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I made this for our Christmas dinner. I never thought I'd enjoy asparagus as much as I did during this meal. Thought I'd share. It was such a nice smoky tasting dish. Can't wait to make it again! This serves 2-3 1 lb asparagus with ends trimmed 1 roasted red bell pepper (I got a jar from...

Made these insect cupcakes for Aidan's big 5 birthday party today. I'll be making a cake later on this week (on his real birthday) and will use these bugs again. I'll make some spider webs for the spiders then too. Just thought I'd share the photos...

Im eager to find out what you all (especially kadesma) are having for dinner tonight. I have a long tech rehearsal this evening and will be getting a babysitter. Theres a Thai place a block away from where my rehearsal is. I think I will pick up some red curry and brown rice if I'm not terribly...

I'm making some cookies today. I'd like to make about half of the cookies today and the other half tomorrow. I was planning on putting the dough in the fridge overnight. Do I need to bring the dough back to room temp tomorrow before baking or can I scoop the cold dough on to the baking sheets...

So I've found myself in a bit of a pickle. dh was looking through one of my cooking magazines and found a cheesy chicken broccoli bake (it's not a casserole though) that he was enthusiastic about. He looked at the photo and the title and that was good enough for him. I looked at the recipe...

I'm looking for some ideas of something my kids (ages 4 & 2) can make for their dad's birthday. Thanks! I appreciate any suggestions!

I make an elaborate meal. I put so much time and effort into it, only to get compliments on how good the bacon is or how the biscuits out of a tube taste so great. Tonight my beef stroganoff (made from scratch) was compared to a powdered package version of beef stroganoff (powder+water+sour...

A friend of mine just had a baby last Saturday. She was 6 weeks early. The mom is being discharged from the hospital tomorrow but the babe will have to remain at the hospital for at least 2 more weeks. I'm looking to put together some food for her and her husband. They will probably only be...

I'm cleaning out the fridge and would like to use all of these items (in a meal for 2) before they go bad. Theres not a lot of pesto, probably a couple tablespoons. I'm also going grocery shopping today and can pick up more food for fillers. Thanks everyone!

I can't believe this thread hasn't been started yet... We will be having rosemary chicken with spinach ravioli tossed in a brown butter, balsamic sauce. And a salad too. Its a new recipe. Dh may not like it but I think I will! What will be on your table tonight?

I'm thinking it would be good to invest in a bread machine but I really don't know much about them. I want all the gorey details. What kind do you have and do you like it? what don't you like about it? Is it really that easy to make bread? Does it sit on the counter and rarely get used? How...

I love baking and I'm always intersted to hear what you all have been baking. Thought I'd start this thread up to keep tabs on you all. :lol: I'll be baking two things today. I have a recipe for these incredible chocolate cookies. There is melted bittersweet chocolate and cocoa in the dough...

I'll be making a stir fry this week but its been so long since I've made one that I have forgotten how I used to do it. Thought I would ask around, I'm sure there are so many different ways. I have firm tofu that I would like to be crispy and I also have some trader joes soyaki. I do...

its been about 2 weeks since I put a jar of sun dried tomatoes in the fridge. Everything in the jar solidified. If I take them out and bring back to room temp, will they be alright? What is the proper way to store a jar of opened sun dried tomatoes?

I made a sauce with sauteed leeks and added flour and chicken broth to it. Will the texture be funky after I freeze it? I'm also wondering about freezing gruyere cheese? Any help is appreciated!

I bought some pears today and am wondering what I can make with them. Dh is not a big fan of hot fruit, so something cold or room temp. thanks very much! You have all been so helpful!

I have this chicken sausage/sun dried tomato ravioli. I was thinking of tossing it with some pesto and making a green salad of it. Ravioli would be cold on the salad. I'm looking for some ideas on what else to put in there. I like a lot of veggies and cheeses in my salads. So far I have...

I'm planning out the menu for this week. I bought a package of 3 pork chops. I'll use 2 for dinner and will have one leftover. What can I make with one pork chop for a lunch to feed 2 people? Thanks very much!

dh and I had a conversation last night. He's telling me that he thinks I need to get better about improvising meals with what we have in the fridge. I think it is either a skill you have or you don't. I don't have it. I need a recipe or at least need to have something planned out ahead of...

What are your thoughts on "secret recipes"? My dad has one and I think it is just a ridiculous concept. I don't see why you wouldn't want to share the tastiness with everyone. :wacko:

I've been scarce over the last couple weeks. We have been moving and without internet until now. :ohmy: I am back to spread my wisdom :lol: :lol: :lol: Missed you all. Glad to be back. Happy Holidays!

I'm making these chocolate cupcakes today. They don't have frosting but instead have a tablespoon of a cream cheese mixture spooned into the center. The recipe calls for chocolate chips in there but I'm wondering about raspberres instead. All I have is frozen though. I was gonna thaw them...

This is what you get for parking in front of the fire hydrant. :lol:

I came across a bunch of these and thought I'd pass the laughter on...

Hope you have a fantastic birthday!!! :cool: :cool: :cool: