By Leighann on Jul 15, 2009 in What's Cooking? | 9 Comments
TweetQuestion: I don't mind fish. I really like salmon baked on a cedar plank, and tuna salad – I love fish and chips. However, I hate anything that tastes or smells fishy. I don't know which kinds of fish are more likely to have that smell and taste – or if its a certain way [...]
By Leighann on Jul 13, 2009 in Vegetarian Cooking, What's Cooking? | 3 Comments
TweetQuestion: You know, the fresh veggie section at the store, you buy the cilantro, green onions, lettuce, etc, put it in a plastic baggie and then what? My cilantro gets slimy fast…Any good way to keep them in the fridge? Thanx! Our Answer: HUGE TIP! Never, never, but never keep ANY produce in the thin [...]
By Leighann on Jul 9, 2009 in Vegetarian Cooking, What's Cooking? | 12 Comments
Tweet Oh no! You bought a head of lettuce last week, but forgot about it. Now you want to make a salad, but it’s all wilty and you’re thinking of throwing it out. But wait! You can “freshen it up” by immersing in cold water (at least 30 minutes). This time lapse video shows how [...]
By Leighann on Jan 13, 2009 in Vegetarian Cooking, What's Cooking? | 0 Comments
TweetTo keep your cookbooks clean while cooking, and to hold your place, slip them into a ziplock, or wrap with plastic wrap.
By Leighann on May 8, 2008 in Saving Money, Vegetarian Cooking, What's Cooking? | 0 Comments
TweetTo make onions easy to deal with (and take advantage of sales, especially on specialty onions like vidalias), chop several onions at once, then freeze for later use. Do the same with carrots, broccoli, and other like veggies. Thanks to xandert and Morguefile for the photo.
By Leighann on Apr 26, 2008 in Healthy Living, Nothing Like a Good Book, Vegetarian Cooking, What's Cooking? | 1 Comment
TweetThe subtitle for this book is Quick, Low-fat, Low-Calorie, Vegetarian Meals. And it should be noted that they are also vegan: no eggs, no milk, cheese, butter, or other dairy, and of course, no other animal products. Most of her recipes include some kind of tofu, or other soy product. Which is great if you’re [...]