] - orchid - 2:17pm on 10/24/07
1. I know sweetie, I have CNN on right now...... [NT] - Randi - 2:40pm on 10/24/07
2. Who says white guys can't dance???? Woo hoo!!!! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 2:26pm on 10/24/07
1. good one Michael '-))) [NT] - Randi - 2:41pm on 10/24/07
1. now see, I was wondering if perhaps Michael Jackson had died and been reincarnated. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:16pm on 10/24/07
1. The nose DOES look similar... [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 6:42pm on 10/24/07
1. [tee-hee!] [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:06pm on 10/24/07
3. and from a furry one......... [NT] [LINK] - Randi - 2:30pm on 10/24/07
4. That bird is a riot, I massed emailed it - His feet stomping got to me as did his bow's hahaha [NT] - dianncy64 - 2:59pm on 10/24/07
1. check out the furry one too, it's a hoot! [NT] - Randi - 3:19pm on 10/24/07
5. Oh my goodness - this is hilarious! - deb-in-MI - 8:06pm on 10/24/07
6. OMG this is so funny. We needed the laugh so I'm forwarding it. Thanks!!! [NT] - Anna_X - 1:31am on 10/25/07
7. This reminds me of a quote from Elvis: "If you got rhythm... - Michael in Phoenix - 3:23pm on 10/25/07
8. That's hysterical. He's on the beat and everything. Now he just needs to get the overbite going... [NT] - Amanda_Illinois - 6:47pm on 10/25/07
9. HA!!! Don't let anyone tell you white birds don't got rhythm :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:24pm on 10/25/07
• 8407. Ok, what is your favorite apple crisp topping... and I say "crisp" - DawnNYS - 2:57pm on 10/24/07 (10)
1. Hey Dawn, I never use oats - just flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter... Here's my favorite recipe - Meryl - 4:05pm on 10/24/07
1. (Note: I posted the whole recipe, not just the topping for "Deep Dish Apple Crisp"). [NT] - Meryl - 4:08pm on 10/24/07
2. I usually throw oats and nuts in the processor, give it a quick whirl and then add - Randi - 4:40pm on 10/24/07
3. here's a link to a popular "crumble" recipe that stays crisp [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 4:57pm on 10/24/07
1. That one's similar to the one I posted above. Yep, cosmic twins. :) [NT] - Meryl - 5:06pm on 10/24/07
1. LOL. One of the recipes in the link is for the CI version that bakes the crumbles first. [NT] - AngAk - 5:44pm on 10/24/07
1. Ah, I missed that - interesting. [NT] - Meryl - 5:46pm on 10/24/07
2. This is our number ONE all-time favorite -- I bake it OFTEN :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:56pm on 10/24/07
1. Thanks everyone! Cheezz - DawnNYS - 2:02pm on 10/26/07
1. HA!!! That's my grand-NEPHEW :) And yes, he is absolutely adorable -- that's him - cheezz - 10:40pm on 10/26/07
• 8408. Porcini's - the thrill of the hunt! this is what I've been doing and why I haven't [LINK] - Randi - 3:32pm on 10/24/07 (27)
1. Holy shmoly! Lucky you! [NT] - Shaun in TO - 3:50pm on 10/24/07
2. Oh man, they're incredible. I miss those beauties! [NT] - Meryl - 4:00pm on 10/24/07
3. Unbelievable! Thanks for sharing the pics! I am in awe! [NT] - barb_b - 4:28pm on 10/24/07
4. Randi, How fantastic, I have never seen shrooms that big! Thans for the pics. [NT] - GayR - 4:51pm on 10/24/07
5. Now there just HAS to be a gnome around there somewhere? - MarilynFL - 6:07pm on 10/24/07
1. there is but I only see him if I finish all the wine myself '-)))) one does become crazed - Randi - 6:20pm on 10/24/07
1. LOL! [NT] - joanietoo - 8:08pm on 10/24/07
1. Well, I guess I can try that line tonight? [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:28am on 10/25/07
1. did it work? '-))) [NT] - Randi - 1:21pm on 10/25/07
1. Nope. Must have been that Royal Icing stuck to my ear. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:20am on 10/26/07
