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    Housewarming help please !!!!

    Okay so I'm planning our housewarming... Well 2 of them we have quite a bit of family and friends. We want to invite 80, but not all at once. We're going to do 2, each a week apart. This is what my ideas are: simple, elegant. But cheap. I've been thinking finger foods, but for 40 people that...
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    Anniversary dinner for in-laws

    Okay so nothing too fancy but: The menu is... Dinner- pork chop loins with orange sauce asparagus and mushrooms Italian bread Italian salad (cheeses, pepperoni, homemade itl. dressing) Dessert: homemade angel food cake with fruit salad and homemade whipped cream Wine: we have some Bully Hill...
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    The new food pyramid - your thoughts?

    So this is a link to the new food pyramid What do you guys all think??
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    Black bean hummus

    Okay so I made some tonight... It's AMAZING!!! :chef: I used dried black beans.. but you can use canned.. (dried, in bulk is cheaper :smile:) so: 1cup uncooked dried (becomes 3cups cooked or canned) black beans 2 TBSP tahini or EVOO.. but the Tahini is what gives it the Middle eastern Flare per...
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    Where do I find coconut flour?

    Hi there, I was wondering where I could find coconut flour locally? Supermarkets, health food stores? Thanks1
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    South Beach Diet Suggestions

    Hi there, My husband and I decided to start the South Beach diet. His father had a quadruple bypass at the age of 50...I don't want to deal with that at such an early age. We're only in our 20's but the earlier the better.. we drive for a living.. which will make dinners a challenge. In the...
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    Roasted chicken pasta dish ideas??

    ok so I'm making dinner on Sunday night. I'm going to roast a chicken in the morning and the mate it with a pasta dish. I was thinking of going Asian but would like some wine in it. Ideas for the Asian venture. I have ramen noodles, sesame seeds, sesame oil I haven't gone shopping yet so I can...
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    Truffles - what are they like?

    Okay so I was thinking about trying to get my hands on some truffles.. (not the chocolate kind)... What do they taste like? What would I cook them with? Thanks for the ideas! Britt :smile:
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    ISO Lentil soup recipes and ideas

    Okay so I have a few lentils around. I have about a cup and a half. Is that enough for soup for 2? And any ideas on making some soup? How do I cook the lentils? What are some good herbs to use with them? What else to serve with the soup? :chef: I haven't made lentil soup before and wanted to...
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    Shortbread cookie poll

    Ok so... I've decided that my favorite cookie to make is the shortbread. I thought it'd be kinda cool to do a poll. Some people use granulated sugar and some use powdered sugar. Which one do you use? I use powdered. I think it makes them more chewy and yummy!
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    Canned tuna and pasta

    hi there, my husband and I are on a small budget right now. We have canned tuna and pasta. I've been making the tuna fish with different spices and dips. Tonight I did garlic powder, chili powder, crushed red pepper, horsey sauce, mayo, salt and dill relish. I make my own pasta sauce. but any...
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    Breakfast for lunch

    my sister moved to Canada and after 2 years she can come home! I'm making lunch tomorrow. I have eggs bacon and potatoes. Some cheese... Onion garlic. Any ideas???? What should I add? A different way for eggs than just scrambled? And should I serve dessert or no... Maybe grab some fruit...
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    ISO Herbal Tea Ideas

    I like to tea. I have a variety of loose leaf teas. Does anyone grow specific herbs for their tea? What about roses for rose tea..are there specific rose types to grow? (My parents have about 5 rose bushes in their yard that I can steal) And is it just simply letting the herbs and stuff dry to...
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    ISO Tips for Indoor Herb Gardens

    ok so this year I decided to start a herb garden. But I do it all via potted plants as it is winter, and even if it were summer time, there is no garden around my apartment. At the local supermarket I have gotten thyme, sage and oregano. I have also acquired some basil. But it isn't doing so...
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    Dinner for 4 - ideas?

    Ok...so we're having some friends over on Sunday. I am definitely making ham and potato soup (cream) I'm not sure about: should I put veggies in the soup or on the side if i did in it would be: carrots and celery, corns, green beans.. if on the side: carrots or corn Then, what do I serve with...
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    I got an iPhone!!!

    I'm just so excited. The newest addition to our family is the 8gb iPhone!! My husband got it for me! I thought I would just tell the whole world!! :cool:
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    Where to find U-bet syrup?

    ok...so I have a friend from NYC coming up, but he's never heard of U-bet syrup... Where can he find it? Anyone know?...Can he go into a local grocery store and get it, or does he need to go to a specialty place? Thanks..
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    Sunday lunch

    so... we're having a couple people over for lunch after church on Sunday. I'm planning on either making rolls or just going to the store and getting some nice ones. I was thinking of deli meats...some ham, turkey, balogna, cheddar and provolone cheese. and then making some veggie, chix, soup...
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    ISO different ways to prepare hotdogs

    Ok so, my husband loves hotdogs. He grew up with basically the same things for dinner. He's used to having hotdogs almost everyday. Growing up, I liked hotdogs more than burgers. Well, while we were dating, it was during the summertime and I got "hotdogged out" of hotdogs. Is there any ideas on...
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    New ideas..

    What about having a new section such as recipes...with a bunch of sub divisions... such as entrees, sides, desserts, appetizers, drinks, etc. where member can post their recipes and people can come through and look for what they need...
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    NY - Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lewiston area?

    Ok...here's the thing, i'm from Buffalo. But i'm tired of the same old restaurants....anyone from around here that can offer any recommendations? I'm tired of the chain restaurants and stuff... Let me know...thanks... It can extend from Buffalo, to Niagara Falls, maybe Lewiston, or down in the...
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    noob

    hi there everyone, i'm new here (obviously) i found this while googling recipes..which i do on a regular basis..i find a bunch of recipe ideas and then make my own variation. i'm open to new ideas. i'm freshly married. My husband loves car stuff, he's on car forums and I go to cooking forums...
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