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    Pasta Chips

    PASTA CRISPS SERVES 3 to 4 This is a nice change from potato chips or french fries. I happened to have leftover cooked bowties and decided to give it a try, but I would also make it from scratch. INGREDIENTS 3 cups cooked bowties (farfalle) 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste...
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    What fruits freeze well and how? (like so I can stock up when in season)

    Freezing fresh fruit I like to free sliced fruits in juices, peaches in oj, sliced apples in grape juice, green grapes in lemonade(okay not a sliceable fruit), nectarines in cranberry juice, etc. And when the have the frozen Bacardi Mixes(concentrated)on sale I buy those up and make fruit...
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    Sushi Roll Maker?

    I have this on order, my British friends tell me it is a wonder and will give me perfect sushi everytime! http://www.lakelandlimited.co.uk/product.aspx/!10232
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    Canning apples

    8 Minute Apples Start with any amount of apples you want. Slice into 1 quart measure, layering the apples with 1/4 cup of sugar into an air-tight container. Keep layering apples and sugar till a large container is filled and then let stand overnight to "cure". In the morning pack the apple...
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    Brine / Brining for Chicken

    I always brine my chicken in buttermilk. You can add any herbs and spices to it you choose, but it is always flavorful and moist.
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    Anyone inject alcohol into fruit?

    I inject a good Tequila into large fresh strawberries and then dip them into chocolate. Then refrigerate for an hour or so. I never seem to have any left to bring home....
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    Kugelis

    Thank you so much everyone you have made a very nice gentleman extremely happy! He is 89 years old and is in assisted care, his grandaughter wanted to make him his favorite meals for his birthday celebration. He is going to have kugelis and varitnai, along with a few other things I can't spell...
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    Kugelis

    This is a Lithuanian dish served or made with sour cream. My hubby's Gram made it all the time but we have no idea what is in it or how it is made, can anyone help?
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    Scrap dough ideas?

    We like to take hot dogs or keilbasa and cut into 4-5" pieces, then slit almost in half. Fill with things you like, we prefer saurkraut and mustard on keilbasa. But for hot dogs, we fill with onion, pickled jalapeno's, mustard, catsup and a sprinkling of shredded cheese. Then you take a...
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    Crock Pot Dilemma

    Part of the issue is Rival is now designing their crockpots to cook with more heat at a faster time. Check the new cookbooks, they are quoting a time of 4-6 hours cooking instead of 8-9 hours. I have been in deliberations with Rival concerning one of their crockpots I received at Christmas. In...
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    What is the best appetizer you have ever had?

    Chorizo braised in red wine and served with fresh sweet pineapple. My house, my treat!
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    Chinese chicken salad for 150

    Try this site Dayle's Growlies for Groups...lots of quantity recipes. http://members.tripod.com/~lotsofinfo/index.html
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    Cheeseburger Macaroni: Need some Ideas and Recipes.

    Okay let me work it out as I don't measure much of anything when it comes to comfort food! lol
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    Meat and fruit combos

    Pork and apples, chicken and citrus, beef and tomaotes, turkey and peaches, ham and melon, rabbit and apricots....for starters.
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    Cheeseburger Macaroni: Need some Ideas and Recipes.

    I make my own version of hamburger helper, that said I think it is more in the way you make the "mix". I fry good flavorful beef burger, 85% lean. Then I add the salt and pepper, grated sweet onion and a touch of garlic(well alot of garlic, but I eat my burgers that way anyway!). Now I add...
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    ISO Tuna fish ideas

    I add some peach preserves to my tuna salad, along with a touch of cayenne. Toss in some diced celery, halved grapes, minced shallots, and orange peppers and you have a great sandwich spread. I also like to use pineapple preserves, minced Canadian bacon, tuna, a touch of Dijon mustard and...
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    Shredding cabbage?

    When I worked in a deli we used a meat slicer, worked great!
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    Salad Bar Question

    Everything but the lettuces, if they have fresh spinach I will go after that.
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    Freezing Gefilte Fish

    I found this in my files, maybe you can freeze it okay. Just reads the first part of the ingredients.. http://www.jewish-food.org/recipes/gefilter.htm
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    ISO strawberry recipes

    Slice and toast a couple of croissants. Slice strawberries and mix with sweetened whipped cream. Place strawberry mix into the toasted croissant. Take a cooled plate and drizzle with strawberry jam heated with a small amount of white wine, just enough to loosen. Place filled croissant onto...
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    ISO: Swiss Steak Recipes

    I am sure you could "steam" them in an electric frying pan on very low until tender. Or you could lay them in a single line and bake in a slow oven. Even a crockpot or slow cooker would work, they would just suffer the nice crust, but who would know but you! : ) Just cook the sauce down...
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    Baked eggs

    No, but then I buy premium bacon as we only eat it once or twice a year. We are stationed in England so we are enjoying gammon, rashers, sausages, lots of excellent lamb, seafood(fish 'n chips), donner kebaps, Indian Curries, etc....
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    ISO: Swiss Steak Recipes

    Cut into serving sized pieces, pat dry. Dip in seasoned flour(paprika, pepper, salt, onion powder)and fry in hot oil only till brown on each side. Plate and keep warm. Quarter medium sized peeled onions, set aside. Quarter garlic dill pickles and plate. Take one browned piece of steak and...
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    Baked eggs

    This recipe also works great with bacon strips wrapped into your muffin tin, then place one or two eggs(depending on size)into the tin. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes, remove and add a light sprinkling of fried onion and garlic. Toss on a small handful of grated Parmesan and return...
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    Mexican dishes

    Nachos 'n Gravy 1 can of chili w/no beans 1 can of condensed tomato soup 1 can enchilada sauce Shredded cheese Mix together and heat thru. Take one large heated plate and sprinkle with nachos. Pour over heated gravy and sprinkle with alot of shredded cheeses. Place under broiler until...
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