6. My good golly miss Molly...huge, lucky you! [NT] - joanietoo - 7:59pm on 10/24/07
1. What are you going to do with them all? Do you get them in the veld or the garden? [NT] - joanietoo - 8:01pm on 10/24/07
1. I go into the woods for them but this year, they are litterally everywhere. I've never seen - Randi - 11:31am on 10/25/07
7. I'll take "Green With Envy" for $500, Alex. Jealous. SO jealous. And now, hungry for 'shrooms. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 7:59pm on 10/24/07
1. Damn. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 8:00pm on 10/24/07
8. Amazing. Simply Amazing. That's not going to be enough wine. [NT] - Joe - 8:49pm on 10/24/07
1. Yup, I agree with Joe, not enough wine. Will happily trade wine for porcinis. :o) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 9:18pm on 10/24/07
9. Speaking of porcinis, here's a recipe I just got via email: Cornish Hens with Porcini-Rice Stuffing [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 2:08pm on 10/25/07
1. Oh this sounds great! I happen to have a baggie of dried porchini - Heather_in_SF - 6:20pm on 10/25/07
1. I love them with pasta. I add them with their broth to fettuccine with shallots, garlic, - Meryl - 7:05pm on 10/25/07
10. Maybe Randi will post some of her dried shrooms in the Larder Barter (hint, hint!) ;o) hehehe [NT] - Mimi - 7:34am on 10/26/07
1. great minds..... that's what I was thinking. I hve what I need for family and friends here but - Randi - 11:30am on 10/26/07
1. how do you dry them? [NT] - AngAk - 11:48am on 10/26/07
1. first, I was them to get off sand and dirt, then slice them about 1/4" thick. the caps usually go - Randi - 12:06pm on 10/26/07
1. ahem, "wash them" [NT] - Randi - 12:06pm on 10/26/07
1. I thought you meant that you was them in a former life, and that's why you treat them - Joe - 1:11pm on 10/26/07
1. LOL [NT] - Randi - 1:51pm on 10/26/07
• 8409. Another Halloween cookie recipe: Mummy Cookies with White Chocolate Wrapping [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - Meryl - 5:19pm on 10/24/07 (2)
1. I think the skeleton cookie version is quite cute too. [NT] - AngAk - 5:36pm on 10/24/07
1. I made some quick "turtle" candies using 2 mini M&Ms for eyes to look like funny creatures - AngAk - 5:42pm on 10/24/07
• 8410. Cyn, made the Rum Raisin Walnut Cake today. Very nice. It is now - Misplaced in AZ - 6:14pm on 10/24/07 (2)
1. I'm going to make it again but use the small loaf pans. Or I may invest in the mini bundts! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 7:36pm on 10/24/07
1. you will love the mini bundts. such fun. [NT] - AngAk - 11:53am on 10/25/07
• 8411. Looks good - Herb-Roasted Red Onions [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 7:35pm on 10/24/07 (2)
1. And cheezz, no, you can't drizzle these with a little chocolate! [NT] - Meryl - 7:36pm on 10/24/07
1. just a *little*?? [NT] - cheezz - 11:25pm on 10/25/07
• 8412. Does this sound good? - skyastara - 3:30am on 10/25/07 (8)
1. Oh- I have some nice cooking apples too - skyastara - 3:42am on 10/25/07
2. Perhaps because I just did this, the apples are my choice. I brined - MarilynFL - 6:44am on 10/25/07
3. But to your question, it sounds delicious if you've been able to find pork chops - MarilynFL - 6:50am on 10/25/07
4. I highly recommend this dish - rhoward2va - 7:07am on 10/25/07
5. I think your ideas sounds delicious. You could saute the apples as a side dish--just quarter and - Joe - 10:17am on 10/25/07
1. Will you think I am crazy if - skyastara - 9:06pm on 10/25/07
1. No. Great minds think alike, that's all. [NT] - Joe - 12:20am on 10/26/07
1. could be the full moon. [NT] - AngAk - 11:49am on 10/26/07
• 8413. Rec. Apple Pecan Pork Chops - Marsha tbay - 8:33am on 10/25/07 (2)
