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29616. INPUT & FEEDBACK - pmassell_93 - 1:45pm on 05/06/17 (1)

19865. Curious1: I made the Mixed Greens & Sausage Soup w/ Cornmeal Dumplings and posted my thoughts... - Michael in Phoenix - 9:15pm on 01/27/11 (8)

Thanks Michael, very helpful. I'm going to check for mustard greens today, can get the other 2. [NT] - Curious1 - 9:13am on 01/28/11

I think any combo of greens would be fine. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 9:52am on 01/28/11

You know, I'll bet a can of rinsed & drained hominy would be good in this in lieu of the dumplings [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 11:15am on 01/28/11

Having tasted it, I think you're right. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 12:00pm on 01/28/11
I think that's a great idea, but I want to make the dumplings. I have collards and turnip greens, - Curious1 - 10:54am on 01/29/11

I'd make them too, at least the first time. It would be a quick - Melissa Dallas - 5:32pm on 01/29/11

I made another batch Saturday night and used canned mexican hominy. It was good... - Michael in Phoenix - 1:08pm on 01/31/11

Finished up the last of the leftovers last night. Very tasty. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 11:42am on 01/29/11

19866. ISO Menu idea for Saturday mid-morning? Friends are coming for a short visit mid-morning tomorrow, - Marianne - 9:43am on 01/28/11 (14)

I would keep it very simple since you only have a brief time. Maybe a nice plate of fruit [LINK] - Joe - 10:29am on 01/28/11

I agree with Joe. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 10:40am on 01/28/11

the Lake Country Pear and Walnut Cake is great to have on hand. no icing needed. fast.freezes well [LINK] - AngAk - 1:02pm on 01/28/11
How about some scrambled eggs with toast and sausage or bacon? - FloriSandy - 9:37pm on 01/28/11

I think the eggs and sausage.bacon might be a bit heavy, as I assume they will have had breakfast - Marianne - 9:44pm on 01/28/11

Gotcha'. I never heard of strawberry bread. Sounds delicious! Have fun tomorrow [NT] - FloriSandy - 9:52pm on 01/28/11

Here's a link to the recipe I posted a while back. It is a quick bread, like a banana nut bread, [LINK] - Marianne - 11:44pm on 01/28/11
this is a fabulous strawberry nut bread from prepared pantry. - elaine - 8:22am on 01/29/11

Thank you, I think Joe's suggestions are great! I baked a strawberry bread and bought some fruit, - Marianne - 9:40pm on 01/28/11

Yum, I'd eat strawberry bread whether or not I was hungry. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:56am on 01/29/11

My guests just left, and they were so impressed with my menu...a fruit plate with slices of - Marianne - 11:56am on 01/29/11

So glad it went well! How nice of you to make them feel special and how nice of them to swing by on - barb_b - 11:59am on 01/29/11
You're very welcome. A fruit platter is so nice I wonder why we don't think of it more often - Joe - 4:33pm on 01/29/11

My mom keeps a bowl of cut up fruit on hand at all times. It's so nice to have on hand. [NT] - Traca - 7:03pm on 01/29/11

19867. Anyone have Scanpan titanium? I've been looking for a 4qt pot, not easy to find and saw this one at [LINK] - Curious1 - 10:51am on 01/28/11 (6)

I think scanpans are solid, heavy and just so-so as "non-stick" pans. I think they're... - Michael in Phoenix - 11:03am on 01/28/11
I have a 12 in. saute pan and I love it. I've never had anything - rhoward2va - 3:40pm on 01/28/11
I love my Scanpan Classic Ceramic Titanium 10-Inch Cr�pe Pan that I used to make [LINK] - FloriSandy - 9:19pm on 01/28/11

Yes, that's the line. Thanks everyone, I decided against it. Reviews said skillets worked well, but - Curious1 - 10:09am on 01/29/11
I haven't looked at their advertising but when I bought mine they went on and on... - Michael in Phoenix - 10:10am on 01/29/11

Aha, about that same time, dh ordered a10-inch skillet and there was a bonus of a low, wide - Curious1 - 10:28am on 01/29/11

19868. Rec: Chicken Gyros with Tomato Ttzatziki. Does this look good or what? I received this via email [LINK] - FloriSandy - 9:48pm on 01/28/11 (4)

will be trying tonight thank you [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 10:25am on 01/29/11
Oh yum, a Greek taco! [NT] - Curious1 - 10:32am on 01/29/11
Looks wonderful, Tomato Ttzatziki, can't wait to try it. I saved that website, further down that - Nan - 9:21am on 01/30/11

I saved it too. that chicken and tzatziki will be an easy dish to put together for the lanai BBQ! [NT] - AngAk - 12:48pm on 01/31/11

19869. Want. REC: Sunny-Side-Up Eggs on Mustard-Creamed Spinach with Crispy Crumbs [LINK] - Carianna in WA - 9:37am on 01/29/11 (3)

Couldn't stand to wait.... had this for breakfast. - Carianna in WA - 12:24pm on 01/29/11

As my little sister used to say to get me in trouble... Carianna "Said Freaking!" : ) - barb_b - 7:32am on 01/30/11

Similar Version - Earnie - 7:30pm on 01/29/11

19870. REC: Koshary: The National Dish of Egypt - Richard in Cincy - 9:59am on 01/29/11 (3)

Richard, I was just reading about this dish. Is the recipe from Greg Malouf's book? [NT] - Traca - 6:55pm on 01/29/11

Traca, no it's an amalgam of several recipes and my memories... - Richard in Cincy - 10:19pm on 01/29/11

Richard, I have Turquoise too. I'm still lusting after the photos. As for this Egyptian dish, [LINK] - Traca - 8:19pm on 01/30/11

19871. The quest for the great bran muffin.... [LINK] - SallyBR - 10:50am on 01/29/11 (28)

I just read this on your blog. I was wondering if I could replace some of the oil... - Michael in Phoenix - 11:06am on 01/29/11

I think it's worth a try... - SallyBR - 12:22pm on 01/29/11

I plan to leave the nuts out, but only because my son doesn't like most nuts. (In light of that... - Michael in Phoenix - 2:21pm on 01/29/11

Michael, I replace 1/2 the oil in my favorite pumpkin quick bread w/ apple sauce. Works perfectly. [NT] - Traca - 6:45pm on 01/29/11

yummm, bran (what part of my brain just said that??). Sally, is "large muffin" pans - MarilynFL - 3:00pm on 01/29/11

Yes, indeed.... - SallyBR - 3:50pm on 01/29/11

Thanks...I have one of those, but fear to use it as I tend to "eats what's" in front of me. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:54pm on 01/31/11

Marilyn, several years ago I started making muffins in the mini pan - orchid - 2:20pm on 01/31/11

I would definitely use that method.... - SallyBR - 2:24pm on 01/31/11

What a simple solution...thanks O! [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:21pm on 01/31/11

Sure Mar. It works for me. [NT] - orchid - 7:46pm on 01/31/11

When I make muffins for "something" I always make a few minis - orchid - 7:44pm on 01/31/11

When someone in our extended family brings a tray of costco mega-muffins... - Michael in Phoenix - 9:11am on 02/01/11

Another reason we in the states overeat. Like how chickens are being bred for large breasts. [NT] - Curious1 - 11:34am on 02/01/11

I disagree, Curious1... - Sandra in New York - 11:56am on 02/01/11

For all of us "oldsters" that were made to clean out plate as kids... - cheezz - 12:52pm on 02/01/11

Exactly. You're not the only one, if it's delicious and in front of me, hard not to eat it. [NT] - Curious1 - 3:10pm on 02/01/11

I see your point, but we're served huge amounts to begin with, Big Gulp, Big Mac, Whopper and even - Curious1 - 3:09pm on 02/01/11

but, packaging has gotten smaller---remember the original Whoppers? 2 hands needed. [NT] - AngAk - 4:46pm on 02/01/11
I bought 2 cornish hens that I swear were the same size as the chickens in the next case! - cheezz - 8:36pm on 02/01/11

...and all this started with the quest for the great bran muffin :) [NT] - cheezz - 8:37pm on 02/01/11

It's all about options and freedom of choice... - Sandra in New York - 8:52pm on 02/04/11

Hold the phone--Chili's got rid of their Bloomin' Onion?! But I loved that! [NT] - ErininNY - 10:17pm on 02/04/11

Erin, I'lltake you to Outback next week, the sauce there is better anyway ;) [NT] - Sandra in New York - 6:21pm on 02/06/11

I had no idea there was an Outback in Manhattan... - ErininNY - 8:03pm on 02/06/11

Two locations, my friend.... - Sandra in New York - 8:09pm on 02/06/11

The mind boggles. ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 9:45pm on 02/06/11

Nobody in MY extended family would dare bring Costco muffins to ANYTHING . . . on pain of girth! [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 12:34am on 02/02/11

19872. NFRC-Any of you have dachschunds? Here's a scare my sister couldn't foresee - Melissa Dallas - 2:51pm on 01/29/11 (10)

Glad to hear she's okay - we have a mini. We love her but she has a mighty bark for a little body! [NT] - Carianna in WA - 3:39pm on 01/29/11

My sister has two, her boyfriend's two are always there, plus she has - Melissa Dallas - 9:26pm on 01/29/11

The noble Dachshund - Richard in Cincy - 3:57pm on 01/29/11

Guess that robe sleeve was just like a burrow to crawl down - Melissa Dallas - 4:32pm on 01/29/11
Eek! Our baby's very favorite toy is a stuffed tiger she appropriated. If I wash it will it be safe? [NT] - Carianna in WA - 5:56pm on 01/29/11

Afraid not, it's the stuffing that has been saturated with the flame retardant. - Richard in Cincy - 10:26pm on 01/29/11

Richard, thanks for the info. I was not aware of that. Really important guidance. Much appreciated - barb_b - 7:27am on 01/30/11

Aw, poor pup...glad she's OK!!! [NT] - lizzy - 9:58am on 01/30/11
Dachshunds - EllieH - 2:12pm on 02/13/11

I had a mini and he didn't bark or burrow much -- loved everyone but my husband :) [NT] - cheezz - 5:19pm on 02/13/11

19873. Rec: Pasticciati - Melissa Dallas - 3:13pm on 01/29/11 (2)

Should be Pasticciata [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 3:13pm on 01/29/11
Made this for dinner. Very good. Comfort food at its finest. - Melissa Dallas - 9:24pm on 01/29/11

19874. Update on FEAST & Eric Ripert - Traca - 6:52pm on 01/29/11 (0)

19875. Does anyone own the pans from Pampered Chef? Or know anything about their quality? [NT] - cheezz - 9:32pm on 01/29/11 (2)

From what I've seen of Pampered Chef things they are pretty nice but way overpriced - Melissa Dallas - 12:12pm on 01/30/11

Most ot it, yeah, I agree, but my friend had a PC party and has over $400 in credit to use [LINK] - cheezz - 3:18pm on 01/30/11

19876. What to do with leftover Ricotta Pancake batter? (Please don't say 'Make pancakes.') ;) - ErininNY - 9:35pm on 01/29/11 (5)

I'd throw in some blueberries, a little more flour, and make muffins [NT] - cheezz - 10:17pm on 01/29/11

Some sweetner may be necessary... Is the original pancake recipe sweet? - Michael in Phoenix - 11:32pm on 01/29/11

Uhh... sweetEner. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 11:33pm on 01/29/11
Good point, Michael--the original recipe wasn't sweet. - ErininNY - 9:17am on 01/30/11
absolutely add sugar!! and sprinkle the muffin tops with coarse sugar :) [NT] - cheezz - 3:21pm on 01/30/11

19877. I made a really fabulous Massaman Curry tonight (THANKS FloriSandy!!!!!) [LINK] - cheezz - 10:25pm on 01/29/11 (7)

Well tickle me feathers cheezz! I so happy you're in massaman curry heaven!! - FloriSandy - 10:53pm on 01/29/11

and here's the beef version posted by FloriSandy!! [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 3:22pm on 01/30/11

This looks good. One question about the paste... - EvaN - 10:39am on 02/01/11

Eva, I looked at the fish sauce ingredients: anchovies, salt, sugar -- that's it - cheezz - 12:56pm on 02/01/11

Thanks cheezz, I'll check out the fish sauce next time I'm in the grocery store. [NT] - EvaN - 4:15pm on 02/09/11

Fish sauce is a handy condiment to have around. It's widely used in SE Asian [LINK] - Traca - 5:48pm on 02/10/11

Miso is a different flavor profile but they're both fermented & salty. I'd go for it! [NT] - Traca - 5:41pm on 02/10/11

19878. My Daring Bakers' Challenge~ [LINK] - lizzy - 8:44am on 01/30/11 (15)

Lizzy, congratulations on producing a beautiful creation. [NT] - Sylvia - 8:52am on 01/30/11
Gorgeous! Congrats [NT] - deb-in-MI - 8:57am on 01/30/11
Very nice! Looks beautiful... too pretty to eat! [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 9:47am on 01/30/11
Thank you! [NT] - lizzy - 10:45am on 01/30/11
Yes, almost too pretty to eat...but I would!! Also, intrigued by the auction tomorrow... - Michael in Sarasota - 11:41am on 01/30/11

That's so good of you, Michael...it looks like there will be lots of wonderful baked goods available [NT] - lizzy - 1:36pm on 01/30/11
And for a very good cause! [NT] - lizzy - 1:36pm on 01/30/11

Nicely Done! Thanks for sharing the photos. You should be very proud! Looks great! [NT] - barb_b - 11:51am on 01/30/11
Oh my goodness!! What a lot of work - and such a perfect result! [NT] - cheezz - 3:24pm on 01/30/11
[enthusiastically clapping!] lizzy, you did a beautiful job! [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:09am on 01/31/11

I can't imagine writing backwards...impressive!!! [NT] - lizzy - 8:36am on 02/01/11

Here's a trick for that from "Whimsical Bakery": take either clear cellophane or wax paper - MarilynFL - 4:40pm on 02/03/11

Wow! It is beautiful, and looks delicious! NICE photo! [NT] - PatBastrop - 9:13am on 01/31/11
Wow, that cake is impressive, lizzy :-) [NT] - EvaN - 7:58am on 02/01/11
THANK YOU, all! [NT] - lizzy - 8:36am on 02/01/11

19879. FRC: Food photography is not easy. I've been reading up on it since one of my goals... [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 9:59am on 01/30/11 (16)

Don't know how helpful it would be to you, but I've read blogger raves for PW photography info. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 10:49am on 01/30/11
Thanks, Michael...mine has improved, but it's much more - lizzy - 1:38pm on 01/30/11

Lizzy, are you using a reflector yet? That makes a huge difference. [NT] - Traca - 8:01pm on 01/30/11

I have one, but I think I need a tutorial!!! [NT] - lizzy - 8:32am on 02/01/11

I use the 500 watt bulbs with the reflector - what a difference! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:58am on 02/01/11

I may need to get some lighting...do you have a recommendation for what to use with your bulbs? [NT] - lizzy - 8:33am on 02/01/11

Thanks so much! - SallyBR - 3:30pm on 01/30/11
Michael, food photography and food styling are both very involved. I took a class from a pro. Notes [LINK] - Traca - 8:04pm on 01/30/11

Food Styling: The Art of Preparing Food for the Camera is a treasure trove of info. It's way [LINK] - Traca - 8:11pm on 01/30/11

Thanks for the link Michael. I love "foodtography"! [NT] - FloriSandy - 8:52pm on 01/30/11
Thanks, ladies, for the resources. I'm going to dig deeper and try to get my skills up. - Michael in Phoenix - 3:17pm on 01/31/11
Food photography is new for me - Earnie - 11:28pm on 02/01/11

Wow! Sounds like you are quite the accomplished photographer. Website? [NT] - Traca - 11:49pm on 02/01/11

Food photography is new for me - Earnie - 11:28pm on 02/01/11
Michael, after revisiting Jada's Steamy Kitchen to try and help DawnMO, I came [LINK] - FloriSandy - 11:33pm on 02/01/11

'scuzies, Her name is Jaden! [NT] - FloriSandy - 11:38pm on 02/01/11

19880. Re the discussion on rib roast left in turned off oven to cook. Article and recipe in NYT. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 12:25pm on 01/30/11 (0)

19881. I am so happy posted a recipe I was working on awhile back and I got it - carol whidbey Is - 3:21pm on 01/30/11 (1)

These sound really good Carol. Don't you love it when you finally get a recipe right! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 7:31am on 01/31/11

19882. Funny Column on Super Bowl Food and what Texans supposedly eat - Melissa Dallas - 3:30pm on 01/30/11 (9)

That's funny Melissa, thanks for posting. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 6:10pm on 01/30/11
Amen to the last line!! [NT] - PatBastrop - 7:43pm on 01/30/11
Ought to be a fun time Melissa and you'll have to feed us some Tex-Mex recipes for the occasion! [NT] - FloriSandy - 9:05pm on 01/30/11

I'm a fuddy-duddy. Don't watch football and I am really sick - Melissa Dallas - 9:08pm on 01/30/11
We usually have a party for the non-football fans. - desertjean - 9:22am on 01/31/11

M that is hilarious. It is amazing... - Richard in Cincy - 1:51pm on 02/01/11
Ha! I'm going to get inflatable guests. [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:23am on 02/02/11

I wonder what kind of hits we'll get because of your subject!! [NT] - AngAk - 1:44pm on 02/02/11

Yeah, your secret is out now Marilyn! [NT] - cheezz - 7:59pm on 02/02/11

19883. Rec: Blueberry Crunch Cake - Just made this - Excellent - rhoward2va - 7:10pm on 01/30/11 (0)

19884. Made the Mixed Greens and Sausage Soup w/Cornmeal Dumplings for dinner tonight... [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 7:36pm on 01/30/11 (3)

Curious1's link is at 19847. Here's the recipe: Mixed Greens and Sausage Soup w/Cornmeal Dumplings - Michael in Phoenix - 8:53am on 01/31/11
I'm planning to make it later in the week. Nice to see the greens can vary so much. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:00am on 01/31/11
I made the soup last night. I bought some fresh andouille, which I poached then cut into slices. I - Curious1 - 9:12am on 02/05/11

19885. ISO: your favorite tried 'n true spice cake recipe... to be used in a wedding cake [NT] - cheezz - 1:23am on 01/31/11 (24)

I realize you wanted T&T. Scott Clark Woolley has a spice cake recipe - Ann - 7:19pm on 01/31/11

Meryl, Spice Cake II is Michael's -- Yo Michael!!! Would this be a good one for a wedding cake?? [NT] - cheezz - 12:45am on 02/01/11

I think it would be fine. I love this cake. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 1:18am on 02/01/11

After today's tea I will be free until the wedding (26th) so I'm going to try this - thanks! [NT] - cheezz - 12:58pm on 02/01/11

Michael!! Just finished stuffing some wonderful spice cake in my mouth.... THANK YOU! [LINK] - cheezz - 10:46pm on 02/02/11

This was a huge success all around and will be the main (14") tier for the wedding cake - THX! [NT] - cheezz - 6:52pm on 02/11/11

I found these in Search: [NT] - Meryl - 7:36pm on 01/31/11

Spice Cake [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 7:37pm on 01/31/11

Spice Cake II [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 7:37pm on 01/31/11

Here's one from Bon Appetit w/ great reviews-Spice Cake w/ Blackberry Filling &Cream Cheese Frosting [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - Meryl - 7:41pm on 01/31/11
Here's one from Recipezaar (food.com) with lots of great reviews: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 7:49pm on 01/31/11

Meryl - thanks for all the great links!! I've been out a couple to try [NT] - cheezz - 12:58pm on 02/01/11

Question for all you bakers - if I double a cake recipe, do I need to make any changes? - cheezz - 8:49pm on 02/01/11

Hmm. I think I would double everything. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 10:41pm on 02/01/11

Ditto. [NT] - Meryl - 1:53am on 02/02/11

14"? I think you should definitely look into that. The Cake Bible has a great section on leavening - MarilynFL - 7:54am on 02/02/11

Marilyn, I read something about making your own wraps with paper towels, wet & frozen - cheezz - 8:03pm on 02/02/11

Unfortunately, I don't have The Cake Bible... [LINK] - cheezz - 8:04pm on 02/02/11

c, I'll check in the book and let you know the major issues. I use store-bought wraps, but - MarilynFL - 1:38pm on 02/03/11

c, the CB has a reference table for baking powder for yellow/white and one for chocolate. - MarilynFL - 8:04pm on 02/03/11

Interesting! It makes sense. I had heard of the flower nail trick and plan to do that - THX! [NT] - cheezz - 1:25am on 02/04/11

Personally, I would make a test run using the exact pan/recipe for the wedding cake. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:12am on 02/04/11

Let me know if you want to borrow the metal cake strips. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:12am on 02/04/11

aw thanks Marilyn... I think I am going to do the towel trick AND rose nail - wedding Feb 26!!!! [NT] - cheezz - 6:29pm on 02/04/11

19886. I thought these looked really good and can be frozen and reheated on busy nights. REC: Pizza Buns [NT] [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 7:51am on 01/31/11 (1)

Those do look really good. - BobbiJoAZ - 12:33pm on 01/31/11

19887. Baking question: Can I double this recipe? Only makes twelve muffins and [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 8:44am on 01/31/11 (8)

I thought doubling the rising agent was only a problem if you were going to a bigger size - MarilynFL - 10:42am on 01/31/11
I double recipes all the time..... - Sandi in Hawaii - 10:48am on 01/31/11

Eeek, I see Marilyn and I were on the same page at the same time! - Sandi in Hawaii - 10:54am on 01/31/11

San, we think so much alike our fingers typed the same words! Spooky! [NT] - MarilynFL - 11:35am on 01/31/11
I've made them many times, Sandi. They're really good. I think the kicker is the - CynUpstateNY - 11:38am on 01/31/11

Cyn, do you use the cake enhancer? If so, do you notice a difference? [NT] - Barbara in VA - 12:02pm on 01/31/11

Nope- never used it, Barbara. [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 1:10pm on 01/31/11

Doubled everything- came out great! Thanks to you both! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 2:52pm on 02/01/11

19888. Deb in MI--heard on the news the MI was to get 2 feet of snow and have complete white out - Barbara in VA - 12:11pm on 01/31/11 (9)

Super Bowl Weather - Melissa Dallas - 9:58pm on 01/31/11
((Thank you for thinking of me)) - deb-in-MI - 7:53am on 02/01/11

I was in the Chicago area in 1967 for "the big one" and they keep saying this one may be worse. - AngAk - 1:34pm on 02/01/11

1967 was way big fun.. of course I was 16 at the time. Pathways were shoveled into the drifts .. - Rita in ILL - 7:33pm on 02/01/11

At 6:30 pm CST it's pretty WICKED out there . . . - magnoliainchicago - 7:39pm on 02/01/11

Oh, and I forgot to add . . . . - magnoliainchicago - 7:51pm on 02/01/11

Oh dear! Hunker down, be safe, and stay warm Magnolia! Wishing you all the best and please check - FloriSandy - 12:02am on 02/02/11

Punxsutawney Phil says SPRING is on the way. Or groundhog stew, whichever... [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:01am on 02/02/11

we call it marmot day up here :) [NT] - AngAk - 1:45pm on 02/02/11

19889. Homemade Pop Tarts...has anyone done this? The picture is mouthwatering. I used to love pop tarts. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 5:35pm on 01/31/11 (5)

They look delicious, but does anyone remember Josh's CI spoof about Pop Tarts? [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 10:45pm on 01/31/11

LOL!!! Ok, that was my good laugh for the day... I'm sure no actual dogs were harmed in the process [NT] - cheezz - 1:07am on 02/01/11

"Desserts by the Yard" by Sherry Yard has a version that she made for - MarilynFL - 10:21am on 02/01/11

Gingerbread Peach Pop Tarts by Sherry Yard [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 10:31am on 02/01/11
There's a recipe at the link I posted. These look interesting, too. Thanks. I doubt I get up the - Curious1 - 11:32am on 02/01/11

19890. My vegetarian year 2010 - EvaN - 6:46am on 02/01/11 (14)

Looking forward to seeing some of those veggie recipes--and good to see you Eva. The youngsters.. - charlie - 8:11am on 02/01/11

charlie, I think that eating a few vegetarian meals a week is good both for the health and - EvaN - 8:50am on 02/01/11
I've slowly but surely included more vegetarian meals over the last couple of years. - Michael in Phoenix - 9:07am on 02/01/11

Hi Eva! Good to see you back. I've been eating mostly vegetarian for many years, and love it - I. - Meryl - 10:41am on 02/01/11

Meryl, I have keept an eye on your recipes for that reason ;-) [NT] - EvaN - 10:50am on 02/01/11

Eva. glad to see you. I've noticed you hadn't posted in awhile. [NT] - Curious1 - 11:25am on 02/01/11
Eva, I applaud your efforts!! Do you feel "healthier" for it? Any other changes you see? - cheezz - 1:05pm on 02/01/11

chezz, I have discovered several changes. - EvaN - 2:36pm on 02/01/11

That's what I've heard from other people too.... now to get my DH to go vegetarian! [NT] - cheezz - 8:39pm on 02/01/11

so good to hear from you Eva. looking forward to some recipes. I had lingonberries on Sunday! [NT] - AngAk - 1:48pm on 02/01/11

AngAk, I had muffins with lingonberries last weekend. They are my favorite berry :-) - EvaN - 2:16pm on 02/01/11

well. it was more of a jam, but still quite tart. our Alaska low bush cranberries are really - AngAk - 4:44pm on 02/01/11

Eva, a very good friend of mine is a vegetarian cookbook author. Her book - Traca - 7:54pm on 02/01/11

Both of Cresent Dragonwagon (love that name!) books have great recipes. I use - MarilynFL - 7:59am on 02/02/11

19891. Veg: Asparagus Milanese - great for lunch, good for a quick dinner. - EvaN - 9:01am on 02/01/11 (9)

Eva - recipe not complete :) [NT] - cheezz - 1:07pm on 02/01/11
Oh no, I'll have to re-post this one tomorrow because the recipe is at work. - EvaN - 1:51pm on 02/01/11

Eva, just go into your original post and use the "edit" option for complete the recipe. [NT] - AngAk - 1:52pm on 02/01/11

Thanks for your help, Ang :-). I have completed the recipe now. [NT] - EvaN - 2:09pm on 02/01/11

YUM! Sounds really good. I do something similar with spinach, garlic and eggs [NT] - cheezz - 8:40pm on 02/01/11

chezz, I saw your recipe for spinach, garlic and eggs and printed it already ;-) [NT] - EvaN - 8:06am on 02/02/11

It's very yummy and fun to make for a crowd in little ramekins [NT] - cheezz - 8:10pm on 02/02/11

Link? Still working on my Easter Brunch menu... :) [NT] - Carianna in WA - 8:33pm on 02/02/11

Carianna - it's not really a 'recipe' -- just made this up... here is what you do > - cheezz - 10:55pm on 02/02/11

19893. Veg: Spaghetti and Spinach Balls [LINK] - EvaN - 10:29am on 02/01/11 (2)

Eva, an extra tweak might include these additions just for fun - CathyZ from Kauai - 11:43am on 02/01/11

