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Can you ‘slip skin off’ fruits and vegetables?

July 1st, 2007 · 3 Comments · Food preparation, General

Skins don’t “slip off” my tomatoes, beets, peaches, or peppers as suggested in recipe instructions. The cling. What am I doing wrong?

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Market Meal debuts with composed salad

June 23rd, 2007 · No Comments · Food preparation, local food, recipes

Lawrence Farmers Market introduces a monthly “Market Meal,” with recipe provided by me. It debuted today with Composed Spring Salad, a salad with beets, raw squash, raw peas and rib eye steak. Vegetarian substitutions are provided. The salad is pretty, too, with the addition of green onions and radishes sprinkled over the top.

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Tip: Grate that hard butter

June 4th, 2007 · No Comments · Cooking tips, Food preparation

Hard or frozen butter can be made malleable for baking by grating it with a box grater or food processor.

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Adventures in institutional dining

June 3rd, 2007 · 2 Comments · Food preparation

Food at retirement home looks good, tastes like nothing. Short-order items from the “off-menu” menu provided fresh-cooked taste.

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Make-ahead food makes for easier party

May 30th, 2007 · 3 Comments · Food preparation, Food selection, recipes

Make-ahead dishes like strata and curried chicken salad make easy work and simple cleanup of parties, such as those for graduations and weddings

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Tip: Use your nose

May 28th, 2007 · No Comments · Cooking tips, Food preparation

Your nose will tell you not just when things are burning or overcooked, but also when they’re at their most flavorful.

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