1. well, okay, you convinced me. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:27am on 10/25/07
2. I make a dish similar to this. It doesn't have brandy and cream though. Looking forward - GailNJ - 12:19pm on 10/25/07
• 8414. Strip Loin Roast - ilfis - 10:17am on 10/25/07 (1)
1. Here's a recipe I've used and liked. [LINK] - Sylvia - 4:11pm on 10/25/07
• 8415. Made a 12 egg white angel cake, but need some ideas on how to - Misplaced in AZ - 2:20pm on 10/25/07 (28)
1. Creme brulee, [NT] - aajay - 2:22pm on 10/25/07
2. Lemon curd. Use a stick blender to wiz ingredients together. [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:26pm on 10/25/07
1. or tangerine curd [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 3:00pm on 10/25/07
1. love, love, love this curd!!! Where is Sue, anyway?? [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 3:04am on 10/26/07
1. We love that curd too, Sandi. It goes great on Cranberry-Tangerine Scones. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 11:05am on 10/27/07
1. Oh, I've made those and I love love love those scones too!!! [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 12:00pm on 10/27/07
2. Made THE worst lemon curd on Sunday. Icky sweet and it wouldn't even set. - CynUpstateNY - 3:46pm on 10/25/07
1. we saw the show on curds. what is with his recipes? they look good on TV but when - Randi - 6:14pm on 10/25/07
1. Yup- a souflee that fell and a pork dish that curdled. Three strikes- he's out! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 6:30pm on 10/25/07
2. I tried his brownies once. Dry and crumbly. Yuck. [NT] - Amanda_Illinois - 6:48pm on 10/25/07
2. Forget Alton.... try this one :) [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 11:27pm on 10/25/07
3. Lemon Bars,Chocolate Pot de Creme,Ice Cream,Yellow Cake,Chocolate Cream Pie, Natilla,Key Lime Pie [NT] - Meryl - 2:39pm on 10/25/07
4. REC: Egg Yolk Cookies - JudyW - 3:44pm on 10/25/07
5. In the old Joy of Cooking, if I recall correctly - Dawn_MO - 4:07pm on 10/25/07
6. Thank you all for the great ideas. I will try the curd recipe and the - Misplaced in AZ - 4:22pm on 10/25/07
1. Here you go Misplaced...REC: Eight-Yolk Cake - Dawn_MO - 6:35pm on 10/25/07
1. Thank you Dawn. Appreciate your help. [NT] - Misplaced in AZ - 6:59pm on 10/25/07
1. You are most welcome, Misplaced. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 10:06am on 10/26/07
2. then serve with the 4 egg yolk curd and all the yolks are used up! [NT] - AngAk - 6:59pm on 10/25/07
1. Guess we were both writing at the same time. Good idea Ang. - Misplaced in AZ - 7:01pm on 10/25/07
7. Look up recipes for - mistral - 6:37pm on 10/25/07
8. This is reallly delicious. Rec: Chocolate Croissant Pudding With Wild Turkey Sauce - Pat-NoCal - 8:59pm on 10/25/07
9. Rec: Caramel Swirl Ice Cream - Pat-NoCal - 9:01pm on 10/25/07
10. Rec: Apple Pie with Walnut Streusel.....this was a tasty one [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 9:03pm on 10/25/07
1. (pie - did I hear pie?) [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 11:46pm on 10/25/07
1. LOL! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 10:02am on 10/26/07
2. Ohmigosh Pat. Thanks for the recipes. I cannot make the ice cream - Misplaced in AZ - 12:51pm on 10/26/07
1. Mmm, thanks for the pointer to the brownies, they sound great. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 11:01am on 10/27/07
• 8416. Ang- or anyone who has mad the Homemade Oreos: I ran out of Dutch - CynUpstateNY - 2:42pm on 10/25/07 (4)
1. Cyn, if you use regular cocoa, you won't have that ultra dark color- other than that, it should be - Meryl - 2:52pm on 10/25/07
1. Thank you, Meryl- should have addressed this to our resident chocoholic! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 3:06pm on 10/25/07
