melly's Profile
Why is the Olive Garden so reviled?
The calories!!!!!!!!!!! The made up Italian names. The calories. Not talking about that salad.
Name a surprising/intense/unusual American dish.
Hot wings, a side of Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing for dipping, and celery sticks. Spicy chili to go with it.
Rudy's Hideaway in Sacramento....liked it!
They have remodeled since the last time we were there. It is out in Rancho Cordova...off Hazel on Folsom Blvd. It looks much better and we had a really nice meal there on mother's day. The place was packed.
We will go back. It's not for the midtown crowd most likely...and we do enjoy the midtown restos, It's more of a family spot...although I did see a couple of romantic booths in the front. :)
Prime Rib was very tasty...nice salad, and very delish dessert. Service was excellent..BTW. Top Notch.
Next time...I'll have the lobster, which is their deal.
Tricks you figured out in the kitchen and thought 'good one'!!!
I use cheese grater for hard boiled eggs...for salads and such.
Tricks you figured out in the kitchen and thought 'good one'!!!
Really? That seems slower to me.
Tricks you figured out in the kitchen and thought 'good one'!!!
Is the print in newspaper okay for composting?
Potato Salad for 40!
My german family would eat two potatoes per person! :) Thank you. I will make my own mayo.
low caeb/low cal meals?
AMEN..."you didn't get fat from over-eating, you are over-eating because you are getting fat"...
quote by Taubes I think
low caeb/low cal meals?
After a recent heart attack scare, my cardiologist put me on the Paleo Plan. I am also running from a Diabetes II diagnosis. I love pasta....and grains..and beans..so didn't think I could do it. After 2 weeks...I feel so great that it is what keeps me motivated to continue. The added benefit? I am shedding pounds too!!
Finding grass fed beef difficult to cook to tender though..and I like my meat med rare at best. Also using squash as my new pasta!
Food Network Star
I couldn't watch it all..only tried because they said it was "all new format". It isn't. Just borrowed from other shows. Boring...irritating..like most Food TV shows.
Potato Salad for 40!
Could someone help me figure out how many potatoes, how much mayo I need to have for this "project"? Thank you in advance!!
Also...any hints to your favorite ingredient that might kick it up a notch would be appreciated.
Whole organic chicken in Fridge
Thanks to everyone...I copied the thread and plan to do em all this month.
Whole organic chicken in Fridge
They all sound great but decided on chicken and veggie soup. Perfect for a day like today. Why didn't I think of that? I was trying to complicate it. Am tired and this is great.
Whole organic chicken in Fridge
I am sick of roasting chicken. Any ideas for something ELSE to do with it? We had fried chicken a few days ago. We eat a lot of chicken. Help please!!
I can't have pasta or grains right now either. :(
What 20 dishes should I know how to make without a recipe?
disagree totally that if you have to use a recipe you are not cooking.
What 20 dishes should I know how to make without a recipe?
Great topic!
An omelet
scrambled eggs
Poached eggs
Fried eggs...over easy, sunny side up, etc.
white sauce
gravy
pan fried steak med rare
BLT
Veggie soup (could add beef, chicken, etc.)
a good olive oil based salad dressing...and don't overdress the salad!
Rice
Meatloaf
Mac N Cheese
French Toast
Pancakes
Marinara Sauce
Carbanara
Al dente pasta
fried chicken
mashed potatoes
English Peas :)
Roasted veggies..all kinds
Roast Chicken
Oatmeal
Choc Chip Cookies
Pot Roast with veggies
dried beans
Chicken Soup
Coffee
Pan fried fish or baked fish
Pioneer Woman
Same here. Going to visit her for a few days this summer. Can't wait. She just finished making her own cheese (3kinds) butter, and cottage cheese..and kefir..etc. Molly the cow is a cute cow too.
Pioneer Woman
Thank you. I think I just posted in the wrong place but not sure where else I should have posted it! Geez.. Talk about haters.
Paula's English Pea recipe = what's wrong with Food Network
I have a recipe just like it!!
http://www.cookingschmooking.blogspot.com/2012/04/baked-beans.html
Pioneer Woman
She would never do that. Sell out to be on TV. She might allow someone to follow her around for a few days with a small camera crew but I think that would be about it.
