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• 9140. Flank Steak question: I want to make Braciole for Christmas Eve dinner... - Barbara in VA - 3:04pm on 12/22/07 (6)
1. I have this delicious recipe from rvb REC: rvb's Rolled Stuffed Flank - Dawn_MO - 3:27pm on 12/22/07
2. Yes, you can butterfly it. I saw a recipe recently, might have been in a magazine. Anyone - Curious1 - 4:23pm on 12/22/07
3. Here's Rachel Ray's recipe - KC_ - 8:27am on 12/23/07
4. Thanks all, looks like pounding is the right answer. I have now assigned that job to DH! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 9:42am on 12/23/07
5. Rec: Beef Braciole...I was looking through the December Bon Appetit and found the recipe. It's not - Curious1 - 10:36am on 12/23/07
1. Thanks Curious. I forgot about this recipe! I have now crossed Giada's - Barbara in VA - 9:32pm on 12/23/07
• 9141. Recipe: Cheese and Potatoes Rissole - Olga_D_Ont - 3:48pm on 12/22/07 (2)
1. Olga thank with all my heart for posting this, my mother use to make this but when she passed away - dianncy64 - 12:37pm on 12/23/07
1. My pleasure Dianne, glad to help. [NT] - Olga_D_Ont - 3:01pm on 12/27/07
• 9142. REC: Five Easy Steps to a Delicious Bread Pudding (from Fine Cooking, Jan. 08) - deb-in-MI - 7:02pm on 12/22/07 (5)
1. My DH won't eat bread pudding either! So, we'll just have to make it for us, wanna come over? [NT] - Barbara in VA - 9:45am on 12/23/07
1. Oh Barb...I would love to. If only!! - deb-in-MI - 10:44am on 12/23/07
1. Almonds, chocolate and cherries, YUM! How can you not love anything with that combo? - Barbara in VA - 9:42pm on 12/23/07
1. YES! I'm sure you'll have enough for three... can I invite myself?! [NT] - cheezz - 9:58pm on 12/23/07
1. Oh how I wish you could come!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:25am on 12/24/07
• 9143. This is my absolute, final, take no prisoners menu. Nothing will change my mind... - clofthwld - 10:55pm on 12/22/07 (13)
1. Oh, man.... I wanna come to your house for dinner! :) - GayleMO - 11:23pm on 12/22/07
1. I want to come to anybody's house but mine! - Music City Missy - 11:36am on 12/23/07
1. Awww...darlin. I know what you mean, though.... - GayleMO - 12:04pm on 12/23/07
1. HA - being together is what may kill me..... - Music City Missy - 11:33pm on 12/23/07
1. You need to have some girlfriend time that week.... - GayleMO - 12:32am on 12/24/07
2. Missy, if it's not too late and you still have a small amount of genergy, cook some you want to.. - Luisa_Calif - 12:28pm on 12/23/07
3. Know what you mean.... next year just order in dinner from the grocers and make one fabulous thing! - cheezz - 10:02pm on 12/23/07
2. Okay - I searched & can't find the recipes. When you get a chance, please post - Music City Missy - 11:39am on 12/23/07
1. Found several - Music City Missy - 11:54am on 12/23/07
1. Oh, I will post them soon. Sorry. It's so hectic right now. - clofthwld - 8:51pm on 12/23/07
1. Heheheeeeeeeeeeee....ROFLOL! Oh, can I relate to the dying cow thing!!! - GayleMO - 10:11pm on 12/23/07
2. ROFLOL & remembering a great aunt that sounded like and old fashioned perculator - Music City Missy - 11:30pm on 12/23/07
1. (TNFR chat inside) Missy, actually - I sleep with an ear plug! : ) - GayleMO - 12:29am on 12/24/07
• 9144. Roasting question: How long should I cook bone-in pork center cut. There will be TWO 5-6 lbs each. - Luisa_Calif - 8:56am on 12/23/07 (4)
1. Luisa, I have this recipe for REC: Tuscan-Style Pork Roast which can serve as... [LINK] - RuthAB - 1:29pm on 12/23/07
1. sorry, didn't see this until later but I woulkd make pork roast again - Luisa_Calif - 9:40am on 12/28/07
1. Sounds like you managed to satisy everyone! Your sauce sounds very good too... - RuthAB - 1:42pm on 12/29/07
1. It was from epicurous.com [LINK] - Luisa_Calif - 5:10pm on 12/29/07
• 9145. Another question: I will be buying frozen pearl onions to carmelize & serve with green beans... - Luisa_Calif - 9:01am on 12/23/07 (9)
1. Hi Luisa, Linked I have attached my favorite rec: Green beans with Balsamic Glazed Pear Onions [LINK] - barb_b - 10:34am on 12/23/07
1. OOOPPS! That would be Pearl Onions [NT] - barb_b - 11:00am on 12/23/07
2. Sounds like just what I need. Thanks. [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 12:16pm on 12/23/07
2. Oh how I hate to be a kill-joy but have you used the frozen pearl onions before? - orchid - 11:01am on 12/23/07
1. No, I haven't. Were they watery from being frozen? Could you describe what you didn't like? I was - Luisa_Calif - 12:18pm on 12/23/07
1. Yes Luisa, I should have done that in the first place. They were Bird's Eye - orchid - 1:38pm on 12/23/07
1. Well, I'm off to the store. I hope I can find some fresh... [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 2:30pm on 12/23/07
1. Luisa, I'm not sure where in CA you are, but look for "Melissa" brand fresh onions in a red mesh - Joe - 3:20pm on 12/23/07