1. i've used both. like Meryl said, it should be fine. [NT] - AngAk - 3:28pm on 10/25/07
2. I used regular Nestle cocoa powder from Vons (I know... GASP, WHEEZ) and they were DELISH! [NT] - cheezz - 11:28pm on 10/25/07
• 8417. I've never made Cornish Hens, although I had them a few times in good restaurants years ago, - Meryl - 5:13pm on 10/25/07 (13)
1. My family makes them all of the time for the holidays and for special occasions.... - Heather_in_SF - 6:32pm on 10/25/07
1. Yeah, but guys,.. what about the taste and texture? How does it compare to a regular chicken? [NT] - Meryl - 7:19pm on 10/25/07
1. (I meant to post this to both you and Ang - ended up in the wrong spot). [NT] - Meryl - 7:19pm on 10/25/07
2. more delicate. very tender. not gamey at all. [NT] - AngAk - 11:55am on 10/26/07
1. Thanks. [NT] - Meryl - 1:26pm on 10/26/07
2. i agree, they're a bit more decadent than regular roast chicken. [NT] - wildwoods - 8:28pm on 10/26/07
2. Heather, I already know about the recipe with porcini, because I'm the one who posted it! heehee! [NT] - Meryl - 7:22pm on 10/25/07
1. Erk! (she says blushingly!!!) sorry about that Meryl, it does sound delicious! - Heather_in_SF - 2:58pm on 10/26/07
1. Thanks, Heather. :) [NT] - Meryl - 3:41pm on 10/26/07
2. I sometimes make these for Thanksgiving when it's just the 2 of us. a bit more festive to me - AngAk - 6:56pm on 10/25/07
3. Here is one of my favorite ways with Cornish Hens, if I remember right I had a recipe - Nan - 8:13pm on 10/25/07
1. Thanks, Nan. How are you doing? [NT] - Meryl - 1:25pm on 10/26/07
2. My all time favorite way to do Cornish Game Hen halves - KarenNoCA - 6:55pm on 10/27/07
• 8418. Rec. Bill Murphy's Bird Stuffing...This recipe comes from a local TV 'celebrity'. This recipe is a - Marsha tbay - 5:31pm on 10/25/07 (1)
1. Sounds good and I love the tips at the end! [NT] - ErininPrague - 5:37pm on 10/25/07
• 8419. ISO Meryl: My sister made the chocolate p'nut butter cake for a baby shower today. [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 5:49pm on 10/25/07 (7)
1. Wow! It sounds soooooo good!!! And that photo......!!! - Meryl - 7:15pm on 10/25/07
1. If you make it I will come help you eat it... I'm prepared to suffer for a friend... [NT] - cheezz - 11:30pm on 10/25/07
1. Please get in line- I volunteered many posts ago ;-) [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 5:01am on 10/26/07
1. Maybe we can do a "Sisterhood of the Traveling Cake"...we each take a bite and mail it along? [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:15am on 10/26/07
1. And we can use the "media mail" box to mail it in! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 3:06pm on 10/26/07
2. Thanks for the post. I want to try this for my son's b'day [NT] - lorijean - 10:41am on 10/26/07
3. thanks for the report, i've been planning on making it this weekend. [NT] - wildwoods - 8:30pm on 10/26/07
• 8420. This sounds really good-Pearl Couscous w/Olives & Roasted Tomatoes. Epicurious has gotten so cheap, [LINK] - Meryl - 7:45pm on 10/25/07 (2)
1. Recipe with photos: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 7:45pm on 10/25/07
1. Gluten-free Chocolate Financiers from same site (not T&T by me) [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 12:29pm on 10/26/07
• 8421. Rec. Avocado Mayonnaise - Marsha tbay - 9:39pm on 10/25/07 (4)
1. This mayo would be great as a shrimp dip. [NT] - Sylvia - 5:53pm on 10/26/07
1. Oh ya! I love cold shrimp and guacamole, so this would work! [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:10pm on 10/26/07
2. great idea! [NT] - wildwoods - 8:31pm on 10/26/07
2. How about serving the mayo with sweet potato fries? [NT] - Sylvia - 7:58am on 10/27/07
• 8422. Anyone in need of a good laugh, toggle up to 8404 and read "Repulsive Dinners: A Memoir" by Laurie - MarilynFL - 7:34am on 10/26/07 (1)
