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Hi everyone: I'm 41 and I just started cooking (i mean more than boiled eggs and toast) for myself Jan 2012. I'm the shame of my family because I was raised by good cooks yet I can screw up a boxed brownie mix. I also once lived in an apartment for 5 years that I didnt realize the oven was hooked up until the last month i…
What is your Superbowl Treats?
What is everyone making for the game?
First challenge : Week of Jan 20
So I was thinking that for a challenge we could think of one of our favorite take away items and spend some time working on an at home alternative. Post what your item will be and the recipe you'll try :smile: I have about a millions favorites, so I need to decide on one..
Spiked Greek Yogurt.
I adapted this from a recipe from a NZ cook called Annabel Langbein. Her version has 1/2 cup of mayo in it. 1 cup of Greek Yogurt - I just used a small (170gm) tub of Chobani. Grated zest and juice of a lime 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 tsp brown sugar (or palm sugar if you have it, grated) 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 tsp grated…
Davena's Noodle Salad (easy!)
You need (for the salad base) (Pre-soaked)Thai rice noodles (cold or warm) 1 Tablespoon hoi-sin sauce 2 teaspoons of fish sauce 2 teaspoons sesame oil. Mix together in a bowl, then I just add whatever I have in the fridge. I used: fresh mint leaves, cherry tomatoes, capsicum, spinach, spring onions and a sprinkle of…
easiest lasagna
Hey folks, When I was in college my roomie showed me how to make the easiest lasagna ever, and I thought I'd share it here. I even took pictures while I made it tonight! You'll need: lasagna noodles 1 container of ricotta cheese 1 bag pre-shredded mozzarella (or whatever blend) cheese (or shred your own if you're not a…