1. We have Christopher Ranch ( from Gilroy-I think)...but this is what I did... - Luisa_Calif - 9:30am on 12/28/07
• 9146. Question for a friend about using pasta attachment for KA, is there a way to disengage the beater - Curious1 - 12:01pm on 12/23/07 (3)
1. I don't know, but I just let it go 'round.... - Luisa_Calif - 12:20pm on 12/23/07
1. Thanks Luisa, that's what I thought. [NT] - Curious1 - 12:57pm on 12/23/07
2. If there is a way, I will feel awfully silly, having let it spin around for years and years. [NT] - Joe - 1:53pm on 12/23/07
• 9147. Help, Grinch came to my house & PC crashed w/all my recipes!!!! - MariaDNoCA - 12:28pm on 12/23/07 (17)
1. So sorry. Any chance Santa can bring you a new furry friend? I heard Santa makes stops at.. - Luisa_Calif - 12:33pm on 12/23/07
2. This is a great pecan pie recipe that I have made many times. REC: Dorothy's Golden Pecan Pie - Dawn_MO - 12:35pm on 12/23/07
3. Rec: Classic Pecan Pie - Pat-NoCal - 2:30pm on 12/23/07
4. Oh, my. So much saddness... - GayleMO - 2:35pm on 12/23/07
5. Sending you hugs.... - Glennis_NoCA - 3:58pm on 12/23/07
6. Ouch. Maria, I'm sorry for your loss of Maxx. [NT] - KarenUpstateNY - 4:20pm on 12/23/07
7. Maria, I'm sure the holdays are already difficult enough, - Joe - 4:37pm on 12/23/07
8. Mean ol' Grinch! Sorry about your loss, Maria. [NT] - Denice - 5:03pm on 12/23/07
9. So sorry Maria. Can we help you to replace recipes? [NT] - orchid - 9:57pm on 12/23/07
10. I'm so sorry, Maria... - AndreainDC - 10:04pm on 12/23/07
11. Oh Maria... so sorry about your furry buddy... and your darn PC -sounds like you need the geek squad [NT] - cheezz - 10:12pm on 12/23/07
12. Sorry to hear about Maxx... - sandra-in-australia - 5:51am on 12/24/07
13. So sorry for your sadness. :( [NT] - MoNJ - 9:03am on 12/24/07
14. Oh, Maria, so sorry for your loss - wish I could give you a real hug... - Sandi in Hawaii - 1:28pm on 12/24/07
15. You need a (((((((maria))))))) [NT] - AngAk - 2:11pm on 12/24/07
1. and a handful of chocolate chips thrown into the pecan mix is a yummy addition. [NT] - AngAk - 2:15pm on 12/24/07
16. I totally feel for you - been there. (((()))) - deb-in-MI - 2:55pm on 12/24/07
• 9148. TO ALL OF FK POSTERS, I WISH ALL OF YOU THE VERY BEST OF ALL MERRY CHRISTMAS'S - dianncy64 - 12:34pm on 12/23/07 (26)
1. Dianne, my heart goes out to you. Seven years ago I lost - lorijean - 2:04pm on 12/23/07
1. Thank you lorijean, it's so true, I am going to frame it & add it to Emmitt's Memorial. I need this [NT] - dianncy64 - 2:54pm on 12/23/07
2. Oh Dianne, I can't imagine that, this close to the holidays. As long as we are talking pets, could - DawnNYS - 4:22pm on 12/27/07
1. Oh my Dawn... - Dawn_MO - 7:42pm on 12/27/07
1. Picture [NT] [IMAGE] - DawnNYS - 1:33pm on 12/31/07
1. Oh he is so cute... - Dawn_MO - 5:20pm on 12/31/07
2. Dianne, I am so sorry... - GayleMO - 2:20pm on 12/23/07
1. Thank you all so much, Emmitt picked me out when he was 5 wks old he was born 1 day after my 30th - dianncy64 - 2:59pm on 12/23/07
3. Hugs to you Diann, so sorry for your loss. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:31pm on 12/23/07
1. Thank you It means so much that you wrote that. It's a blessing you are there all of you!!!!!! [NT] - dianncy64 - 3:00pm on 12/23/07
4. Sending you hugs too... - Glennis_NoCA - 3:59pm on 12/23/07
5. My sympathies diann, he'll be watching for you at the bridge. [NT] - KarenUpstateNY - 4:13pm on 12/23/07
6. Diann, my dog had vestibular disorder and it was very rough. My sympathies. - Joe - 4:45pm on 12/23/07
1. Thank you Joe, it's a horrible infliction, it's total vertigo and worse, I think it was driving him - dianncy64 - 4:56pm on 12/23/07
7. I'm so sorry about your loss. God's garden is a blessed place for him. [NT] - Denice - 5:02pm on 12/23/07
8. Dianne, I am so sorry to hear about Emmitt. Hugs to you. [NT] - AndreainDC - 7:44pm on 12/23/07
9. Dianne, sorry for your loss, They are more than pets they are best friends. Hugs [NT] - Brooksie - 7:59pm on 12/23/07
10. I feel your pain Dianne....Hugs to you. [NT] - orchid - 9:52pm on 12/23/07
11. Rest in the fact that you did the right thing for the one you love... God bless. [NT] - cheezz - 10:14pm on 12/23/07
12. We lost our beloved Buckeye the day after Thanksgiving 3 years ago [LINK] - Music City Missy - 11:16pm on 12/23/07
1. I love your website, Cody is gorgeous, I have 2 other dogs, but Emmitt was my son on 4 legs, my dogs - dianncy64 - 12:03am on 12/24/07
13. Sorry to hear about Emmitt... - sandra-in-australia - 5:54am on 12/24/07
14. He sounded like a wonderful "son" I'm so sorry at this time of year :( [NT] - MoNJ - 9:08am on 12/24/07
15. So sorry to hear of your loss, Cyn. Know that you are in our thoughts [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:24am on 12/24/07
16. Dianne, Emmitt was lucky to have picked you for a mommy. So sorry for your loss. [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 1:30pm on 12/24/07
17. Oh, Dianne, I am sorry. Big Hugs. - joanietoo - 9:07am on 12/27/07
• 9149. I need a recipe for a sauce to serve with cold shrimp. I'm doing the traditional cocktail sauce - CynUpstateNY - 2:09pm on 12/23/07 (18)
1. Oh my- I just read some of the above posts. Guess I'm not the only sad poster. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 2:13pm on 12/23/07
1. (((((Cyn))))) [NT] - AngAk - 2:52pm on 12/24/07
2. Rec; Lemon-Rosemary Sauce/Dip. Sorry to hear so many sad happenings - orchid - 2:24pm on 12/23/07
3. Oh, hon... - GayleMO - 2:24pm on 12/23/07
4. Rec: Skewered Rosemary Shrimp with Mint Pesto - Pat-NoCal - 2:25pm on 12/23/07
5. Rec: Azalea City Remoulade - AnnVA - 2:56pm on 12/23/07
6. Dear Cyn, I am so sorry for your loss, I am saying prayers for you and your friend. God Bless You [NT] - dianncy64 - 3:53pm on 12/23/07
7. Prayers and hugs... - Glennis_NoCA - 4:01pm on 12/23/07
8. REC: Rouille. (red pepper, garlic and basil sauce) - Joe - 4:16pm on 12/23/07
9. Don't apologize- you have every right to feel the way you do! - KarenUpstateNY - 4:17pm on 12/23/07
10. I am truly sorry about your loss. Prayers your way. [NT] - Denice - 5:00pm on 12/23/07
11. I'm so sorry Cyn. *hugs* [NT] - Mimi - 5:01pm on 12/23/07
12. Thanks for all your kind thoughts, my friends. All of the recipes sound wonderful. I'll check - CynUpstateNY - 5:04pm on 12/23/07
13. I'm so, so very sorry, Cyn. Sending you much love. [NT] - AndreainDC - 7:36pm on 12/23/07
1. My prayers are with you, Your friend was very blessed to have a friend like you - Brooksie - 7:52pm on 12/23/07
14. Sorry to hear about your friend... - sandra-in-australia - 5:58am on 12/24/07
15. God Bless you Cyn. Your friend was blessed to have someone she loved... - Michael in Phoenix - 8:27am on 12/24/07
16. Cyn, your time was very well spent - you gave your friend the greatest gift of all. - Sandi in Hawaii - 1:35pm on 12/24/07
• 9150. Pork Loin vs. Pork Tenderloin - KarenUpstateNY - 4:09pm on 12/23/07 (3)
1. Rec: Prosciutto-stuffed pork tenderloin with mushroom sauce [LINK] - Denice - 4:59pm on 12/23/07
2. Here's what I'd do... - judy-mass - 7:56pm on 12/23/07
3. I've done both. If it's a well-received recipe, just follow the directions. Happy Holidays [NT] - clofthwld - 8:48pm on 12/23/07
• 9151. I have not been around much, but wanted to say Merry Christmas to everyone - Denice - 5:04pm on 12/23/07 (5)
1. it's a hectic time of year!! But this site is such a great excuse to - emtd - 5:19pm on 12/23/07
2. Ditto from SW Missouri where it is NOT a white Christmas! - GayleMO - 5:35pm on 12/23/07
1. Well we got it for you Gayle! - Dawn_MO - 7:32pm on 12/23/07
1. Yeah, I heard it went north, Dawn! :) I wish you hadn't gotten quite so much... - GayleMO - 10:08pm on 12/23/07
3. Back at you, Denice! [NT] - clofthwld - 8:46pm on 12/23/07
• 9152. ISO opinion on this: I just saw Tastebook on epi which is a cookbook that you can [LINK] - Denice - 5:10pm on 12/23/07 (3)
1. I've seen reviews of this on Epi... - judy-mass - 7:49pm on 12/23/07
1. Denise - I am doing one right now myself - touch base with me in about a week - Music City Missy - 11:07pm on 12/23/07
1. Thanks, MCM, I will! [NT] - Denice - 10:34pm on 12/24/07
• 9153. Made AngAK's Green Beans Ceaser dinner-- They were a huge hit. - - Brooksie - 6:38pm on 12/23/07 (4)
1. Brooksie or Ang, could you post the link to it? I can't get it to come up - orchid - 9:49pm on 12/23/07
1. hi orchid. not brooksie or ang, but here's the link. [NT] [LINK] - AndreainDC - 9:56pm on 12/23/07
1. Thank you, thank you, thank you Andrea! I'm tired....didn't spell it right. [NT] - orchid - 10:07pm on 12/23/07
2. So glad you liked them. they go with just about anything. Nice dress-up for beans. [NT] - AngAk - 2:31pm on 12/24/07
• 9154. Here is something that will hopefully uplift everyone's spirits. It did mine. [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 7:21pm on 12/23/07 (2)
1. Thanks Dawn. Inspiring. [NT] - clofthwld - 8:53pm on 12/23/07
2. I have such admiration for people like this - it saved one life and brought joy to both of them. [NT] - cheezz - 11:09pm on 12/23/07
• 9155. I'm about to disappear into the kitchen for the next few days, so Merry Christmas everyone! - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 8:00pm on 12/23/07 (4)
1. Merry Xmas to you and I hope someone finds you when its over [NT] - clofthwld - 8:44pm on 12/23/07
2. Merry merry! [NT] - Denice - 9:46pm on 12/23/07
3. And peace and blessings to you to... and may your dishes all turn out exactly as planned! [NT] - cheezz - 10:25pm on 12/23/07
4. And back at you, Amanda! - GayleMO - 12:34am on 12/24/07
• 9156. Cyn, Dianne, Maria... and all of you out there having a difficult time this Christmas.... - cheezz - 10:23pm on 12/23/07 (15)
1. Ditto... I feel like this is my family even though I am not as close as some of you are. [NT] - Music City Missy - 10:56pm on 12/23/07
