Last weekend I had some friends over for dinner, and I was in a quandary as to what to make for dessert. These quandaries usually start with inadequate planning and are complicated by my desire not to return to the grocery store, and that was the case this time. It came down to something with [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Cooking tips'
Tip: An easier way to peel butternut squash
March 2nd, 2008 · 6 Comments · Cooking tips
I made soup again the other night. I know I said I was sick of soup, but it sounded better than anything else I could think of. Anyway, the good news is it’s delicious and it gave me an excuse to try a new squash-peeling method. On to the tip: Butternut squash is great to [...]
Tip: Restore your stale breads
January 2nd, 2008 · No Comments · Cooking tips, Food preparation
I don’t remember where I read this tip years ago, but it still works. I was reminded of it as I prepared Tuesday’s lunch and decided to include the week-old dinner roll wrapped in plastic on my counter. (That was before the New Year’s Day cleaning.) Here’s how it works: Douse your stale bread item [...]
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Baking secrets revealed!
December 20th, 2007 · No Comments · Cooking tips, Food preparation
Okay. The headline is an exaggeration. The revealed secrets are that I did actually bake the things I talked about recently, and I have photos to prove it (as much as a photo can prove anything anymore.) Forthwith, here is the evidence, and a few tips if you plan to make any of these. First, [...]
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Cooking the thing for dull day
November 11th, 2007 · No Comments · Cooking tips, General, Tools
It’s a gray and blustery day today in Lawrence, Kansas. Never mind that it’s peculiarly warm and humid outside, it’s still rather gloomy. Rather than brood or immerse myself too completely in newspapers, I decided to cook and am richly rewarded for my efforts. Exhibit A: Pepper Risotto I used to hate bell peppers, but [...]
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Tip: Use brown rice in soups
October 15th, 2007 · No Comments · Cooking tips, Healthy eating
I’m not a huge fan of brown rice, although I appreciate its nutritional benefits. My complaints are that it takes too long to cook, and its chewy texture just doesn’t work for me with a lot of dishes. Brown rice, though, is perfect for soups. The bran and germ that make it nutritious, brown, slow [...]
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