Category Archives: Side

Prepping With The Ninja Master Prep

By Drew | Published: October 13, 2009

A couple of weeks ago Euro Pro invited me to New York to check out a new product they were introducing, the Ninja Master Prep. I figured hey, if they’re picking up the tab, I’ll come take a look. Boy am I glad I did. Sure, checking out Times Square at night was cool … although [...]

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How To Make Tortilla Chips

By Drew | Published: October 12, 2009

I love going to Mexican restaurants. All the ones around here have fresh chips and salsa on the table as soon as you sit down. I’ve occasionally had some sub-par salsa, but the hot, fresh chips are always totally addictive. I’m not quite ready to make my own tortillas, but with a pack of 50 pre-made [...]

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How To Make Pickled Eggs

By Drew | Published: August 13, 2009

Pickled eggs have a horrible reputation, somewhere between pickled pig’s feet and SPAM. They’re not the kind of thing most people will admit to liking … at least not around “foodies”. Well, I guess I’m not a foodie, then. Because I like pickled eggs. Or at least … I think I remember liking them. I can’t [...]

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Cheesy Poofs, Take 2

By Drew | Published: July 9, 2009

When I did the original version of the cheesy poofs, I decided I should roll them in Parmesan before baking them. Yup. Definitely a winner. Just look at those things.

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How To Make Cheesy Poofs

By Drew | Published: July 1, 2009

This is a great “base” recipe for experimenting on top of. It’s ridiculously easy to make the simple version, and mild enough to be a blank canvas for personalization. And with only four ingredients, there’s a good chance you’ve already got what you need to make them.

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