1. Oh, I don't know... it seems like you've ALWAYS been here! :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:10pm on 12/23/07
2. I second that statement. I have been coming here most every night to check for years-- - Brooksie - 5:54am on 12/24/07
1. You guys are the ones who make the magic happen. :o) [NT] - Mimi - 7:39am on 12/24/07
1. Ever the modest and wonderful Mimi! :) - GayleMO - 8:05am on 12/24/07
3. I have been on the receiving end of the caring and kindness you speak of... - Michael in Phoenix - 8:22am on 12/24/07
4. I'd like to wish our "family" a wonderful holiday and many thanks - MoNJ - 9:02am on 12/24/07
5. I'm overwhelmed, but not surprised, by the outpouring of love and support I've received from my - CynUpstateNY - 9:26am on 12/24/07
6. As we sit back and reflect..... - GayleMO - 10:38am on 12/24/07
1. Gayle, what a lovely sentiment you have expressed so eloquently. [NT] - Sylvia - 11:25am on 12/24/07
1. Hats off to you.Have a very special xmas. [NT] - Dahia - 1:35pm on 12/24/07
2. Excellently well said! [NT] - Glennis_NoCA - 2:20pm on 12/24/07
7. Thank you all so much for the kind thoughts toward those who might be sad this Christmas... - Marianne - 10:49am on 12/26/07
1. Ditto. It's very comforting to know you all are much more than just members of a board. You've - Meryl - 11:36am on 12/26/07
8. Absolutely Agree everyone....hugs [NT] - joanietoo - 9:13am on 12/27/07
• 9157. Merry Christmas one and all. Wishing you a joyous holiday with family and friends. [NT] - Sylvia - 4:34am on 12/24/07 (5)
1. Merry Christmas everyone! [NT] - orchid - 8:29pm on 12/24/07
2. A Toast to Each of You - BobbiJoAZ - 8:05am on 12/25/07
1. ...and the goodies NOT go to your hips :) [NT] - cheezz - 1:11pm on 12/25/07
3. Merry Christmas! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 9:32am on 12/25/07
4. I'm a little late, but the best of the Season to everyone, too. [NT] - DawnNYS - 4:10pm on 12/27/07
• 9158. CactusSue: I baked the Creamy Christmas Butter Cookies - Ann - 10:52am on 12/24/07 (10)
1. Hi Ann - I made the Roll-Out Butter Sugar Cookies and they were perfect and to die for.. - CactusSue - 8:05am on 12/25/07
1. Would you post your tried & true Roll-Out Butter Sugar Cookie recipe you're referring to? - Ann - 10:04am on 12/25/07
1. Sure Ann - it's The Whimsical Bakehouse Sugar Cookies..rec. inside... - CactusSue - 4:52pm on 12/25/07
1. That was thoughtful of you to take the time out today to type up the recipe. - Ann - 9:06pm on 12/25/07
1. My pleasure Ann - hope you enjoy! [NT] - CactusSue - 10:36am on 12/26/07
2. Could you post the egullet recipe please! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:44am on 12/26/07
1. Sure Deb - they're from a gal called "jaz" and were the hit of my cookie tray followed closely by .. - CactusSue - 8:20am on 12/26/07
1. Thank you! Also - do you think I can use this recipe as a sugar cookie recipe? - deb-in-MI - 6:00pm on 12/26/07
1. Deb - I'm not sure it has the exact texture you're looking for, but I wouldn't want to lead you - CactusSue - 6:26pm on 12/26/07
2. Rec: Chocolate Toffee Butter Cookies ... [LINK] - CactusSue - 8:24am on 12/26/07
• 9159. Oatmeal Raisin Asparagus Cookiesm ROFL - Kendall - 3:07pm on 12/24/07 (0)
• 9160. This is a must-read. Very funny and brilliantly written. "The Goose Of Christmas Past" [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 6:19pm on 12/24/07 (2)
1. We just had fun reading this - I read it aloud at the kitchen table to my DD & DM - Music City Missy - 6:52pm on 12/24/07
2. Brilliant! [NT] - cheezz - 8:12pm on 12/24/07
• 9161. ISO: Ang....Your Green Beans Caesar recipe ROCK! I say that recipe [LINK] - orchid - 4:55pm on 12/25/07 (5)
1. Green BeanS? [NT] - orchid - 5:57pm on 12/25/07
2. I second that vote for t&t I made them again for Christmas,just finished the few leftovers . YUM!! [NT] - Brooksie - 10:43am on 12/26/07
3. thanks orchid. the recipe is already posted there in vegetables. It was a favorite over on Gail's [NT] - AngAk - 12:50pm on 12/26/07
1. Ang, a friend of mine who doesn't cook much had to come up with Christmas dinner... - Joe - 3:05pm on 12/26/07
2. Oh good Ang, I'm glad it's there. I have just not been good at doing - orchid - 6:43pm on 12/27/07
• 9162. Meryl, we all enjoyed your recipe for Cranberry Swirl Coffee Cake--thanks [NT] - charlie - 8:54pm on 12/25/07 (2)
1. I second that! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:41am on 12/26/07
2. You're very welcome, you two! [NT] - Meryl - 11:21am on 12/26/07
• 9163. Meryl - Julia - 6:40am on 12/26/07 (1)
1. I'm so glad you all liked it - I have my eye on this one to try soon! [NT] - Meryl - 11:22am on 12/26/07
• 9164. Meryl- sorry I meant to have the above say "Thank you for posting the Expresso Chocolate Shortbread" [NT] - Julia - 6:50am on 12/26/07 (5)
1. You're welcome, Julia. I also replied to your first post above. [NT] - Meryl - 11:24am on 12/26/07
1. Iwould love the recipe-what post please. [NT] - Dahia - 11:26am on 12/26/07
1. Here ya go: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:28am on 12/26/07
1. That was fast-thanks- Have a super day. [NT] - Dahia - 11:41am on 12/26/07
1. And the same to you! [NT] - Meryl - 11:52am on 12/26/07
• 9165. HELP - Murphy moved in Christmas Eve & I froze fresh clams in the shell... - Music City Missy - 9:58am on 12/26/07 (2)
1. MCM, what a stressful holiday! I think the lobster is safe, since it presumably took a while to thaw - Joe - 10:21am on 12/26/07
2. You poor thing...hope today is a better day, and that MIL is OK. [NT] - Marianne - 10:43am on 12/26/07
• 9166. My darling niece just got a 'crock pot' for Christmas. Any recipes you would care to share? Thanks [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:03am on 12/26/07 (12)
1. Yes, deb,,,check out AngAk's "Sweet 'N' Snappy Beef Stew" in T&T Hall of Fame,... - Marianne - 10:38am on 12/26/07
1. Yes, it's in my top 10 favorites. thanks to Olga for originally posting over at Gail's. [NT] - AngAk - 12:56pm on 12/26/07
1. Ditto. [NT] - Scott in Scottsdale - 2:06pm on 12/26/07
2. I just sent the recipe to her - thank you! Sounds yummy! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 3:28pm on 12/26/07
3. We really enjoy Cathy Z's Slow Cooker Cassoulet. If you do a search, you will [LINK] - barb_b - 4:27pm on 12/26/07
1. this is also in my top 10 faves. sooooo good, especially on these cold days. [NT] - AngAk - 4:59pm on 12/26/07
1. Okay-doke - just sent that recipe too! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:57pm on 12/26/07
4. Crockpot Pork Chops with Apricots and Prunes - MarkinHouston - 2:39am on 12/27/07
1. Just sent this to her...thanks! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 8:52am on 12/27/07
5. Hi Deb...here are some tried and true...I haven't made the Chicago Italian Beef, - Dawn_MO - 8:13pm on 12/27/07
1. Hi Dawn, Thanks for the great collection! They sound great! [NT] - barb_b - 6:39am on 12/28/07
2. Thanks, Dawn! Copied and sent! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 8:06am on 12/28/07
• 9167. Sounds good: Cranberry-Cream Cheese-Stuffed French Toast [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 11:51am on 12/26/07 (0)
• 9168. Joe, the spinach lasagne was perfect! thanks. I made it into roll-ups for easier serving. [LINK] - AngAk - 1:06pm on 12/26/07 (2)
1. I'm so glad to hear that, Ang. I would never have thought of roll-ups, OR - Joe - 1:28pm on 12/26/07
1. I would not normally serve it with a prime rib dinner, but since it was "pot luck" with the sides, - AngAk - 5:06pm on 12/26/07
• 9169. What?! The day after Christmas and no posts in the Larder Barter?! Did everyone love their gifts? [NT] - cheezz - 1:21pm on 12/26/07 (8)
1. I told myself that I'd use the week between Christmas and New Year's to assess what I have.... - Tess - 2:33pm on 12/26/07
1. Ok, if anyone has an instant-read thermometer to get rid of... I'm first in line! [NT] - cheezz - 3:24pm on 12/26/07
2. another good place to send your magazines is a radiation/chemo center. lots of waiting time in - AngAk - 5:08pm on 12/26/07
1. Or a dialysis center. Same situation. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 7:26pm on 12/26/07
1. Even a Ronald McDonald House - my friends spent a lot of time at one of those... - GayleMO - 12:37pm on 12/27/07
1. DH travels quite often. We keep a bag in the closet that he tosses the hotel toiletries into. When - CynUpstateNY - 12:45pm on 12/27/07
1. This is a great idea. If you live near a large military hospital - desertjean - 6:41am on 12/28/07
3. Thanks for the ideas for the magazines - would have never thought of them!! [NT] - Tess - 11:06am on 12/28/07
• 9170. Mimi, Judy's pecan balls make the best thumbprint cookies! I made a triple batch and half - AngAk - 5:30pm on 12/26/07 (1)
1. Yikes, I've been AWOL! - Mimi - 8:38pm on 12/29/07
• 9171. ISO Sandra: what are Jammie Dodgers please? I thought they were a sort of - Barbara in VA - 7:25pm on 12/26/07 (5)
1. I don't have a recipe... - sandra-in-australia - 5:32am on 12/30/07
1. Oh! Like thumbprint cookies? [NT] - cheezz - 8:29pm on 12/30/07
1. Hi Cheez - not a thumbprint. A sandwich cookie with a hole in the top to reveal the jam inside. [LINK] - AndreainDC - 8:35pm on 12/30/07
1. Ok, like a Linzer cookie then! Here's my favorite recipe... [IMAGE] - cheezz - 2:42pm on 12/31/07
2. Thanks everyone! I want to bring them to my British BIL on my visit. I think he - Barbara in VA - 9:28am on 12/31/07
• 9172. Bunn Coffee Maker - whinecountry - 9:02pm on 12/26/07 (6)
1. not sure if it's Bunn, but my friends have a Grind and Brew that they swear by. It holds the beans - AngAk - 6:14pm on 12/31/07
1. The Grind & Brew is by Cuisinart. [NT] - Mimi - 10:55pm on 01/02/08
1. We probably have it here on FK. Didn't think to look. Do you have one? DH bought me a regular - AngAk - 1:39pm on 01/03/08
2. I've had a Grind & Brew for several years.... good and bad... - cheezz - 10:44pm on 01/03/08
1. I have the brewer, no grinder and agree about the poor design of water reservoir. I have an old - Curious1 - 7:24am on 01/04/08
2. Hope this isn't too late. Sounds like speed is more important than taste, though. [NT] [LINK] - Shaun in TO - 3:19pm on 01/03/08
• 9173. Favorite new blog - Happy Home Baking. Wow, check out her chocolate swirl buns! [NT] [LINK] - Sandi in Hawaii - 1:03am on 12/27/07 (1)
1. Nice buns! :) sorry... couldn't help myself [NT] - cheezz - 1:33pm on 12/27/07
• 9174. Got a bottle of Dom Perignon for Chirstmas - what should I make to go with it? - Sandi in Hawaii - 2:15am on 12/27/07 (4)
1. Lobster always comes to mind with champagne for me, but if you have ever tried the Silver Palate. - CactusSue - 8:02am on 12/27/07
1. I second the Silver Palate recipe . . . - magnoliainchicago - 6:23pm on 12/27/07
2. special Champagne - BonnieinHolland - 10:45am on 12/27/07
3. Lobster, caviar, smoked salmon are all good. Bonnie is right on track with... - charlie - 12:32pm on 12/27/07
• 9175. Think this will be our NY's dinner: Pink Peppercorn-Crusted Prime Rib of Beef with Cabernet Grav - Sylvia - 6:48am on 12/27/07 (7)
1. I take this as an invitation and I'm on my way. Anyone else coming? - desertjean - 7:01am on 12/27/07
1. Jean, hop on a plane and join us with or without the ketchup. [NT] - Sylvia - 7:03am on 12/27/07
1. Would that I could :) Please pass my thoughts and best wishes on to Ian - desertjean - 7:26pm on 12/27/07
1. A very happy new year to you and your family Jean. [NT] - Sylvia - 7:50pm on 12/27/07
2. Sounds like a great time! - judy-mass - 7:31am on 12/27/07
1. Thanks Judy. A very, very Happy New Year to you, Rich and all the kiddies, big and small. [NT] - Sylvia - 8:49am on 12/27/07
2. Happy New Year to you and Rich. - desertjean - 7:29pm on 12/27/07
• 9176. FRC/NFRC Please share your favorite holiday gift - received or given [IMAGE] - colleenmomof2 - 7:38am on 12/27/07 (11)
1. I rec'd some wonderful, thoughtful gifts....BUT, Love my "Ove Gloves" They are the best!! [NT] - barb_b - 8:53am on 12/27/07
2. I have two faves, eldest grandie made a small bead bracelet she immediately put on my arm.... - joanietoo - 9:02am on 12/27/07
3. NFRC - DH surprised me by flying home our 22 year old daughter who was going to - CactusSue - 9:17am on 12/27/07
1. This is so neat, what a wonderful, thoughtful husband. [NT] - Curious1 - 9:46am on 12/27/07
4. Silly though it may seem... the Lexus of travel mugs! - cheezz - 1:37pm on 12/27/07
5. Got a Wii for my son, but we all have been having so much fun with it!! - Sandi in Hawaii - 1:33am on 12/28/07
1. Lol, there was a report on news this morning about muscle and joint aches and pains people - Curious1 - 8:47am on 12/28/07
2. What game is this?? [NT] - joanietoo - 10:07am on 12/28/07
1. It's a video game thing with a wireless remote, kinda like a virtual reality thing... - Sandi in Hawaii - 3:02am on 12/29/07
1. If you're right-handed, try doing it for awhile with your left... good exercise! [NT] - cheezz - 2:51pm on 12/29/07
3. I got DH one as an early gift (in October) and it's the first exercise he's gotten in YEARS! - cheezz - 12:33pm on 12/28/07
• 9177. Rec: King Arthur Flour's "The Best Fudge Brownies Ever" - Ann - 8:12am on 12/27/07 (1)
1. this is a really good recipe. [NT] - AngAk - 3:29pm on 12/31/07
• 9178. EVERYONE...I raised my glass to you all on Christmas....sorry not to have posted..... - joanietoo - 8:35am on 12/27/07 (2)
1. So glad to hear from you and of your festivities.... - GayleMO - 10:18am on 12/27/07
2. So good to hear from you joanie. Happy New Year! [NT] - AngAk - 3:32pm on 12/31/07
• 9179. Scotch Whiskey Turkey...... - joanietoo - 8:56am on 12/27/07 (0)
• 9180. What to do with all the leftover ham? - Kathleen - 9:16am on 12/27/07 (16)
1. We love it in a cheese sauce either with mashed potato or fettucini... - joanietoo - 9:22am on 12/27/07
1. Hi Joanie! I've missed you, are you busy with the tourist industry? [NT] - Curious1 - 9:44am on 12/27/07
1. Somewhat, to say the least!...... - joanietoo - 10:02am on 12/27/07
2. Ham, Fontina and Spinach Bread Pudding...we love this. Use Italian Fontina, if you can find it. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 9:31am on 12/27/07
3. And another...Louisiana Jambalaya. I linked but have made changes. My recipe inside. [LINK] - Curious1 - 9:39am on 12/27/07
4. Ham and Pork Loaf with Peach Mustard Glaze. This is very good, also. [LINK] - Curious1 - 9:43am on 12/27/07
5. Rec: Pasta Fagiole Soup - rhoward2va - 9:51am on 12/27/07
6. Wow! So many responses in such a short time.... - Kathleen - 11:28am on 12/27/07
7. Split Pea Soup -- this recipe was handed down to me by a old friend, now long gone. - cheezz - 1:44pm on 12/27/07
8. Check this out: Potato Soup With Two Cheeses [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 3:29pm on 12/27/07
1. Another soup recipe to check: Ham, Potato, and Leek Soup [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 3:34pm on 12/27/07
9. From the old Gail's - Ham and Gruyere Thumbprints - Meryl - 3:40pm on 12/27/07
10. If you have a ton left over, you can freeze meal-size chunks, then - Shaun in TO - 4:14pm on 12/27/07
1. This is what I do too, otherwise, Debbie in Ga's tagline will be so true... - Dawn_MO - 7:50pm on 12/27/07
11. http://www.finerkitchens.com/swap/forum/index.php?action=display&forumid=1&msgid=38951 [NT] - GailNJ - 3:41pm on 12/28/07
1. Penne with creamy garlic sauce [NT] [LINK] - GailNJ - 3:45pm on 12/28/07
• 9181. REC: Porcini and Sausage Stew. For Randi and other porcini fans..... - Joe - 10:08am on 12/27/07 (1)
1. REC: Julia's Polenta Baked with Cheese. This is really good with the stew... - Joe - 10:21am on 12/27/07
• 9182. $REWARD: Lawry's Red Pepper Season Salt (Tabasco) - whinecountry - 11:44am on 12/27/07 (12)
1. There's a recipe for it on Topsecretrecipes.com. It costs $.79 cents, and... [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 1:33pm on 12/27/07
1. The solution might be to use Tabasco's dry product > [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 1:48pm on 12/27/07
1. ... to get around the dampness of the recipe, I mean :) [NT] - cheezz - 1:49pm on 12/27/07
2. 1 gallon jug - whinecountry - 2:41pm on 12/27/07
1. That's nice of you to offer, but I don't know how I'd use it. Can't you just use Lawry's ... - cheezz - 9:17pm on 12/27/07
2. Have you tried this from AmericanSpice [LINK] - desertjean - 11:00am on 12/28/07
1. out of stock - whinecountry - 12:18pm on 12/28/07
1. It says they've stopped taking orders temporarily - desertjean - 1:17pm on 12/28/07
1. tomato potato - whinecountry - 1:57pm on 12/28/07
1. Like: You're call is important, please hold for the next operator - desertjean - 5:29pm on 12/28/07
2. Homemade w/Tabasco Red Chile Pepper Powder & vinegar powder? [LINK] - Angiebaby - 12:06pm on 01/05/08
1. Oh, if this works, I do want a reward... the recipe!!! [NT] - Angiebaby - 12:09pm on 01/05/08
• 9183. Doing a surprise birthday/football watching party Sunday - any new faves I should try? - Music City Missy - 1:04pm on 12/27/07 (12)
1. Do I ever! Michael's Salsa de Parmagiana (sp), in T&T. I've made it 3 times since T'giving, can't - DianeM - 3:34pm on 12/27/07
1. Hi, What category is this recipe under in T & T? ( I can't find it) [NT] - Cindy - 6:29pm on 12/27/07
1. Hi, Cindy. Here's the post. [NT] [LINK] - AndreainDC - 8:30pm on 12/27/07
2. Rec; Corn Dog Muffins....These are perfect for football type get togethers. [LINK] - orchid - 6:34pm on 12/27/07
3. Spinach Bacon roll ups [LINK] - SusanKentfieldCa - 7:53pm on 12/27/07
4. What about the Pats vs Giants on Sat? Here are some I use ... - clofthwld - 9:29pm on 12/27/07
1. Those sound great - he's German so I was actually wanting to do some 'German' inspired dishes - Music City Missy - 10:59am on 12/28/07
5. How about a big batch of chili or beef stew served in bread "bowls" [NT] - cheezz - 9:35pm on 12/27/07
6. Kind of trashy but usually goes over big with football crowd is Buffalo Chicken Dip on T&T board. [NT] - ValinFL - 11:16am on 12/28/07
1. That is the one dish she specifically asked for - I can't go anywhere without it.... - Music City Missy - 2:42pm on 12/28/07
7. PatNoCal's Amazing Chili (in T&T). I serve it with Fritos. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 11:50am on 12/28/07
8. I made these for xmas night and really liked them. [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 2:44pm on 12/28/07
• 9184. Just tried these recently and they're great. Perfect for breakfast or a snack: Jam-Filled Muffins - Meryl - 4:25pm on 12/27/07 (10)
1. P.S. The muffins are from the book "Williams-Sonoma Muffins." Great sounding recipes and [LINK] [IMAGE] - Meryl - 4:27pm on 12/27/07
2. It's not much jam in each one, Meryl - did you find it was enough? [NT] - cheezz - 10:47pm on 12/28/07
1. Yes, for me it was. The heat from baking makes it spread out nicely, plus the muffins taste good - Meryl - 11:16pm on 12/28/07
1. Or maybe add a dollop of cream cheese to the center with the jam :) ...and a few choc chips.... [NT] - cheezz - 2:52pm on 12/29/07
1. Or just a Hersey's kiss and skip the jam? ;) [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:38pm on 12/29/07
1. That's *Hershey*. Sigh. They'll take away my PA driver's license... [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:39pm on 12/29/07
1. ONE kiss? I'm ready to put a whole chocolate covered coconut macaroon inside :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:39pm on 12/29/07
1. That works for me! [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 6:08pm on 12/29/07
1. You 2 are so bad. Meryl is being good with a no choc posting and there you go leading us astray ; ) [NT] - AngAk - 3:45pm on 12/31/07
1. Chocolate = GOOD; no chocolate = BAD... We're just keeping her on the right track :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:16pm on 12/31/07
