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DH doesn't like anything w/ zucchini but even he liked these! If you're not into whole wheat flour and flax, you could easily omit the flax and use all AP flour. But these turned out very nice and light even w/ the wheat flour. 3/4 c AP flour 3/4 c wheat flour ¾ c sugar 2 heaping TBSP...

I made a batch of strawberry jam today and it turned out really well. I was so excited to package it up, that I forgot to add the fresh lemon juice. My recipe only calls for 2 tsp for every 2 c of jam, so it's not much. I know that it adds a brightness to the flavor, but will not having it in...

We're members of a CSA again this year so I'm being forced (in a really good way!) to cook with some veggies that I normally wouldn't buy. This past week's box included a large bunch of swiss chard, something I haven't worked with much at all. This turned out wonderfully! Swiss Chard and...

Hi, friends! I've been MIA for 2 months and finally have made it back "home" to DC! I've missed you all so much! Life just got way too hectic (still is!) and I needed to scale back on some extras. Between DH's busy work schedule and DD giving up naps, there's been a lot keeping my hands...

We have a cast-iron cake mold/pan that dh's mom used to use every Easter when dh was a kid. I'd like to use it for Easter this year (w/ specific decorating instructions from dh so it's just like the labs he had growing up!:rolleyes:). I've never baked in one of these before and am wondering if...

I came up with this recipe looking to modify my standard oatmeal raisin cookie recipe to make it lower in sugar and healthier for dd. They're not sugary-sweet, but still have a hit of sweetness to them. You could bake them as cookies or bars, but I did bars since it's quicker and easier! the...

February already!?!?! I'm not sure what we'll have for dinner (probably some sort of pasta), but since DD is taking her first nap in almost 2 weeks (woo-hoo!), I'm going to take advantage of the time and make us a homemade apple pie for dessert tonight. Heck, maybe that will be dinner!:lol...

1 1/2 pounds fish fillets (I always use a mild white fish, often tilapia) 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon chili powder 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper Lime juice (I use a whole lime because I like it extra "limey") 1/4 teaspoon crushed red hot pepper 2 teaspoons Worcestershire...

We're having fish tacos made with tillapia that I'll marinade in a spicy marinade (includes garlic, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, and lime juice), rice with black beans and strawberry cheesecake ice cream for dessert.

It's supposed to be cold and damp here tomorrow, so split pea soup is on order! I froze the ham bone from Christmas just waiting for weather like this. :smile: 1 (10 oz) bag green split peas about 10 cups liquid (I used about 6 c chicken broth and 4 c water) bacon grease 1 c celery, finely...

I have a counter-top wood cutting board that I use for prepping veggies, herbs, fruits, etc (no meat or dairy). I usually wash it in the sink with a little soap and water and dry it right away, but I can tell that it's starting to warp. This isn't the first one that I've done this to...

DH is out of town for work today and he just called awhile ago to tell me he was driving himself to the local hospital because he's having really bad chest pain and tingling and numbness on the one side of his jaw, shoulder and arm. He said he'd keep me posted but I haven't heard back and he...

It's SO cold and blustery here today and all I can think of to warm up a bit is a good cup of hot chocolate. It got me to thinking of all of the different ways to make basic hot cocoa and all of the great things you can do to add variations. So....how do you like your hot chocolate? At...

I have some very thin slices of pork (cut for something like scallopini, I guess). I plan on placing a slice of fresh mozzarella and some herbs on each one, then rolling/folding the meat over the cheese and securing each bundle with a toothpick. I'm going to brown them in a skillet with a...

I knew that our daughter was really excited about Christmas, but I didn't realize just how much so, until she woke up for the day at 2:30 AM!:wacko: She snuggled with me for awhile but never fell back to sleep. Around 4 it dawned on me why (before that I was just too focused on...

Buckytom, this one's for you!:wink: This article is from our local paper. As you'll see, Central PA has its own unique way of celebrating New Year's Eve! :rolleyes::rofl: The new year will soon be ushered in by people around the world who all celebrate in their own way. Many central...

I'm making enchiladas with shredded chicken, black beans, tomatoes and lots of cheese. We'll have vanilla ice cream with fresh pineapple for dessert. And as long as I can stay up later than dd :rolleyes:, DH and I will have wine and some of the Christmas goodies he's gotten from work while I...

I charged DH with picking up the spiral ham for Christmas dinner and he got a 15 lb ham for 4 1/2 of us!!!:huh: Needless to say, we'll be having some leftovers. I'll be making my standard split pea soup, and will probably freeze some, but I could really use some good leftover ideas for dinners...

We're having soft tacos with ground turkey cooked with a mixture of black beans, tomatoes, mild green chilies, chili powder, oregano and cumin. They'll be served with the standard taco toppings. Dessert will be ruby red grapefruit.

I have... four average sized, bone-in, chicken thighs a can of white beans (around 15 oz) a can of chopped tomatoes (Standard herbs and spices, butter and olive oil, and a clove of garlic, too) Can't wait to see what you come up with!:smile:

Food Network cancels Emeril Live No matter how you feel about Emeril, like Callisto said in another thread, it's too bad to see one of the last prime time cooking shows canceled.

For Thanksgiving, we bought an all-natural, fresh, young, turkey. We've had the brand before and been pleased. This year, it was definately not worth the extra $/pound. I was suspicious the entire time it cooked as it hardly gave up any juice--I kept having to baste with melted butter and...

Since DH is going to be very late again tonight, I think that now that the rain has ended we'll escape the house and combine a grocery store run with a quick dinner out. Probably grilled cheese for the little one and a salad and soup for me.

We just found out that a good friend of ours is having unexpected gall bladder surgery today. She lives alone so I'd like to make a few meals for her so she has less to worry about when she gets home and can just focus on feeling better (she just had knee replacement surgery 2 months ago!)...

A friend of mine just recieved a fully-cleaned, frozen wild turkey and is looking for some advice on how to cook it. I know that the meat tends to be much darker and stronger, but that's where my knowledge stops. Any tips or advice on how to roast it?