Cathy, your ideas are great! As with most things in life, variety keeps - EvaN - 2:13pm on 02/01/11

19894. These look great - Baked Onion Rings [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - Meryl - 10:39am on 02/01/11 (10)

These looks so good. AND they are baked! It sounds like - EvaN - 10:53am on 02/01/11
Yum! [NT] - Sylvia - 10:56am on 02/01/11
I've made a similar version for years- try mixing salsa with the egg - CathyZ from Kauai - 11:16am on 02/01/11
Here's another recipe that's amazing. - rhoward2va - 12:28pm on 02/01/11
[notlookingnotlookingnotlookingnotlookingnotlooking] [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:41pm on 02/01/11

Lol, I bet you peeked! [NT] - Curious1 - 3:11pm on 02/01/11

try this method with zucchini too. [NT] - AngAk - 1:55pm on 02/01/11
Question: These look so good. Do you think I could - Cindy - 6:08pm on 02/01/11

Put them together , then baked them about an hour later. They were great! Rave reviews! [NT] - Cindy - 12:54am on 02/02/11

Yay! Glad to hear it! [NT] - Meryl - 1:12am on 02/02/11

19895. Finally! Someone after my own heart on Super Bowl Sunday. ;) [NT] [LINK] - ErininNY - 3:34pm on 02/01/11 (4)

Mine, too! Thanks for posting. We found out a few years ago it's a good day to go to Disney/Epcot. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:46pm on 02/01/11

Ooh, fun! [NT] - ErininNY - 4:36pm on 02/02/11

I'm with you Erin - I could care less about sports [NT] - Music City Missy - 8:17pm on 02/02/11

I should say that if there were a Super Bowl of figure skating, my tune would change. ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 11:41am on 02/03/11

19896. This looks really good. REC: Negroni Chicken with Braised Blood Oranges [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 4:08pm on 02/01/11 (0)

19897. I made some delicious hummus today, since I couldn't get out because of snow. - Dawn_MO - 4:24pm on 02/01/11 (2)

Both versions sound wonderful to me. My dad just told me I-70 is closed across the entire state. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:44pm on 02/01/11

I believe it. I am thinking it might be Friday before we get out. - Dawn_MO - 6:29pm on 02/01/11

19898. ISO low pressure Coffee Steamer - not espresso [IMAGE] - whinecountry - 4:25pm on 02/01/11 (2)

Sorry, Paul, can't help you here. I have the same luck with coffee makers as I do with - Dawn_MO - 2:23am on 02/03/11

I have a family heirloom from Italy - whinecountry - 6:39pm on 02/03/11

19899. Last year's Super Bowl food thread. [LINK] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 4:45pm on 02/01/11 (7)

Last year I cooked Shaun in TO's Pork Tenderloin in Baguette. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 5:04pm on 02/01/11
ISO: Orchid. Looked through the Super Bowl link so kindly provided by Amanda - Carianna in WA - 11:23am on 02/02/11

Yes Carianna, they are mini. These are always such a hit and easy [LINK] - orchid - 12:42pm on 02/02/11

Yay! Thank you so much! [NT] - Carianna in WA - 1:04pm on 02/02/11
Total hit! Thanks orchid... I'm freezing what we don't eat today - Carianna in WA - 6:47pm on 02/06/11

Oh good! They are fun for casual events. I wonder if this is ready for T&T? [NT] - orchid - 7:24am on 02/07/11

My arteries are sufficiently clogged for another year... - Carianna in WA - 9:53pm on 02/06/11

19900. App or dessert for Chinese New Year potluck??? - Pam - 4:51pm on 02/01/11 (9)

How about making your own hot and sour soup or Peanut/Sesame Noodles? Also check out this thread on [LINK] - Meryl - 5:34pm on 02/01/11

For dessert - Almond Cookies (check this one out): [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 5:37pm on 02/01/11
Geez, Meryl, I am still whining about the lack of Chinese food here - Dawn_MO - 6:27pm on 02/01/11

Most of what passes for Chinese food around here is sad too. - Melissa Dallas - 6:40pm on 02/01/11

That's the same here, KC, has tons of places I am sure, but I don't get - Dawn_MO - 7:04pm on 02/01/11

Glad the sharpener made you happy! Great $10 buck gadget, isn't it? [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:09pm on 02/01/11

Join the club! [NT] - Meryl - 8:25pm on 02/01/11

Rec: Chinese Barbecued Pork with Garlic Sauce (perhaps cubed for appy) [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 11:17pm on 02/01/11

Also, here's some ideas for Chinese New Year from Jaden Hair of Steamy Kitchen [LINK] - FloriSandy - 11:22pm on 02/01/11

19901. I had a really amazing, super-simple appetizer which I recreated today - BIG HIT! [LINK] - cheezz - 8:47pm on 02/01/11 (2)

Wow, they look awesome. I'm saving this recipe for my next party. - EvaN - 8:06am on 02/02/11

I served some thinly sliced green apple alongside - pretty and went well with the tartlets [NT] - cheezz - 8:12pm on 02/02/11

19902. These were a hit! Toasted Coconut Blondies. A couple changes. [LINK] - Traca - 10:45pm on 02/01/11 (2)

You might want to try 3/4 C mini choc chips if you can find them. . . - mistral - 1:05pm on 02/02/11

Good call on the mini chips. I'll be curious to hear what you think... [NT] - Traca - 5:48pm on 02/05/11

19903. This was wonderful! Five Spice Pork Wraps recipe from Williams-Sonoma [LINK] - Sandi in Hawaii - 1:49am on 02/02/11 (4)

It looks wonderful! I think Srircha must be "trendy" for 2011, I've seen some really good looking - Curious1 - 11:04am on 02/02/11
I was just reading this in the new catalog thinking it sounded good. Thanks for the review Sandi... - Barbara in VA - 12:55pm on 02/02/11
oh this sounds good! printed. [NT] - AngAk - 1:49pm on 02/02/11

I am making this today for tommorw. Smells wonderful hope - carol whidbey Is - 4:34pm on 02/05/11

19904. Hoping every one is staying safe, warm and dry in this storm. [NT] - desertjean - 8:12am on 02/02/11 (27)

We should be able to do all of the above, providing we stay indoors - judy-mass - 8:21am on 02/02/11
We made it through, but it looks like we were on the outskirts of the storm. - Dawn_MO - 10:39am on 02/02/11
An inch of sleet and 14 degrees, which is bitterly cold for us here. - Melissa Dallas - 10:52am on 02/02/11

Same in Austin. My daughter said it was 2 deg. with the wind chill factor! [NT] - cheezz - 10:56pm on 02/02/11

So far we've got about 15 inches... - deb-in-MI - 11:55am on 02/02/11
WICKED STORM . . . - magnoliainchicago - 12:29pm on 02/02/11

On the bright side, I just heard Al Roker say that it would be warm by July in Chicago. :) [NT] - Carianna in WA - 12:34pm on 02/02/11
wow, and we're having mild mid 30s and little snow. Nan is practically tropical. [NT] - AngAk - 1:52pm on 02/02/11
Who needs a shovel when you have cooking equipment??? - magnoliainchicago - 2:14pm on 02/02/11

Now that was a clever use of the baking sheet! [NT] - Curious1 - 3:10pm on 02/02/11

a credit card makes a good emergency ice scraper [NT] - AngAk - 6:40pm on 02/02/11

...which is about all their good for when the power is out :) [NT] - cheezz - 8:13pm on 02/02/11

"they're" - sheesh! [NT] - cheezz - 10:57pm on 02/02/11

My Chicago friends are posting pictures on Facebook. Crazy! [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:55pm on 02/02/11

I posted pictures on FaceBook... [LINK] - judy-mass - 7:26pm on 02/02/11

We are so, so lucky here. We were supposed to get the freezing rain/ice part of the storm.. - Barbara in VA - 12:54pm on 02/02/11

We are even luckier. High winds last night and today... temps around freezing... - Michael in Phoenix - 1:10pm on 02/02/11

I think it snows here every #*%# day. I am REALLY getting sick of snow :-( [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 8:30pm on 02/02/11

Come to L.A. -- 43 nighttime, 65 day - sunny and beautiful :) [NT] - cheezz - 10:58pm on 02/02/11

Rub it in, why don't you? :) [NT] - Meryl - 3:00am on 02/03/11

ok ((((rub rub rub rub rub))) heehee... of course, living in L.A. does have a lot of downsides too [NT] - cheezz - 7:38pm on 02/03/11

Like what??? Perfect weather, fresh fruits and vegetables, great restaurants, nice beaches, and - Meryl - 7:56pm on 02/03/11

Actually, I'm within walking distance to a Trader Joes... another PLUS... BUT - cheezz - 1:27am on 02/04/11
And tornadoes, and torrential rain, and earthquakes and mudslides ;-) [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 9:21am on 02/04/11

And the "Real" Houswives of Beverly Hills. Frightening. [NT] - Joe - 2:18pm on 02/05/11

True. More frightening than the Crenshaw gangs [NT] - cheezz - 4:04pm on 02/05/11

Ha! I think we've found the cure for gangs. Send in Camille, [NT] - Joe - 6:43pm on 02/05/11

19905. Veg: Today's dinner is a baked potato - EvaN - 10:51am on 02/02/11 (4)

Do you ever make stuffed potatoes, ie, twice baked? Mash up the filling as finely or coarsely as - Meryl - 4:38pm on 02/02/11

I think I'll start a thread on this! [NT] - Meryl - 4:40pm on 02/02/11
I tried it once years ago. I don't rmember the exact recipe, but - EvaN - 5:36pm on 02/02/11

spoon some good vege chili over it! [NT] - cheezz - 8:16pm on 02/02/11

19906. Brown sugar woes - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 1:25pm on 02/02/11 (6)

A slice of bread or heel also keeps brown sugar from getting hard. A slice of - Elenor - 1:45pm on 02/02/11
apple slice works really well. also heating up in the microwave works for small chunks that you - AngAk - 1:55pm on 02/02/11
I have a food saver and I keep my brown sugar in a glass - rhoward2va - 2:34pm on 02/02/11
Just get out your grater and use that - works great [NT] - cheezz - 8:17pm on 02/02/11

Grater is also a great (sorry) way to deal w/ frozen butter when you need it room temp. for a recipe - Steve2 in LA - 2:58am on 02/03/11

I love it! [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 11:43pm on 02/03/11

19907. Dinner Roulette. ISO: Your nummiest baked pasta recipe. - Carianna in WA - 2:09pm on 02/02/11 (12)

Fine Cooking has a feature where you create your own recipe choosing what ingredients you have. It [LINK] - Curious1 - 2:49pm on 02/02/11

OMG. That was GENIUS!!!! Dinner SOLVED. [NT] - Carianna in WA - 2:56pm on 02/02/11

Wow, that was fast. They have other dishes that can be made by using the same choose and drag. [NT] - Curious1 - 2:59pm on 02/02/11

I'm in love. I even posted the link on facebook... Thank you Curious! [NT] - Carianna in WA - 3:10pm on 02/02/11

What was the recipe that you ended up with? [NT] - Dawn_MO - 3:41pm on 02/02/11

Shoot, can't copy and paste. I used the following ingredients: - Carianna in WA - 4:06pm on 02/02/11
Review: Kids loved, (but requested I add "way more" sun-dried tomatoes next time) and I thought it - Carianna in WA - 10:18pm on 02/02/11

Very cool. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 3:54pm on 02/02/11

And here's their master recipe for baked pasta. I can't locate it on their site, I've made the one - Curious1 - 2:54pm on 02/02/11
I ran the ingredients you mentioned without ricotta through my Living Cookbook recipes and this one - Curious1 - 2:57pm on 02/02/11
Sylvia's rigatoni in T"&T. lots of other goodies in there too. the Pasta with garlic oil and bread [LINK] - AngAk - 6:39pm on 02/02/11
Pasta Bake - SusanLP - 10:00am on 02/03/11

19908. Banana prune muffins - EvaN - 4:21pm on 02/02/11 (0)

19909. What are your favorite ways to make baked potatoes? (toppings, fillings.etc.) [NT] - Meryl - 4:42pm on 02/02/11 (26)

Here are some favorites from Eva N: [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 4:44pm on 02/02/11
I like twice baked, stuffed with sour cream (I use lowfat), shredded extra sharp cheddar, scallions, - Meryl - 4:45pm on 02/02/11
Chili, cheese, onion & sour cream, meat spaghetti sauce, mozzarella & parmesan [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 5:22pm on 02/02/11

shredded BBQ beef or chicken, taco meat and fixins, broccoli and cheese, peppers onions sausage - AngAk - 6:34pm on 02/02/11

When I was a kid we would have baked potatoes this way: - Carianna in WA - 5:47pm on 02/02/11

YUM!!! That is the way we had them. The skins were the best! : ) [NT] - barb_b - 5:54pm on 02/02/11
And that's what dh does with the tops when I cut them off to stuff potatoes. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:56pm on 02/02/11
I read that as a stick of butter in each half! I would slice a bit for the scooped potatoes. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 5:59pm on 02/02/11

Oh yeah, we put some on the scooped part too... but really, it was allllll about the skins. [NT] - Carianna in WA - 6:11pm on 02/02/11
I'm laughing because I also read a stick of butter in each half. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:28am on 02/03/11

Bacon-Topped Blue Cheese Potatoes. I make many different ones, but this is dh's favorite. - Curious1 - 6:00pm on 02/02/11
I am a fan of high temp baked spuds - judy-mass - 7:36pm on 02/02/11

I always do them at 450 F, which is higher than most - will have to try them at 500 F. [NT] - Meryl - 7:41pm on 02/02/11

I have a favorite stuffed, but lately I have been doing them this way - KarenNoCA - 8:07pm on 02/02/11
Every time I make baked potatoes, I am reminded of my mom. - Dawn_MO - 2:01am on 02/03/11

Dawn, if I could *halo* your post, I would :-) [NT] - EvaN - 5:30am on 02/03/11

Dawn, my mom told me she did that because so many times there were bruised - KarenNoCA - 7:17pm on 02/03/11

Well, that would make sense. - Dawn_MO - 7:26am on 02/04/11

Thanks, Eva, and welcome back! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 7:25am on 02/04/11

We had baked potatoes and cauliflower for dinner last night. - Dawn_MO - 9:58am on 02/04/11

Dawn_MO, I think it sounds like a wonderful dinner :-). How did you - EvaN - 11:53am on 02/04/11

I put the cauliflower in the steamer rack of my rice cooker and steamed it. - Dawn_MO - 6:01pm on 02/05/11

REC:Twice-Baked Stuffed Potatoes with Ham, Peas, and Gruyere - MoNJ - 9:32am on 02/03/11
I also had some of Richard's Bacon Swiss dip leftover, and just stuffed shells with that. Yum! [NT] - MoNJ - 9:33am on 02/03/11

oh, reminds me of using leftover ratatouille as a potato stuffing. [NT] - AngAk - 2:04pm on 02/03/11

Topping for Baked Potatoes. Meryl, your stuffed potato reminded me of this topping,it's really good - Curious1 - 10:48am on 02/03/11

19910. Pat; made your rec: Favorite Meatloaf last night. It was a keeper [LINK] - barb_b - 7:00pm on 02/02/11 (4)

Nice, Barb, I'm *so* glad others are enjoying that recipe as well. Thanks for letting me know. :-) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 1:42am on 02/03/11

Is it in tried and true, Pat? [NT] - Dawn_MO - 2:16am on 02/03/11

Hmmm, I dunno, lemme check. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 2:54pm on 02/03/11

It wasn't, but it is now. :-) Thanks for asking. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:22pm on 02/03/11

19911. I want to make this recipe for Super Bowl, does anyone have a good recipe [LINK] - woody - 8:42pm on 02/02/11 (6)

those big doughy pretzels would go good, too [NT] - cheezz - 11:00pm on 02/02/11
What about these? They are not tried and true, but this is a very reliable blog. [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 2:14am on 02/03/11
I saw him make that dip this past Sunday, boy did it look good! [NT] - MoNJ - 9:26am on 02/03/11
Not T&T, but these have good reviews [NT] [LINK] - GeorgiaRose - 10:28am on 02/03/11
Wow, thank you all very much, I'll let you know how it goes! [NT] - woody - 11:15am on 02/03/11
Carol Field's Grissini. link to PBS video is in another post in this thread [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 2:47pm on 02/03/11

19912. HELP!! - marg now in NC - 12:14am on 02/03/11 (13)

Marg, I buy proscuitto in 4-oz. packages. I can't really picture a piece that size. - Joe - 12:25am on 02/03/11

Hi Joe, - marg now in NC - 1:13am on 02/03/11

I've lived in Phoenix nearly 28 years now. I still consider myself a San Diegan. - Michael in Phoenix - 8:42am on 02/03/11

I still get a lump in my throat everytime I see a Don't Mess with Texas bumpersticker. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:35am on 02/03/11
I am right there with you. I have to force myself not to say "in San Diego I". [NT] - Dawn_MO - 10:58am on 02/03/11

Marg, I was confusing my Margs. Marg CDN is in the middle of a move.. It's still - Joe - 11:53am on 02/03/11

Try this baked polenta recipe. You could increase the prosciutto. I've made fans out of people [LINK] - Joe - 2:37pm on 02/03/11

Wow! That is a lot of proscuitto :-D. When I and DH - EvaN - 4:40am on 02/03/11
Yes, freeze it Marg. It will freeze really well. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 12:30pm on 02/03/11
Thanks everyone!! - marg now in NC - 8:32pm on 02/03/11

Happy Birthday! [NT] - Joe - 2:13pm on 02/05/11

WOW! Thank you Joe!!!! How sweet you are! [NT] - marg now in NC - 12:30am on 02/08/11

Never mind me, see post 19929 below. [NT] - Joe - 10:19am on 02/08/11

19913. Is there one of those foods that you just can't keep in the house? For me, it is meatloaf. - Dawn_MO - 2:06am on 02/03/11 (51)

Freshly baked sourdough here. Neither the loaf nor I stand a chance. - Steve2 in LA - 3:10am on 02/03/11

homemade bread. thick slice slathered with butter. repeat till gone. [NT] - AngAk - 2:43pm on 02/03/11

I'm right there with the two of you. Homemade bread is my passion and my downfall. [NT] - Joe - 4:16pm on 02/03/11

I forgot to include Steve's jam. maybe cuz it's all gone! [NT] - AngAk - 7:09pm on 02/03/11

Home made marshmallow. I will litterally eat myself sick! :-D [NT] - EvaN - 5:32am on 02/03/11
Rooster Crackers - I'll eat the whole batch [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:40am on 02/03/11
Rainier Cherries in season. I can eat 2-3 pounds in a day. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 7:16am on 02/03/11
Cucumber salad! : ) I have more than once, woken up in the middle of the night and finished - barb_b - 11:06am on 02/03/11

Can you share your recipe for this? [NT] - Traca - 5:39pm on 02/05/11

Traca, not really a recipe, but the idea. First, I should tell you that - barb_b - 8:06am on 02/06/11

Fun family story. Thanks! What type of vinegar do you use? [NT] - Traca - 8:38pm on 02/06/11

Chocolate. Anything. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:02pm on 02/03/11

Ice Cream. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:02pm on 02/03/11

Potato chips. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:02pm on 02/03/11

Home-made cookies. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:03pm on 02/03/11

Ditto [NT] - Meryl - 2:23pm on 02/03/11
and Oreos. vanilla ones too. can't buy. ever. [NT] - AngAk - 7:11pm on 02/03/11

Pepperidge Farm cookies of any type, but especially Sausalito. I hear them calling to me. [NT] - Joe - 1:43pm on 02/05/11

Ditto [NT] - Meryl - 2:23pm on 02/03/11

Ditto [NT] - Meryl - 2:23pm on 02/03/11

Ditto [NT] - Meryl - 2:23pm on 02/03/11

LOL Marilyn, you're too funny :-D [NT] - EvaN - 3:08pm on 02/03/11

I do that with the tuna pasta salad too, plus I make it worse since as it absorbs the mayo - Melissa Dallas - 1:20pm on 02/03/11

oh, this made me smile. I right there with ya. [NT] - AngAk - 2:10pm on 02/03/11

Can end up eating so much mayo this way it gives me heartburn. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 3:56pm on 02/03/11

Anything salty, crunchy, dippy. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 1:21pm on 02/03/11
Absolutely cannot keep macaroni and cheese around. Eating M&C is great for my soul!!, but not my - Pat-NoCal - 3:24pm on 02/03/11
smoked ham hocks. [NT] - rvb - 5:30pm on 02/03/11
Hummus and celery - judy-mass - 6:14pm on 02/03/11
bread - whinecountry - 6:31pm on 02/03/11

Swarms of locusts...love it!!! I hear you on fresh bread, especially for me it's artisan - Pat-NoCal - 8:28pm on 02/04/11

OK so now I have to try it. - whinecountry - 12:57am on 02/05/11

You won't be disappointed, Paul. That Mt. Tam is creamy, light [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 12:10pm on 02/07/11

Now I will have to go. As I recall [LINK] - whinecountry - 4:21pm on 02/07/11

If you like Peet's, and yummy Equator coffee, I'm - Pat-NoCal - 10:11am on 02/09/11

Thank You - whinecountry - 3:25pm on 02/09/11

Rouge et Noir Le Petit Bleu [LINK] - whinecountry - 4:41pm on 02/07/11

Ahhhh yes, I've had these cheeses. They're darling round - Pat-NoCal - 10:16am on 02/09/11

Nutella. Pita Chips. Sourdough bread. [NT] - SallyBR - 7:14pm on 02/03/11

Oh yeah, Atlanta Bread's sourdough bread with slightly salted Danish Lurpak butter. I could - FloriSandy - 8:03pm on 02/04/11

Stuffed cabbage rolls, they type with sauerkraut in the layers - KarenNoCA - 7:32pm on 02/03/11
coconut macaroons dipped in chocolate, Cheetos, mac n cheese, boiled cookies [NT] - cheezz - 7:42pm on 02/03/11

I have some homemade chocolate-covered coconut macaroons in my refrigerator right now - - Meryl - 7:54pm on 02/03/11

Alton Brown's recipe (Paradise Macaroons) is my all-time favorite. Many people agree... - Michael in Phoenix - 8:02pm on 02/03/11

My husband LOVES macaroons. I will do this for his Valentine's Day. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 12:02am on 02/04/11

They look great against a deep red background. Sounds perfect for Valentine's Day. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 12:44am on 02/04/11

oh, ok, NOW who's rubbing it in?!!! {{{whimper whimper}}} [NT] - cheezz - 1:29am on 02/04/11

Rice Chex/Rice Krispies. I will sit and eat the whole box with a gallon of milk. No kidding. [NT] - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 11:45pm on 02/03/11
Chex Mix. Save me. [NT] - Carianna in WA - 8:49am on 02/04/11

ah yes... chex mix and turtles are the staples in my Christmas baskets, by request [NT] - cheezz - 6:33pm on 02/04/11
Yup, once I start eating this, I can't quit... [NT] - lizzy - 1:06pm on 02/07/11

19914. Veg: Lebanese Tabouleh (great vegetarian side dish to grilled meat) - EvaN - 5:51am on 02/03/11 (0)

19915. Veg: Indian vegetable biryani - EvaN - 6:01am on 02/03/11 (3)

Indian friends of ours make this all the time. . . - mistral - 1:22pm on 02/03/11

I like risins, just not so much in savory dishes. [NT] - EvaN - 6:21am on 02/04/11

Make that raisins! [NT] - EvaN - 6:34am on 02/04/11

19916. DH is heading to Houston for most of next week. He's staying downtown and would love any restaurant - Barbara in VA - 8:52am on 02/03/11 (15)

I'm not familiar with downtown, but Houston has some wonderful Vietnamese restaurants. [NT] - Curious1 - 10:41am on 02/03/11
hmm, Barb, what kind of restaurants does he like in your area? That would help narrow - MarilynFL - 4:32pm on 02/03/11

hey marilyn... - rvb - 5:16pm on 02/03/11

sweetie, my SMOOCH is BRIGHT RED! (and right back at ya!!) [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:03pm on 02/03/11

if mark is around, maybe he can tell you how to find the thai czar... - rvb - 5:01pm on 02/03/11
Marilyn and RVB, DH will eat a wide variety of cuisines and loves to try new places. Since he is a - Barbara in VA - 8:52am on 02/04/11

Pappadeaux is always fun and the seafood is good! - PatBastrop - 9:30am on 02/04/11

Can vouch for this in Fort Worth. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:13am on 02/04/11

There are many choices downtown, but a car greatly expands the choices... - MarkinHouston - 10:41am on 02/04/11
Bummer. No reply from Gary. Urbanspoon had a numeric ranking for downtown restaurants [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:53pm on 02/04/11
Here is a list, all within a short drive or a cheap taxi fare, which serve great food: - MarkinHouston - 10:24pm on 02/04/11

There is a Berryhill Baja Grill in Austin -- very good! also recommend Goode Co [NT] - PatBastrop - 1:44pm on 02/05/11
OMG! Mark I can't thank you enough. DH will be very excited to get this list. - Barbara in VA - 1:52pm on 02/05/11

hey, we saw Niko Nikos on Triple D. Here's a clip [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:34pm on 02/05/11

Here's one more list from a person who works in the �courthouse� district - MarilynFL - 7:45am on 02/07/11

19917. Paris Bound - Restaurant suggestions? - Tess - 3:52pm on 02/03/11 (9)

Sights to see: Musee d'Orsay, Les Invalides, Petit Palais, and - rhoward2va - 4:54pm on 02/03/11

Saint-Chapelle and the Crypt Areologique, both near Notre Dame, and for food to go, - Joe - 10:01pm on 02/03/11

Oops. Archeologique [NT] - Joe - 10:03pm on 02/03/11

What's the coolest thing anyone has purchased at Dehilleran? The - lorijean - 2:39pm on 02/05/11

Cafe du Marche - SallyBR - 7:20pm on 02/03/11
Rue Cler, L'as du falafel (Marais), La Fee Verte (108, Rue de la Roquette, Metro: Voltaire, Bastille - ErininNY - 8:52pm on 02/03/11
Ask the hotel staff if there is a restaurant nearby with a - EvaN - 6:49am on 02/04/11
Wonderful former private house museum near the Arc de Triomphe-the Jacquemart-Andre Museum>>. - aajay - 8:46am on 02/05/11
Le Square, Rue Marcadet, 75018, Paris, France - joanietoo - 9:32am on 02/05/11

19918. Cheddar Mustard Muffins - made these this morning and they were sooo good. [LINK] - EvaN - 7:00am on 02/04/11 (8)

They do sound tasty.... - SallyBR - 12:48pm on 02/04/11

I ate 12 of them yesterday...they were really that good :-D [NT] - EvaN - 4:39am on 02/05/11

Perfect served with ham and eggs! [NT] - cheezz - 6:34pm on 02/04/11
ooooh thanks!! I'm making these for our next women's breakfast! [NT] - cheezz - 4:06pm on 02/05/11
I made these. Love the texture. Be sure to use sharp cheddar. I added - Traca - 5:00pm on 02/06/11

