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    Cooking Shortcuts - looking for tips

    Hi Lynda, Sorry about the web site mystery. Shortly after I posted that message I decided to change hosting services. It's all for the best but will take a little time. :oops: Meanwhile, if you like a sample of a few trecipes please try http://our cajun cooking.blogspot.com/...
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    Cooking Shortcuts - looking for tips

    starrleicht and evelyn Thank you both for the input. :D :D starrleicht, I've signed up for the newsletter you mentioned. Looking forward to reading that. Btw...I like how you save your files over time; it sounds more like a hobby (saving only the best of the "cooking" info - think I'll...
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    Saucy Beef Stew

    Saucy Beef Stew 5 tbs. flour & 5 tbs. shortening 2 large onions, diced 1 Green Bell pepper, diced 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 2 tbs. garlic, minced 2 large beef Rib Eye steaks (1 inch thick, cubed, about 1 pound each) 1 cup Red Table Wine 1 quart beef stock 2...
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    Cooking Shortcuts - looking for tips

    kitchenelf, Thanks so much for the input. It's funny how the simplest concept can have such an impact on our day to day activities. :idea: Here's a recipe thae I use for a quick meal, hope you appreciate it. Cajun Fried Rice - Jambalaya This recipe does not have an ingredient list, read on...
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    Cooking Shortcuts - looking for tips

    Thanks kitchenelf, The idea of freezing "sauces" has some great potential for us. I'm shifting from fresh onions (and such) to diced, dehydrated with goooood results - you're right, peeling, rinsing and chopping is rather time consuming. I'm going to try this new idea of freezing "sauces"...
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    Cooking Shortcuts - looking for tips

    I've been cooking for 25+ years, learning to cook on the tug boats made it necessary to learn the most efficient cooking techniques and shortcuts. Now I cook because (well I just like cooking) I get home from work before my wife. Time is so much "of the essence" thesedays - I am always looking...
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    What is custard powder?

    Have eaten Nanaimo Bars in Canada PamelaEllen My wife is from Canada, we love Nanaimo Bars - but they're reserved for special ocassion - maybe like Valentine day, ....hmmmmmm Use vanilla custard powder, cook it slowly and be conscience of the final consistency. My wife has fooled her mom with...
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