krisrishere's Profile
What's For Easter Dinner?
Just 2 of us for Easter supper this year. Luckily my employer gave me a beautiful spiral ham at xmas that I froze. I'll make that and add in my own crunchy ham glaze along with potatoes au gratin and steamed asparagus - nothing over the top but good! Dessert will be carrot cake cupcakes.
Corned Beef Test Results.....Slow Baked and a Braise, For St. Paddy's Day.
I did the braised/baked method tonight for dinner - DELICIOUS! I will never boil it again!
I soaked the corned beef for 24 hours, changing the water every 3 hours. I then braised it in a mixture of beer (all I had was hefeweizen) and water with a small spoonful of beef base and pickling spice. I braised it for 4 hours on 325, drained the liquid (saved for boiling carrots and potatoes) and baked for another 2 hours. It was crispy on the outside and it fell apart when I cut it...for me, it was the best of both worlds.
Thank you so much for this alternative!!
Recommendations for Good Seafood in Norfolk VA?
I like Surf Rider on Shore Drive in Norfolk. Great local seafood and the best crab cakes.
Spices in Tidewater
Second this. I love Penzys. If I need something last minute though, I like Fresh Market..they have little baggies of spices that are always fresh.
Norfolk/Virginia Beach Restaurant Week.... where did you go?
My husband and I reluctantly joined a group of friends at the Melting Pot. I hate that place..too much money to cook your own food.
What's your Super Bowl dessert?
I usually make brownies, cookies etc. but I'm looking for something different. Looking to steal one of yours... ;)
Appetizer Meatballs?
Thanks for the idea Pine! I'm going to make turkey meatballs with a cranberry bbq sauce. Should be delicious!
Doubling Kristen King's Almond Squares
Hey Everyone! I'm still so happy to hear that everyone likes my recipe as much as I do :) This recipe is easily double and yes, a 9x13" pan is best. And like Buttertart said, it will take some extra time.
Enjoy and let me know if you have any other questions or adaptations that I can try (like Katty's bitter almond)!
Appetizer Meatballs?
I'm attending a pot luck dinner on Saturday and I was told to bring an appetizer meatball. I've never been a fan of Swedish meatballs etc., but I'm willing to make some if there isn't something better, something different,out there in the way of appetizer meatballs. Any kind of different tasty recipes are welcome. Many thanks!
Williamsburg, VA Area
Curious as to how much they charged for the clambake and what was included.
What are you baking these days? December, 2011 [OLD]
Here's the final cookie - love them! I made peppermint gumdrops and peppermint, orange and cinnamon roll flavored suckers. Oo, can't wait to see those clouds ;)
What are you baking these days? December, 2011 [OLD]
My Christmas cookie tins and the beginning of my Italian 7 Layer Cookies! 7 hours of baking today and i'm beat!
What are you baking these days? December, 2011 [OLD]
Luckily little to nothing will be leftover - most of it goes into cookie tins for my husbands employees. Here's a picture of the gumdrops:
What are you baking these days? December, 2011 [OLD]
Today is day 2 in baking hell. I love baking, but I always go over board! Yesterday I made homemade gumdrops and lollipops. Between today and tomorrow I will make: Italian Almond Cookies, Peanut Butter Blossoms, good ol' Chocolate Chip Cookies, Italian 7 Layer Cookies and Hershey's Pretzels Candies....oh, and Chex Mix but that doesn't really count. Ugh, what did I get myself into?? :) I'll post pictures later!
Tidewater Christmas
Great food. My Polish friend swears by their stuffed cabbage - haven't had it yet but their breakfast and sandwiches are killer.
What are you baking these days? December, 2011 [OLD]
I've just now decided that I'm going to try my hand at these Italian Layer Cookies:
http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/12/seven-layer-cookies/
I literally have a 7lb can of almond paste that I need to crack open but these only use, oh...8oz. It's going to be an almond Christmas!
Heavy Lunch - Route 1 Southern Maine
Ok guys, how about recs for a casual lobster/steamer lunch? The husband and sister want lobster and steamers..I know a lot of places are closed.
1920's Speakeasy Party - Need Heavy App Ideas
I just wanted to thank you for this list. I'm buying some gift boxes from Oriental Trading and making some goodie bags with the candies listed :)
Heavy Lunch - Route 1 Southern Maine
My husband and I are taking a day trip to Maine next Saturday and we're taking route 1 up to Kennebunkport. I'm looking for a place for a heavy-ish lunch (can double as dinner too). I haven't been to there in 5 or 6 years so I don't know what's good anymore. We like any type of food, but since we're in Maine seafood would be preferred.. price doesn't really matter. Any recs for me would be great.
Ugh, my husband just said he wants me to take him to Freeport at some point too..Any lunch recommendations for there either? I'll choose a couple of places and see where we end up I guess!
Calling All Hampton Roads Chowhounds!
Absolutely! On the 20th we're going to Tienda Jessy's. Shoot me an email and I'll put you on our list. kristin_rindone@yahoo.com
1920's Speakeasy Party - Need Heavy App Ideas
I'm in Norfolk so I can pick up some Smithfield or the like :)
1920's Speakeasy Party - Need Heavy App Ideas
That was one of my thoughts too. Sear it off, finish it in the oven and slice before the guests come..
1920's Speakeasy Party - Need Heavy App Ideas
I think I've looked at every 1920's party site on the internet. Nothing really piqued my interest :)
1920's Speakeasy Party - Need Heavy App Ideas
Thanks everyone! What about some easy/nice ideas that aren't necessarily 1920's era? My husband suggested maybe tenderloin or some kind of hot dip...