1. I hope the 'dinner' spinach soup wasn't a reminder of a repulsive dinner...it was actually delish. [NT] - joanietoo - 1:35pm on 10/28/07
• 8423. Gingerbread House Update: Not taking formal bets, but I'm pretty sure none of the other bakers-- - MarilynFL - 8:11am on 10/26/07 (2)
1. I can't wait to see pictures of this monstrosity. ;o) [NT] - Mimi - 12:24pm on 10/26/07
2. Well Marilyn, I'm proud of you for sticking to it! I would have - EvaN - 8:23pm on 10/27/07
• 8424. If you could take a moment to read this, thanks. [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 9:52am on 10/26/07 (4)
1. Thanks for the info, Dawn....at times like this, any help helps. - MarilynFL - 10:36am on 10/26/07
2. OMG! I know who she is. I have purchased her chocolates - lorijean - 10:47am on 10/26/07
3. Thanks for the info - much appreciated! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 1:49pm on 10/26/07
4. Thank you so much for sharing this story, Dawn! I really appreciate it. [NT] - EvaN - 1:05pm on 11/03/07
• 8425. Rec: Creamed Caraway and Dill Pumpkin (side dish for roasted meats) - Richard in Cincy - 11:41am on 10/26/07 (1)
1. mmm, i can almost smell this recipe! sounds lovely. [NT] - wildwoods - 8:36pm on 10/26/07
• 8426. Rec: Cheese and Cream Potato Bake - Richard in Cincy - 11:54am on 10/26/07 (1)
1. oooooo... ahhhhhhhhh - and so easy! Thanks Richard [NT] - cheezz - 10:43pm on 10/26/07
• 8427. This is adorable: Chocolate-covered Strawberry Ghosts - MarilynFL - 2:27pm on 10/26/07 (4)
1. Oh how cute!!!!!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 3:59pm on 10/26/07
1. Does anyone else keep seeing Edvard Munch's "The Scream"? Or maybe they saw the pricetag. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:08pm on 10/26/07
2. I takes 2 minutes to make one... why would anyone pay $4.50!!!!!!!! [LINK] - cheezz - 10:46pm on 10/26/07
1. cheez, my thought exactly. [NT] - Sylvia - 7:55am on 10/27/07
• 8428. Looks good: Raspberry Walnut Coffee Cake [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 4:04pm on 10/26/07 (4)
1. and drizzled decoratively with dark chocolate, it would be perfect! sorry, I'll call my sponsor now [NT] - cheezz - 10:48pm on 10/26/07
1. Hey cheez, how about some cake with your chocolate? :) [NT] - Meryl - 2:13pm on 10/27/07
1. But of course... the chocolate DOES need some sort of pedestal [NT] - cheezz - 6:08pm on 10/27/07
1. LOL [NT] - Meryl - 8:27pm on 10/27/07
• 8429. Any Appetizers with a Halloween theme? - MariaDNoCA - 6:14pm on 10/26/07 (5)
1. Here's one I've made in the past - SusanKentfieldCa - 7:47pm on 10/26/07
2. This was pretty cute from Paula's Home Cookin' [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 11:04pm on 10/26/07
3. You'll find some Halloween menu ideas at the link. [NT] [LINK] - Sylvia - 7:54am on 10/27/07
4. thanks all! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 7:27pm on 10/28/07
5. this is too late for you, but green guacamole is always a quick halloween treat. - AngAk - 2:16pm on 10/29/07
• 8430. AARP magazine has an amazing food recipe database- healthy & delicious & much more [LINK] - dianncy64 - 1:48am on 10/27/07 (2)
1. Hmmm, link didn't work for me. [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 2:09am on 10/27/07
1. Here is a link to the food section [NT] [LINK] - Gecko - 2:29am on 10/27/07
• 8431. Has anyone heard of this type of bread baking? I know NY Times No Knead Bread is popular.. [LINK] - CactusSue - 9:52am on 10/27/07 (4)
1. Looks interesting. I'd be interested in trying half a recipe. [NT] - Sylvia - 10:16am on 10/27/07
2. there was thread on this bread last year, here's the link for you. [NT] [LINK] - Randi - 10:44am on 10/28/07
1. oh yeah... one of my baking disasters! [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 7:49pm on 10/28/07
