September 2008 - Posts

Wednesday, September 24, 2008 12:08 PM

Recipe challenge: Fast, easy apps and sides?

Because most of my effort goes into the main dish, like the hours prepping and cooking a gumbo or assembling the ingredients for a righteous meatloaf,


Posted by Nest Colleen

Tuesday, September 23, 2008 6:11 PM

Basic pie crust recipe?

Making a solid, homemade pie crust is like changing a tire. You may not do it very often, but when you do—oh, how much do you kick ass? Sure, I have frozen

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Posted by Nest Colleen

Wednesday, September 17, 2008 11:57 AM

Recipe math for the numerically-challenged?

Kitchen math is my culinary kryptonite. No matter how many conversion charts I print out or buy ( case in point ), I experience some kind of mental paralysis


Posted by Nest Colleen

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 9:36 AM

What is quinoa?

Quinoa [KEEN-wah or KEE-no-uh] is a tiny seed* (often mistaken for a grain) with a faintly nutty flavor. It cooks like rice, but in about 15 minutes, and


Posted by Nest Colleen

Wednesday, September 03, 2008 12:17 PM

Coping with a guest’s dietary restrictions?

An invited dinner guest RSVPs. She has issues—dietary issues. As much as you want to be the consummate hostess, you’re not obligated to re-work the entire

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