Q: We recently lost our cheap, Craigslist-purchased microwave when a bag of popcorn went up in flames. Does anyone have suggestions for budget-friendly, powerful microwave to replace it? Thanks!
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These are inspired by what my Southern grandmother called “stickies.” She would pat out her homemade buttermilk biscuit dough into a rectangle, top it with soft butter and cinnamon-sugar, roll it up into a log, cut it into rounds, and nestle them into a cake pan. Delicious for sure, but some cooks — even accomplished ones — can feel a little intimidated about making homemade biscuits. This short-cut version is equally divine, but really easy. If you can stir up a cake mix, you can make these sticky buns. More
Creamed spinach is a classic, decadent side dish, but it also makes a fine nest for baked eggs. Despite its name, cream weighs down the spinach, so half-and-half or whole milk is a better choice. On the other hand, skim milk is puny, meager, and inadequate. Starting with fresh spinach requires an extra prep step, but the flavor and texture are so superior to frozen spinach that it’s worth it. (You can make the creamed spinach the night before!) More
This holiday breakfast is warm, cheerful, and tasty. Everything on the menu is easier than it looks, so you won’t wind up stranded in the kitchen all morning.
Whether you’re cooking for a crowd the day after Thanksgiving, or planning ahead for December brunch, this menu of creamed spinach with baked eggs and ultra-easy cheater sticky buns is the way to go.
4.77 / 5 Stars | 24 Reviews
by TONY7
“This can be a tart strawberry smoothie or yummy frozen popsicle. Kids and adults enjoy this on hot summer days!! For smoothies just pour into glasses and drink!”
Where I live, solstice day was bleak and cold. It rained hard all day and by 2PM I had already lit a few candles and turned on the sparkly white Christmas lights. I stayed mostly in the kitchen where I had put a pot of beans on to cook even though I had no immediate plans for them. The decision was spontaneous, so the beans hadn’t been soaked and required a good long time on the stove. I added a little onion, a few whole garlic gloves, a bay leaf, some peppercorns, and a few pinches of salt to the pot and set it on the back burner where it quietly bubbled away for the rest of the afternoon. What old, half-buried instinct was I obeying when I did this? The only thing I know is that my need to have something (anything) simmering on the stove was as great as the need for the actual beans themselves. More
4.06 / 5 Stars | 13 Reviews
by CLAIRES
“Sliced squid is tossed with a lemon juice, garlic, and celery mixture!”
This vegetarian club sandwich was always popular with non vegetarians alike. by Guest on Saturday, December 22, 2012
A favourite side dish for tacos or fajitas in our house!! by momisbarefoot on Saturday, December 22, 2012
I’ve found roasting winter squash is the best way to cook it to retain the great flavor. It’s almost caramelized if done right. It’s very delicious… by Guest on Saturday, December 22, 2012