Follow the link. The recipe is rated 5 stars, although it appears no one has made them! Ah, the web. [NT] - Traca - 5:01pm on 02/06/11
I thought of bacon, too :) Why not! [NT] - cheezz - 8:09pm on 02/06/11

well darn... I've already prepped all the ingredients for a double batch and I'm out of milk!! [NT] - cheezz - 8:01pm on 02/18/11

19919. Does anyone have a recipe for a hummus that doesn't contain tahini? - Dawn_MO - 2:19pm on 02/04/11 (25)

hmmm, is it actually hummus then, or something else? Oil is liquid, while tahini is - MarilynFL - 3:12pm on 02/04/11

The recipe I used called for 3 tablespoons tahini tp 15 ounces garbanzo beans. - Dawn_MO - 4:07pm on 02/04/11

Here's a basic one from the WW site that I play with. contains Greek yogurt. - AngAk - 3:30pm on 02/04/11

you can also add a can of water pack artichoke hearts and blend till smooth to stretch it. [NT] - AngAk - 3:31pm on 02/04/11

which is a stretch calling it hummus---more of a chickpea dip. [NT] - AngAk - 3:32pm on 02/04/11
I did add some with the hummus I made, and it was really good. :( [NT] - Dawn_MO - 4:08pm on 02/04/11

Maybe soybean butter or cashew butter. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 4:17pm on 02/04/11

At this point, I would just as soon leave out any nuts or allergens like soy; - Dawn_MO - 4:50pm on 02/04/11

We always add olive oil and fresh lemon juice to ours. Seltzer water's also a good addition... [NT] - ErininNY - 5:59pm on 02/04/11
sometimes I use seasame oil (the toasted kind) but not if sesame is the problem - Luisa_Calif - 6:05pm on 02/04/11
I make a pretty mean hummus by just winging it. It is very forgiving. - Michael in Phoenix - 7:01pm on 02/04/11
Almond Hunmus......no tahini. - Sylvia - 7:58pm on 02/04/11

I have made hummus woth cashew nut butter because - EvaN - 1:28pm on 02/05/11

WITH cashew nut butter - I forgot my glasses at work, so please forgive my typos :-( [NT] - EvaN - 1:39pm on 02/05/11

If your tahini had been opened and then left if the pantry, it may have gone rancid. - Joe - 1:39pm on 02/05/11

BTW I had some young vegans to dinner last night for falafel. They had never made hummus - Joe - 2:09pm on 02/05/11

I'm confused. Isn't falafel fried? [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:14pm on 02/06/11

wow...I'm glad I'm not trying to say THAT sentence three times drunk. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:14pm on 02/06/11

I see you're not watching the Super Bowl! Aren't you from Pittsburgh? - FloriSandy - 7:32pm on 02/06/11

Yes, falafel's fried... [NT] - ErininNY - 8:05pm on 02/06/11
Yes, above is the hummus recipe. Here is the falafel recipe. SOOO good [LINK] - Joe - 9:35pm on 02/06/11

And here is the Souvlaki recipe. Thanks to Michael in Ploenix for both recipes [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 9:45pm on 02/06/11

Joe, this sounds like a very fun evening. maybe you could post the dishes in Menus? [NT] - AngAk - 9:26pm on 02/15/11

I'll have to try the sage -- sounds really good! [NT] - PatBastrop - 7:37pm on 02/06/11

I go a little crazy with the sage, and it even comes out a little green if you use fresh. - Joe - 9:39pm on 02/06/11

19920. Rehydrating your sour dough starter? Who knew! [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:08pm on 02/04/11 (6)

Ready for this? - SallyBR - 4:55pm on 02/04/11
I knew! - judy-mass - 6:02pm on 02/04/11

Judy, I still have a couple of baggies and a jar somewhere. - desertjean - 7:19pm on 02/04/11

Now that you mention it... - judy-mass - 7:55pm on 02/04/11

When I was a teenager my buddy and I went on a road trip to visit his older sister and her hubby... - Michael in Phoenix - 7:05pm on 02/04/11
Thank you Sally and Judy! Here I was, throwing it all away and then regretting it the next - MarilynFL - 8:28am on 02/09/11

19921. Cake/frosting question... can y'all tell I'm going crazy with this wedding cake?! - cheezz - 6:31pm on 02/04/11 (1)

If it can be well wrapped so that it doesn't absorb flavors from the fridge I would think a couple - Melissa Dallas - 7:02pm on 02/04/11

19922. Got Buffalo? Rec: All-or-Nothing Chili This looks fantastic but I'm sure you [LINK] [IMAGE] - FloriSandy - 11:12pm on 02/04/11 (1)

Glad to see that you are drinking... - judy-mass - 9:11am on 02/05/11

19923. REC: Pernil Roast Pork (Puerto Rican Roast Pork) - WOW, was this ever amazing!! [IMAGE] - cheezz - 11:16pm on 02/04/11 (21)

Whoa, that looks fabular cheezz! My drool cup runneth over.... [NT] - FloriSandy - 11:23pm on 02/04/11

Oh, ewwww, Sandy! Just ewwwww!!! [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 9:56am on 02/05/11

Sorry Michael, but one has to protect their keyboard! [NT] - FloriSandy - 11:16am on 02/05/11

They make plastic covers for keyboards...actually required when visiting Eat@ [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 1:59pm on 02/05/11

WOW, my DH would love to have this served for dinner. It looks really good! [NT] - EvaN - 4:41am on 02/05/11
That's what I want for dinner (or breakst/lunch)!! Beautiful, Cheez [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:27am on 02/05/11
Jane, I woke up early, I can be there by noon. : ) Looks Yummy! Take a look in archives - barb_b - 7:46am on 02/05/11
Thanks cheezz. I found pork shoulder on special this morning at the market. A 9-pounder is in... - Michael in Phoenix - 1:25pm on 02/05/11

Let me know how you like it.... NINE POUNDS?!! barb.... are you seeing this?! [NT] - cheezz - 4:08pm on 02/05/11

Cheezz, ran a lil late today, but I will swing by and then we can head to Michaels for leftovers : ) - barb_b - 8:23pm on 02/05/11

It doesn't say to do it, but I knew I would be busy so threw it all together the night before - cheezz - 10:31pm on 02/05/11

The recipe is fine, and the meat tastes great, but this was one of those times... - Michael in Phoenix - 10:27am on 02/06/11

Wow, I don't think I've seen a pork shoulder that large. Perhaps it was past the young/tender stage [NT] - Curious1 - 1:33pm on 02/06/11

That could be it. Who knows. It was over 9 lbs. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 11:09pm on 02/06/11

I've had that happen a couple times.... thought it was just me! RATS - and that was a big hunk! [NT] - cheezz - 4:44pm on 02/06/11

No, that's happened to me with Michael's carnitas once. Half was perfect, half was so tough I threw - MarilynFL - 12:00pm on 02/10/11

Leftovers are not a problem around here. This looks like it would be great in a .... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:14pm on 02/05/11

We used the leftover, shredded, in tacos this evening - YUM! [NT] - cheezz - 10:32pm on 02/05/11

OMG. what else can I say? I ruined my keyboard drooling... :} [NT] - PatBastrop - 5:05pm on 02/05/11

LOL! [NT] - FloriSandy - 5:52pm on 02/05/11

Oh My Gosh! Fantastic, Jane! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 7:25pm on 02/05/11

19924. Pan Fried Ravioli Recipe - loved this!! [NT] [LINK] - deb-in-MI - 6:30am on 02/05/11 (4)

Printed! Am going to try this for dinner [NT] - cheezz - 4:21pm on 02/05/11

This was REALLY good - used the spinach & cheese ravioli [NT] - cheezz - 12:12am on 02/07/11

My favorite combination! [NT] - Meryl - 1:02am on 02/07/11

Ooh - how did I miss this? - it sounds great. Thanks, Deb! [NT] - Meryl - 1:02am on 02/07/11

19925. I'm thinking about slow-cooker BBQ pork sandwiches for the game tomorrow.. - Carianna in WA - 10:32am on 02/05/11 (3)

What's your favorite BBQ sauce? - mistral - 4:42pm on 02/05/11
Crock Pot Pulled Pork - JudyW - 4:44pm on 02/05/11
Thanks for the ideas, you two. I already had to put it in, or I'd be up too late waiting for it... [LINK] - Carianna in WA - 5:05pm on 02/05/11

19926. To check out: Chocolate Espresso Pancakes with Raspberry Coulis [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - Meryl - 5:20pm on 02/05/11 (4)

Forget the recipe! I'm heading to the Strawberry Creek Inn in Idyllwild... did you see the food?!!! [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 10:38pm on 02/05/11

Wow!!! Another reason to live in CA! The rooms are nice too! How far are you from Idyllwild? [NT] - Meryl - 11:33pm on 02/05/11

2-1/2 hours :) [NT] - cheezz - 12:09am on 02/06/11
Mom used to live 30 mins from there, but I never went. Wow, who knew! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 5:23am on 02/08/11

19927. Help! Why did this happen? - Cindy - 6:18pm on 02/05/11 (19)

If you have more ingredients try bringing the cream to a simmer... - Michael in Sarasota - 6:29pm on 02/05/11

Do you think the kind of chocolate chips matter? [NT] - Cindy - 6:33pm on 02/05/11

Yes. Different brands act differently. I sympathize--it always seems to happen when there is more at - Joe - 6:46pm on 02/05/11
I don't think so. - Michael in Sarasota - 6:46pm on 02/05/11

This time I'm using good old Nestle chocolate chips. [NT] - Cindy - 6:52pm on 02/05/11
I agree with Michael - it shouldn't make any difference. I've used Ghirardelli chips and - Meryl - 7:17pm on 02/05/11

Michael, doesn't covering the bowl with plastic wrap cause condensation? [NT] - cheezz - 7:57pm on 02/07/11

Have you tried letting it cool a good bit and adding more chocolate? - Music City Missy - 8:50pm on 02/05/11

I should have tried this, but I already made it again with Michael's technique - Cindy - 12:55am on 02/06/11

It's typically what happens if you accidently get water into the mixture, and - EvaN - 6:29am on 02/06/11
I agree with Michael's solution and found if the chocolate get too hot, the fat will "ooze" out. - MarilynFL - 1:39pm on 02/06/11

It could have been the cream. Or, what type of instrument did you stir it with? Wooden spoon? - Traca - 4:57pm on 02/06/11

good point! I always forget that about wooden spoons [NT] - cheezz - 8:08pm on 02/06/11
Iused a heat proof spatula, so maybe that was the problem. - Cindy - 10:00pm on 02/06/11

Fat oozing = too hot? That makes sense. There's a great book called - Traca - 10:32pm on 02/06/11
Did you heat it over barely simmering water, and remove the chocolate as soon as it was melted? Did - Meryl - 10:37pm on 02/06/11

From reading these posts I know I did about 20 things wrong ;-D - Cindy - 7:43pm on 02/07/11

Don't you just love having a scientific reason to make more chocolate! [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:36pm on 02/08/11

Exactly! And of course I had to try 3 spoonfuls of the botched batch to make sure it really was bad. [NT] - Cindy - 12:24am on 02/09/11

19928. Delicious dinner from Delicious magazine! REC: Pasta w/ cauliflower, currants, saffron + pine nuts. [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 7:13am on 02/06/11 (6)

From the same article these are on my to try list: REC: Cauliflower, Pecorino + Fennel Seed Frittes [NT] [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 7:17am on 02/06/11
Looking good AND vegetarian. I'm so putting this on my to-try list. [NT] - EvaN - 8:46am on 02/06/11

Even vegan! Though the feta cheese sounds like a nice addition. [NT] - Joe - 3:55pm on 02/06/11

This looks amazing but I'm no good with grams... like when they give you the conversion :) [NT] - cheezz - 4:53pm on 02/06/11

Oh! Did you see the Chocolate Chip Cookie and Rolo Dumplings?! [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 4:58pm on 02/06/11

or the Chocolate Caramel and Chocolate Profiteroles! [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 5:04pm on 02/06/11

19929. Happy Birthday, marg now in NC!!! [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 9:09am on 02/06/11 (11)

Happy Birthday! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 11:36am on 02/06/11
Happy Birthday marg!!! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 1:15pm on 02/06/11
Best wishes! [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:09pm on 02/06/11
Have a great day, marg! [NT] - PatBastrop - 7:35pm on 02/06/11
Happy Birthday, Marg! [NT] - ErininNY - 9:44pm on 02/06/11
Happy Birthday Marg. [NT] - elaine - 10:51pm on 02/06/11
Happy B-Day Marg!! [NT] - barb_b - 11:12am on 02/07/11
Buon compleanno, dear marg! [NT] - Marianne - 1:17pm on 02/07/11
Happy Birthday!!! [NT] - MariaDNoCA - 4:57am on 02/08/11
Happy Birthday neighbor, sort of. I'll get down there one of these Sundays. [NT] - Janet in NC - 5:54pm on 02/08/11
I wish you a belated very happy birthday! [NT] - AngAk - 9:51pm on 02/15/11

19930. This is one of the things I am making for the Super Bowl. REC: Big Sandwich [LINK] - Dawn_MO - 1:20pm on 02/06/11 (10)

Looks good - Sandra in New York - 6:18pm on 02/06/11

It was good but the next time I make something like this - Dawn_MO - 8:33am on 02/07/11

Joe, I also made you Upscale Pigs in a Blanket and they were a huge hit. - Dawn_MO - 9:07am on 02/07/11

