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Joy of cooking -- I still love to use it.

I always "recycle" leftovers. Proteins like pork chops, pork tenderloins or Chicken on day two are turned into lo mein or fried rice. Sometimes I will go the mexican route and go with enchiladas or quesadillas. In the winter I use beef or chicken leftovers for some sort of soup -- many variations. I always save my chicken carcuses for stock.

Very sad! Her Silver Palate Cookbook was my bible when I first began to entertain. I used her recipes for brunch, cocktail, and many a dinner party. I spent way too much on incredible ingredients and loved every minute of it. Her cookbooks helped make me a confident cook and hostess.

Pasta with lots of butter, black pepper and parm.

I saw the movie this weekend. I agree with most comments... I really enjoyed the movie. The Julia parts were incredible the Julie parts were okay. Stanley Tucchi was wonderful as Paul and Meryl was a triumph as Julia.

The chopped onion scene was absolutely hilarious!!!

Good beef, carmelized onions, sharp cheddar cheese on a buttered and grilled bun. Some heinz ketchup would also be welcome to this party.

The first time my father cooked stirfry -- it seemed so exotic -- all of the little bowls of veggies and meat-- the huge electric wok chop sticks at each of our places while my 5 siblings and I gathered around to watch the show. My Irish Mother who was always distrustful of rice watched on with less enthusiasm.

Farfale with roasted asparagus, carmelized onions and parmagiano.

Hardly anything I make taste likes my mom because she used Butter (liberally) in everything.

I live in the same town as my parents and a few of my siblings. I missed out on some family occasion becuase of work and my sister brought me a plate of delicious leftovers -- all made by my mother. These were all dishes that I have in my culinary arsenal but they were fantastic! The difference --- lots of butter.

* Tom Thumb Doughnuts
* Walking tacos
* Corn Dogs
* Lemon Shakeups
* French Fries

I think she is great. It is refreshing to see a real chef on FN. The growling is a heck of lot less annoying than a schreeched Y'ALL from PD or a tablescape from Sandra dee. I don't mind the growling at all -- it's about the food baby.

Orzo risotto with carmelized onions and roasted asparagas.