2. Thanks, but this technique is a little different, you leave it in your fridge, not.. - CactusSue - 6:14pm on 11/03/07
• 8432. have any of you used frozen (shredded) zucchini in baking? i'm guessing it'd be fine, but would - wildwoods - 11:15am on 10/27/07 (3)
1. I think it would be fine if you defrosted it and squeezed all the liquid out. [NT] - Cindy - 12:52pm on 10/27/07
1. thanks cindy. i guess the thawed texture isn't much different from when it's fresh. [NT] - wildwoods - 9:50am on 10/28/07
2. My sister does this all the time. She just squeezes out the excess moisture - Dawn_MO - 10:36am on 10/28/07
• 8433. vodka in your pastry? interesting recipe from cooks illustrated... [NT] [LINK] - wildwoods - 11:20am on 10/27/07 (6)
1. I prefer mine straight up...:) - deb-in-MI - 11:30am on 10/27/07
1. What kinda pies you been making, deb?? [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 12:03pm on 10/27/07
1. Mainly apple pies, but also - deb-in-MI - 12:56pm on 10/28/07
2. Ahhh, a vodka themed party, right down to the dessert! [NT] - joanietoo - 9:02am on 10/28/07
2. I have to try this! [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 12:05pm on 10/27/07
3. Vodka in Pie Crust... - Stephanie-Oh - 2:09pm on 10/28/07
• 8434. some handy baking substitutions... - wildwoods - 11:38am on 10/27/07 (2)
1. Thank you!! This is very helpful, I always seem to be out of something...... :) [NT] - MoNJ - 7:58am on 10/29/07
1. good to know i'm not the only one to get half way through a rec only to discover i'm out of - wildwoods - 6:59pm on 10/30/07
• 8435. Just go this via email: Deep, Dark Sandwich Cookies [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 2:51pm on 10/27/07 (6)
1. Typo - meant just "Got" this. [NT] - Meryl - 2:52pm on 10/27/07
2. Nice!! Like it, Meryl did you browse the recipe collection? Great Stuff I personally like the - dianncy64 - 2:59pm on 10/27/07
1. Yes, I looked through it awhile ago - good stuff there. I subscribe to their newsletter, etc. [NT] - Meryl - 3:16pm on 10/27/07
1. Meryl, i also get their news letter and have found some really nice recipes - Misplaced in AZ - 9:11pm on 10/27/07
1. No I haven't - I'm not a bread baker (only quick breads). Have you tried them? [NT] - Meryl - 9:45pm on 10/27/07
1. No, I have not tried them. I am also not a bread baker, although I - Misplaced in AZ - 10:34am on 10/28/07
• 8436. I've been making batches of this REC: Sugared Cranberry Trail Mix from Debbie/NJ - Sandi in Hawaii - 5:00pm on 10/27/07 (2)
1. Sandi, thanks for this recipe, I've been online trying to find something easy and inexpensive - Barb - 8:57pm on 10/27/07
1. Ssssh, don't tell my son, but I scrimped on his batch, and left out the nuts... - Sandi in Hawaii - 9:58pm on 10/27/07
• 8437. Chicken Marsala With Cremini Mushrooms, Pancetta and Sage - adapted from Cook's Illustrated [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 5:03pm on 10/27/07 (1)
1. (haven't tried this yet) [NT] - Meryl - 5:03pm on 10/27/07
• 8438. How long does homemade mayo (actually aioli) keep? - Shaun in TO - 5:08pm on 10/27/07 (1)
1. I think a few days to a week is right--but with aioli made with fresh garlic I think - Joe - 5:37pm on 10/27/07
• 8439. Anyone made a cheese souffle recently? I have one in the oven and want an - joanietoo - 5:49pm on 10/27/07 (2)
1. This must be a "passe" dish too. No one seems to make it these days, however it was.... - joanietoo - 8:56am on 10/28/07
2. Hey joanie, I didn't see this post until now. I LOVE cheese souffle! - EvaN - 1:24pm on 11/04/07
• 8440. speaking of curd (i.e. #8415)... has anyone ever done pomegranate curd? - cheezz - 6:06pm on 10/27/07 (1)
1. the only one i've seen was indeed a grayish green. [NT] - wildwoods - 9:54am on 10/28/07
