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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

My mom's ancient Joy of Cooking when I got my first apartment in college.

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Anthropomorphizing my new Mixer: am I alone?

My 6qt KA mixer (nickel color) is Ellie, which is short for Elephant.

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Chopped Cooked Chicken Uses? Something warm for a cool fall day

Thank you for such great ideas, you are helping to unlock my brain freeze, for sure (keep them coming, too!). I really like the Thai basil chicken idea--finsbigfan--thanks so much for taking the time to post that. Mmmm.

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Knife Storage

Ikea has a super cheap wall magnet that looks good, installs easily and holds up a small artillery at my house (and I have it mounted vertically!). I hated my old block--I couldn't clean it, took up too much space, and prematurely dulled my knives. I flipped the sharp edge over in the block for awhile--until it was clear that was dangerous to unsuspecting cooks visiting my kitchen!

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Road Trip Snacks to Pack

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From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

My mom's ancient Joy of Cooking when I got my first apartment in college.

From Talk

Anthropomorphizing my new Mixer: am I alone?

My 6qt KA mixer (nickel color) is Ellie, which is short for Elephant.

From Talk

Chopped Cooked Chicken Uses? Something warm for a cool fall day

Thank you for such great ideas, you are helping to unlock my brain freeze, for sure (keep them coming, too!). I really like the Thai basil chicken idea--finsbigfan--thanks so much for taking the time to post that. Mmmm.

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Knife Storage

Ikea has a super cheap wall magnet that looks good, installs easily and holds up a small artillery at my house (and I have it mounted vertically!). I hated my old block--I couldn't clean it, took up too much space, and prematurely dulled my knives. I flipped the sharp edge over in the block for awhile--until it was clear that was dangerous to unsuspecting cooks visiting my kitchen!

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Mark Bittman - Food Matters

Loose rules during the work/school week are good for us...meatless Monday, some sort of pasta on Tuesday, soup on Wednesday, chicken on Thursday, fish/beef/pork Friday. That way there is flexibility with recipes, but general rules to go by to guide planning and shopping.

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too many bananas!

Freeze them peeled. When frozen, stick them in the blender with a little vanilla (and maybe a little sugar) and process until smooth. You'd swear by the texture you were eating ice cream. Might be good with a little peanut butter or chocolate drizzle on top.

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No Soup For You - Favorite Soups!

Corn and bacon chowder--without cream, but with buttermilk drizzled into the bowl afterwards. Yum!

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Cucumbers + Tomatoes = Gazpacho

Not sure of Ina's recipe, but sometimes I add worcestershire sauce and a squeeze of lemon, other times I add toasted cumin seeds and a bit of white wine vinegar. Mild onions and a big of green herb like cilantro or parsley. Always a big drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and usually a couple of shrimp on top.

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having bad luck with brown rice

I've been using this method--which is easy and results in perfect rice. Plus, it IS nice to have a stash of already cooked rice in the freezer for when you want it with minimal effort and don't want to heat up the kitchen...

http://angrychicken.typepad.com/angry_chicken/2008/05/the-rice-cookin.html

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first birthday party

For my son's first, we had asparagus panzanella. I followed this recipe, times four, http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/asparagus-panzanella?autonomy_kw=asparagus%20bread%20salad&rsc=header_3, and added some lovely shredded salami. The adults loved it, the toddlers picked at it, and my little guy ate his prescribed finger foods and topped it off with a big smear of birthday cake. Happy birthday wishes!!

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What makes my cupcakes crack and sink?

Sinking cupcakes used to be a chronic problem for me. Turns out I was filling the cupcake tin too high with batter. Now I always end up with more cupcakes than the recipe dictates, but they are nicely shaped. Don't make my other mistake--in a hurry I loaded my oven with three muffin tins, and didn't leave adequate space between them (I think two were actually touching each other) --viola--burned cupcake bottoms--every last one.

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Freezer Food Ideas For New Mother

Last night I threw a batch of pulled pork in the freezer. So easy to throw in the microwave and use to fill a kaiser roll. Use quart size freezer bags, press the contents fairly flat and you can break off as little or as much as needed.

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Best of Trader Joe ?

Cannele, in the frozen dessert section. Haven't tried the chocolate yet but the regular far surpasses ones I have made at home, at significant cost and obsessive trial and error.

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Bad Kitchen Habits

Licking the spoon, and then stirring with it...

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Raspberry Syrup Advice for Raspberry Lime Rickeys?

Thank you for your suggestions! I'm passing them along and I am sure they will be helpful!

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Regional Fast Food Chains

Bojangles. Whenever we are driving down south we HAVE to get their fried chicken and sweet tea.

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Better Vanilla Frosting?

I made some frosting with confectioner's sugar last week for a big cupcake project--twice in two days. I noticed that when I tasted the first batch, on the second day, the 'harshness' was gone--especially when compared with the freshly made batch. Maybe you should just make it the day before and cover it (no fridge) overnight, and then beat it up again just before you use it.

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Sauce for Ravioli?

Butternut squash puree would be delicious with this--flavor it up with sauteed onions and maybe a little touch of cream and a bit of blue cheese and toasted walnuts.

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9 yr old Niece's Birthday baking type gift what to buy?

At W-S they had teeny little silicone rolling pins and other baking stuff to match at Christmas. Try there--or online, too. Make sure you check the clearance items. My 8 year old LOVES this stuff! And there are lots of cookbooks for kids--look at jessicasbiscuit.com if you need an online resource.

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Worst Sandwich You've Ever Had

Last month, at the recommendation of Boston-area foodies, I sought out and attempted to eat a banh-mi with gristle. Actually I think it was Vietnamese Head Cheese, but to me, it was jellied gristle, and needed to be flossed out of my teeth. I tried to wash that nasty sandwich out of my mouth with a bite of the steamed pork bun my husband was enjoying (filled with PINK ground pork)--even more disgusting. I will NEVER attempt to eat a banh mi (or steamed pork buns) again--no matter what the purported filling.

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Cook the Book: 'Kneadlessly Simple'

English toasting bread--just like English muffins but nice square slices.

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Best Roasting Pan for a Chicken

I use a 5 quart dutch oven. You don't get the crispy skin, but you do get the most deliciously chickeney tender yum, delicious jus, and a CLEAN oven! I follow a recipe I found in Cook's Illustrated a while back...I think it was French-style roast chicken. Easy as anything, especially without a smoking greasy oven to contend with!

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