Great! Always a hit. I helped another caterer serve a reception on Friday and she had the frozen [LINK] - Joe - 11:39am on 02/07/11

yay! I count on finding these goodies in T&T [NT] - AngAk - 10:10pm on 02/15/11

DH is having the guys over later this week - how many pigs in a blanket should - EvaN - 4:28pm on 02/07/11

At least one whole Kielbasa's worth, maybe two. They'll eat them till they're gone. [NT] - Joe - 5:17pm on 02/07/11

a layer of tapanade sounds wonderful [NT] - AngAk - 10:08pm on 02/15/11

Sandra, have you made Muffuletta? - CathyZ from Kauai - 10:58am on 02/08/11

haven't tried that one... - Sandra in New York - 4:22pm on 02/08/11

19931. Raspberry Marshmallows: These "read" delicious and pretty, too. I plan on [LINK] - CynUpstateNY - 1:27pm on 02/06/11 (1)

I'm so not going to be able to resist making those. - EvaN - 10:25am on 02/07/11

19932. Just ordered this [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - desertjean - 4:12pm on 02/06/11 (4)

That would go well with [LINK] - judy-mass - 4:58pm on 02/06/11

HA! You beat me to it... couldn't find it at your website anymore! [NT] - cheezz - 5:06pm on 02/06/11

That's because it's at MY pie hole! [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:12pm on 02/06/11
You have to look in the Sold section... - judy-mass - 7:46pm on 02/06/11

19933. To check out: Coffee-Rum Truffettes - Jacques Pepin [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - Meryl - 7:40pm on 02/06/11 (1)

These look (and read) delicious. I love rum and just about anything else. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 8:42am on 02/07/11

19934. Here's what I brought to the superbowl party.... [NT] - barb_b - 10:09am on 02/07/11 (5)

Dawn rec: Pepperoni Pizza Dip [LINK] - barb_b - 10:10am on 02/07/11

Dawn's rec: Tuna Spread with Capers [LINK] - barb_b - 10:17am on 02/07/11

Rec: Bonnie's Buffalo Dip [LINK] - barb_b - 10:19am on 02/07/11
I am glad you enjoyed them barb. I love the tuna caper spread. - Dawn_MO - 3:10pm on 02/07/11

Cookies with Packer M&Ms!!! [NT] [LINK] - lizzy - 12:57pm on 02/07/11

19935. Question about Snickerdoodle Muffins ... I know some of you have made these >> [LINK] - cheezz - 6:30pm on 02/07/11 (10)

It seems like a lot of butter for that amount of flour-add that to the listed amount of sour cream, - Meryl - 6:43pm on 02/07/11

I thought about the butter, too... but look at all those RAVES for the recipe! - cheezz - 6:53pm on 02/07/11

Wonder what brand butter she used-some has much more moisture content than others. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 7:05pm on 02/07/11

Exactly what I mentioned above. :) [NT] - Meryl - 7:06pm on 02/07/11
She uses Costco butter. I've never had a problem with it, but a search on this board turned up... - cheezz - 7:47pm on 02/07/11

I wonder if the sour cream was very moist? Also, were all the ingredients room temperature? Adding - Traca - 8:59pm on 02/07/11

Like adding cold eggs to melted butter. It forms little butter chips w/ moisture weeped out [NT] - Traca - 9:00pm on 02/07/11

Well, she did it exactly as the directions state... [NT] - cheezz - 10:51pm on 02/07/11

Yes, my gripe about a lot of recipes and cookbooks is... - Traca - 11:48pm on 02/08/11

The DID come out perfectly in the muffin-top pan, though... and that's the best part :) [NT] - cheezz - 12:48am on 02/09/11

19936. 101 Cookbook's Coconut Red Lentil Soup - Heavenly! [LINK] - Traca - 9:53pm on 02/07/11 (14)

Traca, I don't normally like sweet with my savory either, but. . . - mistral - 11:27pm on 02/07/11

Great suggestion. I made brown rice with coconut, curry, cinnamon, and roasted squash to pair w/ it. [NT] - Traca - 11:42pm on 02/08/11

Ooh, those spices added to brown rice sound good - I'll have to try it! [NT] - Meryl - 12:38am on 02/09/11

Meryl, you might like this wild rice salad - really fabulous - cheezz - 12:47am on 02/09/11

I'm not wild about squash, but the rest of it sounds great! Thanks, cheezz! [NT] - Meryl - 12:56am on 02/09/11

me either, but roasted well, it is TDF in this! [NT] - cheezz - 1:42pm on 02/09/11

"neither" ?? [NT] - cheezz - 1:42pm on 02/09/11

Roasted carrots, sweet potatoes or yams would be nice too. [NT] - Traca - 5:38pm on 02/10/11

Looks good. I'm always looking for new soup recipes. [NT] - Sylvia - 6:28am on 02/08/11
I was the same way about sweet and savory until recently - Music City Missy - 10:59pm on 02/08/11

Would chef be willing to share his recipe for caramelized roasted broccoli? Pretty please???? [NT] - Traca - 11:50pm on 02/08/11

I'm generally not into sweet and savory also, but Curried Couscous Salad w/ Dried Cranberries is an - Meryl - 11:10pm on 02/08/11

This has been in my "to try" file forever. I'll make it this week. Thanks Meryl. [NT] - Traca - 11:50pm on 02/08/11

I made this last fall and really liked it. I basically doubled the herbs to top and - Heather_in_SF - 2:15am on 02/12/11

19937. Ricotta Gnocchi [LINK] - ErininNY - 12:26am on 02/08/11 (9)

Have you tried frying them in butter? - Sandra in New York - 4:24pm on 02/08/11

Sounds good--I did a gorgonzola and leek sauce w/ butter... - ErininNY - 6:16pm on 02/08/11

This looks wonderful. I have never mastered the art of making potato gnocchi - EvaN - 5:01am on 02/09/11

A third option is a semolina gnocchi...super easy. It's made like polenta, poured [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:42am on 02/09/11

Here are additional comments on Roman gnocchi [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:43am on 02/09/11
This looks like a Cubist version of gnocchi. I'm intrigued! :) [NT] - ErininNY - 2:19pm on 02/09/11

Eva, I've never tried to make the potato kind...and now I think I never will... ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 2:20pm on 02/09/11

Erin, I'm done with making potato gnocchi too. Especially after - EvaN - 4:00pm on 02/09/11

Reminds me that I've been wanting to try a Ricotta version. My hips thank you. ;) [NT] - MoNJ - 6:16pm on 02/09/11

19938. NFR Silly: For anyone who has ever stored their keys in the freezer or left the stove on. [NT] [LINK] - MarilynFL - 3:11pm on 02/08/11 (3)

My laugh for the day!! Thanks for posting Mar! [NT] - barb_b - 5:06pm on 02/08/11
Priceless! :-D [NT] - EvaN - 4:34am on 02/09/11
Just forwarded it to my dad. I've no doubt he'll blast it to his friends:) Thanks [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:26am on 02/09/11

19939. I am SO in love w/this really old guy I ran across in Costco - we often have 3 meals a day together! - Music City Missy - 11:44pm on 02/08/11 (20)

Breakfast with farro - Music City Missy - 11:46pm on 02/08/11

I cooked farro for the first time last fall. It is delicious, but I don't have a good... - Michael in Phoenix - 11:51pm on 02/08/11

Michael - Check Costco but even the bulk at Whole Foods isn't very expensive - Music City Missy - 12:07am on 02/09/11

Farrotto perfected! - Music City Missy - 12:03am on 02/09/11

would it have to be arborio rice flour? would Japanese rice flour work? [NT] - cheezz - 12:45am on 02/09/11

Is Farro the same as Spelt? [NT] - EvaN - 4:59am on 02/09/11

When I was looking at buying some, I remember reading where it is often... - Michael in Phoenix - 8:46am on 02/10/11

I've read that they are not the exact same thing but interchangeable - Music City Missy - 9:32pm on 02/10/11

Interesting site re: food substitutions. I was looking up info about spelt. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 10:51pm on 02/10/11

A new food, got to love it. I've been impressed with quinoa [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:29am on 02/09/11

I also throw quinoa into just about everything too. This just has a nice chew [NT] - Music City Missy - 9:33pm on 02/10/11

Last week I purchased some Farro from the farmers market [LINK] - lorijean - 10:37am on 02/11/11

Here's a farro recipe I've been meaning to try. From one of my favorite chefs. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 8:07pm on 02/11/11
Farro is definitely chewy. It's somewhere between brown rice & wild rice on the chew factor. [NT] - Traca - 8:09pm on 02/11/11
Which Farmer's Market was that Lori? - Dawn_MO - 12:04am on 02/12/11

Boy Dawn you are good. It was at the Vista Market and it is - lorijean - 10:46am on 02/12/11

Hey Lori! - Dawn_MO - 8:38pm on 02/12/11

Darn, wish I'd seen this earlier. We actually stopped at her booth - lorijean - 10:59am on 02/13/11

Yes, she was but Mariella and her family moved back to Peru. - Dawn_MO - 1:54pm on 02/13/11

Here's a recipe that looks good...Baked Farro Risotto...from 101 Cookbooks blog. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 10:29am on 02/17/11

19940. Veg: Vegetarian Paella with butternut squash, asparagus and mushrooms - EvaN - 4:56am on 02/09/11 (8)

Sounds lovely! If only I could get DH to eat squash:( [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:22am on 02/09/11

Deb, can you sneak it in soup? This one by Michael Chiarello is wonderful! (thanks to Barb...again) [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:36am on 02/09/11

Oh how I have tried! - deb-in-MI - 2:14pm on 02/09/11

I have no patience with people who decide they don't like things without trying them. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 4:35pm on 02/09/11

I don't know. I can pretty much decide I don't want offal without trying it. [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:28am on 02/10/11

It's sort of an onomatopoeic word: "offal/awful." [NT] - MarilynFL - 10:29am on 02/10/11

Ha! Me too! Always thought it was aptly named. However, onomatopoeic lost me. Will google. [NT] - Curious1 - 5:57pm on 02/11/11

Check out this site. Lots of recipes for awful offal, or as they're called here, the nasty bits. [NT] [LINK] - Curious1 - 12:03pm on 02/16/11

19941. NFRC: Anyone with expertise about San Francisco CA? - KarenNoCA - 1:45pm on 02/09/11 (16)

Are they members of Couchsurfing? That should turn up some great leads. [NT] - ErininNY - 2:14pm on 02/09/11

I second CouchSurfing. Have met many great people and hosted a few. All were fine, some great! [NT] - Traca - 6:09pm on 02/10/11

one thought [LINK] [IMAGE] - whinecountry - 3:08pm on 02/09/11

Beautiful suggestions and one my husband and I would love to do. These guys are not the least - KarenNoCA - 3:29pm on 02/09/11

how about Sausalito? I have a place there that's available for - daricem - 6:58pm on 02/09/11

A houseboat! How cool is that?! daricem, are you a property manager? [NT] - cheezz - 11:37pm on 02/09/11

it's my houseboat...I rent it out at times... [NT] - daricem - 1:37pm on 02/10/11

While I fully appreciate your offer to reach out and help these young men . . . - magnoliainchicago - 9:21pm on 02/09/11

Magnolia. I agree with you completely. The mother instinct is coming out in me - KarenNoCA - 10:59pm on 02/09/11

But it does help to have suggestions from people who might have stayed there... - cheezz - 11:35pm on 02/09/11

There are some nice hostels in the city for young people, there is one in Fort Mason - Heather_in_SF - 2:07am on 02/12/11

They made reservations at the one at Fort Mason yesterday. I liked that it is on Federal land - KarenNoCA - 2:33pm on 02/13/11

Karen, what airport are they flying into? I was on a tight budget and shocked at the SF airport - Traca - 4:16pm on 02/13/11

Duh, just realized you're in NoCA. Perhaps they're driving? FYI, hostels are great. If it's their - Traca - 4:19pm on 02/13/11

They could always stay on the pennisula and take the train into the city - MariaDNoCA - 3:59am on 02/12/11

Thanks for suggestions all...they will be on their way on Tuesday..it has been fun - KarenNoCA - 2:36pm on 02/13/11

19942. What to substitute for 10 Thai red peppers? [NT] - Pam - 3:33pm on 02/09/11 (4)

Chili peppers? You can use red serrano peppers, - EvaN - 4:09pm on 02/09/11

No such luck - Pam - 2:01pm on 02/10/11

I'd try jalapeno peppers and add cayenne. I think that will work. [NT] - EvaN - 5:05am on 02/13/11

Pam - what is the recipe that you are trying to substitute this in? [NT] - Music City Missy - 9:29pm on 02/10/11

19943. ISO: Your input please - do you think whoopie pies would freeze well? - deb-in-MI - 3:59pm on 02/09/11 (5)

They are cake-like so I think they should freeze fine. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 4:29pm on 02/09/11
Thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 5:18pm on 02/09/11
Deb, I'd freeze the cake and the frosting separately. Perhaps you planned to do that already... [NT] - Traca - 5:26pm on 02/10/11

Thanks Traca...am planning to make tomorrow and now have found - deb-in-MI - 5:35am on 02/11/11

What a treat! What recipe are you using? [NT] - Traca - 7:41pm on 02/11/11

19944. What to bring for this low-key brunch menu; 11:00ish - barb_b - 4:45pm on 02/09/11 (14)

Maybe a platter of cold asparagus? You could serve it with mayonnaise/mustard sauce, or vinaigrette [NT] - Joe - 4:55pm on 02/09/11
How about a salad with a mixture of fruit & vegetables?This one's great-Carrot, Orange, Radish Salad - Meryl - 5:00pm on 02/09/11
Here's another great salad (also posted in T&T): Citrus Green Bean Salad [LINK] - Meryl - 5:02pm on 02/09/11
I've been wanting to try this for awhile: Lemon-Marinated Veggies: [LINK] - Meryl - 5:05pm on 02/09/11

These sound great! [NT] - MoNJ - 6:17pm on 02/09/11

Savory scones is another idea. [NT] - Meryl - 5:08pm on 02/09/11
The cheddar mustard muffins Eva posted above sound fabulous - I'm making them for a Sat bkfst [NT] - cheezz - 5:33pm on 02/09/11

Thanks for the reminder about these muffins. I am going to make them tonight to go with - Barbara in VA - 9:20am on 02/10/11

How about Paula Dean's broccoli slaw? Make ahead and travels well > [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 5:35pm on 02/09/11

oh, and you can't go wrong with the lacquered bacon [NT] - cheezz - 5:36pm on 02/09/11

Maybe a nice pitcher (thermal jug for travel) Ina Garten's Bloody Mary Mix [LINK] - MoNJ - 6:14pm on 02/09/11

How about a mixed fruit bowl serve w/ a dollop of good vanilla yougrt [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 6:33pm on 02/09/11

Veg: Grilled veggie wraps would be great. - EvaN - 3:44am on 02/10/11
Thanks so much for the ideas and links. These sound great! Now to decide. [NT] - barb_b - 7:12am on 02/10/11

19945. I really need some good idea's on a Hawaiin dinner what to - carol whidbey Is - 6:37pm on 02/09/11 (19)

Hawaiian Fruit Platter [LINK] - Meryl - 6:50pm on 02/09/11

Kalbi BBQ Ribs Hawaiian Style [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 6:55pm on 02/09/11

Sandi and Cathy will be able to give you authentic recipes, although the ribs I posted above are - Meryl - 7:04pm on 02/09/11

Thank you Meryl for some ideas [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 9:44am on 02/10/11

Here is a favorite in the islands REC Huli Huli Chicken - CathyZ from Kauai - 8:05pm on 02/09/11
Make this for him- he'll go nuts- REC Oven Kalua Pig - CathyZ from Kauai - 8:09pm on 02/09/11

What would you serve with this - sounds like a great Fri. night dinner..I have banana trees all over [NT] - elaine - 12:16am on 02/10/11
Sounds great getting ideas I think rice would be good with all the dishes - carol whidbey Is - 9:43am on 02/10/11

Oh yes, rice for certain. Macaroni salad too if you really want to be local-style - CathyZ from Kauai - 12:16pm on 02/10/11

Cathy, a local restaurant here called Back in Lahaina serves a macaroni salad TDF - cheezz - 3:32pm on 02/10/11

I am getting so excited Keep it coming I will also take pictures [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 5:24pm on 02/10/11

Other things to consider - CathyZ from Kauai - 1:22pm on 02/11/11

Yes- can be a couple things, Cheezz - CathyZ from Kauai - 1:17pm on 02/11/11

hmmm... hadn't thought of Chinese mustard OR wasabi... more likely than horseradish?? [NT] - cheezz - 6:46pm on 02/11/11

Yes. Both used all the time in Hawaii. "Regular" horseradish not so much. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 9:44pm on 02/11/11

I'll have to try that... DH reminded me that it also has a lot of celery seed in it [NT] - cheezz - 2:11am on 02/12/11

How much salt for the salmon [NT] - carol whidbey Is - 5:25pm on 02/10/11

No set amount- just be liberal with it [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 1:15pm on 02/11/11
And if you want me to send you some Hawaiian salt just let me know [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 1:40pm on 02/11/11

19946. Any suggestions for wonderful recipe to use with Triple Ginger Snaps? - oli - 9:22pm on 02/09/11 (11)

Key Lime Pie or Cheesecake with gingersnap crust. [NT] - Meryl - 9:36pm on 02/09/11

Thank alot guys for the suggestions, I probably will try the cheesecake, so here's my.... - oli - 8:56am on 02/10/11

Lemon would be great (my choice) or mixed citrus or a plain or vanilla. [NT] - Meryl - 3:13pm on 02/10/11

... what Meryl said [NT] - cheezz - 3:33pm on 02/10/11

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Gingersnap Crust [NT] [LINK] - Melissa Dallas - 10:00pm on 02/09/11
Make a lemon cream filling for ginger snap sandwich cookies [NT] [LINK] - Meryl - 10:34pm on 02/09/11

Or make ice cream sandwiches with lemon ice cream or sorbet. [NT] - Meryl - 10:37pm on 02/09/11

I had a pumpkin cheesecake with gingersnap crust a few weeks back - absolutely wonderful! [NT] - cheezz - 11:39pm on 02/09/11

or grate them fine, make cookie balls and roll them in the gingersnap crumbs before baking [NT] - cheezz - 11:40pm on 02/09/11

If you want to go savory, sauerbraten uses gingersnaps. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:53am on 02/10/11

Also, they freeze really well, so don't feel forced to use them all now. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:54am on 02/10/11

19947. Does this look good, or what? Double Smoked Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon with Carmelized Mushrooms... [LINK] - Michael in Phoenix - 11:49pm on 02/09/11 (12)

Wow! Bacon, Beef, Butter & Cheese! All you'll need is a big glass of Lipitor to round it out! [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 3:02am on 02/10/11

Yeah, you might as well skip the meal and just... - Michael in Phoenix - 8:43am on 02/10/11
Amen, brother. I just made tiramisu (zabaglioni version) and it totaled 6,229 cal/273 fat grams. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:51am on 02/10/11

It does indeed. Signed up for his blog posts too - thank you! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 6:50am on 02/10/11

I'm guessing a lot of people here have signed up, or check his site regularly. I've... - Michael in Phoenix - 12:12pm on 02/10/11

Pardon my technological ignorance, but why wouldyou need to sign up? Can't you just access his site? [NT] - MarilynFL - 1:37pm on 02/10/11

I signed to have his posts emailed to me everytime he has new one. - deb-in-MI - 3:11pm on 02/10/11

Put his site into your favorites. Takes no time to click on the link! [NT] - KarenNoCA - 12:30pm on 02/12/11
Deb, I'm with you. I read what comes in my e-mail. I'm still baffled by RSS.. [NT] - Traca - 3:24pm on 02/12/11

Or sign up through an RSS reader and keep your email clear of all the #$&^*#. Just for the record, - Curious1 - 9:18pm on 02/10/11

It's times like this that I feel stupid. Just registered for I-Tunes to use a gift certificate I - MarilynFL - 9:40am on 02/11/11

I use Google Reader. It was recommended by Curious, and I have - Dawn_MO - 8:29pm on 02/13/11

19948. A friend has asked for pineapple upside down cake for her birthday. Can I use fresh pineapple? - MarilynFL - 10:26am on 02/10/11 (3)

Fresh pineapple -- YES! YUM! [NT] - PatBastrop - 10:44am on 02/10/11
Go for it. I've used fresh before. Just make sure it's nice and ripe and you trim it properly. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 11:34am on 02/10/11

ok, fresh it is. Thanks Pat and Michael. [NT] - MarilynFL - 3:13pm on 02/10/11

19949. All-American Meatloaf. This was sooo good. So much flavor. - Curious1 - 3:00pm on 02/10/11 (2)

I've made this several times since it was posted... - judy-mass - 5:36pm on 02/10/11

I thought I got it from here, but couldn't find it. Thank you for the heads up. It's wonderful! [NT] - Curious1 - 5:55pm on 02/10/11

19950. EvaN's Cheddar Mustard Muffins...I think they belong in T&T. Made these last night to go with soup. [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 8:35am on 02/11/11 (2)

Jalapeno jelly!! That's inspired... I like it! [NT] - cheezz - 6:47pm on 02/11/11
I'm glad you liked them :-). Uhm....how do I put them in T&T? [NT] - EvaN - 5:09am on 02/13/11

19951. On a muffin roll...this morning I made the Panettone Muffins that Cyn posted.... [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 8:41am on 02/11/11 (1)

My pleasure, Barbara! I really like this recipe, too. I wrap them individually - CynUpstateNY - 7:24pm on 02/12/11

19952. ISO: Magnoliainchicago... I have a pot of your Dad's Dallas Cowboy's Bean Soup on the stove [LINK] - Carianna in WA - 1:05pm on 02/11/11 (0)

19953. Do any of you make homemade gummy candies for your kids? - CynUpstateNY - 1:41pm on 02/11/11 (3)

I found a couple without jello... but if they don't have jello they use corn syrup. - Carianna in WA - 5:26pm on 02/11/11
Here are a couple, but I have not made them. - Dawn_MO - 12:10am on 02/12/11
Thank you! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 4:38pm on 02/13/11

19954. Gourmet: What ever happened to the dinner party? [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 1:40am on 02/12/11 (81)

The dinner party is alive and well among my friends. I have one - Janet in NC - 7:36am on 02/12/11
Alive, well and flourishing at my house... - Richard in Cincy - 11:42am on 02/12/11

A great consomme is the stuff of dreams. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 1:47pm on 02/12/11
Richard, I may have just decided to move to Cincinnati. Could you elaborate with the recipes? - Joe - 2:00pm on 02/12/11

The Menu - Richard in Cincy - 9:45pm on 02/12/11

Pictures from the dinner... - Richard in Cincy - 9:49pm on 02/12/11

You are an incredible host, and look at the snow in the pictures! How I wish I could be a guest at - Marianne - 10:47pm on 02/12/11

Marianne, I missed it... - Richard in Cincy - 2:55pm on 02/13/11

Beautiful! Love your china too :-) [NT] - EvaN - 5:16am on 02/13/11

and the tablecloth is exquisite [NT] - AngAk - 1:00am on 02/16/11

wowsa! Beautiful! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:46am on 02/13/11
Holy cow! How much time do you allocate to prepare this meal? Work schedule? [NT] - Traca - 11:13am on 02/13/11

Lots of pre-planning! - Richard in Cincy - 11:45am on 02/13/11

Amazing. I'm thrilled you laid out the schedulel here. Thank you so much! [NT] - Traca - 2:19pm on 02/13/11
Richard, I've read your schedule carefully, and nowhere does it include these essentials: - Joe - 2:55pm on 02/13/11

Joe I am the dining room nazi... - Richard in Cincy - 3:01pm on 02/13/11

I'm trembling as I read this! - Joe - 3:19pm on 02/13/11
This made me laugh... dh is always the one to come up with last minute projects! I vividly recal - barb_b - 8:33pm on 02/13/11

I love that I'm not the only one who pre-plans like this... - MariaDNoCA - 6:39pm on 02/13/11

How funny... I have the exact same lace tablecoth... and a teacup/saucer in that china pattern - cheezz - 11:28am on 02/13/11
Just beautiful!! What a special evening for you and your guests [NT] - barb_b - 8:34pm on 02/13/11
Just amazing. I hope your guests know how fortunate they are. [NT] - Curious1 - 1:15pm on 02/16/11

At our house too! We have them frequently...although we aren't invited out to many now days. [NT] - deb-in-MI - 12:27pm on 02/12/11
Dinner Parties are what I live for! Although, like others, we don't get invited as often - Joe - 12:49pm on 02/12/11

On the other hand, I completely sympathize with this comment on the article. - Joe - 1:19pm on 02/12/11

Amen to all of it. Been there, had it all happen to me. [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 2:33pm on 02/12/11
OMG! You saw that too? I totally agree. My worst entertaining moment happened - Traca - 3:20pm on 02/12/11

I fell off my chair at "extra, uninvited guests with lots of food allergies." But, - Joe - 4:11pm on 02/12/11

I haven't seen Dinner at Eight yet, sounds hilarious! I've been picking up old cookbooks and one of - Traca - 4:19pm on 02/12/11
The extra uninvited guests? Yeah, that was a favorite stunt of my MIL's.... - MariaDNoCA - 6:49pm on 02/13/11

China or no china. 6-7 people are an entire turkey worth of new guests! How rude. [NT] - Traca - 8:07pm on 02/13/11

One time on TG when I had it too organized, she tossed flour on her face then carried out the bird - MariaDNoCA - 12:59am on 02/14/11

What a story! I feel a MIL thread coming on. [NT] - Joe - 1:10am on 02/14/11

Can we talk? In this family they are both considered ***HIGHLY*** Toxic---Do not go near! LOL - Richard in Cincy - 10:00pm on 02/14/11

aw, Maria...I feel for you, babe. Was this around 1989? Because that scene came - MarilynFL - 3:22pm on 02/15/11

Yes, it was prolly way back in the late 80's early 90's - MariaDNoCA - 7:29pm on 02/16/11

You can do ten people seated? Spaces I've lived in recently, 4 is max. [NT] - Traca - 11:16am on 02/13/11

Our house is small but we have reversed the dining and living rooms. We have a big table in the - Joe - 3:00pm on 02/13/11

Sigh, I've always wanted a dining room... - MariaDNoCA - 6:54pm on 02/13/11

I have the "Vegetarian Epicure" cookbooks! I can get you that mushroom recipe. [NT] - MarilynFL - 4:25pm on 02/12/11

Yes, please! [NT] - Traca - 4:40pm on 02/12/11

Mushrooms Berkeley from "The Vegetarian Epicure" by Anna Thomas - MarilynFL - 7:18pm on 02/12/11

Yum. This soup sounds delicious. I'm intrigued to try it :-) [NT] - EvaN - 5:25am on 02/13/11
My favorite is dinner parties and I like to do fancy luncheons too. I do occasional breakfasts.... - elaine - 12:31pm on 02/13/11

OOPS - this should have been a new line. Sorry [NT] - elaine - 12:31pm on 02/13/11
Elaine, can you tell me more about your breakfasts? I love breakfasts, but for a crowd? What do you - Traca - 2:06pm on 02/13/11

