The Accidental Gourmet

Friday, April 21, 2006

12 Hints To Better Cooking

We can all use a little "help" now and again. Here are 12 tidbits that my help you in the kitchen. 1. Biscuits Tips - Biscuits will be crisp on the outside and flaky in the center if you roll the dough thin and fold it over once before cutting out biscuits. They'll also split open easily when you're... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, April 20, 2006

Happy Earth Day, Blogit!

This is one of my favorite days of the year because it celebrates the richness of mother earth while reminding us to take care of her, to be her guardians and stewards. So in honor of the day, here are a trio of recipes using the freshest and finest of mother nature's bounty. Asian Cucumber Slaw 2... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2006

I have learned to dip things in chocolate

I just sent my "baby" Terri home with a big container full of chocolate goodies. She bought one of those things that melts the chocolate and shows you how to make goodies with it. First... don't buy one of these. Just melt your chocolate in a double boiler for goodness sakes. Second, some things... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 18, 2006

Finger Licking BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

I am running late again. (Aren't I always?) I think this is why Mike always did the cooking. I have my fingers in 40 pies. I still have to exercise today. I still have three more blogs to write. Tom just called. He is bringing a friend home for dinner. The place is a mess. I have a headache. And...... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 17, 2006

An Easter Sunday Surprise

I did not make Easter dinner. Tom's room mate, Jackie, invited Tom and I to her mother's home for dinner. Now I was a bit nervous about this. Jackie and Tom have been room mates for 15 years and Jackie's mother always calls Tom her son in law. The lady is up in years and very fragile but I don't... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, April 14, 2006

Hold the mayo please...

Believe it or not there are people that do not like mayonaise. It blows my mind because I like the stuff but Tom's room mate Jackie is allergic and Tom does not like the stuff so their room mate relationship has been a gastronomical marriage made in heaven... despite the fact that he loves me. So... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, April 13, 2006

Celebration

Normally I tell you what I have made after I have made it. Today will be different. May 1st will be two months that Tom and I have been a couple. We have been dating since January 1st but it did not dawn on either of us that we might be a couple until just after Valentine's Day. So this meal is a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 12, 2006

Love Your Crockpot

I am sure I have blogged on this topic before. Your crockpot (or slow cooker) is your best friend when you have next to no time to cook. You can cook for many people or few people and the kinds of dishes you can make are just about endless. If you are at a loss for diinner tonight or want to try... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 11, 2006

A burger, fries and sauce?

As I write this I am thawing burger, baking french fries, listening to my voice mails, planning dinner for Saturday (we are having company for dinner) listening to an episode of "Law & Order" and trying to figure out what to wear tonight. I am also worried about a very tired Tom who has been running... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 10, 2006

A Review - Frozen Crockpot Dinners - Chicken and Dumplings

I never realized just how long cooking from scratch takes until I had to do it on my own. Micheal always cooked everything from scratch and it never seemed to take anytime at all. But that was because I was busy working on my business, someone else's book or my blogs so I did not truely pay... Sign in to see full entry.

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