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Just a few of the dishes we have cooked.

"I see absolutely no clues beneath her tail. Does that not suggest girl?" Not necessarily! I grew up on a farm and we had many cats, boys and girls, fixed and not. I thought for sure Smarty was a girl. Took "her" to the vet for the first check up and guess what?? Smarty was a neutered male...

I made home made pizza- sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, onion and banana peppers - topped it off with a tall frothy rootbeer. Pretty darn good if I do say so myself!

It was cold with freezing rain today in good ol' Ohio - I made a killer pot of Chicken Tortilla soup and served it with corn tortilla strips and fresh cheese and onion quesadilla's - yum!

What a great story. Reminds me of how Smarty adoped us! He showed up 2 years ago early spring...looked scrawny and under fed. He was scared of us at first. I would set on the patio patiently waiting quietly until he would wander close...finally I coaxed him on my lap and slowly he started to...

It would be best to just start over. When making caramels (or any candy) you have to use a candy thermometer. For soft caramels - "soft ball stage" is what you want. Anything over that is going to turn out hard like brittle.

I think it depends on the area you are in. Here in Ohio - they seem to be plentiful. We can go to any auction or flea market to find them. Of course I live near Amish communities and farm / rural areas so they still use them! Nothing better than fresh dill pickles from the crock! My sister in...

Honey Crisp apples are wonderful for pies. They are slightly tart and don't turn to mush. I always toss the sliced apples(about 4 cups sliced) in 3 TBS flour, (and although I don't usually measure this part)approximately 1 tsp cinnamon. My pies turn out just right, not runny.

Thanks for your thought mrochester95. the wedding was in May - the reception number exploded to 200 and we settled on really good Escalloped potatoes! Some how we figured all the food right and did not have anything leftover but cake!

Salsa - Fresh salsa!

A nice big Peanut butter and Banana Sandwich, on fresh whole wheat, with a tall glass of really cold milk. YUM!

Another vote for the microplane! I also agree with grating it frozen - works wonderfully

I have grated it and frozen it to use in zucchini bread or muffins. Works great. My recipe calls for two cups grated, so I measure out two cups and put it into freezer bags. I don't generally keep it any longer than 6 or 8 months. When you thaw it, just place it in a colander to drain. Easy.

My son is getting married May 17th. We are all helping with the food - its a family affair. He loves my herbed buttered red skinned potatoes and wants me to make these for the reception. OK - now what"? They are expecting around 150 or so. Any ideas? I hate to think of making them ahead and them...

:smile:Nope! He's an only child!

It's 3.39 in this part of Ohio today. Where to cut back??? I was considering not ever buying organic eggs again when I paid 4.12 for a dozen at the local Kroger! But thank goodness - my significant other got the hook up where he works and I am now getting farm fresh eggs for 1.00 a dozen!!

Mardi Gras I am going to a Mardi Gras party tonite - I was in charge of the King Cake....so thats what I made this morning. They smell yummy!

Using the dark non stick pan is a real problem. I have been given these types of pans as gifts - the non stick idea is great - but the dark pan always gets too hot and burns whatever I would try to make on them. I threw them out a long time ago and have stuck to a good grade of stainless - or...

Middle of the oven is key - Is your pizza pan made of a dark metal? I don't use a stone, but bake it in the middle of the oven using a stainless jelly roll style pan (if I am making a "party size" pizza and always have a nice brown - just crisp on the bottom and soft in the middle crust.

Hi everyone - This is my first posting here - I have been reading in the wings and have enjoyed many posts. Looks like a nice forum to be a part of.