This sounds delicious and worth a revival. Does it say how it is served? Toast points maybe? - Joe - 3:17pm on 02/13/11

I must be more old school than I knew. We have dinner parties were we sit down - EvaN - 5:23am on 02/13/11

How many people do you usually invite? I'd love to see a few of your menus. [NT] - Traca - 11:11am on 02/13/11

We're usually between 4 and 8 people, but if it's a family dinner, we're 10. - EvaN - 4:43pm on 02/13/11

2010 Pictures: Dinner Parties, Food Prep, etc. - Richard in Cincy - 12:52pm on 02/13/11

Richard, I'm going to cry! So beautiful. Can you tell me about - Traca - 2:12pm on 02/13/11

Traca... - Richard in Cincy - 2:33pm on 02/13/11

Thanks for the heads up. Looks like I need to head back to the midwest & spend quality time. :) [NT] - Traca - 4:13pm on 02/13/11

Richard, the falafels look amazing! After some work, I tracked down the recipe... [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 5:31pm on 02/13/11

now can anyone translate these measurements for me - I still don't get metric *g* [NT] - cheezz - 5:32pm on 02/13/11

Cheezz, I can only tell you that 500ml is about two cups, so 50ml would be about 2 tablespoons [LINK] - Joe - 11:54am on 02/14/11

Thanks Joe - your recipe looks great! [NT] - cheezz - 5:49pm on 02/14/11

Cheeezz, you probably already have the equipment... - Richard in Cincy - 1:34pm on 02/14/11

And here's an online calculator for conversions. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 3:50pm on 02/14/11

This should be in Kitchen Tips. [NT] - Joe - 4:30pm on 02/14/11
for some reason this converter won't work for me - it won't let me select the second drop-down [NT] - cheezz - 5:54pm on 02/14/11

Don't have a scale, but that's a definite "DUH!" on the measuring cup :) THX!!!! [NT] - cheezz - 5:43pm on 02/14/11

I have three scales! LOL Especially for baking (and making soap)! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 11:53am on 02/15/11

My parents gave dinner parties and entertained a lot; so did their parents. I think it's normal if - ErininNY - 8:51pm on 02/13/11

Erin, you're so right. It's normal if it's something you grew up with. I remember my excitement - Joe - 9:05pm on 02/13/11

Yes, that's exactly it--carrying on the tradition is rewarding. :) Plus, - ErininNY - 10:48am on 02/14/11

I'm not a fan of fancy china. While my entertaining style has evolved over the years, - Traca - 3:44pm on 02/14/11

I grew up with lots of dinner parties and entertaining. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 4:05pm on 02/14/11

I grew up with dinner parties... - Sandra in New York - 4:22pm on 02/14/11

Amanda, some of my friends and siblings have solved this dilemma by hiring a communal sitter - Joe - 4:28pm on 02/14/11

We grew up with block parties and there was an older neighbor that LOVED watching the kids. My dad - Traca - 6:54pm on 02/14/11

The only way dinner parties entered my life was through books. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:01am on 02/15/11

Or TV or movies... - Richard in Cincy - 11:56am on 02/15/11

Did you think it was wonderful or did it taste strange that first time you made it? I love these - Curious1 - 1:16pm on 02/15/11

It was wonderful and strange. I already on the path of exploring and experiencing. - Richard in Cincy - 2:32pm on 02/15/11

Richard, my MIL was so neurotic and controlling that there were never any visitors of any kind. - Joe - 3:05pm on 02/15/11

I can so relate... - Richard in Cincy - 5:51pm on 02/15/11

HA! I remember when I was 9 or 10, I showed my neighbor friend how to make an omlette. My dad came - Traca - 6:04pm on 02/15/11

This is a great thread. Should it be in Great Threads? [NT] - Joe - 7:35pm on 02/15/11

Why Sointenly! [NT] - Richard in Cincy - 10:25am on 02/16/11

19955. Yoo hoo - Melissa Dallas!! Wouldl your Lemon Buttermilk Sheet Cake do well in layers? - cheezz - 2:09am on 02/12/11 (19)

No. It is a thin sheet and I don't think it is sturdy enough. Luscious and yummy though. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:46pm on 02/12/11
Transfer 1/4 cup of the sugar mixture. A lot of the glaze is absorbed by cake. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:50pm on 02/12/11

Thanks for the clarification! [NT] - cheezz - 5:16pm on 02/12/11

ISO: your favorite lemon cake recipe? Need one for a 2-layer anniversary cake [NT] - cheezz - 5:16pm on 02/12/11

Here is one I love to make for Easter. Lemon-Buttermilk cake with strawberries. [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 6:37pm on 02/12/11
Triple Lemon Layer Cake from Lori Longbotham has gotten great reviews - I've [LINK] - Meryl - 7:03pm on 02/12/11

Thank you Joe and Meryl! Joe - that's exactly the recipe I need, and I'm filling with lemon curd - cheezz - 9:03pm on 02/12/11

Have you tried the Pierre Hermes lemon curd? Heaven. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 9:18pm on 02/12/11

Correction. It's lemon cream. [NT] - Traca - 12:21am on 02/13/11

I've already made and frozen the curd, but this lemon "mousse" sounds heavenly! [NT] - cheezz - 11:30am on 02/13/11
Correction. It's sex on a spoon. ; [NT] - ErininNY - 7:26pm on 02/13/11

would that be a teaspoon or tablespoon? *g* [NT] - cheezz - 12:24am on 02/14/11

Serving spoon! ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 9:04pm on 02/14/11

ah.... now THAT's more like it :) [NT] - cheezz - 10:11pm on 02/14/11

Lemon Curd would be a wonderful filling. If I remember the frosting was a bit runny-- - Joe - 1:22am on 02/13/11

Thanks Joe - I'm going to do my own cream cheese frosting, but noted the strawberry tip! [NT] - cheezz - 11:34am on 02/13/11

Dorie Greenspan's Peefect Party Cake! [NT] [LINK] - Sandi in Hawaii - 3:48am on 02/13/11

Ummm, that's supposed to be "PERFECT" [NT] - Sandi in Hawaii - 3:48am on 02/13/11
I've looked at this recipe so many times but put it aside because it didn't use real lemon juice... - cheezz - 11:32am on 02/13/11

19956. Ideas for cooking a wild turkey breast? - Richard in Cincy - 11:58am on 02/12/11 (3)

Cook it like pheasant or chicken in sour cream and mushrooms - CathyZ from Kauai - 1:43pm on 02/12/11

And if you do this, serve with a delicious wild rice pilaf or egg noodles w/poppy seed and butter [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 1:45pm on 02/12/11
Cathy, this sounds wonderful. I'll give it a spin. Will pair it with... - Richard in Cincy - 10:41pm on 02/12/11

19957. Essential New York Times Cookbook - SallyBR - 12:31pm on 02/12/11 (7)

Parmesan cake??! Sounds interesting [NT] - cheezz - 9:08pm on 02/12/11

Parmesan Cake - SallyBR - 11:18pm on 02/12/11

Definitely interesting! What do you serve with it? Does it look like cornbread when done? [NT] - cheezz - 11:35am on 02/13/11

It does look a lot like cornbread... [LINK] - SallyBR - 12:23pm on 02/13/11

I need to try this cake. It would be great served with salad :-) [NT] - EvaN - 5:21pm on 02/13/11
It does!! And I see suggestions for serving with salad and soups - thanks! [NT] - cheezz - 5:36pm on 02/13/11

Great! I always have these ingredients on hand. :) [NT] - Traca - 12:56pm on 02/13/11

19958. Had to brag about my little darlings - this was the photo shoot for my Valentine's Macarons>> [LINK] [IMAGE] - michelle - 7:14pm on 02/12/11 (18)

As Spencer Tracy said, ""there ain't much there, but what's there is cherce." [NT] - Steve2 in LA - 7:21pm on 02/12/11
Just beautiful, michelle! [NT] - CynUpstateNY - 7:22pm on 02/12/11

Perfect! (beautiful photo too) [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:16pm on 02/12/11

"Fabulous" would just about cover it, but not quite!! [NT] - PatBastrop - 7:30pm on 02/12/11
thank you!! i'm quite in love with them......looking at them just makes me smile :) [NT] - michelle - 8:57pm on 02/12/11
How gorgeous is that?!! Recipe...? [NT] - cheezz - 9:05pm on 02/12/11

Yes, recipe please! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 10:05am on 02/13/11
The mac recipe I've settled on is derived from the Lisa is Bossy blog >> [LINK] - michelle - 11:37am on 02/13/11

Pretty! Congrats! [NT] - ErininNY - 9:15pm on 02/12/11
Tr�s Bon! Les photos sont magnifiques!! [NT] - FloriSandy - 10:09pm on 02/12/11

What she said! Really gorgeous!! [NT] - deb-in-MI - 7:43am on 02/13/11

OMG Michelle, very impressive! [NT] - Barbara in VA - 8:09am on 02/13/11
Lovely, lovely. [NT] - elaine - 12:36pm on 02/13/11
AMAZING! I am in awe! What a great job you did! [NT] - SallyBR - 12:51pm on 02/13/11
I want to tip them over and eat one! Great job, michelle. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 2:12pm on 02/13/11
Picture perfect!!!! [NT] - lizzy - 3:06pm on 02/13/11
They just look like fun! Nicely done!~ [NT] - barb_b - 8:38pm on 02/13/11
They are so pretty! :-) [NT] - EvaN - 5:32am on 02/15/11

19959. Rec: Carne Guisada - so good tonight with rice and beans - Melissa Dallas - 8:06pm on 02/12/11 (10)

ok, this one is moving to the top of the pile! [NT] - cheezz - 9:07pm on 02/12/11

If you're feeling a little lazy about the rice, do like our Mexican friends - Melissa Dallas - 9:19pm on 02/12/11

I've never heard of that Goya product - think I'll try the original recipe first :) [NT] - cheezz - 11:37am on 02/13/11

It's usually with the dry soup/bouillon section. It's a widely used seasoning. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 12:17pm on 02/13/11

It's in the "Ethnic" section here. A gal from PR who posted on Kitchenlink posted lots of recipes - Curious1 - 12:54pm on 02/13/11

MSG doesn't bother me. There is only about a tsp in an envelope and it doesn't contain - Melissa Dallas - 4:47pm on 02/13/11

HA! In Texas maybe :) I have DD send me bottles of Fiesta Brisket Rub cause we don't get it here [NT] - cheezz - 5:39pm on 02/13/11

I love the Goya seasoning salts too. [NT] - Traca - 12:47pm on 02/13/11

I'll have to try them. My sister got turned on to the Sazon by the kids she teaches - Melissa Dallas - 12:55pm on 02/13/11

I buy the Goya chicken stock in cubes too. [NT] - Traca - 2:03pm on 02/13/11

19960. Recipes: Lean Greens and Yassa au Poulet from 'Tastes of a Continent' by Jessica B. Harris [LINK] - FloriSandy - 11:55pm on 02/12/11 (2)

I *love* Jessica Harris. Saw her speak once. I was moved to tears. Brilliant woman. [NT] - Traca - 12:19am on 02/13/11
Cool! Here's a mini bio on her at link [NT] [LINK] - FloriSandy - 1:25am on 02/13/11

19961. Woke up to -20F this morning. All I can think of is.....Hot chocolate! [NT] - EvaN - 5:00am on 02/13/11 (2)

Can't imagine. We were crying when it was 15 here last week. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:10am on 02/13/11

we cried when it got down to 47... yup, So Cal wimps [NT] - cheezz - 11:38am on 02/13/11

19962. Seitan please? Have you ever used it, any suggestions? I am planning on making Mollie Katzen's [LINK] - Barbara in VA - 7:29am on 02/13/11 (6)

Barb-the seasoned seitan IS the filling. You would have to use something else. [NT] - Melissa Dallas - 10:12am on 02/13/11
I'm not a fan of seitan. It's not the same, but you could substitute tofu. Black mustard seeds are - Traca - 11:08am on 02/13/11
Okay, I checked out the seitan at Whole Foods, it did not look appetizing to me. So I went with the - Barbara in VA - 12:14pm on 02/13/11

I would suggest half brown rice and half walnuts for flavor/texture [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 1:48pm on 02/13/11

Excellent suggestion! [NT] - Traca - 4:01pm on 02/13/11

I have used Seitan but my favorite is Quorn. It's made fom a funghi/mushroom, - EvaN - 4:53pm on 02/13/11

19963. Do you know the Diane Rehm show? I've been enjoying listening to this. [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 12:57pm on 02/13/11 (3)

I do listen once in a while. Are these Food segments a podcast? [NT] - Janet in NC - 5:18pm on 02/13/11

I'm listening on my laptop, and the lilnk is specifically audio on food. While her podcasts - Traca - 5:49pm on 02/13/11

I grew up listening to Diane Rehm in the DC area. - Amanda_Pennsylvania - 10:26pm on 02/16/11

19964. Problem with 1st attempt at No-Knead bread - EllieH - 1:35pm on 02/13/11 (7)

I've made this several times, and it is very gloppy, but - rhoward2va - 5:11pm on 02/13/11

No-Knead bread problem. - EllieH - 6:46pm on 02/13/11

I am a bit puzzled.... - SallyBR - 8:53pm on 02/13/11

Ellie, I wonder if your flour amount was off? I just scoop...no shifting, etc - MarilynFL - 9:50pm on 02/14/11

Also, I would just check a few other versions of this recipe to confirm your amounts. There have - MarilynFL - 9:55pm on 02/14/11
Thank you for all your suggestions especially the parchment one and looking at different versions of - EllieH - 6:20am on 02/15/11

For your next time.... - SallyBR - 6:48pm on 02/13/11