• 8441. Has anyone experienced very strong smelling and tasting green beans? - KarenNoCA - 7:08pm on 10/27/07 (1)
1. Strange! I think I would take them back to the store and ask them for an explanation. - cheezz - 12:57am on 10/28/07
• 8442. Callebaut vs. Cacao Barry Extra Brute Cocoa Powder - Meryl - 11:57pm on 10/27/07 (2)
1. i can't compare, but i've been happy (though underwhelmed) with the callebaut regular cocoa. [NT] - wildwoods - 9:59am on 10/28/07
1. For Dutched , I usually use Droste, which I've been very happy with. - Haven't tried Callebaut. [NT] - Meryl - 2:05pm on 10/28/07
• 8443. Question: Is pâté passé? - Traca - 2:39am on 10/28/07 (20)
1. I usually serve some sort of pate at my parties and it always goes over well. Most often a - Sylvia - 5:33am on 10/28/07
2. I haven't seen a pate for ages, except for the salamon pate I had - EvaN - 5:44am on 10/28/07
3. I still make it... - sandra-in-australia - 5:55am on 10/28/07
4. Perhaps if you started serving it it would come back where you are now living...on the islands here> - joanietoo - 8:54am on 10/28/07
1. here, SE Alaska, a smoked salmon pate is usually around. I too would like to see some recipes.TIA [NT] - Nan - 11:01am on 10/28/07
5. I think it's poised to make a comeback! I love to serve it, and when it's there, people eat it. [NT] - Joe - 1:08pm on 10/28/07
6. I love pate and always serve it at parties. It always get eaten up. - Amanda_Illinois - 7:00pm on 10/28/07
7. would you all mind posting your pate recipes? I'd love to try some. I like it too and I'm tired of - Randi - 12:27pm on 10/29/07
1. Here's the pâté recipe that I've enjoyed... - Traca - 10:33pm on 10/29/07
1. I'm going to make this over the weekend, wow, butter, cream and booze, can't go wrong there '-)) [NT] - Randi - 12:11pm on 10/30/07
2. Randi, I found some pâté recipes that look interesting...it's not all about chicken! - Traca - 10:40pm on 10/29/07
1. the duck one does look interesting. I had posted a chocolate pate way back on the swamp :-) [NT] - Randi - 12:28pm on 10/30/07
3. Oooh, Tony Bourdain's version here... [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 1:24am on 10/30/07
8. Wow! This is awesome. I'll give pate a try then. [NT] - Traca - 10:13pm on 10/29/07
1. Anyone have a recipe for Rumaki Pate? - TammyArcadia CA - 4:25am on 10/30/07
1. Here you go Tammy REC: Rumaki Pate [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 8:41am on 10/30/07
9. Does anyone have a recipe for Salmon Pate? I would love to try that. Thanks! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 7:44am on 11/03/07
1. I need to buy a clue. What's the difference between rillet and pate? Dawn, I love Joe's salmon - Traca - 7:16pm on 11/03/07
1. Please, don't hurt me . . . a "rillet" is a tiny stream. . . - Steve2 in LA - 10:14pm on 11/03/07
1. Perfect...a lesson an multiple fronts! Thanks Steve. [NT] - Traca - 1:00am on 11/04/07
• 8444. Smoky Bacon and Squash Soup (Delicous!) - Sylvia - 6:01am on 10/28/07 (4)
1. MMMM, I think we will try this version this week. I have butternut peeled and ready to go. [NT] - joanietoo - 8:58am on 10/28/07
2. ah, this is how i can get dh to eat squash soup! [NT] - wildwoods - 9:44am on 10/28/07
3. I just made and tasted this. It is absoultely delicious and looks beautiful. - CynUpstateNY - 1:22pm on 10/28/07
4. Grrrrrr! Make that "Delicious!" [NT] - Sylvia - 6:08pm on 10/28/07
• 8445. Rec. Butternut Squash with Parsley, Garlic & Lemon Sauce. - Marsha tbay - 11:48am on 10/28/07 (0)
• 8446. chef's catalog sure has changed. they are now selling furniture, lighting and food and - Randi - 1:22pm on 10/28/07 (6)
1. here's a link to the cakes..... oh my, someone must have a recipe for this... Meryl? [NT] [LINK] - Randi - 1:29pm on 10/28/07
1. I found one that might be worth a try.... [LINK] - Randi - 1:32pm on 10/28/07
1. Randi, thanks for