Today I've got a couple from Barbara. You might remember her recipes for Mom Gorman's Hot Rolls or the story of how the Gormans make applesauce. Today she's got some great sauce/gravy tips. Take it away, Barbara. … [Read more...]
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How To Make Asparagus and Shrimp Salad
March 30, 2010 (Updated March 20, 2014) by
Wait! Don't click away yet. You might think you don't like asparagus. Or you like it, but think that using it as the base of a salad -- and pairing it with shrimp, no less -- doesn't sound all that great. But trust me on this one. This was a leap of faith for me, too. My wife had a version of this at a nice restaurant. She came home raving about it, and I just couldn't imaging it tasting good. But I trusted her. (Or at least I trusted that yes, she liked it.) So we made this. Omigawd. Wow. … [Read more...]
How To Make Buttermilk Scones
March 25, 2010 (Updated March 24, 2014) by
My father-in-law has had so many bad scones he calls them "stones". But these are so light and fluffy even he likes them. … [Read more...]
Tips for the Perfect Fried Egg
March 24, 2010 (Updated March 28, 2014) by
I got an email from a reader asking for help with fried eggs. Hi -- I don't know what I do wrong, but although I am generally a good cook, I can't make a decent fried egg to save my soul. They either are all crispy and burned on the edges or slimy and yucky on top. If I try "over-easy" I get "broken yolk" as they seem to stick to the pan. If I use non-stick pans, I get a weird light brown on the bottom that is unattractive. Help! I've got to admit I'm not the greatest fried egg maker. … [Read more...]
How To Make Blueberry Scones
March 23, 2010 (Updated March 23, 2014) by
You don't have to go to a specialty store to get great scones. And when you make them yourself, you can try new flavors that you won't find at the stores anyway. This version is a basic blueberry but you can substitute whatever berry or other chopped fruit you like best. … [Read more...]
