The Accidental Gourmet

Tuesday, March 1, 2005

Crockpot Oatmeal – Overnight yummy for your morning tummy

I love oatmeal but I can’t stand to waste the money to buy the little instant packages and I am not good at making the old fashioned kind… or I wasn’t until I discovered making it in a crockpot. You can put it on when you go to bed and when you wake up it’s done and your whole house smells like warm... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 28, 2005

Wine and Cheese - Making a love connection

A little wine, a little cheese, a few crackers and a few friends make the perfect informal get together. But picking a wine and cheese that go well together can be like making a love connection - unsure at best. Although there really aren't any hard rules to be followed in choosing, there are... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, February 27, 2005

What I am eating tonight – Two days to payday

Like any other family in America, the last 48 hours before pay day is a very lean stretch of time. I am about sick of ramen noodles (had them three times yesterday) and not being open to a second bowl of oatmeal, I turned tonight to the only thing that tickled my fancy still left in the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, February 26, 2005

Cooking To Impress - One Dish Meals

A one dish meal is the ultimate quick meal. The savvy cook will make ahead such meals and freeze them so they can be re-heated, garnished and served in a flash. All of the following recipes can be easily frozen and re-heated. Icebox Quiche This can be made ahead and re-heated but it is also quick to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 25, 2005

Cooking to Impress – Soups and Sandwiches

A great soup and a satisfying sandwich and a green salad are a great meal any time but when you are in a time crunch this is a meal that can save your reputation as a stand out cook. The Soups The secret to a successful soup really quick is a can opener and a great imagination. All of these soups... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 24, 2005

Cooking To Impress – Sauces and Garnishes

If you have five minutes you can make a sauce. Here are some sauces that are never more than a can opener away. Souper Cheesy Cheese Sauce 1 can Campbell ’s Cheddar Cheese Soup 2 cups pre-shredded extra sharp cheddar 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 3... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 23, 2005

Cook To Impress - Shortcuts, Tips and Hints to make you look like a Pro

Into every cook's life a little chaos will fall. Whether its the sudden company just before dinner, the dinner guest your spouse/signifigant other did not warn you about or the gathering you've put off planning for until the last minute, these tips will help you get yourself out of a jam and still... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, February 22, 2005

Cool It!! – Recipes for a cool kitchen

Depending on where you are it is already god awful hot. In Summerville, S.C. today it was a wonderful 75 degrees… with 98% humidity. When it’s that sticky you have two choices, eat out or cook cool. Fruited Chicken Salad 1 cup low fat raspberry or strawberry yogurt ¼ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 21, 2005

Going Ape – Great Banana Recipes

Just about everyone knows how to make banana pudding and you can make banana bread from a box but this bunch of bananas is anything but ordinary. Bananas and Ham 4 Bananas (fairly unripe but not green) ½ cup Double cream 4 slices Ham Paprika 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated Salt and pepper 1.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, February 20, 2005

I’m strong to the finish ‘cause I eats my spinach

Despite the fact that humans some how do not actually acquire a taste for spinach until after their tenth birthday and many episodes of Popeye the sailor man, spinach is in fact one of the most popular and commonly used vegetables. Personally, I was a kid who would eat anything and I wouldn’t touch... Sign in to see full entry.

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