The Accidental Gourmet

Saturday, February 19, 2005

These are NOT my recipes

I was out surfing when I stumbled onto a gathering of recipes that...well some of them I won't even recount here. I can't imagine how anyone could eat some of he stuff I ran across. However. I found a smattering of "strange" recipes that might actually taste good, though I have not been brave enough... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 18, 2005

Sex In Your Pantry Part II – Dishes that Turn up the Heat

You know folks; this set of essays has been THE MOST fun to research. A little surfing and a lot of cooking and Mike and I came up with these hot and yummies. Creamed Chick Pea Soup 2 cans chick peas, drained ½ cup medium salsa 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Evaporated milk, chilled 3 tablespoons butter... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 17, 2005

Sex in Your Pantry Part I – Foods that make you Hot

Since the beginning of time humans have looked for ways to have as much great sex as possible. That’s why so many foods are purported to have aphrodisiac qualities to them. So I decided to get curious. I mean, hey…I know from personal experience that food is an aphrodisiac. That’s why Mike and I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 16, 2005

Cake Decorating for the Patience Impaired Klutz

Into every life a little cake must bake? Yes, at least once in your life you will bake a cake and as long as you follow the package directions to the letter, you won't screw it up. The same cannot be said, however, for cake decorating. In fact, the accidental gourmet is an accident prone klutz when... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, February 15, 2005

Cravings - The strange things we eat

Cravings happen for all sorts of reasons. Your body will crave foods that contain certain nutrients when it is low on those things. Pregnant women crave. I don't know exactly how that happens but I know it's weird. PMS makes you crave. And some cravings can only be chalked up to weirdness and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 14, 2005

Crunchy Munchy Sprouts

Beans sprouts used to be the dominion of Chinese cuisine and hemp wearing tye dyed hippies, but no more. Sprouts are very good for you, crunchy and very easy to make and cook with. And best of all, they are cheap. How to Sprout: This is beyond easy. To grow sprouts, begin with a clean, wide-mouth... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, February 13, 2005

Cupid’s Super Luscious Devil’s Food Cake

Nothing says love like the decadence of chocolate, the sweetness of cherries and the whimsy of little candy hearts. From Micheal and I all our best to you and all of your sweethearts, Happy Valentine’s Day! 1 box devil’s food cake mix 2 boxes instant chocolate pudding 1 box chocolate covered... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, February 12, 2005

Don’t throw that away! – Recipes using foods past their prime

For those who have read today’s Frugal Goddess – “Don’t Throw That Away” these are the recipes that go along with that post. If you haven’t read it… well shame on you. Make sure you read it too. Bread salad This recipe makes use of stale bread and wilted greens. 3 cups wilted greens (wash well to... Sign in to see full entry.

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A Bowl of Rice

Rice is like a clean culinary slate. Yes, it has its own subtle taste and aroma but it is the perfect canvas upon which to create a masterpiece. These masterpieces are my most recent favorites. Sweet and Savory Mango Ginger Rice 1 large mango, peeled, pitted and diced 1 red onion, minced 2... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 10, 2005

Vegan Meals

I am not a vegetarian. However, I do occasionally meatless meals (abouttwice a week, actually). There are a few big benefits to the vegetarian lifestyle. First, your food budget is lower. Meat costs more than produce.Second, a vegetarian lifestyle is healthier. I have yet to meet a vegan with... Sign in to see full entry.

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