News And View From Judy's Desk

By MsJudy - About Me - E-mail this page - Add to My Favorites - Add to Blog List - See other blogs in News & Politics

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Roasting Peppers

Roasting Peppers Why: Roasting peppers not only separates the tough skin from the flesh but it brings out the pepper’s flavor by concentrating its natural sugars. There are endless possibilities for roasted peppers. Use them to top pizzas and salads, or add them to Mediterranean-style sauces and... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by MsJudy at 12:10 PM | add or view comments (1) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Tips for preparing and storing food in the freezer

Looking for some time-saving and easy recipes? Try one dish meals that can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer. Tips for preparing and storing food in the freezer Bake your frozen one dish meal slightly longer than one that’s baked immediately after being prepared. Most need an... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by MsJudy at 11:35 AM | add or view comments (1) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Roasting Garlic

Roasting Garlic Why: If you like garlic, you’ll love it roasted. Even if you don’t, you might be surprised to find that you have a taste for it when it’s roasted. Roasting mellows the bite of fresh garlic, creating a rich, almost sweet condiment that can be added to almost anything. Try it in mashed... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by MsJudy at 3:01 PM | add or view comments (2) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Ten Garnishes

Ten Garnishes Make even weeknight meals special—these super easy techniques will have you finishing your dishes like a pro! Curls & Twirls. Use a vegetable peeler to shave large curls from wedges of Parmesan cheese or milk chocolate bars. For example: Top salads or pasta dishes with curls of... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by MsJudy at 5:51 PM | add or view comments (0) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Monday, August 23, 2010

Caramelizing Onions

Why: Caramelizing onions turns this eye-stinging cooking staple into a sweet, buttery, almost nutty flavored condiment. The rich, deep brown onions are great on pizza, grilled meats, or stirred into sauces and dips—they’re an astounding addition to blue cheese dip! How: Heat a large sauté pan over... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by MsJudy at 7:39 PM | add or view comments (2) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Pan Sauces

Why: After deglazing, you’re just minutes away from a terrific pan sauce that will reflect the flavors of the meat, seafood or vegetables you’ve cooked in the pan. How: After browning your main ingredient in the pan, remove it and keep warm, returning the pan to the burner. Deglaze, scrape the pan,... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by MsJudy at 5:22 PM | add or view comments (1) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Zucchini Bread

I've decided to give you an extra recipe to day: Zucchini Bread 3 cups shredded zucchini (2 to 3 medium) 1 2/3 cups sugar 2/3 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla 4 eggs 3 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose or whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by MsJudy at 12:47 PM | add or view comments (0) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Friday, August 20, 2010

Cookware & Bakeware

Cookware & Bakeware A few choice pieces of bakeware will go a long way in the kitchen. The Basics Baking pans & casserole dishes: There are baking pans and there are casseroles. To put it simply, casseroles are generally deeper than baking pans and are usually round or oval. Some have handles but... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by MsJudy at 1:02 PM | add or view comments (0) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Tips for preparing and storing food in the freezer

Looking for some time-saving and easy recipes? Try one dish meals that can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer. Save time with one dish meals that can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer. Looking for some time-saving and easy recipes? Try one dish meals that can be made ahead... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by MsJudy at 3:58 PM | add or view comments (4) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

The Prepared Pantry

The Prepared Pantry Keeping your pantry well stocked is a smart idea—it can help you minimize those last-minute trips to the grocery store, and put dinner on the table even when you are in a pinch for time. But with so many interesting ingredients available in grocery stores today, it can be hard to... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by MsJudy at 4:31 PM | add or view comments (2) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Headlines (What is this?)