• 9185. What are your favorite new desserts for 2007? Here are some of mine: - Meryl - 4:51pm on 12/27/07 (6)
1. Hard to pin down, but I'd start with the Tres Leches Cake > [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 9:27pm on 12/27/07
1. and the Double Chocolate Walnut Biscotti posted by KC [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 9:29pm on 12/27/07
2. The Deep Dark Chocolate Cake with chocolate cream cheese frosting [LINK] - cheezz - 9:32pm on 12/27/07
3. German Chocolate Cake with Coconut-Pecan Filling [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 9:32pm on 12/27/07
2. Mine was this Ricotta Cheescake with Glazed Orange Peel [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 10:38pm on 12/27/07
1. Thank you for this recipe! A guy at work brought an orange ricotta cheesecake in before Christmas - MoNJ - 4:08pm on 01/02/08
• 9186. And while we're at it, what are your favorite new savory dishes for this year? Mine is - Meryl - 4:54pm on 12/27/07 (6)
1. Mine is the Ropa Vieja posted by barb_b! [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 9:24pm on 12/27/07
1. So glad you enjoy it, Cheezz! It is one of our favorites also! [NT] - barb_b - 6:25am on 12/28/07
2. Now how did I miss this one? Thanks. [NT] - Curious1 - 9:11am on 12/28/07
2. I made so many excellent new recipes this year, but this one was wonderful &it is the season for - Curious1 - 8:55am on 12/28/07
1. I agree with you Curious, this is fantastic! In fact, I'm going to make it again - orchid - 12:03pm on 12/28/07
3. Joe's spinach bechamel lasagne [NT] - AngAk - 7:08pm on 01/02/08
• 9187. I am in a bah humbug kind of mood. Canine related... - Dawn_MO - 8:47pm on 12/27/07 (27)
1. Is there a canine flu, like the human flu? Sure sounds like they've eaten something bad... - cheezz - 9:19pm on 12/27/07
2. My dog has gotten sick almost every time I've thrown a big backyard party... - Joe - 10:30pm on 12/27/07
3. My dog ate a bit of raw chicken, but what almost killed him was the huge amounts of grass - Cindy - 10:59pm on 12/27/07
4. Oh Dawn, Poor lil guys! I agree with Joe, keep them hydrated. I think dogs are - barb_b - 6:33am on 12/28/07
5. One of our danes - desertjean - 6:39am on 12/28/07
6. Could they have gotten into Christmas goodies? I'm thinking chocolate can make them sick? [NT] - Curious1 - 9:05am on 12/28/07
7. The Golden has made a complete recovery, but the Great Pyrenees [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 10:09am on 12/28/07
1. Dawn, I have a Golden as well as a Great Pyrenees/hound mix, too! - MarkinHouston - 10:37am on 12/28/07
8. Sounds like tick fever (Biliri) sp...do you have ticks in the area, small red ones? [NT] - joanietoo - 10:15am on 12/28/07
1. Oh, blood work been done, sorry...Biliri gives a dry nose and white gums!! [NT] - joanietoo - 10:17am on 12/28/07
9. Many (((hugs))) to you all...chicken broth with rice may tempt Abby... [NT] - Glennis_NoCA - 12:15pm on 12/28/07
10. if Zoe recouped than I would think Abby is on her way too. maybe your vet can - Randi - 1:19pm on 12/28/07
1. She is at the vets tonight getting a barium x-ray. - Dawn_MO - 7:11pm on 12/28/07
1. My thoughts are with you. I hope all is well. [NT] - Cindy - 8:50pm on 12/28/07
2. Dawn, My daughter's much loved "Island Retriver" went 2 nights ago - joanietoo - 9:07am on 12/29/07
11. So sorry, Dawn...hope all are well soon! [NT] - GayleMO - 7:03am on 12/29/07
12. She's a beautiful dog. Could she maybe have - DawnNYS - 2:00pm on 12/29/07
1. We brought her home this morning - Dawn_MO - 2:39pm on 12/29/07
1. Have you tried boiled chicken and rice? - sandra-in-australia - 5:43am on 12/30/07
13. Woo hoo!!! I think my big girl is on the mend... - Dawn_MO - 10:55am on 12/31/07
1. Great!! I am so glad she is doing better!! [NT] - DawnNYS - 1:14pm on 12/31/07
2. I'm so happy to hear she's doing well. Thank you for keeping us posted, she's been on my mind. [NT] - Cindy - 1:44pm on 12/31/07
3. and that's her New Year's gift to you! HOORAY! [NT] - cheezz - 2:44pm on 12/31/07
4. I'm so glad she's doing well Dawn! [NT] - orchid - 7:22pm on 12/31/07
5. This is WONDERFUL news!!!! [NT] - Marsha tbay - 9:16pm on 12/31/07
6. Oh, good. I'm glad she's eating again. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 1:04am on 01/01/08
7. So glad to hear it, Happy New Year! [NT] - Curious1 - 11:37am on 01/01/08
• 9188. Rec. Champagne Punch/Cocktails - Marsha tbay - 10:02am on 12/28/07 (3)
1. Rec. Pomegranate Cosmopolitan - Marsha tbay - 10:04am on 12/28/07
1. These are soooooooo good! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 12:26pm on 12/28/07
2. Rec. Midnight Kiss - Marsha tbay - 1:58pm on 12/28/07
• 9189. Anyone done this? Birthday coming up in 2 months and am thinking along the lines of a "Murder ..... - joanietoo - 10:05am on 12/28/07 (15)
1. I've been to one...had a BLAST! (more) - Glennis_NoCA - 12:18pm on 12/28/07
1. What kinds of